needmoretoys
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If your soundcard has no significant distortion or clipping at 75%, then you may not notice much difference. Most amplifiers, and I will assume those in soundcards also, will distort or clip with the volume setting near their maximum. In these cases using an amp with the soundcard set at a lower level will improve the sound greatly.
Originally Posted by hehe So the headphone has an effect on the output of the amp or soundcard. I thought electricity was simpy emited like light so you see why i would not expect an amp to make a difference then. If 75percent of the soundcard is the best then i need an amp to lower te volume. I just thought an amp was used to increase the volume... |
If your soundcard has no significant distortion or clipping at 75%, then you may not notice much difference. Most amplifiers, and I will assume those in soundcards also, will distort or clip with the volume setting near their maximum. In these cases using an amp with the soundcard set at a lower level will improve the sound greatly.