The same may apply if you use the RCA connection. Judging by other reviews and what people say on various forums, I was worried that Id be out of luck without a dedicated headphone amp. The left and right sounds are gonna mix up and voice, My GOD from the other side people will mute you off. Everything is so much snappier with boxfresh new pads. The corner of one of the glides was bent and many of the rubber slides were peeling away as was the edge guide. The noise cancellation has improved and they are super comfortable. To turn them off put hem back in the case. They are very soft and pretty. Great kids everyday shor Gute Produkt aber wir haben andere Crocs ausgewählt