SomeNewGuy
Novice Member
Hi all! This post has been on a few forums already and it was always stated that my questions where off-topic. I hope this is (finally) the right place for my questions.
This christmas I ordered myself a Fiio m6 DAP. I'm completely now to "Better than smartphone audio" things, and I'm looking for a simple step into listening to music.
So I have the Fiio m6 And I'm looking for a pair of Headphones that sound good and aren't crazy expensive for a first pair.
I have posted this question on other forums as well, if any of you came accross it. It just never got answered. I hope there will be more people willing to answer here.
I already got recommended 2 headphones by a friend.
So I have a few questions. I'm not planning on buying an AMP just yet. The Fiio m6 + Headphones will cost enough so for my first months/year of listening I don't think I'll buy extra hardware outside of the DAP and Headphones.
As far as I can tell this is the DAC that basically turns a file (song) into electric signals for the headset/output device?
• Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥ 118 dB (A-weighted)
No clue what this means, at all. Also no clue if this affects the headset/listening experience and how to interpret it.
• Noise floor: <3uV
Same as above, absolutely no clue.
• DSD64/128 support (incl. ISO, DSF and DFF)
I think this means it can "transfer" the audio files to a better DAC and act like some sort of "File serving" device that can handle high quality files? Not sure at all.
• LDAC, HWA, aptX HD, SBC supported over BLE4.2
The BLE part tells me this is for wireless listening. I think these are codecs that can feed into high(er)-end bleutooth speakers and headsets than just a regular 30€ bluetooth speaker? Again, not sure.
• Power output 1: ≥110 mW (16Ω / THD+N < 1%)
I'm sure this plays a role in what headphones you should use with the DAP and how much power it can handle, but no clue what it means.
• Power output 2: ≥70 mW (32Ω / THD+N < 1%)
Same as above, no clue.
• Frequency Response: 10Hz ~ 85kHz (-3dB)
Not sure, I'd like to know what this exactly means
• Output Impendance: <2Ω (32Ω Load)
No idea, but the low numbers worry me that the DT 770 wont even be close to an option for this DAP
• THD+N < 0.002%
No clue.
• Peak Out Voltage: 4.24Vp-p
The max voltage going out I guess?
And my final question:
The DT 770 has 250ohm in the name, what does it mean? I've read that that is the "lowest" value and some parts of the spectrum of that headset may require around 300ohm. No clue what it means though.
I didn't really find anything about Ohm for the HD600. I'm sure I just don't know where to look and I have no clue what it al means, so I hope you guys can help me with this/give me tips.
Thank you very, very much in advance.
This christmas I ordered myself a Fiio m6 DAP. I'm completely now to "Better than smartphone audio" things, and I'm looking for a simple step into listening to music.
So I have the Fiio m6 And I'm looking for a pair of Headphones that sound good and aren't crazy expensive for a first pair.
I have posted this question on other forums as well, if any of you came accross it. It just never got answered. I hope there will be more people willing to answer here.
I already got recommended 2 headphones by a friend.
- Sennheiser HD 600 - about 299 EUR
- Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro 250 Ohm - about 190 EUR
So I have a few questions. I'm not planning on buying an AMP just yet. The Fiio m6 + Headphones will cost enough so for my first months/year of listening I don't think I'll buy extra hardware outside of the DAP and Headphones.
- Will the Fiio m6 have enough power to give to achieve the potential these headphones have? I imagine the HD 600 will require less power than the DT 770? If I'd go with the DT 770 and my Fiio alone, is it worth it? Will it even be able to get anything worthy out of those headphones or is it not worth it without an AMP?
- What are the big differences in listening experience between "closed" and "open" headphones, apart from obviously hearing more of your surroundings with open headphones?
- What specs are related to the power output of a DAP? I'll list some of the Fiio m6's Specs. I have no clue what most of the mean so just Pointing out what they generally mean would be very helpfull.
As far as I can tell this is the DAC that basically turns a file (song) into electric signals for the headset/output device?
• Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥ 118 dB (A-weighted)
No clue what this means, at all. Also no clue if this affects the headset/listening experience and how to interpret it.
• Noise floor: <3uV
Same as above, absolutely no clue.
• DSD64/128 support (incl. ISO, DSF and DFF)
I think this means it can "transfer" the audio files to a better DAC and act like some sort of "File serving" device that can handle high quality files? Not sure at all.
• LDAC, HWA, aptX HD, SBC supported over BLE4.2
The BLE part tells me this is for wireless listening. I think these are codecs that can feed into high(er)-end bleutooth speakers and headsets than just a regular 30€ bluetooth speaker? Again, not sure.
• Power output 1: ≥110 mW (16Ω / THD+N < 1%)
I'm sure this plays a role in what headphones you should use with the DAP and how much power it can handle, but no clue what it means.
• Power output 2: ≥70 mW (32Ω / THD+N < 1%)
Same as above, no clue.
• Frequency Response: 10Hz ~ 85kHz (-3dB)
Not sure, I'd like to know what this exactly means
• Output Impendance: <2Ω (32Ω Load)
No idea, but the low numbers worry me that the DT 770 wont even be close to an option for this DAP
• THD+N < 0.002%
No clue.
• Peak Out Voltage: 4.24Vp-p
The max voltage going out I guess?
And my final question:
The DT 770 has 250ohm in the name, what does it mean? I've read that that is the "lowest" value and some parts of the spectrum of that headset may require around 300ohm. No clue what it means though.
I didn't really find anything about Ohm for the HD600. I'm sure I just don't know where to look and I have no clue what it al means, so I hope you guys can help me with this/give me tips.
Thank you very, very much in advance.