Driving the AKG k7xx headphones.

[Unrealmaster]

Hello,

 

So im about to jump on the Massdrop for AKG K7XX headphones. This will be the first pair of good headphones i will own   .

 

I will primarily use these with my laptop (Asus G750JH) or phone (currently Lumia 920). From what i understand you generally want impedance to be low if you use headphones with portable devices.

 

The Massdrop page says they are rated for 62 ohms. Will my laptop/phone be able to drive them (not necessarily at full volume) or will i need to get an amp.

 

Second what happens if the impedance is too high for a device, will quality be affected or just max volume?

 

 

Thank you so much in advance 

 

 

[H4X3R]

Impedence wise, you'll not need an amp. However if they are too quiet for you then i suggest buying an amp (after you have bought the headphones). My macbook pro (2011) can drive my 120ohm akg k612 pros pretty well.

[Quantzer]

If you are getting them for portable use you should know that they are open....So...That means everyone is going to hear what you hear and you are going to hear a lot of outside noises...Just sayin'

[Unrealmaster]

Thanks for the answers guys

[Jack H]

i'm looking for the same