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Sennheiser SC 232 Headphones
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Skullcandy Hesh 2 Headphones
Skullcandy Hesh 2
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Sony MDR-XB450AP Headphones
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Sony MDR-XB550AP Headphones
Sony MDR-XB550AP
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Editiorial reviews
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3.4 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
40 %
3 stars
60 %
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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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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
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1 user ratings
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3 stars
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3.9 out of 5
42 user ratings
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4 stars
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Technical details

Sound outputMonoStereoStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOver-EarOn-EarOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)
N/A
noyesyes
Magnet material
N/A
N/A
N/A
Neodymium
Diaphragm material
N/A
N/A
N/A
Polyethylene terephthalate

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Black,Red,White
  • Blue
  • Blue,Gold
  • Multicolour
  • Purple
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
Acoustic design
N/A
ClosedClosedClosed
Attachment type
N/A
HeadbandHeadbandHeadband
Body material
N/A
  • Metal
  • Plastic
  • Soft leather
N/A
N/A
Category
N/A
Travel and Commuting
N/A
N/A
Noise isolating
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
Connector contacts plating
N/A
GoldGoldGold
Control type
N/A
N/A
In-line controlIn-line control
Foldable
N/A
N/A
yesyes

Dimensions

Weight2.57 oz6.35 oz5.82 oz6.35 oz
Width
N/A
6.5 in
N/A
N/A
Depth
N/A
3.25 in
N/A
N/A
Height
N/A
7.25 in
N/A
N/A

Sound

Impedance55.0 Ω35.0 Ω24.0 Ω24.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 113< 105< 102< 102
Frequency range150 - 680018 - 200005 - 220005 - 22000
Diaphragm diameter
N/A
1.96 in
N/A
N/A
Driver technology
N/A
DynamicDynamicDynamic
Driver size
N/A
1.97 in1.18 in1.18 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
N/A
0.1 %
N/A
N/A
Maximum input power
N/A
100.0 mW1000.0 mW102.0 mW

Microphone

Microphone typeBoom microphoneIn-line microphoneIn-line microphoneIn-line microphone
Microphone frequency150 - 6800
N/A
20 - 20000
N/A
Microphone sensitivity
N/A
N/A
-40.0 dB
N/A
Microphone direction type
N/A
N/A
Omnidirectional
N/A
Microphone in
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Connectivity

Cable length2.91.21.21.2
USByesyesnono
Inputs supported
N/A
3.5mm
N/A
N/A
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included
N/A
nonono
Type of connector
N/A
3.5mm3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable cable
N/A
nonono

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