Guilty-Drawer-808 t1_j1zkjs9 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:03 PM

That most likely is good, as the 560s is 120 ohm. Fiio makes some decent affordable headphone amps. I have the e10 and it has plenty of power for these. Try your amp first, it may work well with these.

HypeX248 OP t1_j1zl7cc wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:08 PM

I am sorry for being such a newbie in this field, however - will the qualities of the headphones be obvious, even with a insufficent AMP? Like, will I know for a fact, that "yes, i really dig the sound, however I know for a fact that I need a better AMP"? Sorry if my thoughts are confusing, trying my best to put it into words :D

Guilty-Drawer-808 t1_j1znua2 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:26 PM

Oh no problem. I am absolutely no expert. If you max out the volume of the amp and the headphones are only moderately loud, you may want to get a more powerful amp.

As for the qualities, when I underpower a set of headphones, It is hard for me to really hear definition. Those 560s will surprise you with how fun they sound. Great Soundstage and way more low end than I expected from open backs.

erhw0rd t1_j1zvrfb wrote on December 28, 2022 at 5:19 PM

I was able to drive the 560s off my 2020 iMac with no issues. I did use the on board 3.5mm jack as well as a Elgato Wave 3. The Wave 3 pumped out at least 20% more loudness at the same listening level. I just purchase and set up a Fiio K5 Pro ESS. There is a subtle but a very distinct difference in the listening experience at the same loudness level as the Wave 3 or iMac. I wouldn’t have purchased the FIIO K5 solely for loudness. I also have significantly more power to drive the headphones at louder levels as needed and the K5 can deliver high quality lossless. I am really enjoying the difference between stranded audio files and high quality lossless. There’s something really great about hearing the difference between drum stick strikes on the high hat.