HD800s Powered by Apple M1 MBP...What am I losing by not using a more powerful amp?

[Urushi]

I've been experimenting with my DX3 Pro + and my Apple M1 14" MBP. I've used a decibel meter to attempt to match volume. I can't really hear a difference. Am I losing detail or something by using the computer only?

 

[Doodski]

I can't really hear a difference.

It seems you have made the discovery that they sound the same or so similar that they are the same?

 

[Zensō]

I've been experimenting with my DX3 Pro + and my Apple M1 14" MBP. I've used a decibel meter to attempt to match volume. I can't really hear a difference. Am I losing detail or something by using the computer only?

Not likely. I’d expect the sound to be the same unless you need more volume.

 

[LTig]

Not likely. I’d expect the sound to be the same unless you need more volume.

Yep. The HD800s is a very light load due to its high impedance. It just needs more voltage to play as loud as other headphones with low impedance, but as long as it plays loud enough for you there is nothing to gain with a "better" amp.

 

[Urushi]

Thanks for the responses! I appreciate it.

 

[jonfitch]

Apple devices (if they have them) tend to have very good output on their headphone jacks.