Maybe, though it's really complicated to find a sensible voltage meter under 1V, that has a 3.5mm jack (I don't live in the US)... The other day I wondered if some kind of application exists that provides constant info on the audio jack output... I'll try searching for that.

hmmm... I guess you could be right, probably the representation of "tics" isn't directly proportional to the output voltage. In the end what I care about is the loudness the headphones get to at a certain voltage. Could some kind of metering microphone work? If I use a microphone, the tiniest...

Thanks!!! Now with this info I think I can determine more or less how loud do I actually listen, and if it's ok. Assuming that volume increase in my computer is directly proportional and not exponential, max volume (16 volume points-mac) is 110.61dB on MY heaphones. The maximum I've ever gotten...

How did you make these calculations? That's the part I don't understand. By no means i listen to maximum volume... My head would explode. I actually listen to about slightly more that a quarter of the volume... How loud would that be? How loud is "safe listening" considered?

Here is the link where I got my iMac information http://support.apple.com/kb/TA26045?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

Hi! I'm currently trying to find out how loud is it safe to listen to music, knowing headphone impedance, sensitivity, and knowing the output specs of my computer (I listen mostly from my iMac). I really don't know much about these subjects of resistance and sensitivity, and was hoping for...

The iPhone actually has a cleaner sound than my computer. It's probably similar to the iPods. Right now, I'll tell you the considerations I am making regarding a purchase:   -Fiio e10 or e7 (Which one? Same price aprox. $70) -Nuforce uDac-2 ($120)   The e7 is also a portable amp, and I...

Probably, yes. I believe it should be that way, desktops should have better dacs (built-in) than iphones.

I guess you're right... I'll be 3-5 years with these headphones (until I graduate and start my own life). By then I'll just buy a new amp for the HD600 (or similar). And more in-subject, I'm not very convinced about Fiio products... they seem so general market oriented... What do you think about...

I've got an iMac (2008), and I'm told that even the new ones have kind of like crappy audio. I investigated and it's got Intel High Definition Audio. I guess it's not much info.

Hi everyone! I just managed to get my hands on a pair of Shures srh840s, and heck, they're incredible! I really like how everything sounds "just right". Music feels well embodied and rounded, with no evident flaws. I am, however, starting to notice every imperfection about my music. I ripped my...

I think you should get the M-50s by Audio Technica. Bassheads rave about them.

Wow! Great! Would you say the P5's are warmer? How does the soundstage and isolation compare?? Thank you!!

Very Interesting... I thought so too. But I wonder what owners of high quality headphones in the $100-$400 range, that have used any of these NC headphones would think about them. For example, take cheaper headphones like the M50s or Image Ones. How would these compare to any of these high end...

I know one really can't compare nc headphones to high grade closed cans, and even less to open ones. But could headphones with really advanced driver designs present better clarity and quality than high performance closed cans? Take for instance, the Sennheiser PXC 450s are NC, but have really...

I'm also starting to consider the AKG K550. Does anyone know how they compare to the B&W? To Sennheiser? Clarity-wise I believe they would probably be the best, and definitely the most neutral sounding of all...

The K490 NC seem to be incredible headphones for the price. They seem to be quite neutral, and seem to have good clarity and noise cancellation. They don't seem, however, to be absolutely stunning headphones, and don't get amazed reviews like B&W gets. The price is absolutely great though.  ...

I'm in an incredibly confusing debate regarding to the headphones I wish to purchase. I own the Klipsch Image S4, and I like the details in bass and treble. However, I feel they're a bit empty on the middle range, and besides they give me headaches (excessive bass & In-ear). I'm searching for...