What would be a good portable Dac/Amp to use with my HD6xx and Sony Xperia 1 V cell phone?
I am new to this hobby. I purchased a HD6XX and plan to use it with my Sony Xperia 1 V cell phone, that has a 3.5mm jack. I was wondering if I needed a portable dac/amp or just a portable amp and if so what would one recommend? Any assistance one could provide, would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Haz
Mar 7, 2024
The sound is very balanced - not too much bass, not too bright, not fatiguing (as opposed to, e.g., Westone W20). Detail is also quite good. Good enough for classical music (when you're in bed - for regular usage, there are of course better - albeit more expensive - options).
Build quality is abysmal, however - mine started falling apart right out of the box. Glued them together and kept them nonetheless because I really liked them. The cable material is also quite bad - after rolling it up, it won't really get straight again.
Still, will jump on this drop to have one or two backup units.
The do lack a little bass, but everything else is exceptional given the price.
But it as you said, these are perfect for lying on your side in bed. The ultra flat profile means there is little to no pressure on your ear. Yet to find another set of IEM that come close this this and still sound good.
my set years ago had the back pop off after i got them, went to mp4nation forums to ask what to do, found a thread about the issue, sound magic where replacing units no problem, but also had officially said we could use super glue to fix them and not void the warranty.
they lasted me 5 years after that before one ear went out...of daily and nightly use(listening more then not) and being in my pocket loose with my player/wallet/phone alot of the time...
they are worth the money, and as i said, the fix is easy, takes 10 sec...cost you a buck at dollar tree for 3+ tubes of glue... ;)
the new set, i checked, the glues good on this set..(i was gonna glue it if it wasnt before even using them...)