Poly - Plantronics MX 103-N3 Specifications, Tests and Review

Headphone type
Ear-bud
Connectivity
Wired
Frequency Response
300 - 3000 Hz
Microphone
On-cable

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Poly - Plantronics MX 103-N3 Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Poly - Plantronics MX 103-N3
Product Type Headset - wired
Recommended Use Portable electronics

The Poly - Plantronics MX 103-N3 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 in-ear headphones, which are inserted inside the ear to provide more or less isolation from ambient noise. The level of isolation may vary depending on whether the ambient noise isolation feature is present or not. One of the main advantages of these headphones compared to over-the-head ones is their stackability and easy portability.

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SOUND QUALITY Poly - Plantronics MX 103-N3
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wired
Sound Output Mode Mono
Frequency Response 300 - 3000 Hz Worse than 99 % of in-ear headphones rated.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 5%

The sound quality can be affected by many factors. When it comes to frequency range, a wider range will allow more detail to be heard during your listening session. However, it is important to note that the ability to perceive frequencies varies from person to person. The average person is able to hear frequencies in the range of 16 to 20 000 Hz. That is why headphone manufacturers usually focus on the 20 to 20 000 Hz range. If the lower values are lower, headphones are better able to reproduce bass tones, as these represent frequencies up to approximately 256 Hz. Conversely, values from 2 048 Hz upwards are treble. Thus, headphones with a high upper limit will provide a much more accurate reproduction of high tones. Headphones Poly - Plantronics MX 103-N3 have a frequency range of 300 - 3000 Hz. Total harmonic distortion is one of the parameters you will come across and usually includes the average value of the distortion when reproducing all frequency bands. This parameter is not critical when choosing headphones, but it is important to remember that higher harmonic distortion can negatively affect sound quality. In case of these headphones, the total harmonic distortion is Audio Output | Total Harmonic Distortion.

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MICROPHONE Poly - Plantronics MX 103-N3
Type On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Frequency Response 300 - 3000 Hz Worse than 94 % of in-ear headphones rated.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 5% Better than 81 % of in-ear headphones rated.
Sensitivity -43 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2.2 kOhm
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) 3 V

The Poly - Plantronics MX 103-N3 has a microphone built directly on the cable. The microphone sensitivity is -43 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. As with headphones, so-called harmonic distortion affects the sound quality of a microphone. Harmonic distortion above 5% is quite high and can lead to a reduction in recording quality. The average for most headphones is a distortion between 1 and 5%. For the average user, the recording quality of a headphone microphone in this interval should be perfectly adequate. Total harmonic distortion below 1% is more likely to be encountered in professional headphones. Such distortion is already considered very low and will ensure maximum recording quality. The total harmonic distortion of this microphone model is Microphone | Total Harmonic Distortion.

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REMOTE CONTROL Poly - Plantronics MX 103-N3
Controls Answer/end
CABLE Poly - Plantronics MX 103-N3
Cable Type Headset cable
CONNECTIONS Poly - Plantronics MX 103-N3
Connector Type Headset (cellular phone connector)
OTHERS Poly - Plantronics MX 103-N3
Included Accessories Headphone caps

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