DiegoBRRSPF
New Head-Fier
Hi!
I have a Focal Clear headphone and usually use it to listen to digital content. But recently I wanted to start to use the Clear to appreciate my vinyl collection. When using loudspeakers, I always use the "Low cut" / subsonic filter on my integrated amplifier while playing records. I know you know the reason, but just for context, taking from the internet:
"you may notice your woofers being pushed back & forth, even though you are listening at a moderate level. This is due to the subsonic energy that the cartridge is retrieving but is below our listening capability, though the amplifier & loudspeakers will try to reproduce this. Not to mention that there are not acoustic instruments that can play so low. The Low Cut Filter will cut off the low frequency energy that you are not able to hear and spare your amplifier of the heavy, unnecessary load."
So, because of all that, I always use this "Low cut" / subsonic filter on the amplifier, to prevent this unnecessary load of the speakers, or even damage.
But, neither my headphone amplifier nor my phono stage have this feature.
So, my question is: not using the "Low cut" / subsonic filter can cause a damage to the headphone drivers?
Thanks in advance!
I have a Focal Clear headphone and usually use it to listen to digital content. But recently I wanted to start to use the Clear to appreciate my vinyl collection. When using loudspeakers, I always use the "Low cut" / subsonic filter on my integrated amplifier while playing records. I know you know the reason, but just for context, taking from the internet:
"you may notice your woofers being pushed back & forth, even though you are listening at a moderate level. This is due to the subsonic energy that the cartridge is retrieving but is below our listening capability, though the amplifier & loudspeakers will try to reproduce this. Not to mention that there are not acoustic instruments that can play so low. The Low Cut Filter will cut off the low frequency energy that you are not able to hear and spare your amplifier of the heavy, unnecessary load."
So, because of all that, I always use this "Low cut" / subsonic filter on the amplifier, to prevent this unnecessary load of the speakers, or even damage.
But, neither my headphone amplifier nor my phono stage have this feature.
So, my question is: not using the "Low cut" / subsonic filter can cause a damage to the headphone drivers?
Thanks in advance!