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RE: Need help calculating power output for headphone circuit...

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In Reply to: RE: Need help calculating power output for headphone circuit... posted by John Elison on June 07, 2017 at 11:36:12

John, thanks for this - appreciated! The calculator is helpful, too.

If I'm reading your info correctly, it doesn't seem that I have enough information on the Luxman to calculate what the power output would be at any given resistance (headphone ohm rating) - am I correct??? Apologies if I'm missing something - this stuff is Greek to me.

BTW...I'm sure you don't remember, but we met years ago at one of MuzikMike's Ribfests - I had a blast; miss him.

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RE: Need help calculating power output for headphone circuit... - John Elison 12:14:13 06/07/17 (1)
No, there's not enough information given on the Luxman to calculate power at the headphone output, but most components with headphone jacks have enough power to drive just about any headphone. Therefore, I wouldn't worry about it.

What headphone are you planning to use? I own three headphones. I bought the original Grado HP1 headphones back in 1991 and they still work just fine. I bought Grado RS-2 headphones in 2003. Then, just a couple of months ago I bought some Koss electrostatic headphones and they sound awesome.

Yeah, Muzikmike's Ribfests were a lot of fun. I miss him, too.

Best regards,
John Elison
- Koss ESP/950 Electrostatic Headphones (Open in New Window)
- RE: Need help calculating power output for headphone circuit... - soulbrass 12:26:43 06/07/17 (0)
  Ok...so, at least on the surface, I understand what it takes to use the calculator you supplied. Thanks.
  
  I own a pair of Shure SRH-1540 headphones that don't really need a lot of power to make decent sound...with the Luxman however, they are much more full-bodied and articulate.
  
  I attended a CanJam Conference this past March (NYC) and came away interested in the Audeze LCD-X, LCD-XC, LCD-3, and the Focal Elear. I've since become curious about the Sony MDR-Z1R. My budget will be up to ~$1500 new or used.
  
  JJ

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