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Re: Poor performance using bass with Pod X3 through headphones

support@line6.com — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:50:17 GMT

Thanks, David. If I buy those headphones (or some other high impedance model) I'll post the result here.

Fred

Re: Poor performance using bass with Pod X3 through headphones

support@line6.com — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:03:42 GMT

Hi,

This does sound like an impedance issue. The Beyerdynamic headphones are a good choice, I have used them on several occasions. Here is the headphone FAQ:

http://line6.com/support/docs/DOC-4695

Thanks,

David

Poor performance using bass with Pod X3 through headphones

support@line6.com — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:46:08 GMT

Hi folks,

Instead of writing boring paragraphs I'm going to keep this simple:

-When I play bass through the Pod X3 it often sounds terrible and flabby and I don't even hear the correct note;

-I'm suspicious of my headphones, Grado SR60@32 Ohms;

-Line 6 appears to recommend headphones @150-600 Ohms;

My questions:

-What are the symptoms of using the wrong headphones (is it what I've briefly described above)?

-If I buy something like Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro headphones @250 Ohms will it help?

-What is the headphone output impedance on the X3?

-Why is finding information about recommended headphone impedance and the output impedance so difficult?

Thanks!

Fred