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!
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?