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Philips SHE3200 Headphones
Philips SHE3200
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Sennheiser HD 202-II Headphones
Sennheiser HD 202-II
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Sony MDR-XB450AP Headphones
Sony MDR-XB450AP
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Sony MDR-XB550AP Headphones
Sony MDR-XB550AP
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Editiorial reviews
8
3.3 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
25 %
1 stars
0 %
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1 editorial reviews
Sony MDR-XB450 (Wired Headphone): 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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5 editorial reviews
Sony MDR-XB550AP (Wired Headphone): 4.2 out of 5 stars from 25 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
Researching your next headphone purchase is always an experience. With most technology, the benefits are easily quantifiable. Something can be faster, smaller, or more powerful, and there is rarely any debate on this point. It is, or it isn’t. The numbers can’t lie. When it comes to audio equipment, the lines are blurred. Whether something sounds “good” or “bad” is a matter of personal preference. Audiophiles might not be attracted to Sony’s Extra Bass line of headphones. But they have a definite following. Just as some Canadians enjoy their fries with an extra side of gravy, many music fans enjoyRead more
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User rating
34
4.1 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
38
4.4 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
55 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
50
3.9 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
26 %
3 stars
32 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %
46
3.9 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %

Technical details

StyleIn-EarOver-EarOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium
N/A
Neodymium
Sound output
N/A
StereoStereoStereo
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)
N/A
noyesyes
Diaphragm material
N/A
N/A
N/A
Polyethylene terephthalate

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Pink
  • Purple
  • Red
  • White
Black
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
Acoustic designOpenClosedClosedClosed
Connector contacts platingNickel
N/A
GoldGold
Attachment type
N/A
HeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Body material
N/A
Leatherette
N/A
N/A
Category
N/A
DJ
N/A
N/A
Noise isolating
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Control type
N/A
N/A
In-line controlIn-line control
Foldable
N/A
N/A
yesyes

Dimensions

Width1.77 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Depth3.54 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Height1.18 in
N/A
N/A
N/A
Weight0.46 oz4.59 oz5.82 oz6.35 oz

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω24.0 Ω24.0 Ω
Driver size0.56 in
N/A
1.18 in1.18 in
Maximum input power30.0 mW
N/A
1000.0 mW102.0 mW
Frequency range
N/A
18 - 180005 - 220005 - 22000
Driver technology
N/A
DynamicDynamicDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
N/A
0.5 %
N/A
N/A
Sensitivity
N/A
N/A
< 102< 102

Connectivity

Cable length131.21.2
Inputs supported
N/A
3.5mm
N/A
N/A
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included
N/A
yesnono
Type of connector
N/A
3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable cable
N/A
nonono
USB
N/A
N/A
nono

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