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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Andrea NC 185VM USB |
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Product Type | Headset - wired | |
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Recommended Use | Computer |
The Andrea NC 185VM USB 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
SOUND QUALITY Andrea NC 185VM USB |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | |
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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. For many users the frequency range is a key feature of headphones. The wider the range, the more detail and nuance you will hear while listening. However, every individual perceives frequencies differently, so the frequency range of headphones varies according to individual needs. The average person perceives frequencies in the range of 16 to 20,000 Hz, so headphones with a frequency range of 20 to 20,000 Hz are most commonly available. If you are looking for headphones with a good bass performance, you should aim for lower range values (bass represents frequencies up to about 256 Hz), while high range values (frequencies roughly above 2,048 Hz) will be better for reproducing high tones. The frequency range of headphones Andrea NC 185VM USB is 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.
Headphones consist of many important parts, including the diaphragm, which is responsible for converting electrical signals into sound. The diaphragm, with a thickness of around 6 mm, is very sensitive to changes in high frequencies but less sensitive to bass. For a relatively balanced sound profile, a medium-thick diaphragm of around 10 mm is used, which can reproduce both bass and treble. A diaphragm with a thickness of around 20 mm is not as quick to respond to changes in the audio signal, and this results in poorer bass listening. However, it is very sensitive to higher frequencies. In the case of this model, the diaphragm is the 40 mm.
MICROPHONE Andrea NC 185VM USB |
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Type | Boom | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | Better than 58 % of headphones rated. |
Sensitivity | -44 dB | |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 60 dB |
Andrea NC 185VM USB has a boom–type microphone. The microphone sensitivity is -44 dB. 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.
Show moreREMOTE CONTROL Andrea NC 185VM USB |
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Controls | Mute, volume |
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CABLE Andrea NC 185VM USB |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 2.4 m |
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CONNECTIONS Andrea NC 185VM USB |
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Connector Type | Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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