Does the Drop THX AAA 789 drive the AKG K712 Pro?

Computed from rated specifications · target SPL 110 dB · load 32 Ω

Ample

The Drop THX AAA 789 drives the AKG K712 Pro with ample headroom (~15.5 dB headroom at 32 ohms; needs ~51.1 mW, delivers 1800 mW).

Headroom
15.5 dB
Required (110 dB SPL)
51.1 mW
Delivered (@ 32 Ω)
1800 mW
Required voltage
1.78 Vrms

Power Headroom

Headroom: 15.5 dB 0 · target 15.5 dB below target marginal adequate ample -14 dB +10 +20 +36 dB

Scale shows dB headroom above the 51.1 mW required to reach 110 dB SPL. Amp delivers 1800 mW at 32 Ω (+15.5 dB above target).

AKG K712 Pro Dynamic · over-ear
Impedance 62.0 Ω rated
Sensitivity 92.92 dB/mW rated
Driver Dynamic
Spec basis Rated
Rated: AKG official spec (62 Ω, 105 dB/V). RAA has no separate K712 Pro page. · Source ↗
Drop THX AAA 789 Desktop Ss · Single Ended
Output impedance manufacturer 0.1 Ω
Power @ 16 Ω 3000 mW
Power @ 32 Ω 1800 mW
Power @ 300 Ω 200 mW
Power @ 600 Ω 100 mW
Power source Manufacturer
Drop product page SE figures: 3000/1800/200/100 mW at 16/32/300/600 Ω. THX AAA topology, output impedance <0.1 Ω (class spec). · Source ↗

Where to buy

Drop THX AAA 789 on Amazon ↗ AKG K712 Pro on Amazon ↗

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