

To bypass this constraint, you can invest in an external amplifier separate from the one on your computer. It has both physical and software limitations. However, the average computer’s amplifier can only do so much. The amplifier’s job is, unsurprisingly, to amplify the audio signal. Your computer already has an amplifier, which is a part of your sound card. You could also get a headphone amplifier. Look for something with an impedance of 35Ω or lower and a sensitivity of 95 dB/mW or higher. Use what you now know and check the specifications on the headphones you’re buying to select a pair that suits you.

If you are in a position to do so, this may be the best way to get more volume. It isn’t quite as simple as that but it is a roundabout way to come to the first recommendation – consider buying better headphones.
