Lower impedance (32-ohm) headphones' output will begin to distort or contain artifacts when driven too hot. They are also more sensitive to increases in voltage, so it is difficult to make smaller adjustments to their sound compared to high impedance headphones. BUT the 32-ohm variant can most likely be powered by most smartphones, DAPs and laptops. The 80-ohm might need an amp if you have a particularly weak soundcard, but it's probably fine. 250-ohm will definitely need an amp to get the best sound quality.
Nice - love all of these headphone deals = passing on this one because it is fixed wired.
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11-25-2023 at 10:24 AM.
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Can someone explain why more or less ohms matters?
Lower impedance (32-ohm) headphones' output will begin to distort or contain artifacts when driven too hot. They are also more sensitive to increases in voltage, so it is difficult to make smaller adjustments to their sound compared to high impedance headphones. BUT the 32-ohm variant can most likely be powered by most smartphones, DAPs and laptops. The 80-ohm might need an amp if you have a particularly weak soundcard, but it's probably fine. 250-ohm will definitely need an amp to get the best sound quality.
Lower impedance (32-ohm) headphones' output will begin to distort or contain artifacts when driven too hot. They are also more sensitive to increases in voltage, so it is difficult to make smaller adjustments to their sound compared to high impedance headphones. BUT the 32-ohm variant can most likely be powered by most smartphones, DAPs and laptops. The 80-ohm might need an amp if you have a particularly weak soundcard, but it's probably fine. 250-ohm will definitely need an amp to get the best sound quality.
I have the 32 ohms and while you can drive them on any device, they really lack any dynamic bass response and don't get very loud powered by either my PC or my Shure MV7 mic. They sound clean and crispy otherwise.
I have a really, possibly dumb, but definitely ironic question to ask. If someone is beginning to have a loss of hearing, but just a slight bit and only certain frequency range, do you think getting something like these or similar would be worth it at all?
I have a really, possibly dumb, but definitely ironic question to ask. If someone is beginning to have a loss of hearing, but just a slight bit and only certain frequency range, do you think getting something like these or similar would be worth it at all?
I have a really, possibly dumb, but definitely ironic question to ask. If someone is beginning to have a loss of hearing, but just a slight bit and only certain frequency range, do you think getting something like these or similar would be worth it at all?
This headphone wouldn't help that (nor would any other). First thing would be to address and remediate anything that could continue to make your hearing worse if possible. Second would be to look into EQ.
EQ will allow you to target the areas of loss in frequency response and make adjustments in those regions to add volume. This would work with any headphone that is capable of playing those frequencies.
I have a really, possibly dumb, but definitely ironic question to ask. If someone is beginning to have a loss of hearing, but just a slight bit and only certain frequency range, do you think getting something like these or similar would be worth it at all?
My honest humble opinion would be to stay away from all close listening devices such as earphones, headphones etc. Stick with low volume if you have to.
I have the 32 ohms and while you can drive them on any device, they really lack any dynamic bass response and don't get very loud powered by either my PC or my Shure MV7 mic. They sound clean and crispy otherwise.
I don't listen at high volumes on my laptop, but I like bass.
Would the 32 ohm version be OK for this?
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More ohms require you to use a headphone amp or something similar. These 80 ohms can easily be run via phone or PC without needing external amp.
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Bone conduction if you are losing your hearing.
This headphone wouldn't help that (nor would any other). First thing would be to address and remediate anything that could continue to make your hearing worse if possible. Second would be to look into EQ.
EQ will allow you to target the areas of loss in frequency response and make adjustments in those regions to add volume. This would work with any headphone that is capable of playing those frequencies.
Nonsense advice
My honest humble opinion would be to stay away from all close listening devices such as earphones, headphones etc. Stick with low volume if you have to.
Would the 32 ohm version be OK for this?