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TitualSacrifice t1_iu1lcfq wrote

Reply to comment by Anx_DB in I think my DT 770 Pro (80 ohm) sounds wrong… by Anx_DB

The ohm count refers to the amount of energy that’s needed to power the headphones. Most phones and computers will output enough to power 32 ohm headphones no problem, but not beyond that. The reason your 80 ohm pair sounds bad is because they’re only being partially powered. An amp will power the headphones entirely, sort of like unlocking their full potential. So yeah, an amp will help them sound better because they’ll be fully supplied with energy.

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imsolowdown t1_iu1m19f wrote

The ohms is the impedance of the headphones. It has nothing to do with the amount of energy needed. 80 ohm is fine with anything, the worst that could happen is that it will sound quiet. It doesn't affect the sound quality.

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