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Best Headphone Amps under $15019

1. xDuoo MP-01 Tube Headphone Amplifier

#1 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

"For the Money its Great 👍. I like this Amp and have used it with Sennheiser 58X Jubilee Open back headphones and also Koss PortaPro X headphones. The Koss have more..."  Read More

$55
$149

2. Topping A50s Balanced Headphone Amplifier

#2 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

Topping’s A50s Balanced Headphone Amplifier takes the same Nested Feedback Composite Amplifier (NFCA) module from the brand’s lauded A90 amp and brings it to a small,...  Read More

$99
$219

3. Massdrop Objective 2 Headphone Amp: Desktop Edition

#3 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

"(Note: This review was dragged over here into Reviews from my first posting of it in the general discussions about this amp before they created a Reviews section. The..."  Read More

4. Drop O2 Headphone Amplifier

#4 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

"(Note: This review was dragged over here into Reviews from my first posting of it in the general discussions about this amp before they created a Reviews section. The..."  Read More

5. Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Liquid Carbon X Amp

#5 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

"The gateway drug? I wouldn't call myself an audiophile, nor could I use the correct language in describing the characteristics of this amp that set it apart from..."  Read More

6. SMSL SAP-1 Headphone Amplifier

#6 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

"Absolutely outstanding little amp. Beautifully built, very discreet and nice looking little amp. I purchased this not expecting much for the price but boy oh boy was I..."  Read More

7. SMSL SH-8 Headphone Amplifier

#7 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

The SMSL SH-8 is a headphone amplifier designed around a singular goal: Making your headphones sound incredible. The SH-8 delivers up to 600 ohms of output impedance,...  Read More

8. Topping L30 Headphone Amplifier

#8 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

"So clean! PSA: TOPPING has recalled L30 units with serial number 2011 or lower. If you purchased from Drop.com you can contact shenzhenaudio for replacement..."  Read More

9. xDuoo MT-601 Tube Headphone Amplifier

#9 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

"Fun Little Amp. This is a great little amp that I run with my turntable. It sounds great and was a steal :) He is silly"  Read More

10. SMSL VMV VA2 Headphone Amplifier

#10 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

This is a small form factor, mid level, solid aluminum Amp. It features separate headphone outputs, one suited to high impedance cans and the other focusing on the...  Read More

11. SMSL SAP-9 Balanced Headphone Amp

#11 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

The inexpensive SMSL SAP-9 is a great option for those looking to recable their headphones and discover the benefits of a balanced setup. Offering clean, clear sound,...  Read More

12. Douk Audio H7 PRO Stereo Power Amplifier With VU Meter

#12 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

Don’t let the small form factor fool you—Douk Audio’s H7 PRO packs some serious oomph under the hood. Powered by a high-end TPA3255 Class D amplification chip, this...  Read More

13. SMSL SAP-12 Headphone Amplifier

#13 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

In the world of portable amplifiers, the SMSL SAP-12 delivers a whole lot of bang for the buck. Featuring a newly designed class A/B output stage circuit, a custom...  Read More

14. Ovidius B1 Portable Headphone Amplifier

#14 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

Smartphones have made many things easier—but for music listeners, limiting port choices can make it difficult to achieve a true audiophile experience. The Ovidius B1...  Read More

15. Topping L30II Linear Headphone Amp

#15 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

Topping’s L30II is a headphone amp perfect for those who want clean, even response for their headphone setup without getting cleaned out. The original L30 served as an...  Read More

16. Bravo Audio S1 HiFi Audio Headphone Amplifier

#16 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

The Bravo Audio S1 Hi-Fi Audio Headphone Amplifier takes the same infrastructure and output design of Bravo’s popular tube-amp packages and wraps it in a smaller, more...  Read More

17. Topping NX7 Portable Headphone Amplifier

#17 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

Topping has a rich history of audiophile products that breathe new life into any piece of gear— and the NX7 Portable Headphone Amplifier is designed to bring the best...  Read More

18. SMSL SAP-11 Headphone Amplifier

#18 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

The SAP-11 Headphone Amplifier from SMSL delivers impressive, nuanced power for your favorite pair of headphones or earphones—and it’ll fit right in your pocket. Built...  Read More

19. xDuoo MT-601S Headphone Amplifier

#19 in Best Headphone Amps under $150 of 19 products

The xDuoo MT-601S Headphone Amplifier pairs a couple of circuits to deliver well-rounded, well-outfitted desktop headphone amplification for a variety of setups. Armed...  Read More