Headphone Impedance
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Re: Headphone Impedance
I've got a set of the 250ohm ones and they've been plugged into everything from my phone to my drawmer monitor controller with no issues. I think i do monitor a little quieter than most though, so if you are a bit concerned about volume then a set of the 80s should cover all bases.
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Re: Headphone Impedance
I'd go for the 80 Ohm model as that strikes a good compromise value for all manner of headphone amps, and will work well with the ART.
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Re: Headphone Impedance
Open-backed phones sound more accurate and natural, as a general rule, although closed backed headphones these days are actually remarkably good. Obviously open-backed let the music you're listening to out to annoy anyone around you, but also let external sound in...
Personally, I prefer to mix and relax with open-backed phones, but closed backed are essential if tracking or recording/mixing in a noisy environment.
The 990s are great headphones, but they come in two versions, the 'Edition' and 'Pro' model. Both use the same transducers and sound identical, but the Edition model is intended for relaxed home listening, comes with a straight cable and reduced tension in the headband. The Pro model has a curly cable and greater headband pressure in an effort to keep the headphones in place if you're moving around working!
...and they only come in a 250 Ohm model (which will still be fine with your ART headphone amp, but won't work so well with your phone or other portable music player).
Personally, I prefer to mix and relax with open-backed phones, but closed backed are essential if tracking or recording/mixing in a noisy environment.
The 990s are great headphones, but they come in two versions, the 'Edition' and 'Pro' model. Both use the same transducers and sound identical, but the Edition model is intended for relaxed home listening, comes with a straight cable and reduced tension in the headband. The Pro model has a curly cable and greater headband pressure in an effort to keep the headphones in place if you're moving around working!
...and they only come in a 250 Ohm model (which will still be fine with your ART headphone amp, but won't work so well with your phone or other portable music player).
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Re: Headphone Impedance


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Re: Headphone Impedance
Bear in mind that the DT990s have a boost in the high end that will helpfully allow you to hear a bit more detail in the mix, but isn't being completely truthful about what you're hearing.
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