32 ohm vs 250 ohm - Which Headphones Sound Best?
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- I am always being asked which headphones are best and which impedance (ohm) is best!
In this video, I hope to quickly answer lots of questions about headphones including:
How do headphones work?
What Ohm of headphones do I need?
Which impedance sounds best?
High or Low impedance headphones for Mixing and Mastering?
How do headphones actually work?
What's inside headphones?
Do more ohms sound better?
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Minor gripe: the difference between high and low impedance headphones is the *voltage* needed to drive them. The power should be about the same across headphone types.
Yes Sean with a higher voltage amp the current will be lower, however, different headphones do have different power requirements (based on more factors than just impedance) so the overall power does need to change. But I can see that to a more educated viewer, my use of language is a bit too vague! Sorry!
@@inthemix Good explanation. Yes, I was just worried about the conflating of the terms "voltage" and "power" in the video. Otherwise it was a good video as usual 😀
In The Mix As far as the specs, I also look at the sensitivity, Spl/ml. It also determines how easy it is to run. Try the Berydynamics dt880 semi- open. You’ll hear a difference in detail. You need a good amp. I have the SmsL sp200 $260. Super clean, and neutral with a black background. You won’t need another.
@@BlueSpirit. SPL/mI??? do you mean mW?
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You are literally better than my physics teacher (germany)
you are way less annoying than my physics teacher too (germany)
I have the approval of two Germans, my day is complete! Thanks guys
Third German approving. 👍
@@inthemix I don't even have a physics teacher so i HAVE to come here (still germany tho)
@HRYZN Msc No they come here to teach math and Physics. Mine felt if you were in his class you should know it. Very strict no-nonsense. You had to hope your lab partner knew it or you were F>>>>Ked. I learned how smart he was and I wasn't and. learned more from my partner than him. Peace
Hey, this was an amazing video! Thank you for teaching some of the scientific and technical engineering concepts, I really enjoyed the fact that you disassembled the earcups and showed us the actual driver technology and how the impedance relates to the coil length. Thank you!
real good video, with extra clear explanations. All with a nice smile, a calm "Zen" voice and no stupid distracting sound or visual effects. Just gettiong down to basics and straight to the point. Thank you so much.
Man, even being good at making music, I guess you are even more talented in teaching. Every video I see, I learn af.
Useful info. I've never looked into the impedance level of headphones I've bought in the past. Thanks!
I agree. I've got good headphones and never checked impedance. I think this boils down to the fact that youtubers with the amount of viewers he gets get paid well and they gotta keep working
@@professorswaggamuffin7572 no? Higher impedence can be a game changer
@@OskarSvan what do you feel the difference is in the sound?
I don't know English.
Which is better for my PC ? 32 or 250 ?
250 ohm have better sound but 250 ohm too much hard for a PC ?
I want to buy a new Over-ear headset. "Sennheiser HD 280 pro (64 ohm)" is good choise for me ?(for music)
You were predestined to be different(Romans 8:29), he who has an ear to hear, let him hear(Mark 4:9).
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Wow!! Thanks for nerding out - I like knowing the "why" and "how" of things and your explanation really helps me both in music and life!!
This is such a fantastic video. Your explanations are so clear and to the point. Thanks!
The depth you go into this video, is godly! Appreciate the knowledge!
this makes a lot of sense. i was interested in buying Beyerdynamic, and had no idea what this meant. this helped a lot, you explained it very well thank you
Thank you! This video is the best explanation of the difference between low & high impedance headphones. I really appreciate your full yet succinct explanation. BIG help!
Perfect! I was searching for a straight answer on what kind of impedance headphones would suit my interface. Thanks so much, this was really useful
What a fucin' excellent video! I was not really looking for an explanation on Ohms, but what i learned here about the composition of the audio drivers exceeded my expectations.
The shortest 8 minutes of my life. That was really fascinating
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That's what SHE said.. 😁
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insanely useful info. just bought my first 250ohm headphones and wanted to know more about impedance. thanks so much!
