Just like a desktop type headphone amplifier is designed to get optimum sound from hi-fi-grade headphones at home via your streaming, CD or vinyl source, these portable design headphone amplifiers are made to deliver the best sound to you from your on-ear or in-ear headphones by overcoming the constraints of the output on your phone or portable audio player. We also sell a selective range of Portable high res music players.

Why do headphones or earphones sound much better when paired with a portable headphone amp? Most phones and portable players can offer fantastic sound quality, with an aim to deliver every possible function at the lowest acheivable price, the socket and internal pre-amplifier of the headphone doesn't always offer the best sound quality possible nor the power necessary to drive your headphones effectively.

One of these portable headphone amplifiers should not only improve sound quality, it should also improve the degree of bass response by being specifically built to drive your headphones effectively. Many of these models also include various input options and/or onboard DACs for direct connection to digital music sources (check each item for specific features).