DJ Headphones FAQ

[ulma]

At high resistance: more powerful source is needed; there is less distortion. In studio or Hi-Fi models in need of pure signal, users increase the resistance and must use an additional preamplifier. The average value for all DJ headphones is 30 ˗ 90 Ohms, an additional amplifier is not needed, they all have the ability to sound loud not only from the mixer, but also from a laptop or smartphone. Below 30 Ohms, there may be distortions at large loudness; above 90 Ohms you cannot hear the headphones loudly on the small electronics.

[rollo]

Thanks for the info.

charles

[Nick B]

At high resistance: more powerful source is needed; there is less distortion. In studio or Hi-Fi models in need of pure signal, users increase the resistance and must use an additional preamplifier. The average value for all DJ headphones is 30 ˗ 90 Ohms, an additional amplifier is not needed, they all have the ability to sound loud not only from the mixer, but also from a laptop or smartphone. Below 30 Ohms, there may be distortions at large loudness; above 90 Ohms you cannot hear the headphones loudly on the small electronics.

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Nick