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  1. dubharmonic
    dubharmonic
    is it yours?
    Apr 10, 2024
  2. E_Schaaf
    E_Schaaf
    If it was, it'd be a happy accident! I don't think so though.
    Apr 10, 2024
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  3. Lyander
    Lyander
    Something tells me the answer is actually some really cheap disposable IEM or earbud. I really don't get why you're chasing ultimate efficiency when, if anything, people need the opposite to keep to sane volumes without engaging digital volume control. This feels like the early 2000s with everyone making smaller phones just because.
    Apr 10, 2024
  4. E_Schaaf
    E_Schaaf
    I wouldn't say it's a chase as much as a curiosity. And mostly for 30-60mm drivers for headphone use. I like exploring extremes, taking things too far and then dialing back to a sweet spot
    Apr 10, 2024
    Jinxy245, Lyander, gsanger and 3 others like this.
  5. atomicbob
    atomicbob
    Some of the most sensitive headphones (excluding IEMs) I've seen:
    mW to produce 110 dB SPL @ 1 KHz
    1.6 Denon D7000
    4.0 Focal Clear
    4.0 Focal Utopia
    2.5 Focal Stellia
    2.5 Sony 7506
    2.0 SoundMagic HP100
    Apr 10, 2024
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