EQUIPMENT PAIRING
Classic 300Ω Dynamic Headphone with Desktop Headphone Amplifier
Pairing analysis: power headroom, damping factor, output topology and signal path. Good match
Transducer
| Name | Classic 300Ω Dynamic Headphone |
|---|---|
| Type | Open Back Headphone |
| Driver | dynamic · 40mm |
| Impedance | 300 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
| Recommended drive | 200 mW |
Device
| Name | Desktop Headphone Amplifier |
|---|---|
| Category | Headphone Amp |
| Topology | Pure Class A discrete (BJT) |
| Power @ 32Ω | 3200 mW |
| Power @ 300Ω | 1800 mW |
| Output impedance | 0.2 Ω |
Analysis
- Power headroom: ~1800 mW available at 300Ω. Sufficient for the transducer's sensitivity.
- Damping factor: 1500:1. Above the 8:1 audibility threshold; bass response is well-controlled.
- Direct termination: Device offers a matching xlr4-balanced output jack — no adapter required.
Cable recommendation
If the transducer ships with a detachable cable (detachable), a balanced upgrade cable terminated to one of the device's outputs (4-4mm-balanced, xlr4-balanced, 6-35mm-trs) gives you the most power and the cleanest signal path. See our balanced cable buyer guide.