Hello everyone. I like to expand my objective testing and measurements to headphone amplifiers. In that regard, I thought I start a thread on this and figure out what makes sense to do and test.
First, I need recommendations on headphones to use for testing. My Stax headphones unfortunately don't qualify since they have their own amps. The venerable Sony MDRv6 is good but it represents one data point for listening tests. What other headphones are common and don't cost a fortune? My limit is low hundreds of dollars.
On amps, what are the common choices? Are they popular or are people strictly opting for DACs with headphone amps?
On measurements I am thinking of distortion, maximum power, internal impedance, frequency ersponse and channel balance.
Appreciate any and all feedback. Those of you who are guests and have headphone experience, this is your chance to register and provide information that shapes the direction of what I will do!
First, I need recommendations on headphones to use for testing. My Stax headphones unfortunately don't qualify since they have their own amps. The venerable Sony MDRv6 is good but it represents one data point for listening tests. What other headphones are common and don't cost a fortune? My limit is low hundreds of dollars.
On amps, what are the common choices? Are they popular or are people strictly opting for DACs with headphone amps?
On measurements I am thinking of distortion, maximum power, internal impedance, frequency ersponse and channel balance.
Appreciate any and all feedback. Those of you who are guests and have headphone experience, this is your chance to register and provide information that shapes the direction of what I will do!