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Old 03-04-2010, 10:40 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by lanceman View Post
However, the sound quality is worse than a AM radio. There was a sharp, high pitch static noise constantly humming in the background accompanies with other random statics!
I know the problem. Turn down the volume on your PP. The PP's internal amp has a really high output (max mW is probably somewhere around 100?). Secondly, if you are still getting pops and crackle, try a better pair of 'phones or get a headphone amplifier to go between your PP and headphones and turn your PP's volume to lowest audible setting. The amp should help clear up some of the noise.

The problem is a high output (from the source) and a low impedance (from the 'phones) plus the phones internal speakers not being able to handle the higher output. If the amp doesn't clear up the noise, then you should get a pair of higher impedance phones (some with 20 ohms or greater resistance).

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