Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser PXC 480 and Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser PXC 480 vs. Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 413 g
Colour - Brown
Earpad Material - Leather, memory foam
Headband Material - Aluminium, memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sennheiser PXC 480 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology NoiseGard active noise compensation -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 2 - 30000 Hz Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Max Input Power - 50 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.2% Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser PXC 480.
Sensitivity 118 dB 111 dB Sennheiser PXC 480 have higher sensitivity than Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature.
Impedance 18 Ohm 22 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Type - On-cable
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 50 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser PXC 480 Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature
Included Accessories Airplane adapter, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, travel bag, USB charging cable Carrying case, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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