Question How to check if my speakers are too weak to power my headphones ?

[SeverinV]

Hi all,
So I have AKG K511 headphones.
They have 32 ohm when it comes to resistance, the frequency is between 18-20khz and sensitivity goes up to 113 dB.
They are powered by 3,5 mm mini jack.
I have Creative Gigaworks T20 Speakers.

The loudness of the sound from the speakers is okay, but the sound from my headphones is a little bit quieter.
From checking any calculator website for how much power I would need to power them properly, I get an answer that every device should power them up to their full potential.
I tried updating my realtek sound drivers, but it didn't help.
I would be thankful for any advice.
Cheers,

 

[Ralston18]

There could be other reasons:

All 3.5 mm mini jacks are not the same.

FYI:

https://www.cablechick.com.au/blog/understanding-trrs-and-audio-jacks/

Look for some mismatch regarding connectivity.

 

[SeverinV]

There could be other reasons:

All 3.5 mm mini jacks are not the same.

FYI:

https://www.cablechick.com.au/blog/understanding-trrs-and-audio-jacks/

Look for some mismatch regarding connectivity.

Is buying a new set of pc speakers waste of cash then or would it help to resolve the issue?
Or is it rather headphone issue ?

 

[Ralston18]

I am unable to answer those questions.

What are the existing TS, TRS, TRRS pinouts in use? Plugs and ports?

Reading back: have you tried other headphones? With and without the speakers?

Likewise have you tried other known working headphones with and without speakers?

Update your post to include full system hardware specs and OS information.

What are the specific connections being used to connect the headphones, the PC ("realtek sound drivers"), and the speakers?

Connection Diagrams:

E.g. Headphones -------> [3.5 mm port] PC [3.5 mm port] <------- Speakers

or

PC [3.5 mm port] -------> [3.5 mm port] Speakers [3.5mm port] < ------Headphones

And other devices or adapters?

Feel free to edit and correct the connection diagram.

Also note the color coding on any audio ports in use.

 

[Unolocogringo]

My Denon headphones do not get very loud when connected to PC or phone.
When I plug them into my Denon, Pioneer or Yamaha amps they get very loud.
The amp on most motherboards or sound cards are not enough wattage to drive them louder.

You may want to consider a headphone amp to drive them louder.