This was great! I've been looking for recording headphones for a while, and was trying to understand Ohm so you helped a lot! I'm actually getting the mid level ones you showed in the video from beyerdynamic. Thank you!
Thank you SO much for this video, you literally explained everything I wanted to know and more!
Nice! I have the 770’s 250 ohm AND I happen to have the iD14!! When I purchased the headphones I wondered if the iD14 would drive it enough but quikly found out it did! Audient interfaces are pretty underated imo.
Just quickly wanted to say thank you for all of your tutorials and explanations. You did an amazing job and helped me with a lot of things!
Best explanation I’ve ever seen on utube great vid and no back ground music.
I loved the disassembly part! I just finished an electromagnetism course, so it was awesome to see this application.
I wish they showed me stuff like this when I was studying Electronics on my course!
Great video, I fully understand everything you have said. Glad I found it!
I love it when you answered the question right away and then explaining it later with more details, not the reverse
Absolutely fantastic video. So appreciated the actual headphone disassembly and explanation. I learned a lot!
"I'm gonna take them apart and take a look just for fun"
Guy's like my weird cousin!
@@no-name168 me too and end up my father beat me because i destroy all my toys haha ha
I have to say, you are a gifted teacher my friend: clear, to the point, and easy to understand. Thank you!
Great show ! I love the disassembly video much more than unboxing videos ! You are the trendsetter ! And your explanations are very good !
You put a lot of effort into this. Thank you for all the detailed info!
Informative with a soothing, calm and reassuring delivery I could listen to all day. You obviously love what you do and it shows.
i couldn't agree more
What a perfect demonstration without sounding pretentious or getting too complex. I actually own the DT770s but only chose them because I thought a middle ground would be the safest bet lol. Much credit to you for your clear and pleasant delivery.
dont 770 have too much treble? why cant anyone just make a proper flat sound signature
@@mikelisteral7863 Too much treble? I prefer that over too much bass lol... to each his own... There are flat cans out there, and while they are productive for mastering and such, they're very stale for music listening.
@@alternatingbitmusic stale? you mean accurate. all headphones on earth should be flat. use the eq if you want to mess around with what the artist intended you to hear.
@@mikelisteral7863 well with that logic an $11 pair of Skull Candy ear buds should be just perfect based on what EQ you set... get my point? It's just just flat/accurate, but it's the craftmanship and personal preference. So much of audio quality is perception based on the individual.
@@alternatingbitmusic you like treble? then listen to 70's music on a phone speaker. u have treble. haha
Thank you for your clear explanation. You're really good at explaining; yoir choice of words and the way you articulate them makes this somewhat complex subject for some sounds very easy to digest. Kudos!
Congrats on making Beyerdynamic's website! Very happy for you, did a terrific job and deserve it.
This is SUCH a great video. Never thought I'd be proud of studying physics back in high school so much 🥰
I bought the 32 ohm because of this video. I'm very pleased with the quality. Thank you very much for the advice❤🎧
Are they good for Mixing and mastering????
cool and educating video! the visual aids used were fantastic. really put everything into perspective for me. Thanks!
I've been lookin 4 u for 4 years now, and u provided me a lot of pertinent informations! tks CiPian from RoMania
That's a perfect timing. Just asked on your discord about that! 😅
Very very good video mate, I bought the Beyerdynamics DT 770 Pro 80 Ohm around 4 years ago and I had to dig up and research all of what you explained in the first 5 minutes all by myself, this video would have been a lot of help back then. Love the DT 770 Pro by the way, these headphones are great.
Are you using them on a laptop or a PC? And for what prupose do you use them, music production or mixing? And its 2 years now since you wrote this comment, do you still use them?
Id appreciate an answer if you see this, thanks!
@@andbe If you're using them with a laptop or PC without an amp it's best to probably go with the 32ohm versions. The 80ohms will work with some devices but won't be as loud as the 32ohm would be with that same device unless you also have an amp to power them. BUT the difference might be very minor, and some people might not even be able to tell, or it may be very drastic for you. YMMV
@@SchwettyBawls Hi bro, how will the 32ohm headphone behave with dj controllers , will it be too loud ?
