Reference Chart A: Headphone Impedance And Sensitivity Ratings - Samson Q5 Owner's Manual

Reference Chart A:
Headphone Impedance and
Sensitivity Ratings
Virtually all headphones that terminate in a stereo 1/4" plug can be used
with the Q5 Headphone Amplifier. This chart provides a partial listing of
some of the more popular models, along with their impedance and sensi-
tivity ratings. As described on page 6 of this manual, headphones with
lower impedances (or higher sensitivity) will sound louder as compared
to other, higher impedance (or lower sensitivity) headphones at the same
Channel Output setting.
Samson Technologies has no connection with any of these manufactur-
ers, nor do we endorse any particular models for use with the Q5; this is
simply a reference listing for your convenience. For more information
about any of these headphones, contact the manufacturer directly.
Manufacturer
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AKG
AKG
Beyer
Beyer
Fostex
Fostex
Fostex
Sennheiser
Sennheiser
Sony
Sony
Sony
Model
K-141
K-240
DT-150
DT-801
T-10
T-20
T-40
HD-450 (original)
HD-450 Series II
MDR-7502
MDR-7504
MDR-7506
Impedance
600 ohm
600 ohm
250 ohm
250 ohm
50 ohm
50 ohm
50 ohm
70 ohm
60 ohm
45 ohm
45 ohm
63 ohm
11
Sensitivity
98 dB
88 dB
114 dB
114 dB
91 dB
96 dB
98 dB
94 dB
94 dB
100 dB
103 dB
106 dB