i just bought Audio-Technica ATH-M50 headphones. Will this amp improve the sound quality?
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It took me a while to figure this out, but the device has a standard mode and 3 different equalization modes. Since most modern devices don't have bass and treble controls, it can indeed improve the sound quality, as it does sound different in each mode. But always remember the basic rule of digital devices. garbage in-garbage out! So if your source recording, and/or your device sucks, than your sound will as well, no matter what you try.
141277
This device will not improve 'quality' but it will amplify the sound so that you can hear better under some circumstances.My PC was not generating sound as loud as needed for me to hear music and movies in the airplane.I use a Bose QuietComfort 15 headphone but the noise canceling feature was not enough.This device helped get the volume as loud as needed to overcome the jets' noise.
141278
Yes ...some...worked better when i phone and cord attached to connector on bottom of phone that i purchased also not the three millimeter jack..U can get the e10 i think for $50 that diubkes output but it eas worth purchasing either way
141279
Not necessarily, but it's possible. If your current amplification source (e.g. the internal headphone amp in a PC, phone, or whatever) distorts at higher volume, using an external amp like this can allow you to turn the volume knob down on your device and reduce this distortion. If your current amplification source can boost volume without distorting, then you should not notice any improvement in sound quality
141280
Not really. I purchased this along with my pair of ATH-M50s, and was disappointed. Headphone amplifiers are more designers to provide higher power to run the drivers on studio headsets, as opposed to delivering better sound quality. If you were to plug your new set of ear cans into a regular headphone jack, (like a cellphone) you would notice an appreciable amount of decreased max volume. That is what headphone amps remedy, although there are much better options than this one. I returned mine.
141281
It depends on your source. I was using mine to get a little more sound out of my galaxy III when I listen to music. It does so-so, I haven't tried it with any other sound sources yet(MP3 player, computer, cd player) so it may be different
141282
I use my pair of ATH-M50's on my desktop and this certainly helped to elimnate all line static I was getting from a crappy output source. It also helps when I play music from my phone to make it sound a smidge more clear due to a better signal getting to my headphones.
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Only if the problem you have with sound quality is low volume or if you need more treble or bass volume. It will not increase clarity or detail. Good headphones are only as good as the sound source, mp3 will never sound as perfect as CD or Bluray can in those headphones ... when delivered through a quality preamp (ie not your phone).
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This device will not improve 'quality' but it will amplify the sound so that you can hear better under some circumstances. My PC was not generating sound as loud as needed for me to hear music and movies in the airplane. I use a Bose QuietComfort 15 headphone but the noise canceling feature was not enough. This device helped get the volume as loud as needed to overcome the jets' noise.
1767624
Absolutely not. This is probably the best non-custom in-ear headphone money can buy at the moment. I was blown away but the fact it sounded so good even without the aid of a headphone amp. I use it mostly with iPhone 6.
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Short answer to that question, is HELL YEAH. This amp should be able to push your headphones to their max potential, I looked up your headphones and they're rated at 32ohms impedance, I run a pair of Sony MDR X10 that are rated at 24 ohms, so mine have a slightly less load than your headset will put on the amplifier and mine are very loud with this amp. The amp is rated up to 100 ohms on the highest gain setting, so I think it should be more than sufficient to push your headphones closer to their intended limits, almost 2 times better than your iPod or equivalent listening device can manage. Do it! I wanna see your review when you've tried it. P.S. if you like to listen loud for a long time the battery in the amp won't last very long, I haven't timed it, but on high volume levels I might have gotten closer to an hour before getting the low battery light, Its a blast though. Good luck...
193621
Can't answer that for you, Alex. My previous headphone amp was an inexpensive (unsophisticated) analog, the "Boostaroo".
1183813
With 3 settings for impedance variations, my guess would be that it'll drive them just fine. I've only run iems & ath-m50x's tho, fwiw.
1684291
The bass response, while it will be audibly heard in extended lows will NOT be felt. It's more of a sounded punch than one you could feel compared to ATH-M50'S. That is an unfair comparison though because of the open design and closed difference on the m50's. These are the most comfortable headphones i've ever worn, though.
2064858
I have both and Audio technica ATH m50 wins sound quality wise. V-Moda wins looks wise.
1283843
You can plug directly into a receiver if you are using headphones like the ATH-M50 with Impedance of 50 ohms or less, anything higher will need a headphone amp and even lower impedance headphones will benefit.
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sure it will. get the cable you need and treat it like a normal headphone amp
415951
I would recommend a higher quality amp. it pushes 12's okay but audio quality is not there.
1603431
Thanks for the replies. Will keep it in mind when I am ready to buy a headphone amp.
661854
I would go with audio technica ath m50s. I had these AKGs and they were great but pricy for the quality- and if you're looking for bass these have flat response(you would need a headphone amp with eq settings to up the bass)
1240314
Hi, sorry can't help as I don't have experience with this devices. Anyway you ordered outstanding headphones, top class for sure, I used with a good DAC and a Magny amplifier and really are one of my prefered headphones (well, I keep the 250ohm version as I almost never use portable devices for music). Hope you likes the Beyers. Leo.
2222815
This will work as a phono stage/ preamp/ headphone amplifier. Will it sound better? That's subjective. If you don't like it just return it.
649053
It's not noticeable but it also depends how the music is being played. If you playing from a laptop that has more power then a phone and your connecting headphones on one aide and a speaker powers amp then nope.
1748924
Get the Audio Technica Ath-es700. For portable use and they sound 20times better and for less money.
1163870
Yes this basically is just a headphone amp which will amplify the sound. This amp is great, and will enhance the sound quality. Can be used with any sort of headphones, earbuds, and stereo's.