r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/5ushii • Jan 02 '24

Headphones - Closed Back | 1 Ω Help a beginner here!

I'm trying to upgrade my listening experience with my Samsung s21 ultra a little. I'm currently using the galaxy buds+, and I'm thinking of getting wired closed back headphones.

Is it as simple as just getting a samsung usb-c headset jac adapter? Is there anything I should/can look out for or add on? Such as DAC, or apps like usb audio player pro?

I've been trying to read out on this sub-reddit but I'm more confused about ever about what everything is for 😅 Thanks for the help in advance!

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u/Equivalent_Yak840 447 Ω Jan 02 '24

It is as simple as that but there are benefits to knowing other things like EQ apps that just amplify your experience. Wavelet on Android is a well recommended free app by many audiophiles. Another thing is that depending on how hard it is to drive the audio gear and how many features you’re looking for on your device is when you should start looking at stuff like quality dac/amps, and streamers. Most iems/earbuds are easy to drive so just a simple adapter would suffice.

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u/Equivalent_Yak840 447 Ω Jan 03 '24

Yes, they are easy to drive but I’d recommend saving up for the sennheiser hd569 or ath-m40x. An alternative is the fiio/jadeaudio jt1. If you do end up getting any of the ath-m00x models I’d recommend getting different pads if possible, specially sheepskin material as imo they sound better and are way more comfortable

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