You don ' t need an amp , you can plug these straight into your computer and they will work . They won ' t go as loud as they can but they will still be at a good volume level . You may get a better sound with an amp but it is not required . Source playing music from my phone with these right now . <| sep |> One man ' s trash is another man ' s . well , still trash , just extra fun trash . <| sep |> That game was even better than I remmebered . Thank you for making me watch it again ! <| sep |> Why is heal capitalized . <| sep |> Glad to help ! Have you , by chance , watched the Ken Burns Civil War documentary series ? I consider it a must watch , and it will also introduce you to a lot of other people you might want to look into as far as memoirs and biographies . That series is how I was introduced to Shelby Foote , as he is heavily featured .