And I don't want to spend on an amp so is it fine or an amp with a 80 ohm version is a real game changer in terms of sound output quality?
You can tell me as a beginner producers perspective. Thanks
@@SchwettyBawls I'm running my DT 770 Pro 250 Ohm from the headphone jack on my PC. They sound great with the output level set at 30%.
@@LarcR Nice! It may work well with some setups and some people. But the higher ohm version will be quieter for other people depending on their setup and their level of hearing loss.
Amazing video I learned more from your video on what a term means and how it works than I did watching 8 different videos from 8 different channels! Awesome stuff! Please make more videos like this!!
great video, very informative and finally I get a quite good understanding of what ohm is and how it actually works, thank you
Thanks man, you helped make my decision on my new headphone purchase. Almost bought a 250ohm headphone without really knowing what I was doing, you explained it perfectly.
SUPER easy explanation. SUPER easy to follow along. I didn't have physics in HS, didn't take physics in college because I haven't gone to college (yet) so basically, i'm what I would consider self-taught. Your vids are incredible man! Really awesome stuff! Thank you for your content dude!
Except he’s mostly wrong or oversimplifying.
Absolutely fantastic video, it answered the exact question I was looking for!
You give answers to all of my questions. You are fantastic!
I think it's still important to mention that sensitivity also matters a lot. Something like Abyss, Audeze, Hifiman often have low impedance but also low sensitivity so they need much more power to get loud enough.
Because it's nonsense to say that "high impedance heapdhones need more power". Impedance determines the relationship between voltage and current.
How much power you need depends on the sensitivity or efficiency.
Higher sensitivity means you need less power, but it also means that the noise floor of your amp and source needs to be lower .. otherwise you'll hear it.
Higher impedance means you need less current, which at the same power is an EASIER load for an amplifier. On the other hand you need more voltage and therefore gain or turn up the volume more.
Those are planars, not dynamic... completely different technology and different electrical principles involved...
great choice to upload this after i got my headphones
Oh no! What did you get?
i think 55 ohm headphones, it’s AKG K240 Studio Headphones
G. H i just ordered a pair of those, but the MKii version. I think they’re a solid budget buy. The frequency response graph is good. As said in one of the videos on this great channel, there’s no such a thing as “flat headphones” but you can find some of them close to that, get to know them is the best bet.
G. H omfg same happened to me 😂 i got the dt 990’s pro
@@turkishultranationalist Hi.
Could You give me a help, please.
I bought a pair of Dt 990 250 ohms and connected to scarlett 4in4 3rd gen and they are playing so quiet.
There is something that I can do to make it right or better send them back and get 80 ohms?
Thank You
Thank-you so much for this information. I am purchasing a DT 1990 and came across your channel. This is great!
Yo, this video is so good that Beyerdynamic should use it.
Oh wait, they do lmao that's why I came! Props for making such good content.
I've just started studying electrical engineering so this was very interesting and easy to follow.
Same, I'm an EE senior student, so it was nice having a video where you know the stuff that's being talked about.
@@legalizemolly2771 i can relate 🤔
@@legalizemolly2771 Circuits I is often one of the hardest classes, just because of the intuition you need to get to understand the material
Computer engineering student here. I'm more drawn to EE though.
I'm not currently studying electric engineering and it was easy to follow for me
Excellent! Thank you for taking the time to do this
You just earned my like and follow good sir! I was just looking up reviews for the dt990 32 ohm headphones and came across your video and with every second it just drew me in and suddenly I’m fascinated as well!
This is informative. I’ve been using the Beyerdynamic DT770 32 ohm headphones for over three years and it’s been great for me, especially since I am hard of hearing; sometimes I wear them with my hearing aids, sometimes not. They are good when I do music production too. Now I know more, so thank you!
Do you need to buy an external microphone for chatting or can you chat online with only the headset?
