adjusting volume on a amp

[chiatlard 0]

hey guys..just got myself a pair of IEMs and a portable amp but the thing is..what is the right way of adjusting volume for the combo?

should i just tune the volume on my samsung k5 or the amp? or shld i just tune them half half?

i think i remember reading somewhere that if adjusting one of them(cant remember) will cause a lack of bass in the listening..

 

P.S also, what do u guys use to tie amp and the player together? just rubber band? would appreciate any help given

Edited March 4, 2007 by chiatlard

[corsair 0]

Velcro strip?

[xjazzdummy 0]

Common wisdom is to set digital volume to at least 80% to achieve better resolution, then use analog volume to adjust final level.

 

I.e. set the volume on your MP3 player to at least 80% (e.g. 32 if it goes from 1 to 40), then use volume on amp to set overall level to cans.

 

The only exception is sometimes the MP3 volume level at 80% will be too hot for the amp input. You can hear this easily cuz it distorts. In this case lower the volume of MP3 player enough to eliminate the distortion.

[corsair 0]

Can consider using the kernel stream output using Foobar.... bypasses all those directx stuff.

Think its covered either here or somewhere...

[chiatlard 0]

thx xjazzdummy for ur advise.

to corsair: errrrrrr where to get velcro strip? and also..how come nid to bypass directx?

[corsair 0]

P.S also, what do u guys use to tie amp and the player together? just rubber band? would appreciate any help given

 

Velcro strip.

 

 

http://shsc.info/foobar2000#titelanker10 <- Some info...google the rest urself.... Just something interesting, thought necessarily needed. Would be useful for controlling volume directly thru amp only.

 

[Singapura 0]

Hi chiatlard! Hope your enjoying your UM-1's ! . The best thing you can do is experiment with the volume with different kinds of music. It depends very much on the bitrate, the recording volume etc. That's why I like my iPod dockadapter. I don't have to worry about the volume of the iPod and a much get better connection. Velcro alone didn't work for me so I'm still using the old elastic band to keep the combo together, covered up with a broad velcro band (from IKEA) for stability. I wish someone came up with a custom bag though

[Rameish 0]

Try headroom for bags.

 

Here's the link: http://www.headphone.com/products/system-bags/

[Jeremy 0]

Velcro strip.

http://shsc.info/foobar2000#titelanker10 <- Some info...google the rest urself.... Just something interesting, thought necessarily needed. Would be useful for controlling volume directly thru amp only.

 

Where to get Velcro Strip below ?

 

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/5071/cinchstrapmedcv9.jpg

 

I was looking for different thickness. I wanted to use it on my Iriver H340, Super Macro 4.

 

Thanks.

Edited March 5, 2007 by Jeremy

[chiatlard 0]

hey singapura...still experimenting with the um1s =D...btw how much is ur ikea velcro strap n how does it look like? or anything other velcro strap..for example the one Jeremy posted...

Edited March 9, 2007 by chiatlard

[max007007 0]

hey singapura...still experimenting with the um1s =D...btw how much is ur ikea velcro strap n how does it look like? or anything other velcro strap..for example the one Jeremy posted...

I would like to know more about the mentioned velcro straps too

[csleena 0]

You can get the adjustable velcro straps from Sim Lim Sq Level 3. $4.80 for a pack of 8 of different colors.

[csleena 0]

Some pics....[attachmentid=3761][attachmentid=3762]

[Jeremy 0]

You can get the Velcro Strap from any stationary bookshop & hardware shop. Another name for it is Book Strap.

But the width is too wide ( 2.5 cm ). The one that you mentioned is not for heavy duty. I saw it also at SLT but tying amp & player don't know is it tight enough.

 

I intend to buy the velcro with a width of 1.5 cm and do 1 myself......

 

You can get the adjustable velcro straps from Sim Lim Sq Level 3. $4.80 for a pack of 8 of different colors.

Edited March 12, 2007 by Jeremy

[evolute8 0]

how do i use an amp properly ?

on volume on player to 80% > crank up volume slowly on amp ?

 

then when i off, all must turn down volume ?