Do i need and amp dac for the audio technica M50X?

Submitted by Watermellow123 t3_zxar0r in headphones

The headphones are 38 ohms, they said that this m50x whit dac amp sounds way better but a youtuber said he used a portable ifi dac amp and he didn't notice too much diference, i was planning to buy the fiio btr5 because my headphones dont require much power, can you guys tell me if i need and amp dac and if yes do i buy the fiio btr5 or can you recomend me another portable dac?

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toastyhoodie t1_j1z7hkj wrote

They’ll run fine off anything.

Only get one if you want the Bluetooth capability. I’d advise the Quidelix 5k over the BTR.

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omarccx t1_j1zbo5y wrote

I'd suggest you spend that on a different headphone to have a different sound. It's not really necessary with those.

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Busttha t1_j1zl6np wrote

My friend bought recently an m50x he has no dac amp, so I've gave him to try Fiio E10K to see if he needs it or not, after trying it he wanted to buy it off me as I've told him that I may upgrade in the near future. So I think it does improve the sound. As for btr5 I think it will suffice for m50x also try to get qudelix 5k it.s much better if you put the aesthetics aside.

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fuzzycuffs t1_j1zp31c wrote

I'm confused -- you ask about a Bluetooth dac/amp. Do you want to make them wireless? I'd just get some Bluetooth headphones.

M50x can be driven by anything. If you plan to use them wired, so long as your source isn't terrible you don't need an amp. They won't benefit by having one.

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Watermellow123 OP t1_j1zvzyo wrote

Replying to fuzzycuffs (#1,119,389)

Nahh just a portable amplifier wether its Bluetooth or not, im just asking here if i the amp would make the headphone m50x sound better and if the fiio btr5 its okay or another amp that you recommend

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Kydarellas t1_j20pklv wrote

They don’t need an amp. They benefit from a good dac but it is not necessary

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imacom t1_j21g1xd wrote

I may be wrong, but the M50’s became popular and earned their reputation before satandalone DACs’n Amps were even a thing.

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hurtyewh t1_j22g6j3 wrote

No, but I highly recommend EQing them.

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