@@STARK0181if u want to talk to people online then yes u need an external mic
Hello Michael! Congratulations on your channel! The great quality of the videos and the clear information you provide is the differential! I've got a question and wonder if you could help me. I mix using an audio interface (behringer UMC22) on which I plug my headphones on a stereo output of two mono channel (2x P10). Would it be better to use a 250 ohms or 80? Thank you very much!
This is such a fascinating info vid. Thank you!
wow you answered my question perfectly and then even disassembled the headphones to show how it worked. thank you
Feeling a bit techy, eh? I like it. A nice little change of the usual content.
I use the 770 Pros 32Ω through a simple Dac connected to my computer and it sounds amazing. Works reasonably well with my phone as well.
Now a days phones have better internal audio cards compared to pc so ironic lol.
wow. I've learned so many things from this video. Thank you!
Extremely useful thank you! Always amazes me how much research I go into when I buy something new.
Great explanation. I owned the 80 ohms BD DT770 Pro for years and there’s simply no turning back to any other pair of headphones for me.
@@Dubufy Wondering the same thing here
Yes you can definitely use the 80 ohm in pretty much every occasion, whether it being plugged straight into several devices or with the use of amps. The sound quality still remains superb. But…
The 80 Ohm is not supposed to be used for normal
studio usage or hifi-amps (here you should use the 250 ohm)
On the opposite, the 80 ohms also isn’t perfectly suitable for smartphones or devices powered by USB. (Here you should use the 32 ohm instead, because of a too low volume levels).
@@Dubufy You should look for people using the same audio interface/output device that you are using. I use the 770 pro 250ohm and I don´t need a amp(Steinberg Ur22C/44C, Line UX2, tested), my drum module didn´t work with the 250ohm but with other 80ohm´s(Roland TD-9).
@Alexander Deris I’d go for the 250 ohm
I have the Beyerdynamic dt 990 pro 250 ohm and I use them for mixing music and on my portable devices and phone around the house and they sound EXCELLENT. I compared them to a lot of studio monitor headphones others and there were some that sounded about the same but I loved these due to the sound quality, the soft pads, you can replace every part if anything breaks and the classic old school look. You wont be disappointed with these headphones.
You can’t replace the wires if they break. My right cup stopped producing sound after 3 months.
What audio interface or amp did you use
Very good explanation! After 2 or 3 other sites, I now feel like I understand impedance. You are a well spoken teacher. Thank you.
thank you for your format... I like getting the the information I need right off the bat...
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Higher impedance generally means higher dynamic range and that's about it. Of course many other things can result from that, like less distortion, less easier induction of strain electrical fields (less susceptibility to interference)... etc. But there are so many other variables that not all these can be true at the same time.
Jesus Christ do you make a script and read it out or memorise it ? Not one stutter , not one word wasted ,I envy your speaking skills so much
Subbed for sure , thank you so much for this
Muhammed! Why do you curse the name of one you do not believe!
Omg this is such a great concise dive into cans! I would like for you to examine microphones and phantom v. bias power too if not already done :)
Correction: The reason studios used, and in fact demanded, high impedance phones was that they used so many of them and the easiest solution was just stringing them electrically in parallel. I have many parallel-wired headphone distribution boxes with 10 ohm resistors in series with each output to protect against low impedance multiples.
Bingo! We have a winner. Jay tell him what he's won!
For maximum power transfer, it is best to match output and load impedances (or at least come as close as possible).
This is an absolutely fantastic video. Thank you so much! I learnt a lot from this!
Brilliant explanation! Also love the breakdown of the headphone speaker itself
Very informative and straight to the point, no ad bullshit like linus smelly feet. You rock man keep it up!
Recently purchased the Beyerdynamic DT-990 PRO and it was the best decision ever. Those work so well for producing, mixing and mastering for me. I'm using them on an Audient iD4 and the 250 Ohm are no issue at all (i was a bit worried at first, which is why i watched this video again). Volume is more than enough, turning it fully up would still blow your ears quickly i'd say.^^ Even on the poor headphone amp of my Samsung S9 there is still a decent volume possible. However it feels that some clarity/resolution gets lost in that case.
