Philips ACC0232 Specifications, Tests and Review

Headphone type
Ear-bud
Connectivity
Wired
Sensitivity
103 dB
Impedance
32 Ohm

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Philips ACC0232 Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips ACC0232
Product Type Earphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 13 cm
Width 23 cm
Depth 2.5 cm

The Philips ACC0232 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.

These headphones are in-ear type and are therefore designed to fit directly into the ear. This allows them complete or at least partial isolation from external noise. Such headphones may also have an ambient sound isolation function, which affects the degree of their isolation capabilities. Compared to over-the-head headphones, in-ear headphones are much more portable

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SOUND QUALITY Philips ACC0232
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Max Input Power 10 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB Worse than 52 % of in-ear headphones rated.
Impedance 32 Ohm
Diaphragm PET - 14 mm Better than 83 % of in-ear headphones rated.
Magnet Material Neodymium

The sound quality can be affected by many factors. The headphone's sensitivity determines how effectively they can receive a signal from a source. The higher the sensitivity of the headphones, the louder they can play at lower power consumption. However, at high volumes, power consumption increases, which can be a problem when listening to music from a cell phone. A sensitivity value of around 85 dB is suitable for quiet environments, while a value of around 90 dB allows for quality listening even in noisy environments. Headphones with a sensitivity value of 100 dB and above are suitable for extremely noisy environments such as concerts. Headphones Philips ACC0232 are designed with sensitivity about 103 dB.

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. The maximum input power of these headphones indicates how many decibels they can receive from the device without any damage. For Philips ACC0232, it is 10 mW.

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 PET - 14 mm.

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CABLE Philips ACC0232
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.5 m
CONNECTIONS Philips ACC0232
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Philips ACC0232
Included Accessories Ear clip, hanging bracket

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