[gswilder]

Just bought an Archos 604 to use in addition to my iPod. The volume out on the Archos 604 is not very loud. I have several different headphones (Grado 60, Sennheiser PX100/200, iGrado...) and some ear canal phones (Eymotic, Shure e5...). Some of them definitely produce more volume with the Archos.

Are there any suggestions on headphones or ear canals the produce more volume with same power output.

Archos 604 is a great audio and video player. But the sound out is not very high, even on max volume setting.

Thanks in advance.
Greg

 

[ronmtorres]

i think you can try the ep-630. i don't know but i find the volume higher than my other cans.

 

[gswilder]

Thanks for the suggestion.

Any others?

What will impact the potential volume of a headphone or earphone? Impedance?

The Archos is a great player, just weak volume.

Thanks

Greg

 

[Lord Chaos]

Impedance is one. Sensitivity is the other measure you'll read about. Headphones vary greatly in sensitivity: for a given input, they'll produce different loudness. I don't know how sensitive any of your headphones are. I have an Archos AV500 and its headphone amp is good, if not particularly strong.

 

[gswilder]

I think there was a change between the Archos 500 and 600 series. Did a little research online, and seems to be common complaint with the 604.

Thanks again

 

[gswilder]

So far, the Sure E5C and Westone UM1's have the best volume of any I have tried. The Archos is pretty weak on the sound output side.

Any other suggestions?

Greg