Id4 mark 1 or mk2?
@@DarkoP9.13 I've been using the MK1 and still happy with it. Can't say anything about MK2.
Great explanation on ohm, exactly what I was looking for, Thank you
Man, you are a valuable person, let people around you cover you so you get protected well, thank you for everything you give to producers 👏🏻
I actually have a pair of 250 Ohm beyerdynamic headphones and I have no problem with volume when they're plugged into a computer or smartphone. The audio is good. I can only imagine how much better they are destined to sound with the recommended voltage applied.
I ordered for myself dt 700 pro x. 38 ohm. Hopefully everything will be ok. Tbh I didn't knew about ohms at all. Got DAC Q5k.. I was focused on closed back headphone as I am planning to travel and fly. I don't want to disturb people around me with my classic music.
How dare you accidentally teach me something cool. I love you.
Loved this video. You explained everything so easily!
All of it i already knew BUT what a great job you did of explaining it!
I sent it to my son who loves audio systems as well. Great Job! thanks
I actually bought the dt 770 80 ohm last week! I use them almost singlehandedly for music production, and they definitely need "higher volume" on my laptop to sound good. Also I feel like the bass disappears a little in them. Maybe the 32 ohm would have been better. Wish I would have seen this a week Ago! Great and interesting video anyhow 🙏
It's an old post, but I guess you need a good monitors, try to find "Custom Studio" by Beyerdynamic. They are based on DT 770 but have a much more neutral sound curve plus a bass slider (when closed it's linear and 3 positions of opened to help you hear how something will sound on different systems). The way you wrote this, I guess you're still learning, so be also aware that with 32ohm you might miss some details and for 80ohm and up, forget about laptop/PC onboard and get at least cheap DAC (it'll amplify your sound signal for higher impedance).
B: Bass SHOULD be subtle, you're monitoring. If you want a headphones for track mastering, then go for the DT 1990 Pro, just note that they cost a lot more and you need a much better DAC to drive them (250ohm) but they have the best treble for that job, seriously they are so good that even in some popular songs you can hear when mastering wasn't perfect, microphone positioning etc.
@@L0vac @L0vac Lol yeah I was just starting put back then😅 I have the DT 880's rn, 250 ohm. I run them through an audio interface so all good there impedance wise. Nicely balanced cans, however they are a bit too hyped in the treble imo, less hyped than 990's that I also own lol, but still a bit too bright.
I have been checking out the 1990's but rn they are a bit too expensive. But interesting about those custom studio ones, I'm intrigued! How well do you think they hold up against the 1990s? :) cheers
@@lando199 Well 1990 are also strong on treble (most studio mastering are) xD Less than 990 for sure, but don't know how it would compare to 880s.
Regarding CS/1990 it's hard to compare them since first is closed-back monitoring and latter is open-back mastering. 1990 are not for noisy work surrounding as they will obviously let people arguing for example in. From the sound POV 1990 are of course better with wider soundstage and more "to the point" bass. BUT Custom Studio was about 25% of the 1990s price :S (sure you get a professional bundle with them but it's still a lot of money). I actually have them both at the moment, so if you're interested into something specific, give me a shout.
Note that CS stopped manufacturing, so you'd need to get used ones and then new ear pads.
@@L0vac Haha that treble f***s up my highs in my mixes😅 Nah man that's cool, if you want then by all means but I don't think I wanna go through the hassle of finding a pair of good used ones if you get me. On a second note I think I'll wait with considering new phones and start treating my room instead, and use my studio monitors more :P
you can have headphones that have relatively low impedance, yet are very hard to drive because they are inneficient and have very low sensitivity. like the hifiman he-6se at 50 ohms and 83.5 db. low impedance is not always an indicator that a pair of headphones are going to be easy to drive. sennheiser hd800 have high empedance at 300 ohms but have very high efficiency. much easier to drive than he-6. impedance and sensitivity are equally important parameters to check.
Well exactly I have hifiman he-6se so hard to drive em that's why I am here not always impedence is the matter
By far the best explaining video i have seen for a long time... thx for sharing.
