Ear Buds and IEM Buzz

[jkasch]

I have 3 sets of headphones. Grado SR 60, KRK KNS8400, and HE400SE. None of them buzz when plugged into my Parasound Halo integrated amp. However, the 7Hz Salnotes Zero and regular Apple earbuds both exhibit a constant buzz that’s present regardless of volume setting.

Any suggestions about what’s going on is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[RayDunzl]

I'm ignorant of 'phones vs buds.

Do you have to turn the volume way down when you change from 'phones to iem?

 

[staticV3]

Any suggestions about what’s going on is appreciated. Thanks.

mains leakage on the parasound headphone out is constant, but the much more sensitive IEMs turn it into a lot higher SPL than your headphones.

 

[jkasch]

mains leakage on the parasound headphone out is constant, but the much more sensitive IEMs turn it into a lot higher SPL than your headphones.

Makes sense. Thanks. Surprised the difference goes from inaudible to annoying.

 

[staticV3]

Makes sense. Thanks. Surprised the difference goes from inaudible to annoying.

You can use impedance adapters to decrease the mains hum at the expense of higher output impedance, which can affect the IEMs' frequency response.
Or you can try playing around with grounding, which might get rid of the buzz altogether.

 

[jkasch]

You can use impedance adapters to decrease the mains hum at the expense of higher output impedance, which can affect the IEMs' frequency response.
Or you can try playing around with grounding, which might get rid of the buzz altogether.

I'm thinking that buying a Schitt Modi Heretic (currently $79 + shipping) might be the simplest and best solution.

 

[jkasch]

I'm thinking that buying a Schitt Modi Heretic (currently $79 + shipping) might be the simplest and best solution.

Edit: Magni+Heretic