jagwap
1000+ Head-Fier
Some cellphones/smartphones are raising their game, but unfortunately not their output.
While higher sampling rates and bit depths are materialising, a long with better DACs in these devices, European law is stopping them from having substantial enough outputs to drive even portable headphones. This makes it all rather futile.
iPhones in Europe, and Sony phones everywhere limit the output to around 300mV rms due to legislation to help stop hearing damage. It is commendable, but it stops those production from being compatible with headphones such as Oppo PM-3 and KEF M500, as they are barely loud enough. LG and Samsung are only a bit better. iPhones outside the EU have a a full 1Vrms headphone output.
This is where DAPs can keep a place in the market, as they so far do not seem to need to comply
While higher sampling rates and bit depths are materialising, a long with better DACs in these devices, European law is stopping them from having substantial enough outputs to drive even portable headphones. This makes it all rather futile.
iPhones in Europe, and Sony phones everywhere limit the output to around 300mV rms due to legislation to help stop hearing damage. It is commendable, but it stops those production from being compatible with headphones such as Oppo PM-3 and KEF M500, as they are barely loud enough. LG and Samsung are only a bit better. iPhones outside the EU have a a full 1Vrms headphone output.
This is where DAPs can keep a place in the market, as they so far do not seem to need to comply