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Is Apple headphone safety level accurate? (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by Par5ival6@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community
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I’m using DT-770 80 ohm with a lightning adapter, seemingly at a pretty quiet level, but it’s saying 85-90dB. When I use my APPs, I usually stick around 65-70dB at a similar loudness level (at least to my ears). Does headphone safety incorrectly calculate the volume level with higher resistance headphones like mine?

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[–] gray7090@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I didn't know it worked with wired headphones. My guess would be that you are correct and it doesn't calculate for impedance.

[–] Mr_Wood1440_@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

it’s pretty incorrect with everything except apple products

[–] Miller_TM@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

It's only for Apple earpods and airpods, for most it's completely inaccurate.

[–] Haddedam@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

It's exists only so apple doesn't get sued.

It's erring on side of safety.