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17-07-2017

Analytical table with recommendation for using headphones with different types of amplifiers based on the measured characteristics

The RAA developed a table of recommendations on the compatibility of headphones with sources like smartphones, players, tablets, sound cards and AMPs based on the measured characteristics.

The table shows the most common variations of sound sources and the scope of use of headphones.

The compatibility rating is similar to car analysis based on its ground clearance - on which road the car will move optimal without evaluating the class of the car.

Detailed description of the table

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Analysis and recommendations for Beyerdynamic DT 250 80 ohm based on the measured characteristics
Sources
(to which the headphones will be connected)
Areas of using headphones Sensitivity Impedance The type of acoustic design Total
109.37 dB/V SPL 91.42 ohm Closed  
Low-power sources -18dBV/6dB(mA), S/N 105 dB:

a smartphone
a player
a tablet
Home or studio, where sound from the headphones does not bother anyone 2
★★☆☆☆
5
★★★★★
1
★☆☆☆☆
2.7
★★☆☆☆
Office and home, where people should not hear the sound from the headphones 2
★★☆☆☆
5
★★★★★
5
★★★★★
4.0
★★★★☆
Street with active traffic 1
★☆☆☆☆
5
★★★★★
1
★☆☆☆☆
2.3
★★☆☆☆
Metro (subway), public transport 1
★☆☆☆☆
4
★★★★☆
5
★★★★★
3.3
★★★☆☆
Mid-power sources 6dBV/30dB(mA), S/N 120 dB:
a computer with sound card
a Hi-Fi player
a portable amplifier
a mixer console
Home or studio, where sound from the headphones does not bother anyone 5
★★★★★
5
★★★★★
1
★☆☆☆☆
3.7
★★★☆☆
Metro (subway), public transport 4
★★★★☆
5
★★★★★
5
★★★★★
4.7
★★★★☆
Recording a voice or instrument in the studio 5
★★★★★
5
★★★★★
5
★★★★★
5.0
★★★★★
Hi-power sources 18dBV, S/N 120 dB:

a home system with a headphone amplifier
Home or studio, where sound from the headphones does not bother anyone 5
★★★★★
5
★★★★★
1
★☆☆☆☆
3.7
★★★☆☆
Office and home, where people should not hear the sound from the headphones 5
★★★★★
5
★★★★★
5
★★★★★
5.0
★★★★★




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