Headphone Amplifiers
Discussion
Hello chaps,
I am looking for some advice on Headphone Amplifiers. I am a drummer and frequently do a lot of studio work and teaching which inevitably involves wearing headphones most of the time! The only problem is, even with a good pair of EX-29 Extreme Isolation Headphones, I can't get the volume up to a level that I can hear the music over the ambient racket of the Drums.
Therefore I feel a headphone amp is on the cards (and a good excuse to spend some more money on gadgets
).
Have you any recommendations? Basically the unit needs to be relatively compact and loud!
I am looking for some advice on Headphone Amplifiers. I am a drummer and frequently do a lot of studio work and teaching which inevitably involves wearing headphones most of the time! The only problem is, even with a good pair of EX-29 Extreme Isolation Headphones, I can't get the volume up to a level that I can hear the music over the ambient racket of the Drums.
Therefore I feel a headphone amp is on the cards (and a good excuse to spend some more money on gadgets
).Have you any recommendations? Basically the unit needs to be relatively compact and loud!
EdJ said:
How is the new amp? Is it quite portable? Out of interest, what headphones are you using with it?
The new amp sounds fantastic, really amazing sound for a device of it's size. The bass response is fantastic. It is nearly exactly the size of an iPod classic, however it is a little thicker and as such it is not an ideal "shirt pocket" solution, despite it saying so in the bumph. It isn't totally impossible to bring out and about though, I normally carry a bag with me anyway and generally have no problems. I use Grado SR-60's in the house or a pair of AKG K-26p's when on the move, the amp greatly boosts the sound through both. Even the standard iPod buds sound ten times better. I would also recommed getting a lead that connects the iPod via it's dock connector as this is far superior to the 3.5mm output at the top.
adam85 said:
EdJ said:
How is the new amp? Is it quite portable? Out of interest, what headphones are you using with it?
The new amp sounds fantastic, really amazing sound for a device of it's size. The bass response is fantastic. It is nearly exactly the size of an iPod classic, however it is a little thicker and as such it is not an ideal "shirt pocket" solution, despite it saying so in the bumph. It isn't totally impossible to bring out and about though, I normally carry a bag with me anyway and generally have no problems. I use Grado SR-60's in the house or a pair of AKG K-26p's when on the move, the amp greatly boosts the sound through both. Even the standard iPod buds sound ten times better. I would also recommed getting a lead that connects the iPod via it's dock connector as this is far superior to the 3.5mm output at the top.
I've just bought a Graham Slee Solo SRGII to use with my Senns':
http://www.headphoneamplifiersusb.com/soloheadphon...
Got it from Darren at Audio Elevation; great service, great guy and really knows his stuff.
http://www.headphoneamplifiersusb.com/soloheadphon...
Got it from Darren at Audio Elevation; great service, great guy and really knows his stuff.
rednotdead said:
Not with the Voyager but I have heard the Solo. Friggin' awesome sound when partnered with good cans, it has a real foot-tapping capability if you know what I mean.
I have the Solo with the uprated PSU. It is very specail with my Grados (for when the kids are asleep).To the OP - it's not a headphone amp you need, but proper musician's earpieces moulded to your ears.
Just been having a browse and there seem to be a lot more headphone amplifiers out there than there were a short while ago. I like the look of the Naim one although it is predictably pricey.
None of them has a remote control though. I listen with my Grados which come with long extension leads, and I don't sit anywhere near the headphone amp, so volume changes are not an option unless you have a remote control.
If anyone knows of any that do have a remote volume control, I'd love to hear about it!
None of them has a remote control though. I listen with my Grados which come with long extension leads, and I don't sit anywhere near the headphone amp, so volume changes are not an option unless you have a remote control.
If anyone knows of any that do have a remote volume control, I'd love to hear about it!
EdJ said:
Just been having a browse and there seem to be a lot more headphone amplifiers out there than there were a short while ago. I like the look of the Naim one although it is predictably pricey.
None of them has a remote control though. I listen with my Grados which come with long extension leads, and I don't sit anywhere near the headphone amp, so volume changes are not an option unless you have a remote control.
If anyone knows of any that do have a remote volume control, I'd love to hear about it!
Might be worth checking out http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/system1/digital-anal...None of them has a remote control though. I listen with my Grados which come with long extension leads, and I don't sit anywhere near the headphone amp, so volume changes are not an option unless you have a remote control.
If anyone knows of any that do have a remote volume control, I'd love to hear about it!
This DAC series of products has won awards all over the place during the last couple of years ~ this is the new remote control version too. They do stand alone H/P amps as well........
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