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>Location>Budget>Open or closed>Over-ear or on-ear>Intended use / Favorite music>Other requirementsFAQ:
>Do I need a dedicated amplifier?Probably not. A line-level output is not appropriate for headphones, but just about any headphone jack on general consumer electronics will output with some gain-- you need to get into specialized audiophile stuff before you're expected to supply your own amp just to use it. Until then, the amplifier built into your phone, PC, Playstation controller, or whatever will work for most normal headphones. For less normal headphones, whether you need a dedicated headphone amp depends on sensitivity (most important) and impedance (less important):
low impedance, high sensitivity -> No
low impedance, low sensitivity -> Yes
high impedance, high sensitivity -> Yes, but this config is still somewhat decent without an amp
high impedance, low sensitivity -> YES, you will need a thick and beefy amp for this one
>Do I need a DAC?Yes, if you want to listen to digital media. Most dedicated DACs in 2022 are more than competent; spending anything more than $100 on a dedicated DAC will not measurably affect the signal quality. Higher-priced DACs may offer you controls and a screen you like more, different input/output connections, and so on. Look for DACs that support high resolution ( >44.1 Khz) and bit depth (>16 bit).
>Good reviewers?They all suck in their own way, take all of their takes with a grain of salt.
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