Does the 50 ohm impedance of the HD 518 give full sound quality when connected directly to a tiny mp3 player like the Sansa Clip without an amplifier?
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The built in amplifier on most portable devices should work fine. However, the clip outputs pretty low voltage relative to iphones and such it seems (0.5v vs 1v rms), and this specific headphone has unusually low sensitivity relative to other popular sennheiser headphones. So perhaps you should get like a sennheiser momentum or something.
1622642
My opinion is that you may be disappointed if you hook the HD 518 directly to a small MP3 player. I use mine connected to my computer through the Fiio ALPEN E17, and the QOGIR E09k... they sound pretty good like that
1622643
I really couldn't tell you. I don't have a Sansa Clip. I'm using them on my MBP and it sounds excellent. I'm enjoying listening to music again.
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It should work but not sure about full sound quality though but I used my 4th gen Ipod Touch with mine and it worked pretty well. Also if you do decide to get an amp I recommend 320kbs audio and above or else your just enhancing static.
1622645
It should. I typically wouldn't use a headphone Amp until 65 Ohm or greater.
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I just ordered it for my Sansa Fuse, and I believe that it does work with other players, but now I'm not sure :)I'll reply on here when the speakers arrive... what type of player do you have?
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These Pioneer speakers connect to the computer by regular USB cable and the speakers are not self-powered from batteries; they get the sound signal from the computer and power from the one USB cable. I am not an expert and only own an older SANSA MP3 player. My SANSA's sound output is not supported by the mini USB connection -- Sound out is only thru a headphone jack. So I highly doubt if they would work with mp3 players that are like mine. Maybe others have more information.
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Nope-not without a separate amplifier fed from the low level headphone jack
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I haven't noticed loss of volume or quality. If there is any it must be very, very small.
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Not it will not. My 2GB Sansa Clip uses a Mini B Plug. I found out the hard way that this is a Mini A Plug. Good Luck!
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I haven't tried it ... but if they are internally connected... I would say yes... however the difference between balanced and unbalanced is about 12 DB so you may experience a 12 DB drop in the "expected" XLR signal output to the receiving unit. That said, you may still experience a loss of ground loop hum and it may be quieter. But your signal to noise may now be compromised by 12 DB. I would expect the isolation transformers to be tapped for the difference impedance (-10 DB to +4 DB) So... your signal will probably show up at -10 DB at the XLR's output using TRS 1/4" inputs. Hope that helps. I haven't tried it ... but if they are internally connected... I would say yes... however the difference between balanced and unbalanced is about 12 DB so you may experience a 12 DB drop in the "expected" XLR signal output to the receiving unit. That said, you may still experience a loss of ground loop hum and it may be quieter. But your signal to noise may now be compromised by 12 DB. I would expect the isolation transformers to be tapped for the difference impedance (-10 DB to +4 DB) So... your signal will probably show up at -10 DB at the XLR's output using TRS 1/4"... » Read More I haven't tried it ... but if they are internally connected... I would say yes... however the difference between balanced and unbalanced is about 12 DB so you may experience a 12 DB drop in the "expected" XLR signal output to the receiving unit. That said, you may still experience a loss of ground loop hum and it may be quieter. But your signal to noise may now be compromised by 12 DB. I would expect the isolation transformers to be tapped for the difference impedance (-10 DB to +4 DB) So... your signal will probably show up at -10 DB at the XLR's output using TRS 1/4" inputs. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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I don't use devices which allow my making that comparison, however just listening, I'm satisfied. The frequency response seems flat with no noticeable distortion. I don't feel I'm compromising sound for convenience.
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I concur with exactly what jb said... I plugged it into an older Dennon recevier phono jacks and it sounded awful, as soon as plugged in to a aux input, sounded like it should. The only thing I don't like about it is that there is not a little needle lift/drop thingy :) I think the model that replaced the one I bought does have it.
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This little guy really shines as a headphone amp, but does well with speakers too. In your case, I'd be a bit worried about clipping since it's rated at about 17 watts @ 8ohm. No experience with lower impedances. If you're not set on a hybrid tube design, check out some of the dedicated solid state 2 channel stereo amps by Denon or Onkyo. My Onkyo does wonders with digital files with its built-in Wolfson DAC.
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You can play your Sansa clip using the auxiliary input but you cannot charge the clip on the im413.
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The HD 598 has a 50-ohm impedance that works fine with portable devices like iPhones or iPads. That being said, using an outboard amplifier in conjunction with smart phones and tablets will improve the sound. The HP's will play louder, have better bass, more balanced sound and way better dynamics.
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I dont know the impedance of the qc15's, but if the ohms are 50 or less, i dont think the e17 would help very much. Low impedance headphones usually do not require much help from amp/dacs. I really can only talk about the e07...only slight improvement due to bass boost when plugged in to my PC/i Tunes. My Acer PC seems to power my sennheiser 598 or Audio tech ATH-50's very well. If you are using i-phone or Gallaxy mobile devices, portable amp/dac is essential. I hope this was helpful.
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Not at all. I am running my system also through Kenwood amps at 4ohms. The sound is clean and responsive.
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according to the documentation. I think you can hook up an mp3 player via the headphone jack. That is what they mean by Portable Audio Ready (PAR)
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No, absolutely not. In fact using the MP3 player as a preamp and the receiver as the amp, I actually needed to turn down the volume on the receiver just a tad, which surprised me. Is this a typical situation? This cable is so thin and flexible compared to what I had, which started crackling all the time causing me to constantly "adjust" it, particularly near the plug. As I said, I am starting to replace much if not most of my cabling to Mediabridge products.
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I have no idea? I know that it does NOT work for my Sansa 4gig MP3 player.....My player takes a larger plug.