Why do you need more power?Anyone in here with Sennheiser HD660S, what dac/amp do you use?
I have the Fiio Q3 at the moment and would like to upgrade to one with more power.
I’ve just got the feeling that the Q3 is not powerful enough for the 150ohm HD660S that’s why I’m asking. Will I hear significant difference in sound quality with a more powerful dac/amp?Why do you need more power?
Why do you have that feeling? Is the sound too soft or distorted? My 300 ohm HD600s sound just fine from a laptop or tablet headphone out. Even an Iphone dongle is ok.I’ve just got the feeling that the Q3 is not powerful enough for the 150ohm HD660S that’s why I’m asking. Will I hear significant difference in sound quality with a more powerful dac/amp?
It feels like it’s little soft and that I could get more from the HD660s.Why do you have that feeling? Is the sound too soft or distorted?
Ok that sounds perfect. But I assume I need a better dac for achieving better sound?Here's how much power you need for the 660S:
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Here's how much SPL you can get with the Q3 and the 660S:
USB in->3.5mm out: 116.5dB SPL
USB in->Bal out: 119.5dB SPL
3.5mm in->Bal out: 124dB SPL
Suffice to say, the Q3 is more than powerful enough to drive the 660S.
@Janala you won't get better sound even if you hook your 660S up to a Topping LA90.
Having more amplifier headroom doesn't increase the sound quality. Only the potential for sound quantity.
No. You need better headphones if you are not satisfied with the sound. Another dac will bring very little to the table.Ok that sounds perfect. But I assume I need a better dac for achieving better sound?
What you need is EQ or better headphones. Since the former is free of charge, I'd try that first.Ok that sounds perfect. But I assume I need a better dac for achieving better sound?
Ok that’s it then, you saved me some money, thanks for clarifying this for meWhat you need is EQ or better headphones. Since the former is free of charge, I'd try that first.
Try hd600 from what ive read sparingly 660s sounds like weirdly EQ'd or modded hd600. May be wrong. If the sound isnt flat and separation dont seem crunched on the same plane then whatever you have is good enough for your headphones.Anyone in here with Sennheiser HD660S, what dac/amp do you use?
I have the Fiio Q3 at the moment and would like to upgrade to one with more power.
Do you have a recommendation for a good Mac OSX EQ?What you need is EQ or better headphones. Since the former is free of charge, I'd try that first.