Andrea NC 185VM Specifications, Tests and Review

Headphone type
On-ear
Connectivity
Wired
Frequency Response
50 - 20000 Hz
Impedance
32 Ohm
Microphone
Boom

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Andrea NC 185VM Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Andrea NC 185VM
Product Type Headset - wired
Recommended Use Computer

The Andrea NC 185VM are wired headphones. In the case of studio and professional DJ headphones, a wired connection is a standard and a necessity. In this case, connecting via cable reduces audio transmission delays and prevents unwanted battery drain as it would be in case of wireless headphones. The same is de facto true for gaming headsets. In case of headphones for normal music listening, the cable is rather a relic, although it still has its fans. However, the wireless option is much more popular for everyday use in today’s world.

The headphones are designed as on-ear. On-ear headphones are generally lighter. However, their design has fewer isolation capabilities, and therefore, for example, more sound can be let in and out compared to around-ear headphones. Although these are over-the-head headphones that are normally characterized by their bulky nature, this model can be folded into a more compact form. This makes them easier to fit into a backpack or bag

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SOUND QUALITY Andrea NC 185VM
Headphones Form Factor On-ear
Foldable Yes Better than 84 % of headphones rated.
Connectivity Technology Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Frequency Response 50 - 20000 Hz Worse than 83 % of headphones rated.
Impedance 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Better than 75 % of headphones rated.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes

The sound quality can be affected by many factors. When it comes to frequency range, the wider it is, the more detail you will hear when listening. However, the range a person can perceive is highly individual. The average person is able to perceive frequencies in the range of 16 to 20 000 Hz. So the most common frequency range you will see on the market is 20 to 20,000 Hz. Lower frequencies up to approximately 256 Hz are considered bass frequencies. Therefore, the lower the bottom value is, the better the headphones will reproduce bass. Conversely, values from approximately 2 048 Hz upwards are treble. That is why headphones with a high upper value will provide a much more accurate reproduction of high notes. Andrea NC 185VM offers a frequency range of 50 - 20000 Hz. To control the optimum playback volume you can use the manual control directly on the cable.

The device connected to the headphones also plays a role most times. The lower impedance value (approximately 100 to 150 Ohms) is suitable for playback from mobile phones, laptops or other portable players that do not have a powerful enough amplifier. The lower impedance will ensure that the required volume level is achieved with less power, thus extending the life of the player. However, at the same time, with lower impedance, there is more distortion of the sound. Headphones with a higher impedance of around 250 Ohms and above are then more suitable for playback from really powerful signal sources or using a headphone amplifier, otherwise the sound coming out of them might not be loud enough. At the same time, higher-impedance headphones will also ensure less distortion in the sound. In the case of these headphones, the impedance reaches the 32 Ohm value.

An important part of these headphones is the diaphragm, which, simply put, converts the electrical signal into a sound. The thin diaphragm that is around 6 mm thick can react quickly to changes in the audio signal and improves high-frequency listening. However, it is less sensitive to bass. The medium-thick diaphragm of around 10 mm provides a fairly balanced sound profile, allowing you to enjoy both bass and treble. A thicker diaphragm of around 20 mm cannot react so quickly to changes in the sound signal, thus impairing bass listening. However, it is more sensitive to higher frequencies. This model features the 40 mm.

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MICROPHONE Andrea NC 185VM
Type Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz Better than 58 % of headphones rated.
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 60 dB

Andrea NC 185VM has a boom–type microphone. The microphone sensitivity is -44 dBV/Pascal. A lower microphone sensitivity will generally ensure that even quieter sounds are caught. On the other hand, in noisier environments, distortion of the recording may occur. With a higher sensitivity, the microphone will not distort the recording even in noisy environments. On the other hand, the microphone will not pick up quieter sounds. So it depends on the environment and the purposes you plan to use the headphones for.

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REMOTE CONTROL Andrea NC 185VM
Controls Mute, volume
CABLE Andrea NC 185VM
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.4 m
CONNECTIONS Andrea NC 185VM
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)

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