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  Impedance in headphones vs. speakers - confused
I would really appreciate it if someone could explain the difference between impedance in headphones compared to speakers? I'm confused from the research I've done since it looks like the higher the impedance in speakers (such as 8 ohms) the easier they are to drive. Whereas it looks like the opposite in headphones. A 32 ohm pair of headphones (such as most headphones used for iPods) is easier to drive than say a 600 ohm pair which usually requires a headphone amp. Is that right?
Nadman12  (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

04-05-12
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04-05-12   Yeah, i can understand your confusion!! i believe that it ex ...   Bombaywalla

04-05-12   Great post bombaywalla. even i uderstood it.   Elizabeth

04-05-12: Bombaywalla
Thank you for your kind words Elizabeth. That was indeed gracious of you....
Bombaywalla  (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)


04-05-12   Bombaywall, thanks so much. i really appreciate it. i admit ...   Nadman12

04-05-12   My head is still swimming!!!!!!   Tpreaves

04-06-12   thanks, glad that i could help some. it's not really too har ...   Bombaywalla

04-06-12   Ok. this is all starting to make sense to me now and i reall ...   Nadman12

04-06-12   Excellent explanations by bombaywalla. a couple of additi ...   Almarg

04-06-12   the electronics for the integrated amp to drive 4 ohm speak ...   Bombaywalla

04-06-12   Nadman12 power delivered to headphones p=u^2/r, therefore ...   Kijanki

04-06-12   I really appreciate all the help! thanks everyone!   Nadman12


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