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Headphone
Measurement
Datasheets
All Headphones
July 2013
Those wishing to get headphones measured
should send all inquiries by email to:
Tyll Hertsens
InnerFidelity, Editor-in-Chief
tyll@innerfidelity. com
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Measurement
Datasheets
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AKG K701

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

120

60

100

40

80

20

60

40

-20

20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.320
65
1.57
-4

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K701 Sample B

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

120

60

100

40

80

20

60

40

-20

20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.283
67
1.20
-4

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKGQ701001

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

120

60

100

40

80

20

60

40

-20

20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.318
60
1.68
-5

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K712

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

120

60

100

40

80

20

60

40

-20

20

-40

-60
100000

0.05

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.327
66
1.62
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audeze LCD-2 sn53211704

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.209
59
0.75
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audeze LCD-2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.000

0.000

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.002

0.002

0.002

0.003

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.003

Time in Seconds

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0.106
47
0.24
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audeze LCD-2 SN 5312123

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.165
49
0.55
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audeze LCD-2 Rev 2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.225
58
0.87
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audeze LCD-3 Rev 2 sn2613375

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.196
58
0.66
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audeze LCD-3 sn 2312488

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.160
44
0.58
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audeze LCD-3 sn 2312341

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.198
45
0.88
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audez'e LCD-3 #2312454

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.157
47
0.53
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audeze LCD-3 sn 2312260

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.244
49
1.21
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technica ADH-AD900

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.062
35
0.11
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technica ATH-AD700

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.055
34
0.09
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technica ATH--AD500

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

120

60

100

40

80

20

60

40

-20

20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.045
67
0.03
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic T1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

1600

0.04

40
20

1000

800
600

0.03

Phase in Degrees

1200

-20

400

-40

200

0.02
0.01

Volts

1400
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.000

0.000

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.002

0.002

0.002

0.003

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.003

Time in Seconds

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0.346
665
0.18
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic T1 SN3964

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

1600

0.04

40
20

1000

800
600

0.03

Phase in Degrees

1200

-20

400

-40

200

0.02
0.01

Volts

1400
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.436
683
0.28
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic DT 880 250 ohm

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

350

60

300

40

0.05
0.04

20

200
0
150

0.03

-20

100
50

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

250

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.000

0.000

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.002

0.002

0.002

0.003

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.003

Time in Seconds

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0.299
236
0.38
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic DT 880 32 ohm

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.000

0.000

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.002

0.002

0.002

0.003

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.003

Time in Seconds

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0.125
33
0.47
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamidc DT 880 600 ohm

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

800

0.04

40
20

500

400
300

0.03

Phase in Degrees

600

-20

200

-40

100

0.02
0.01

Volts

700
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.000

0.000

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.002

0.002

0.002

0.003

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.003

Time in Seconds

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0.514
619
0.43
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fostex T50RP 2011 A

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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57
0.14
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fostex T50RP 2011 B

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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47
0.29
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

HiFiMAN HE-300

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

100

0.05

60

0.04

90
40
20

60
50

40

0.03

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70

Phase in Degrees

80

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.262
58
1.19
-4

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

HiFiMAN HE-300 Rev 2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

100

0.05

60

0.04

90
40
20

60
50

40

0.03

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70

Phase in Degrees

80

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.189
57
0.63
-4

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

HiFiMAN HE-5

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.380
31
4.65
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

HiFiMAN HE-500

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.310
47
2.04
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

HiFiMAN HE-5LE

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.439
41
4.73
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

HiFiMAN HE-6

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.000

0.000

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.002

0.002

0.002

0.003

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.003

Time in Seconds

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1.018
53
19.69
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Koss ESP950

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and phase measurements unavailable for Electrostatic headphones.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
Volts

0.01
0

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

Time in Seconds

0.09

0.10

Right

Left

0.008

0.009

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.007

Time in Seconds
Right

Impulse Response
0.03

Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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-1 dBr

Left

0.010

Philips Fidelio X1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.181
37
0.89
-4

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Philips Fidelio L1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.139
28
0.69
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Philips L2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10
-20
5

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.052
19
0.14
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Philips SBC HP910

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.082
35
0.19
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Pioneer SE-A1000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.010
49
0.00
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 560 Ovation II

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

600

60

500

40

400

20

300

200

-20

100

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.257
310
0.21
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 575

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

500

0.05

60

0.04

450
40

350

20

300
250

200

0.03

-20

150
100

-40

50

0.02
0.01

Volts

400

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.156
179
0.14
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 580 (HD600


headband)

