Sennheiser PC 146 USB Specifications, Tests and Review

Headphone type
Behind-the-neck mount
Connectivity
Wired
Frequency Response
40 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity
118 dB
Impedance
32 Ohm
Microphone
Boom

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Sennheiser PC 146 USB Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser PC 146 USB
Product Type Headset - wired
Recommended Use Portable electronics, computer

The Sennheiser PC 146 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.

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SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser PC 146 USB
Headphones Form Factor Behind-the-neck mount
Connectivity Technology Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Frequency Response 40 - 20000 Hz Worse than 82 % of headphones rated.
Sensitivity 118 dB Better than 96 % of headphones rated.
Impedance 32 Ohm
In-Cord Volume Control Yes

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 Sennheiser PC 146 USB have a frequency range of 40 - 20000 Hz. The Sennheiser PC 146 USB reaches the sensitivity values of 118 dB. The sensitivity of the headphones expresses the ability of the headphones to pick up the signal from the source and reproduce it with sufficient volume. The higher the sensitivity, the more easily the signal is converted to sound and the louder the headphones are able to play at a lower power consumption. It is important to remember that high listening volume can consume more energy from connected devices. So if you want to listen to music from your cell phone, it's better to choose headphones with low sensitivity to avoid draining your phone's battery too much. Headphones with a lower sensitivity value (around 85 dB) are better suited for listening in quiet environments, while medium values (around 90 dB) allow for quality listening in noisy environments such as public transport or cafes. Headphones with a high sensitivity value (100 dB or more) are designed for use in really noisy environments such as concerts 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.

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MICROPHONE Sennheiser PC 146 USB
Type Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Frequency Response 80 - 15000 Hz Better than 69 % of headphones rated.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional - 80 - 15000 Hz
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2 kOhm

Sennheiser PC 146 USB has a boom–type microphone. The microphone sensitivity is -38 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 Sennheiser PC 146 USB
Controls Mute, volume
CABLE Sennheiser PC 146 USB
Cable Type Headset cable - 3 m
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser PC 146 USB
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB
OTHERS Sennheiser PC 146 USB
Included Accessories USB sound card

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