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evanla
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Feb 11, 2018
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new to the headphone world. can I use these with Spotify from my cell phone or no?
Dr_Rodney_McKay
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Feb 11, 2018
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evanlaYes, because "Nominal impedance: 35 ohms" should be fine with any mass produced portable consumer device. Android, iPhone, etc. start to be under-powered for phones with impedance of about 64 ohms or more,
Ostewart
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Feb 11, 2018
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Dr_Rodney_McKayDon't forget it's to do with sensitivity and not just impedance....
Dr_Rodney_McKay
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Feb 11, 2018
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OstewartYes, and my experience is admittedly limited, but for impedance as low as 35 ohms I think any sensitivity that actual headphones might have will be within a range that's OK for pretty much any cell phone. True? Thanks.
Ostewart
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Feb 12, 2018
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Dr_Rodney_McKayNot quite true.
Not 35 Ohms, but 50 Ohms you have the Fostex T50rp, and the Hifiman HE-500 / HE-6, both of which will not work well out of a phone.
Also there were some limited edition Kinera Earbuds which I have, that are around 32 Ohms, but require quite a bit of power.
General rule of thumb is below 100 Ohms, and over 100dB @1mW you should be fine with a phone.
Also there were some limited edition Kinera Earbuds which I have, that are around 32 Ohms, but require quite a bit of power.
General rule of thumb is below 100 Ohms, and over 100dB @1mW you should be fine with a phone.
evanla
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Feb 13, 2018
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OstewartThanks, Oste and Dr R.
In your opinion, can you suggest a good setup for me? I listen mostly with my phone or computer. Can I use an amp/headphone combo with a phone or is that dumb? I can probably spend $400 or so on headphones and amp
thanks for your opinions :)
In your opinion, can you suggest a good setup for me? I listen mostly with my phone or computer. Can I use an amp/headphone combo with a phone or is that dumb? I can probably spend $400 or so on headphones and amp
thanks for your opinions :)
Ostewart
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Feb 13, 2018
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evanlaAre you looking for a portable headphone amp/DAC or a desktop system?
Ostewart
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Feb 14, 2018
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evanlaI'm not that clued up on portable amps at the moment, but the Oppo HA-2SE is great.
If your phone supports USB OTG, then the iFi Audio Nano iDSD is a killer unit, but it only supports USB input.
If your phone supports USB OTG, then the iFi Audio Nano iDSD is a killer unit, but it only supports USB input.
Ostewart
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Feb 14, 2018
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evanlaThe GMP 8.35d are excellent as a go to portable headphone. Otherwise the Meze 99 Classic are worth looking in to.
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Ostewart
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Apr 5, 2018
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ArcyThese are more neutral and detailed than the Meze, but the Meze are good too.
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