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

700

60

600

40

0.05
0.04

20

400
0
300

0.03

-20

200
100

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

500

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.173
330
0.09
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 595

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

250

150
0
100

0.03

-20
50

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

200

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.055
55
0.05
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 598

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

350

60

300

40

0.05
0.04

20

200
0
150

0.03

-20

100
50

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

250

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.090
61
0.13
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 600

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

600

60

500

40

400

20

300

200

-20

100

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.230
307
0.17
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 650

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

600

60

500

40

400

20

300

200

-20

100

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

10000

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

Impulse Response
0.05

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
0
-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.0000 0.0003 0.0006 0.0009 0.0012

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0015 0.0018 0.0021 0.0024 0.0027 0.0030

Time in Seconds
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0.205
320
0.13
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 700

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

400

0.04

40
20

250

200
150

0.03

Phase in Degrees

300

-20

100

-40

50

0.02
0.01

Volts

350
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.153
167
0.14
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 800

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

700

60

600

40

0.05
0.04

20

400
0
300

0.03

-20

200
100

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

500

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.242
361
0.16
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennhheiser HE-60

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and phase measurements unavailable for Electrostatic headphones.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
Volts

0.01
0

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

Time in Seconds

0.09

0.10

Right

Left

0.008

0.009

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.007

Time in Seconds
Right

Impulse Response
0.03

Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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-1 dBr

Left

0.010

Shure SRH1840

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

90

0.04

40
20

60
50

40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

70

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

80
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.160
65
0.39
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Shure SRH1440

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.098
37
0.26
-4

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-SA3000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

90

0.04

40
20

60
50

40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

70

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

80
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.093
76
0.11
-4

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDRV-SA5000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

90

0.04

40
20

60
50

40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

70

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

80
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.080
75
0.09
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Stax SR-009

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and phase measurements unavailable for Electrostatic headphones.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
Volts

0.01
0

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.03

0.006

0.007

0.000
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#DIV/0!
0

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.005

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Stax SR-009 SZ9-1278

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and phase measurements unavailable for Electrostatic headphones.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
Volts

0.01
0

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

Time in Seconds

0.09

0.10

Right

Left

0.008

0.009

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.007

Time in Seconds
Right

Impulse Response
0.03

Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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-1 dBr

Left

0.010

Stax SR-009 SZ9-1278 after burnin

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and phase measurements unavailable for Electrostatic headphones.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
Volts

0.01
0

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

Time in Seconds

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.007

0.008
Right

Impulse Response
0.03

Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0 dBr

Left

0.010

Stax SR-007

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and phase measurements unavailable for Electrostatic headphones.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
Volts

0.01
0

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

Time in Seconds

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.007

0.008
Right

Impulse Response
0.03

Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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-1 dBr

Left

0.010

Stax SR-007 SZ3-1576

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and phase measurements unavailable for Electrostatic headphones.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
Volts

0.01
0

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

Time in Seconds

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.007

0.008
Right

Impulse Response
0.03

Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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-4 dBr

Left

0.010

Stax SR-507 SE1-1049

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and phase measurements unavailable for Electrostatic headphones.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
Volts

0.01
0

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

Time in Seconds

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.007

0.008
Right

Impulse Response
0.03

Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0 dBr

Left

0.010

Stax SR-404 Ltd SSL-0670

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and phase measurements unavailable for Electrostatic headphones.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
Volts

0.01
0

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

Time in Seconds

0.09

0.10

Right

Left

0.008

0.009

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.007

Time in Seconds
Right

Impulse Response
0.03

Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0 dBr

Left

0.010

Stax SR-404 S 2742

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and phase measurements unavailable for Electrostatic headphones.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
Volts

0.01
0

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

Time in Seconds

0.09

0.10

Right

Left

0.008

0.009

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.007

Time in Seconds
Right

Impulse Response
0.03

Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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-1 dBr

Left

0.010

Stax SR-Sigma 07381

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and phase measurements unavailable for Electrostatic headphones.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
Volts

0.01
0

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

Time in Seconds

0.09

0.10

Right

Left

0.008

0.009

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.007

Time in Seconds
Right

Impulse Response
0.03

Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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-2 dBr

Left

0.010

Stax Lambda SB A19858

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and phase measurements unavailable for Electrostatic headphones.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
Volts

0.01
0

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

Time in Seconds

0.09

0.10

Right

Left

0.008

0.009

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.007

Time in Seconds
Right

Impulse Response
0.03

Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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-2 dBr