You are a brilliant communicator and teacher. You possess a mastery of your subject and the rare ability to present the important facts in understandable terms. Bravo!
I had this question coming up in my head, too. So I asked Beyerdynamic directly. Specifically regarding the DT-770 and its three variants.
Low impedance: thicker wire for the coil, makes it easier for the current/electrons to flow through that wire -> low resistance/impedance.
High impedance: lighter wire, but the electrons have a harder time to travel through that "narrow hose"
Having a thicker wire makes the coil heavier and less reactive, MEANING moving a bit slower compared to a lighter coil. So the the 32-Ohms-version has less top end, compared to the 80- or 250-Ohms-variant.
I used and use all three versions here in a professional environment (broadcast). Being the convinced Beyerdynamic user that I am, my latest buy was a bunch of 32-Ohms DT-700 Pros. I do regret that buy! These cans sound too compressed and they're a tad too much on the dull side for my taste. But it was too late to return them, so I use them in a less exposed setting. When choosing headphones, in our field, besides the sound, other aspects come into play, too. For instance when being used by multiple persons it's good when you can clean the cushions more easily. Or, Beyerdynamic offers every single part as replacement parts, for decades and all models. They're made in Germany and they are a very solid company. The DT-770 Pros are built very sturdy, too.
That being said, I can really recommend the 250-Ohms-version for a broad variety of use cases. IF you have weak headphone amps such as in mobile phones, I'd give the 80-Ohms-version a try or switch to maybe a Sennheiser HD-25 or an Audio-Technica ATH-M50x for that.
I have audient ID14 and RODE NT1-A. I have to use Phantom Power to be able to use the RODE NT1-A microphone. Should I get 250ohm Beyerdynamic headphones? Can Audient ID14 run both headphones and microphone at the same time?
Please help me out cause I'm definitely not an expert when it comes to ohms and all that things with the voltage and power. 🙏🏻
I've been looking at the 80 ohm to use with a Mac mini M1. Think I may get those based on what you've said here. Thanks.
Thx. Best explanation
Thank you, this makes a lot of sense!
(H. Inc) "A thicker wire makes the coil less reactive...So the 32 Ohm version has less top end than the 80 or 250 Ohm." -Are you sure about this? I think you mean the 32 Ohm has more top end than the 80 or 250 (due to thinner wires and more reactive coil.).
I'm not sure, since these will be me first 80 Ohm headphones, but also, others have said the the opposite -meaning higher impedance gives more open soundstage, etc. Hard to know without personally A/B-ing them, i would think, due to all the variables in an audio chain and subjective ears.
I've had the DT 770 pro for about 4-5 years now and I absolutely love them! Cannot recommend them enough. I use them for listening to music, (really, really amateur level) music production and gaming and I've never been left wanting more.
are you using an amp?
I have it too from last 2 years ago and i love it, just i've broken up my 770's and i decided to change because some comments telling the 990 PRO are overall better, they all are complete wrong, the 770's is a lot more inmersive in gaming and soundstage.
@@ChikoNJackoTV I am, but tbh they work fine without the extra power!
Hey, I know I'm like 2 years late, but how many ohms were you using?
@@ProdCola 80 ohms :) Still using the same headset btw, if you get one it's a good investment.
Great info! I didn't know this. Thank you
man knows his ish!! love it. Thanks for the info
The higher impedance version has less mass in the coil. Lower moving mass of the driver makes it more responsive to the electrical signal, the jargon term is a 'faster' driver. This is why the higher impedance versions of otherwise similar headphones sound better (given sufficient amplification).
When the coil moves, its technically called "Good Vibrations" as written by Amir Quadeer Shakir, aka "MC Spice The Legend", a good friend of Donnie Wahlberg, Mark Wahlberg, and Dan Hartman
Dude, I loved every bit of this video, well done!
