Micro hifi problem

[antontech]

Hi Folks,

I've been using an Onkyo Cr515 through MA BZ1's, and I'm happy with the sound quality, but when I plug a pair of heaphones in, it all goes abit wrong. The sound quality is terrible, and no adjustment to the bass and tone levels helps. Would the addition of a heaphone amp cure this, of would it be for the best to step up to something a bit more modern like the Onkyo cs555? I mention the new Onkyo as it has digital inputs which are a requirement for me, as well as the unit being a low power consumer. Your ideas welcomed.

Regards,

Anthony

 

[Sizzers]

It may also be worth considering if it’s simply the headphones which sound terrible, rather than the headphone jack.

 

[antontech]

My headphones are Sennheiser's, PX100 and HD408. They both sound good when used with other sources.