Panasonic HT161K - DAC, Amp, or Phone Amplifier?

I've been thinking about getting the Panasonic HT161K headphones and I'm curious about whether I should get a dedicated DAC and amp or use my phone's built-in amplifier. Any advice would be great!

I have the HT161K headphones, and I used them with my phone's built-in amplifier initially. The sound was decent, but it wasn't as good as when I connected them to an external DAC and amp.

I agree with @Laststraw2017. I tried both options, and using a dedicated DAC and amp made a huge difference in the sound quality. It's worth the investment if you're serious about your audio.

Has anyone tried a DAC amp with these headphones? How much of an improvement did you notice?

@Laststraw2017, @alexisdevaul mentioned some improvements when using an external DAC and amp, but I'd like to read more on this topic. There's a TechReviewer article that discusses the best DACs with amps for Panasonic HT161K headphones. It's quite informative - Best DACs With Amps for Panasonic HT161K Headphones.

Thanks, @Coopdaddy07! I'll definitely check out the article you linked. How did you find using an external DAC and amp compared to your phone's built-in amplifier?

Using an external DAC and amp made a huge difference in terms of sound clarity, detail, and overall audio quality. My music has never sounded better on these headphones.

Yeah, I've read some reviews online that suggest the Panasonic HT161K headphones have an impedance of 32 ohms and a frequency range of 10 Hz to 27,000 Hz. Does anyone know if this information affects my decision on whether or not to get a DAC amp?

@ejacublake, those specs definitely play a role in your decision. High impedance headphones usually benefit from a DAC amp as they require more power. The HT161K's frequency range also suggests that an amplifier might help with accurate audio reproduction across the entire spectrum.

Thanks for all the advice, everyone! I think I'll go ahead and get a dedicated DAC and amp for my HT161K headphones now.