[deleted] OP t1_j8ko9jp wrote on February 15, 2023 at 12:26 AM

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ratatat t1_j8kxh31 wrote on February 15, 2023 at 1:38 AM

if you're not using an amp, I'd recommend the FiiO K3 as a cheap solution for this too. I got one for $49 shipped on eBay and its bass boost gives me juuuust enough on my 660S. I've had sound distortion trying to use integrated EQs in Spotify or Apple Music listening to mostly bass-heavy hip hop.

[deleted] OP t1_j8kysw4 wrote on February 15, 2023 at 1:48 AM

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RChamy t1_j8l270r wrote on February 15, 2023 at 2:15 AM

The shop background noise could've hurt the performance. Rule of thumb is try the headphones with a cheapo Apple dongle, if you dont hear a difference then its not time for upgrading. I keep a Fiio KA1 for demoing headphones if my clients with to

[deleted] OP t1_j8l2yti wrote on February 15, 2023 at 2:21 AM

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RChamy t1_j8l52gg wrote on February 15, 2023 at 2:38 AM

There is a significant difference in bass and treble definition when jumping from onboard audio to a dedicated dac/amp combo unless you are using a modern audio codec like the ALC1200. Most dedicated USB dac/amp combos will sound very similar of not the same after that, with exception to valve amps.

[deleted] OP t1_j8l5yi4 wrote on February 15, 2023 at 2:45 AM

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RChamy t1_j8l6ame wrote on February 15, 2023 at 2:47 AM

I stand corrected, but both are MUCH better than the ALC892 or that toy Dell audio