What does a Amp. do?

[SuperStroopwafel]

Hey guys,

 

Imagine that I buy a Custom One Pro or a DT880. Many buy a Amp. too, but what does that exactly do?

(perhaps I sound stupid now but I'm not that well experienced with audio)

 

Thanks!

[dizmo]

It amplifies the sound. Makes it louder.

You might not need an amp depending on the version you get.

[Scia]

Hey guys,

 

Imagine that I buy a Custom One Pro or a DT880. Many buy a Amp. too, but what does that exactly do?

(perhaps I sound stupid now but I'm not that well experienced with audio)

 

Thanks!

 

If you get the DT 880 Pro [250O] or Premium 600O you'll need an AMP. If you get the 80O version you should be fine without one.

Either an AMP / DAC or a Soundcard will do for you. Just make sure the source [AMP / DAC / Soundcard] are powerful enough to power the Headphones you buy [Will say something like 250Ohms on the Headphone and you can check upto what Ohm / Impedance you can run off your source]

 

The Custom One Pros are 16Ohm. A cellphone can power them without any problems, so for those you won't need an amp.

 

I'm using DT 880Pro 250O on a Xonar STX and it's an awesome headset and probably the most comfortable one I have worn. ever.

[mr moose]

It takes a low voltage signal and produces an exact copy with either a higher voltage and/or increases the current capacity.

[SuperStroopwafel]

If you get the DT 880 Pro [250O] or Premium 600O you'll need an AMP. If you get the 80O version you should be fine without one.

Either an AMP / DAC or a Soundcard will do for you. Just make sure the source [AMP / DAC / Soundcard] are powerful enough to power the Headphones you buy [Will say something like 250Ohms on the Headphone and you can check upto what Ohm / Impedance you can run off your source]

 

The Custom One Pros are 16Ohm. A cellphone can power them without any problems, so for those you won't need an amp.

 

I'm using DT 880Pro 250O on a Xonar STX and it's an awesome headset and probably the most comfortable one I have worn. ever.

I was looking to buy this one http://www.thomann.de/nl/beyerdynamic_dt880_pro.htm?gclid=COO4utv47LsCFctb3godYGMAbQ

[mr moose]

I was looking to buy this one http://www.thomann.de/nl/beyerdynamic_dt880_pro.htm?gclid=COO4utv47LsCFctb3godYGMAbQ

Even though it's 250ohm I would still try it out on your motherboard audio before spending money on an amp.  Many people have said that their motherboard has been fine for 250ohm headphones before, but everyone's tastes are different and you may need just a little more juice (won't know till you try though).

[RatedBlam]

I was looking to buy this one http://www.thomann.de/nl/beyerdynamic_dt880_pro.htm?gclid=COO4utv47LsCFctb3godYGMAbQ

the dt990 or dt770 is about 100€ cheaper. It's not semi-open and lacks the metal mesh.

But if my brain functions today, they should be a lot better value

 

dt 990(open) 250 ohm: http://www.thomann.de/nl/beyerdynamic_dt990pro.htm

dt 990(open) weird edition: http://www.thomann.de/nl/beyerdynamic_dt990_edition_2005.htm

dt 770(closed) 250 ohm: http://www.thomann.de/nl/beyerdynamic_dt770pro.htm

dt 770(closed) 80 ohm: http://www.thomann.de/nl/beyerdynamic_dt770_pro80_ohm.htm

[Mo5]

If you get the DT 880 Pro [250O] or Premium 600O you'll need an AMP. If you get the 80O version you should be fine without one.

Either an AMP / DAC or a Soundcard will do for you. Just make sure the source [AMP / DAC / Soundcard] are powerful enough to power the Headphones you buy [Will say something like 250Ohms on the Headphone and you can check upto what Ohm / Impedance you can run off your source]

 

The Custom One Pros are 16Ohm. A cellphone can power them without any problems, so for those you won't need an amp.

 

I'm using DT 880Pro 250O on a Xonar STX and it's an awesome headset and probably the most comfortable one I have worn. ever.

Wasn't there a thread on the forum of someone saying his 600 Ohm DT880s worked completely fine without an amp.

[ShearMe]

Wasn't there a thread on the forum of someone saying his 600 Ohm DT880s worked completely fine without an amp.

 

Yes. I did't believe him, but yes. his mobo probably has one of those "upgraded" audio solutions with a "60 ohm headphone amp" on it.

[Scia]

Wasn't there a thread on the forum of someone saying his 600 Ohm DT880s worked completely fine without an amp.

 

They work, but at a very low volume if you lack the power to properly drive them