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On Tue, 29 Aug 2006 23:07:22 -0700

Tracey Hytry  wrote:
>

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> > > Well that's the problem then! Most line outputs simply aren't intended

> > > to drive the low impedance of headphones.

> > >

> > > If you have something that can, then you are lucky, but you certainly

> > > shouldn't expect it.

> >

> > Agreed :)

>  -----

> > Little soldering and I have 2-mono-jacks -> 1-stereo-jack-plug cable.

>

> Try adding series resistors in your jig above.  Start with 1K ohm on each of the channels.

> Mess around adding different resistor values between the card and your headphones until it sounds better.

> A higher value of series resistor will make the phones sound better, but you will have to boost the volume then.  Optimum is earsplitting without clipping(you know the grind).

>

> Tracey.

> 

I REALLY think this is bad advice. It is so easy (and cheap) to get a

little headphone amplifier and do the job properly. There are some that

have 'through' sockets so they can act as buffer/drivers as well.
--

Will J G