Headphone Help: Burn In?
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A speaker's efficiency/sensitivity is measured in DB's and the higher the number, the less efficient it is, that is to say that you'll need more power from the amp to drive them, much like a device...
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Ohm is the abbreviation for Ohlms or resistance. The higher the number the more power you need to drive speakers. This has very little to do with sound quality. You can have efficient speakers that...
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Oh I'm sure many more factors come into play that will determine the SQ of headphones.
In no way was I trying to dumb anything down. I just had never heard of also considering the length of the...
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This would be a super generalized version. The Ohm rating of the speakers/headphones would be a more reliable method with numerical data to follow. Also as rocky said the source device matters a...
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Wow, how embarrassing...
This hands down has got to be the simplest explanation as what I should have expected from my new cans. Holy crap I feel like a complete ninny.
As much as I've read up...
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We've always referred to it as a break in period, just like with cars, motors in general and any other mechanical devices.
A good break in for mechanical devices (speakers are mechanical) will...
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Thanks for the info!
I've read both sides of the need for "burn in". Many swear that a "burn in" is needed to improve SQ and others say that "burn in" is snob talk. What do I know, I'm a noob to...
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I agree, burn in will not change volume at all. What it really does is break in the cone of the speaker. SOmetimes speakers or headphones can be very stiff when new and create harsh sounds, maybe...
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Sensitivity ratings are useless unless they cite an industry standard measurement method or the input power or voltage as well as the sound output level.
No headphones are efficient, and even...
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According to the published specs, the M30 has a 100db sensitivity. The 202's are 115db. Neither manufacturers web site gives enough information to know if these efficiency specs were measured the...
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No "burn in" is required and the volume will not change with time.
The difference is in efficiency.
Typically, headphones that are designed for portables like iPods, etc, will be more efficient...
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Just received my new pair of cans, ATH-M30s and I have a question regarding burn in.
Connected the M30s to my iMac and I can't help but notice how low they sound.
I have to turn up the volume up...
