W84ME
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I have a Pioneer XDP-300R media player that mentions that the minimum impedance supported at its balanced port is 32 ohm. That is pretty much typical of balanced output of many devices.
Here is the question...
I look at the Shure SE846 earphone (which is well revered) and its impedance is 8 Ohm. So can it be safely used with a balanced cable connected to Pioneer? Pioneer specifically suggests not to use earphones/headphones that are not at least 32 ohm in impedance as it will damage the earphone.
Also, Sure SE846 is not hi-res whereas Sony XBA-Z5 is. I own the latter and love it but its fit is inconvenient since it sticks out by design. Hence, I have been considering Shure SE846 but don't know if the sound quality is as resolving as Z5.
Any insight will be highly appreciated.
Here is the question...
I look at the Shure SE846 earphone (which is well revered) and its impedance is 8 Ohm. So can it be safely used with a balanced cable connected to Pioneer? Pioneer specifically suggests not to use earphones/headphones that are not at least 32 ohm in impedance as it will damage the earphone.
Also, Sure SE846 is not hi-res whereas Sony XBA-Z5 is. I own the latter and love it but its fit is inconvenient since it sticks out by design. Hence, I have been considering Shure SE846 but don't know if the sound quality is as resolving as Z5.
Any insight will be highly appreciated.