On 9/4/06, Herbert Graf wrote: > Clipping is one of those terms which is thrown around too much IMHO. > > There are TWO types of clipping in this case, clipping in the earphones > (meaning you are trying to move the diaphragm more then it can > physically go) and clipping of the amp. > > In the case of higher impedance headphones we are talking about clipping > of the amp. The amp simply doesn't have enough voltage to drive the > headphones at a "loud enough" value and ends up clipping. Obviously you > CAN use higher impedance headphones, they just won't get as loud as > "normal" impedance headphones before your "normal" amp starts clipping. Ah, I get it. Thanks for the explanation...In retrospect I should have been able to figure that out myself, I just seemed locked on the idea that a lower voltage was throwing the diaphragms all the way out. Thanks! Josh -- A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. -Douglas Adams -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist