Impedance – is the amount of electricity to drive the magnet that makes the drivers move and create a sound. This explains why headphones have higher impedance rating compared to earphones. As for the earphones, given its small drivers, a desirable impedance should be around 18-ohms and above. Read more in our articles including "What to look for in an earphone/headphone?" and "Amazfit unveils Balance 3 and Balance Ultra".
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May 31, 2026Impedance – is the amount of electricity to drive the magnet that makes the drivers move and create a sound. This explains why headphones have higher impedance rating compared to earphones.
As for the earphones, given its small drivers, a desirable impedance should be around 18-ohms and above.
Our coverage of impedance includes: "What to look for in an earphone/headphone?"; "Amazfit unveils Balance 3 and Balance Ultra"; "DJI Avata 360 -- why it changed the way we shoot videos". Each article provides unique insights and information.