Looking for headphones for use at my computer. Primarily for gaming but also music. Lots of people online recommend the Sennheiser HD 560s but I figured I’d ask to see if there’s anything else worth looking at. I think I want open backs since I’ll primarily use them at my desk by myself.
My criteria are: -Decent price (around $200 or less) -Option for microphone attachment (also looking for recommendations there)
If I were to go with the HD560s, would I need an amp to take full advantage of them? If so, I would also like recommendations for that too, as I don’t really know anything about them. Any other advice you could give me would be very beneficial. I’m new to the audiophile scene and don’t have a ton to spend on the best of the best in gear. Thanks!
you can plug straight into your computer, the only reason you would want an amp is if it was too quiet.
The DT880 doesn’t have a mic so if you want to get an amp you would only plug the headphones into the amp. The mic can stay plugged into the computer
If I were to get a dongle amp such as the a Fiio KA# model, would I be able to plug both a mic and headphones into that? Or would it not accept mic input?
no, most audiophile dac/amps are output only, if you want to have a mic in as well, you are looking for an audio interface. Unless you are getting a non USB mic, you probably don’t need one of those.
Okay, so if I decide to get an amp, I should just get a tabletop mic to plug in separately?
I don’t see why those two are related at all?