Sennheiser SH 320 Specifications, Tests and Review

Connectivity
Wired
Frequency Response
200 - 4500 Hz
Sensitivity
106 dB
Impedance
250 Ohm
Microphone
Boom

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Sennheiser SH 320 Full Specifications and Details

design and dimensions sound quality microphone cable

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser SH 320
Product Type Headset - wired

The Sennheiser SH 320 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 SH 320
Headphones Technology Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wired
Frequency Response 200 - 4500 Hz Worse than 98 % of headphones rated.
Sensitivity 106 dB Better than 65 % of headphones rated.
Impedance 250 Ohm

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. Sennheiser SH 320 offers a frequency range of 200 - 4500 Hz. The sensitivity parameter determines how sensitively the headphones can receive the signal from the source. The higher the sensitivity value, the louder the headphones will be able to play with less power consumption. In general, a higher listening volume also means a higher power load for the connected device. So if you're buying headphones to listen to music from your mobile phone, for example, this is relevant to think about as you don't want to drain your phone's battery too much. Lower values around 85 dB are more suitable for listening in more quiet environments (for example, at home or in the office). Medium values of around 90 dB can provide good listening quality in noisier environments (for example, on public transport or in cafés). Headphones with high sensitivity values of around 100 dB or more are designed for really noisy environments, such as concerts. The Sennheiser SH 320 has 106 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 250 Ohm value.

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MICROPHONE Sennheiser SH 320
Type Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional
Frequency Response 80 - 15000 Hz Better than 69 % of headphones rated.
Sensitivity -36 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2 kOhm

Sennheiser SH 320 has a boom–type microphone. The microphone sensitivity is -36 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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CABLE Sennheiser SH 320
Cable Type Headset cable - 0.8 m

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