Headphone sensitivity

Headphones are an extremely important accessory that everyone probably has. They will be needed to listen to music, watch movies or any other media files that are accompanied by an audio track. With their help, you can listen to anything without distracting or embarrassing others. Headphones can be connected to a huge number of household appliances: computer, TV, telephone, and so on. But when choosing them you should be very careful so as not to be disappointed with the result. An important role is played by such a parameter as the sensitivity of the headphones. What is it and how to choose the ideal model for yourself? You will learn about all this in this article.

What is the sensitivity of headphones dB?

When choosing headphones, you can see a large number of different data and characteristics indicated on the packaging. Each of them is designed to help you understand exactly what sound a given accessory can provide and prevent possible misunderstandings.

IMPORTANT. If you are not sure that you have a good understanding of all the indicators for headphones, it is better to consult with the salesperson in the store. He will probably know how one model differs from another and will be able to choose what will ideally satisfy all your needs.

So what is sensitivity and why are there always letters db next to this parameter? It's simple - sensitivity is measured in decibels.

And the characteristic itself can be called in another way the maximum sound volume. Of course, for headsets and other small headphones the indicator will be lower due to the smaller part responsible for sensitivity. This part is called a magnetic core. In headsets, its size, by definition, cannot be large, and sound volume is achieved by placing the membrane quite close to the eardrum. The situation is different with larger models - therefore the sound in them is deeper and louder. You can conduct an experiment by playing the same audio track on different headphones. Even if you don’t have the most sensitive hearing, it will be easy to catch the difference.

Which option is better to choose?

We have understood the concept of sensitivity, but now the question arises: how to choose a model that is suitable for the parameter? What data would indicate satisfactory loudness?

Much depends on the device to which you will subsequently connect the headphones. For example, a telephone will not need high volume - the technical characteristics of both devices should be adapted to each other. In addition, pay attention to the purpose of the accessory - if you plan to talk more on the phone using a headset, then it is better to choose a model that has a good quality microphone. But you should understand that the sound in this case will most likely be unimportant. Headphones will also be needed for the music player. In this case, the emphasis is on sound quality - hardly anyone wants to listen to music in poor quality. The optimal solution would be 100 dB.With such sensitivity, you can calmly listen to your favorite songs even in public places without having to turn up the volume to the maximum and constantly listen.

For a computer, you need to choose an accessory whose volume will be above 100 dB. This will allow you to watch movies, play games and listen to any audio tracks in good quality. The same can be said about a device for a TV - its sensitivity must be at least 100 dB.

Now you know what the headphone sensitivity indicator is and what figure is optimal for most household appliances to which this very useful accessory is connected - 100 dB. In addition, study other characteristics that significantly affect sound quality and volume - frequency range and impedance level. With all this knowledge, you can choose a model that will be ideal for any device in your apartment and will delight you with high-quality, deep and clear sound for a long time.