JoeLimon
New Head-Fier
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I was wondering. Is the Chromecast Audio powerful enough to drive these? I am looking to upgrade to planar magnetics from some Harman Kardon CL, but am really budget conscious.
Even tho i changed my mind on them, I can't stop thinking about them, as there the only headphones that I can think of that have that long of an warranty. That's what keeping me wanting to get them any way, Other wise I may switch to an R70X if I don't.
I was wondering. Is the Chromecast Audio powerful enough to drive these? I am looking to upgrade to planar magnetics from some Harman Kardon CL, but am really budget conscious.
Well if you're a warranty-head go for the Koss 950. Unconditional Lifetime warranty. You can step on them 20 years from now and get a free replacement.
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Monoprice says optimal power for them is 200mw to 4 watts. I doubt the chromecast is enough to power them effectively. I think these would definitely require a decent amp.
I can't find power specs on the CCA, all I know is that it is substantially more powerful than my cell phone. On its lowest not muted volume it is about equivalent to half volume on my galaxy S7.
planar headphones have flat impedance curve so you shouldn't have to worry about damping Factor.I can't find a mW spec, but I did find that the CCA has a 34.5 ohm output impedance and is 2 volts rms. Seems the output impedance would not match up well with the M1060. I suppose it would work but not ideally. It's worth a shot, but I would plan on getting an amp with these headphones if you don't have one already.
planar headphones have flat impedance curve so you shouldn't have to worry about damping Factor.
I read somewhere that impedance matching is wasted on headphones is a non issue due to the relatively short length of wire involved. Whereas in l lines stretching many miles in length it becomes a far greater issue.
This all said, I would greatly appreciate someone trying the setup.
I was wondering. Is the Chromecast Audio powerful enough to drive these? I am looking to upgrade to planar magnetics from some Harman Kardon CL, but am really budget conscious.