Do I need an headphone amplifier?

[erasmus666]

It would be much appreciated if someone could help me with the following query: I have a Marantz PM6005 amplifier. I'm planning to upgrade my headphones to Beyerdynamic DT880's. Ideally for classical music I need the semi-open version. However, these run on 600 ohm and Marantz technical support have suggested that I may need to get an headphone amplifier if running on 600. The headphones running on 250 ohm wouldn't need an amplifier but would be closed ear which aren't apparently as good for listening to classical music. So there seems to be a trade-off between sound quality and expense incurred in buying an headphone amplifier if needed. Thank you for taking the time to read all of this and I look forward to reading your comments and suggestions.

 

[Jasonovich]

It would be much appreciated if someone could help me with the following query: I have a Marantz PM6005 amplifier. I'm planning to upgrade my headphones to Beyerdynamic DT880's. Ideally for classical music I need the semi-open version. However, these run on 600 ohm and Marantz technical support have suggested that I may need to get an headphone amplifier if running on 600. The headphones running on 250 ohm wouldn't need an amplifier but would be closed ear which aren't apparently as good for listening to classical music. So there seems to be a trade-off between sound quality and expense incurred in buying an headphone amplifier if needed. Thank you for taking the time to read all of this and I look forward to reading your comments and suggestions.

This might interest you, there is the semi-open design which are only (only!) 250 Ohms - see link below.

beyerdynamic DT 880 Edition Headphones, 250 Ohms at Gear4music

beyerdynamic DT 880 Edition Headphones, 250 Ohms at Gear4music

www.gear4music.com

Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro Semi-Open Headphones

Get the Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro Semi-Open Headphones at Andertons Music Company today!

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If you can stretch your budget the Beyerdynamic Amiron open design 250 Ohms are excellent sounding headphones. I have these plugged into my tube head amp, most impressed by these cans.

I believe Richer Sounds are doing a deal - see link.

Beyerdynamic Amiron Home

Shop for Beyerdynamic Amiron Home Over Ear Open Back Headphones with Richer Sounds for expert advice and Lowest Prices Guaranteed

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