Thank you for making this video - you answered all my questions :-)
I'm just burning in a brand new pair of DT 990 Pros (250ohm) and I'm incrediby impressed! Although there are certain parts of the lower end which just aren't there compared to my maybe six year old pair of m40x's. I'm using an Alesis io2 Express USB interface which is fully capable of driving these that I'm aware of. Not really sure how to go about it. (the M40x's have no difference in quality whether in my interface or my motherboard, referencing to a comment about the io2 Express having caps not intended for anything lower than 200 ohms.)
edit: tightened the sound up with a slight EQ in VoiceMetre.
edit: Removed EQ. So it turns out that my motherboard has a much warmer, fuller sound than my interface. Also it seems that my motherboard's Realtek S1200A _is_ capable of powering 250ohms despite what the internet says.
In case this helps anyone, I used the audiotechnica M50's for a couple years and was never a huge fan of the sound, but that it must've just been my ears because everyone raves about them. I recently saw this video and switched to the Beyerdynamics DT770's and my goodness, they're amazing! Incredible headphones for mixing and just listening to music. You can hear so clearly where each element of the song is in the stereo field. Bass is great, way better than the AT M50's in my opinion.
Athm50 are only good for tracking imho, not for mixing. Edit: typo
What audio interface or amp did you use
Great info. Loved the way you explained it. Thanks!
Wish others explained things like you do. I actually got the answer i was looking for. Cool
You seem to be confusing power with voltage. Low impedance headphones need less voltage and more current to drive them; high impedance headphones need less current and more voltage to drive them. Power is the product of voltage and current; so for a constant power current and voltage are traded against each other. Smartphones do not, generally, have the voltage swing to drive higher impedance headphones but do have the current capability; pro and prosumer amplifiers can have a much higher voltage rail to play with and will have no problem providing the much greater voltages required for higher impedance headphones. Lower impedance headphones use thicker wire with fewer turns (therefore greater current at lower potential) in the drive unit to create their magnetic field. High impedance headphones use thinner wire with more turns (less current at greater potential). For the Beyerdynamic DT770 all impedances have the same sensitivity due the variation of wire diameter vs. length as described above.
@@robjobse8860 None. I think higher impedance headphones are a legacy back to a time when headphones were used with amplifier's headphone sockets; and of course, studio gear. I've read there are audible differences between Beyer's DT770 series, but that may be just voicing.
Let's not forget the 'damping' factor, higher impedances allow for a better damping factor = more control on the actual push/pull of the diaphragms = more definition and a more 'precise' sculpting of the soundwaves, (at a higher voltage of course, otherwise it's worse than low impedance headphones)
@@robjobse8860 Nothing at all unless you have an amplifier designed for them
@@davidgriffin79 Some (especially older) amps sound shit unless driven pretty much maxed out - that's where 250 ohm headphones are useful.
It was my understanding 600ohm have less mass of copper which translates to more accurate and responsive diaphram movement. I have the 600 ohm version of DT880 and every review I saw said the 600ohm was better than the 250 which was close and the 80 ohm version which was noticeably inferior. I think the main reason we dont see 600ohm much anymore is because of the equipment we are plugging them into now not because 600ohm is old fashioned technology.
Simple but very useful 👍 But one question remains unanswered: which impedance messes up your hair most? 😜
Wow, that was so interesting! You explained it very well!
I love the depth in this video, Learnt a lot!
Also, low impedance start hissing high power amps
Some good info but you only said one vague sentence about the possible sound quality difference between different impedance headphones of the same brand. So I’m still uninformed as to whether I should go for 32, 80 or 250 ohm dt770s for home studio use.
Same here. Hm.
I got to the end of the video, but I still don't know which one to go for, too hmmm
honestly 80 ohm is your best bet, their affordable. And as well as a nice sounding middle ground
It's all about your usage. If you have a dedicated amp and dac, go for the 250. If you will mostly use it your phone or laptop go with the 32 or 80 ohm. There's no a huge difference in sound quality. If you use the 250ohm on a phone it will sound good too but you won't be to turn it up higher. The volume might be too low for your taste.
@@felixf4378 friend do you know if in Scarlett Solo 3 Gen a 32ohms fone Works good? I saw they recomend 80 ohms or more ..