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Which Headphones Have the Highest Impedance?

High-impedance headphones are usually considered to have an impedance of 100Ω or higher. In general, they will provide superior audio quality compared to low-impedance headphones and therefore are coveted among audio enthusiasts and professionals. High-impedance devices will have thinner voice coils surrounding the driver, making more snug windings, resulting in a stronger electromagnetic field and […]

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Which Microphones Have the Lowest Self-Noise?

All condenser microphones have self-noise (inherent noise) due to their electrical circuit. Most of the XLR condenser microphones will have a self-noise within the 5-30dB range. However, there are some outliers with self-noise as low as 4dB. Conversely, most USB microphones don’t disclose their self-noise levels, but they are usually very high, often above 30dB.

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