PreSonusHP60 6-Channel Headphone Amplifier/Mixer, Silver

I purchased 7 amps all in the range of $30 - $250. From the China type cheap ones like Bolanle, Mackie to the cheap Behringer HA400 (DONT PURCHASE THESE CHEAP ONES UNLESS YOU WANT WORSE SOUND QUALITY AND STATIC HISS).I found a few names floating around that seemed to make good amps. All were around $100+ - Topping, Creative (old company), ifi, and Schiit to name the most popular. I crossed out Creative and ifi based off gut instinct. I focused on Schiit and also stumbled on Presonus. I was interested in both Schoot and Presonus, Schiit because they had a good solid story and just wanted to make a no frills Amo that actually works. Presonus because they have their own high impedance headphones. I picked a model from each brand and ordered them since the cheap china ones all did the same thing, increase the volume and create a loud hiss.NO HISSING ALLOWED, I’m not buying an amp and quality headphone and gear to go backwards with sound quality. So if you can’t afford a quality amp, get lower ohm headphones, you will hear the music with no issues and still get quality headphone audio.E.g. Audio Technician M50 doesn’t need an AMP to work at 38 ohm*Both the Presonus HP4 and the Schiit Magni+ both work great. I kept both, why?Personus HP4- 4 headphone outputs and one for monitor- Sturdy build and doesn’t get hot- Slightly less audio quality (I mean very slightly, you have to swap back and forth numerous times to even notice)Schiit Magni+- Three output db options (allows for fine tuning between volume and static)- Slightly better sound quality- Unit heats up (but they say it will last a long time)- *ONE HEADPHONE OUTPUT (this is why I kept the Presonus as well)If the Schiit Magni+ had more headphone outputs, I would have kept that only, but the presonus has more flexibility and allows me to amplify speakers and headphones at the same time. I ended up buying a used Presinus from Amazon for about $65 and a clearance/B stock Schiit Magni+ /Heretic for $79.I’m content with the sound and flexibility and since both units seemed to be made well, I believe they will last.*Tip for anyone looking to get a headphone amp to power high OHM. I learned you need an amp with very low Output Impedance. You willPay likely have to search for the spec/data/cut sheet to find that info, but that will help you weed out the garbage Amps.The output impedance should ideally be 8 times then the headphones Ohm/Impedance. The Schiit Magni+ is around .3 - 4 output impedance, yes I said .3.The output impedance of the Presonus HP4 is a bit tricky since the spec sheet says it’s 51 ohm for the Monitor outputs, that should be for the speakers, they aren’t really clear on the headphones. But I assumed it’s higher than Schiits which may be the difference in sound quality, but the person is works great too.If you do hear a slight hiss due to external input source interference, you can decrease volume on the amp till it’s gone the. Just volume up your gear.

I use the HP4 for home studio use to allow myself and the performer(s) to monitor with ease, and it's great!I originally had the Behringer MicroAmp HA400. First of all, don't buy that. The power supply chirps VERY loudly, and the sound quality is eh. Put that $25 towards something like this instead.Presonus makes quality stuff at a great price point for those still pretty early on in their gear collecting journey (such as myself). The HP4 looks nice, has a small footprint, sounds good, and most importantly is versatile and does its job perfectly.This thing actually solved several of my problems:-I had that stupid chirping HA400 that just needed to go asap.-I have a hardware issue on my Focusrite interface involving both of the headphone jacks, so I needed something that would accept L/R input and allow me to run from the Scarlett's monitor outs instead until I can get that fixed.-The power adapter is along the cord, rather than having a brick plug, which is SUPER helpful when it comes to tight real estate on the power strip. (Fewer bricks on the strip=more outlets you actually have access to).I highly recommend this item for anyone working on a home studio setup.

If you're looking for a quality headphone amp for the studio or portable player use, look no further. This is a quality built headphone amp that has great specs and is super quiet. I was going to purchase the Behringer PowerPlay P1 headphone amp but complaints of the battery compartment cover falling off changed my decision to go with the Presonus HP2 which is twive as much but worth it.I use it with my iPOD Classis 80GB along with a FiiO L3 Line Out Dock (LOD) Cable and a 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm Audio Coupler Female to Female. To connect to the XLR cable that comes with the Presonus to your iPOD or similar device will require a Hosa CYX402M Stereo Breakout 3.5mm TRS to Dual XLR Male 2 Meter cable which Amazon didn't carry but can be had from American Musical Supply. Expect nothing but the best from Presonus you won't be disappointed.

I used this to replace my older 4 channel monitoring system. This one doesn't have any software to install. You just plug it in, and you are good to go. I like the feature that you can mix an A and B input signal to the phones. What I don't like is that one knob controls the mix. If you turn it hard left you get the full A signal, hard right you get the full B signal. If you move to the center you lessen both channel volume. I would've liked two separate volume control. One for signal A and one for B. Let me choose the volume level of the signal. If I like the volume of signal A, but just want a little of B, I just turn up B and not have to lower signal A.The Talk Back Mic input is good, except it's not phantom power. So, if I have a mic that requires phantom power, there is no switch to engage it. So, I would have to use a standard cardioid mic.I do like this unit, though. It's great for my studio. And allows me to give the musicians what they need in their ears. Granted using the Aux inputs. I like that the inputs are stereo, however the outputs of my PreSonus Mixer are Mono, that sucks. But, this unit, has a button so that you can set it to Mono so that if you happen to use a stereo cable, it will put the signal in both ears.I'm happy with this unit. Just with a few tweaks it would be great.

Great little unit used for college in the computer suites for groups listening to their compositions and also used in live applications on stage as a monitor system works well in both situations. For the price a great quality product that has not given us any problems and has a hard life with the student.