On Tue, 29 Aug 2006 23:07:22 -0700 Tracey Hytry <shakti@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > > 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
