Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

It's important to try and pin down what component is actually the source
of the distortion. If, as you mention, you are running through a mixer,
there is a good chance the output from your DTX is overloading the input
channels or maybe on of your effects? It could be a low amount of Mw
(Milli watts) of output power from the headphone amp in the mixer, it
could be any of the devices. Also, headphones are very subjectivbe. What
someone may find acceptable others may not. Maximum DB of sound level,
frequency response, comfort, uniform, flat frequency response across the
spectrum, all these are important to how it sounds, but only to *you*! :)

It might be best if you describe what it is you are using them for
(rehersal? mixing? monitoring during recording?) that would help
determine what you need. In the short term, I would examine all the
components in the chain between you and your source of sound to see if
you can pin down where the distortion is being introduced, as it usually
isn't the phones themselves in my experience.. :)

Vern

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jadiebooshkie said:
> Alright, I have one complaint on my Yamaha headphones, when I play,  I
> am getting ocassional static sound...almost like they are on
> overload.  I am running these thru a mixer.  I am beginning to
> wonder if these phones are the best investment for my DTX.
> I am wondering...what do you experienced guys recommend?  I would  LOVE
> to get the Sennheiser HD-25, but, dio I really need to spend a  few
> hundred on these?  Can somebody help with any suggestions.  Do I  need
> REAL studio quality phones like the HD-25? or can I get by with  Sony
> MDR7506 or the Sennheiser HD-270.  Right now I am using Yamaha
> RH-5MAs, but they distort on the real low bass drum settings.  Any
> help will be appreciated.
> Jade
>
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