staticV3
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It doesn't.If it require desktop equipment, than I am out.
It doesn't.If it require desktop equipment, than I am out.
I can drive my E3s to a satisfactory level with a FiiO M11 Plus DAP using its balanced output. I'm afraid I can't comment on how your set up would work them.If it require desktop equipment, than I am out. I only use DAP and Dongle - that is the way I listen to headphones
E3 would have been perfect
Torben
Why? Isn’t the same as doubling the power applied to une sound source?Two coherent sound sources will sum to +6dB, not +3.
I can drive my E3s to a satisfactory level with a FiiO M11 Plus DAP using its balanced output. I'm afraid I can't comment on how your set up would work them.
MediumThat is good to know - THX. I have the FiiO M23 (475mv @32Ω)
Do you use high gain?
Torben
Actually, it manages 1W at 32 ohms, (perhaps slightly more at 27 ohms) using balanced output.That is good to know - THX. I have the FiiO M23 (475mv @32Ω)
It would be helpful if you could measure the output voltage yourself with a multimeter.I usually listen to my E3 on the RME ADI-2 DAC FS at -27 to -25 dBr (Lo-Power Auto).
What loudness (dB) and power (mW) is that equivalent to?
The 9039S can output about 3.5Vrms into the DCA E3, which will drive it to about 110dB SPL Peak (8x my usual listening volume).I'd like to know if the E1DA 9039S dongle would be powerful enough to drive them via its balanced output.
Totally agree. That's why I don't quite understand why so few headphone aficionados measure the maximum listening volume and report it when asking for amp recommendations for a given model. All it takes is a handheld sound level meter of sufficient accuracy (there are many on Amazon with a margin of error of +/- 3 dB available for 20 or 30 € or $). Or, failing that, a mobile program that has this function. In addition, its use is more than recommended to prevent our ears from being exposed to dangerous volume levels when listening with headphones,It’s mostly about what volume levels the individual listens to and trust me, there are some wild differences between folks.
All it takes is a handheld sound level meter of sufficient accuracy (there are many on Amazon with a margin of error of +/- 3 dB available for 20 or 30 € or $). Or, failing that, a mobile program that has this function. In addition, its use is more than recommended to prevent our ears from being exposed to dangerous volume levels when listening with headphones,
You can use an inexpensive sound level meter to check the volume of your headphones. A simple trick is to take a CD or DVD (which many of us have lying around) and remove the foam from the meter's microphone. The center hole of the CD/DVD usually fits perfectly around the mic. You can then push the mic through the hole and press the CD/DVD flat against the ear cup of your headphones. This setup helps simulate the sound levels as if the headphones were being worn. For more accuracy, you could cover one side of the CD/DVD with something like latex to better mimic the skin's reflection. It's a cheap and effective way to measure headphone volume.It would be nice if you could share a link or two some good ones at Amazon. THX
Torben
This is the one I have.It would be nice if you could share a link or two some good ones at Amazon. THX
Was about to pull the trigger on the Audeze MM-500 then I saw this. Should I get this instead? I currently own the Focal Clear og, Sony IER M9, Belling w Dusk, and Sennheiser IE600.
I do EQ my clear to harman (based off of oratory settings), but I don’t EQ my IEMs. I don’t live in hot climate so I’m not too worry about that. I did want an open back but I heard that the E3 is very open back like. I don’t plan on using EQ but don’t mind doing it either (I have the Topping D50 III and can store Eq profile right on the it). I’m looking to be wow’ed by the technicalities of planar which of the two will give me that?Do you want closed-back or open-back headphones?
Do you like Harman-tuned headphones?
Do you EQ headphones or not?
Like with most closed-backs, ears get very sweaty during long listening periods, especially if you live in places with warmer climates.
Closed-back headphones are more susceptible to bass seal and HRTF issues.
Bottom line: If you want a closed-back headphone, like Harman tuning, and don't EQ - E3 is the best choice.
I don't think you need to concern yourself with whether a headphone is planar or dynamic driver, albeit open backed planar headphones tend to have lower bass distortion than dynamic driver open backed headphones, but you can still get open backed dynamic driver headphones with low bass distortion, just it's not as common. You might find smoother treble on average from dynamic driver open backs than planar open backs, but again it's a generalisation. If I was you I'd place more emphasis on the actual measured frequency response & distortion measurements which is the two important parts. The E3 is pretty spectacular on those two areas!I do EQ my clear to harman (based off of oratory settings), but I don’t EQ my IEMs. I don’t live in hot climate so I’m not too worry about that. I did want an open back but I heard that the E3 is very open back like. I don’t plan on using EQ but don’t mind doing it either (I have the Topping D50 III and can store Eq profile right on the it). I’m looking to be wow’ed by the technicalities of planar which of the two will give me that?
Preamp: -0.10 dB
Filter 1: ON PK Fc 2604.0 Hz Gain -1.6 dB Q 3.63
Filter 2: ON PK Fc 4025.0 Hz Gain -0.6 dB Q 3.87
Filter 3: ON PK Fc 6012.0 Hz Gain -1.0 dB Q 6.00
Filter 4: ON HSC Fc 10000.0 Hz Gain -1.5 dB Q 0.70