[legbone]

i have a zune, pioneer se-dir800c unit, and a toshiba hd-a1. will i need an amplifier to enjoy these phones? i am considering a hornet. i figure this will at least give me volume control up close for the pioneer unit (i have a pair of sennheiser hd-595's that i currently use).

 

[GreatDane]

The 770/80 will be listenable from the Zune I'll guess but you won't get nearly what they can deliver, especially in the bass department. I have a modded 770 and it doesn't sound very good unamped from either Zen Vision:M or iPod.

I don't know much about the Pioneer wireless thing. The Toshiba is a HD DVD player? -an interesting combo that would be.

The Hornet is a sure bet for portable. If this is only for stationary use in home you might consider other amps that power from AC only for that price.

 

[denl82]

If you have newb ears to higher-end audio, then nah, you wouldn't need an amp for the dt770/80. IF however, you're not new to higher-end audio, and like listening to music at extremely loud volumes, then yea, you might need one=]

 

[nickchen]

The DT770 is very power- and amp-hungry. IMO a really silly idea to plug it into a portable. You also don't use a 1100ccm Daihatsu as a motorhome tractor...

BTW, I don't recommend an DT770 at all -see my sig- unless you are are 100% ambient- and downbeat listener. Everything else just sounds silly (even amped).

 

[jonnywolfet]

when driving the dt770 from a portable source, an amp is neccesary to get them to a reasonable listening level. unless you like to listen at low volume levels. driving with a reciever or more powerfull home source will allow a lot of play with the volume.
an amp will improve the quality a little, but not by the leaps and bounds that some claim.