im planning to pick up the audio technica ATH-ANC9 and would be playing music of my s5 would i really need FiiO E6 Amplifier or any other amplifier?
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I would not think so, unless you nave some specialized listening needs. This headset has an amplifier built in.
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I would say only if you are a really picky audiophile. I don't use any kind of amplifier, and I have an S3. However I do have a custom rom. Take note that these headphones (like all other kinds speakers) take about 6 or 7 hours of use to "break in" if they are bought new. They will sound fantastic when you first listen to them, but after they are broken in they sound even better. Maybe some people rush to buy an amplifier because they want to break them in faster(just speculation). While I haven't read much about the S5 I'm more than positive that it will put out enough power from the auxiliary jack for you to throughly enjoy your experience. That being said, it's all personal preference, so I can't guarantee you that you will not want an amplifier. All I know is that I don't have the amplifier and I enjoy the headphones just fine.
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That is a connector only giving you a line level output. Add a good quality amp such as the FiiO 6 and you may hear an improvement in sound with good earphones. This is what I do for high quality listening. Maybe test your dock connector on some other device to make sure you don't have a more serious problem first.
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I am not that big into audio cards so I wouldn't know the perfect answer, but if you are to use these speakers, it would be best if you got a pretty good sound card that is pricier than the norm. Not top grade type of card, but somewhere mid ranged. Sorry, but I could not provide an example because of my inexperience, but check some cards out like these ones (if these are within your budget). FiiO E10 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132013. Hope I can help. I am not that big into audio cards so I wouldn't know the perfect answer, but if you are to use these speakers, it would be best if you got a pretty good sound card that is pricier than the norm. Not top grade type of card, but somewhere mid ranged. Sorry, but I could not provide an example because of my inexperience, but check some cards out like these ones (if these are within your budget). FiiO E10 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132013. Hope I can help.
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You know I have no problem using mine without an amp, even for situations where audio quality is important like mixing and mastering music. But I would say that the amp doesn't hurt and adds quite a bit. I bought a small portable amp for my DT 990s and i love it but I honestly have found myself using the amp less and less. I bought a Fiio e11 amp. Not required for use with the DT 990s but it doesn't hurt.
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All you need are RCA jacks which probably come with (can't recall). Can get them almost anywhere if you don't already have. Line out from the A5s right to line in on the S8s. Couldn't be easier.
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Another follow-up to your question. I'm really impressed by how efficient the P7's drivers are. I have an iPhone 5 and it gets uncomfortably loud if I go above 3/4 of full volume on most of my recordings. I have a FiiO E12 (Mont Blanc) amp that I use occasionally when I'm sitting at my desk and listening. I'd say the FiiO does a nice job creating a somewhat smoother overall sound, but from a pure sound output perspective, it's absolutely not necessary. Hope that helps!
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That depends. It will probably be loud enough without an amp. But would you spend this much money for headphones unless sound quality was important to you? Uncompressed audio (or at least CDs) instead of MP3 and a fairly good to very good amp will improve the sound. Fiio, Schiit (yes that really is the name and it's made in the USA), Yulong, Matrix, Denon, Oppo, SMSL and other companies make amps in the $55 to $400 range. A DAC (built-in to the amp or separate) might also improve the sound.
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it needs a 6.3 mm to 3.5 adapter it is very inexpensive I paid $5 for one ,I use my online Winamp Equalizer because Studio Headphones should be flat (the way it was made is the sound you get) and if you like your highs higher or Bass louder a free online will do it and Fiio has Headphone Amplifier if you feel you need it . I really like mine and its a good deal , I dont know if amazon is still carrying but this is the adapter I bought here Premium High Quality Adapter STEREO GOLD Plug 1/4" (6.3mm) Male to 1/8" (3.5mm) Female - Gold Plated - Lifetime Warranty I hope I helped
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I own these headphones and i hook them up to my mac laptop and computer all the time and the sound quality is fantastic. I also have a fiio e5 and that really doesn't do much. These headphones are very sensitive and only 50 ohm so therefor you will not need an amplifier. People say you need a headphone amp for high end headphones, but that is only if you have 300 ohm headphones. Most high end headphones are much higher than these. SO you should be fine hooking them up to your pc speakers or just directly into your pc.
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Nope. You can listen through your ipod while the L9 is connected to the amp. But your music won't be amplified if you connect headphones directly to the ipod(it will play at normal quality)
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It should do fine, although you'd get a better experience with a dac/amp combo like the fiios alpen e17.
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I do own the Audio Technica M50 and it dose have a great impact on the sound. I recently returned the fiio because to me I hear no difference listening through my Galexy S5. The built in DAC in the phone sound good as with the Fiio. To me the only advantage the Fiio has is the built in amp alone. Other then that it sound the same. One thing I notice is that when you use it with the smart phone and listen like Pandora, you will get EMI interfaces from time to time, especially when recieving signal. Again, recommended head phones? M50 OR M50X you will be impressed with the sound. Beats is all cosmetic and its not detailed when it comes to sound quality.
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It should work but it's a little bit of overkill. You could pick up one of FiiO's analog amps for less and get the job done.
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The only reason you would need an amp is if your original source is limited. Otherwise don't bother. But if you really feel the need here is one source discussion I found. http://www.head-fi.org/t/635772/need-help-should-i-get-a-headphone-amp-with-v-moda-m-100
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Any DAC will do fine. I have mine hooked up to my Fiio E07k. One could also plug it directly into the PC's headphone line out as well.
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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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It's designed specifically to work with FiiO's E07 DAC, and the dock (which both charges the E07 and provides the audio interface between the two devices) is proprietary. However, there is also an AUX in port on the amp that should work with third party equipment to amplify analog signals. Third party DACs would need their own power sources, however.