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c0rnelius
1060
Dec 2, 2017
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For someone not using a DAC or a tube amp, not that far down the rabbit hole yet, is there achievable (electronically or sonically or physically) value to upgrading to the HD-6xx? I'm using Klipsch S4A earbuds and Sony MDR-V6 monitors for radio and podcasts, mostly from a iPhone.
Fai9al023
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Dec 2, 2017
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c0rneliusDefinitely.
The 6XXs definitely do benefit when they're plugged into an AMP, but that shouldn't throw you off buying them. You can drive them straight out of your phone or desktop/laptop, and they will still sound better than what you have now. You should consider getting them now, and purchasing an AMP later on instead of the opposite.
The 6XXs definitely do benefit when they're plugged into an AMP, but that shouldn't throw you off buying them. You can drive them straight out of your phone or desktop/laptop, and they will still sound better than what you have now. You should consider getting them now, and purchasing an AMP later on instead of the opposite.
BlueCrowned
5305
Dec 3, 2017
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Fai9al023That's interesting and something I did not realize. Thanks.
JustinWow
17
Dec 4, 2017
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BlueCrownedYou could also not even purchase an amp. Christmas and your birthday buddy!!
BlueCrowned
5305
Dec 4, 2017
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JustinWowlol, I'm asking for money from my dad for xmas to help cover the keyboard and caps I just bought and I don't know anyone else well off enough to buy me an amp.
JustinWow
17
Dec 4, 2017
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BlueCrownedNo worries then :) think of the 6XX’s as an investmeant. Down the road, you can always pick up a $100 amp to Suit your needs, like the fulla 2, magni, or O2 amp. Even a used amp would work. Just make sure they run up to 300ohm Headphones.
i don’t have personal experience without an amp though. I’ll post about It when mine come in.
BlueCrowned
5305
Dec 4, 2017
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JustinWowWell, I won't be buying any $200 headphones any time soon either lol, I'm just interested because of all the hype surrounding these.
JustinWow
17
Dec 4, 2017
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BlueCrownedSure thing. They’re just a pretty HD650. Sennheiser 558 and 598’s can be had on sale for a friendlier price.
BlueCrowned
5305
Dec 4, 2017
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JustinWowGood to know for the far off day when I'm ready to jump into the audiophile scene. Going to take me a while to recover from the keyboard I think... one hobby at a time.
c0rnelius
1060
Dec 4, 2017
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Fai9al023Thanks! That's what I was hoping to hear.
Would this be a similar scenario if I plugged them into the headphone jack in my phono receiver? It's a very basic yamaha av receiver, currently piping a turntable into floor speakers.
Would this be a similar scenario if I plugged them into the headphone jack in my phono receiver? It's a very basic yamaha av receiver, currently piping a turntable into floor speakers.
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