Should I get a headphone amp to go with my DT 770's (250)

[Khaydarin]

At the end of the summer, I bought my Creative X-Fi and these DT 770's (250 ohm). I've enjoyed them a lot. They are definitely a huge step up from my old Sennheiser 495's or whatever I had. Anyways, I know that my headphones have more impedance than the 80 ohm version, and thus, I was wondering whether I should get a headphone amp for them. I mean, would the difference be worth it? I use these for DVD's, music, and games. Can someone give me advice about this, and a certain headphone amp I should get (if thats the recommended path). Thanks for the help.

Oh....and if you guys could mention prices with your suggestions, it'd be most appreciated.

I really don't want to spend more than about 100 dollars...

 

[cfull]

DT770/250s?

YES.

Get an amp.

 

[Khaydarin]

Can you tell me what kind and how much it would cost? And....what would an amp to the sound coming from the headphones?

 

[Mister X]

The only way you are going to get an amp that can adequately drive those cans for $100 is to build it yourself.

http://tangentsoft.net/audio/

 

[computerpro3]

or spend more and buy one from misterX, he does great work ^^^^

 

[saber9505]

Wow the dt770/250's... you don't see many people get those nowadays...

 

[FoxhoundOp]

Nevermind, I think I know why.

 

[Khaydarin]

or spend more and buy one from misterX, he does great work ^^^^

How much more? And how much of an improvement do they make?

 

[saber9505]

How much more? And how much of an improvement do they make?

Well an amp should make a huge difference for your cans. As for prices, just pm mister x and ask him any questions you have.

 

[skeeder]

amps are HUGE improvements. I'd try to find a pimeta, they are pretty decent amps, I love mine and I drive bigger cans than those.