Left

0.010

Ultrasone PRO 2900

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.131
41
0.42
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Ultrasone HFI-2400

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

140

60

120

40

0.05
0.04

20

80
0
60

0.03

-20

40
20

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

100

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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80
0.33
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Ulrasone Edition 10

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.000

0.000

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.001

0.002

0.002

0.002

0.003

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.003

Time in Seconds

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35
0.42
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

inner fidelity

Headphone
Measurement
Datasheets
Full-Size Sealed

http://www.innerfidelity.com
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Aiaiai TMA-1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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39
0.02
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Aiaiai TMA-1 Studio

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.05

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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38
0.02
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K550

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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35
0.09
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K272 HD

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

140

60

120

40

0.05
0.04

20

80
0
60

0.03

-20

40
20

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

100

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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60
0.35
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K271 MkII

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

140

60

120

40

0.05
0.04

20

80
0
60

0.03

-20

40
20

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

100

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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60
0.14
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K340 Stock

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

800

0.04

40
20

500

400
300

0.03

Phase in Degrees

600

-20

200

-40

100

0.02
0.01

Volts

700
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.670
352
1.27
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K240 Sextett

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

1200

60

1000

40

800

20

600

400

-20

200

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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630
1.27
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K267 Tiesto Studio Setting

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.034
33
0.04
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K267 Tiesto Club Setting

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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33
0.03
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K267 Tiesto Stage Setting

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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33
0.04
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K167 Tiesto

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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34
0.10
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technica ATH-W5000 2013

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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41
0.03
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technical ATH-W5000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.031
38
0.03
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technica ATH-W1000X

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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41
0.05
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technica ATH-M50 B2012

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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39
0.13
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technica ATH-M50

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.041
38
0.04
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technica ATH-M10

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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46
0.02
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic Custom Pro One


switch position 1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.056
17
0.18
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro


switch position 2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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17
0.09
-18

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro


switch position 3

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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17
0.08
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro


switch position 4

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.038
17
0.08
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic T 70 p #0002

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.033
38
0.03
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic T70 250 Ohm

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

800

0.04

40
20

500

400
300

0.03

Phase in Degrees

600

-20

200

-40

100

0.02
0.01

Volts

700
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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313
0.03
-18

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic T70 250 Ohm


sn01111

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

700

60

600

40

0.05
0.04

20

400
0
300

0.03

-20

200
100

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

500

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.073
316
0.02
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic T90

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

600
500

400

-20

300
200

-40

100

0.03

Phase in Degrees

700

0.02
0.01

Volts

800
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

900

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.225
281
0.18
-5

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic T5p

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.049
35
0.07
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic T5p SN2866

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.055
34
0.09
-20

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic DT 770

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

900

0.04

40
20

600
500

400

0.03

Phase in Degrees

700

-20

300
200

-40

100

0.02
0.01

Volts

800
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.592
633
0.55
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic DJX-1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.043
39
0.05
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic DT250-250

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


30 Hz Square Wave

350

60

300

40

0.05
0.04

20

200
0
150
-20

100
50

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

250

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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257
0.10
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic DT48

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.075
35
0.16
-18

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic DT 48 E 120 Ohm

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

180

0.04

40
20

120
100

80

0.03

Phase in Degrees

140

-20

60
40

-40

20

0.02
0.01

Volts

160
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.389
150
1.01
-19

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic DT 48 E pad holes c

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.043
34
0.05
-20

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic DT 48 Loose

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.081
35
0.19
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Bluedio R2-WH

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

50

40
30

-20

20
-40

10

0.03

Phase in Degrees

60

0.02
0.01

Volts

70
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

80

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.029
35
0.02
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Bose AE2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.071
38
0.13
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

California Headphone Silverado

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.117
35
0.39
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Creative Aurvana

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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33
0.05
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Creative Fatal1ty

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.050
35
0.07
-5

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D1001

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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34
0.06
-5

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D1100

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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31
0.09
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D400

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

18

0.04

40
20

12
10

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.021
16
0.03
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D600

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.071
30
0.17
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D7100

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.044
30
0.06
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D2000 B2012

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.064
25
0.17
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon D2000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

30

60

25

40

20

20

15

10

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.073
24
0.22
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D2000 B2012 Lawton


Pads

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.080
25
0.25
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D2000 - Old


Headphone, New Pads

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

30

60

25

40

20

20

15

10

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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26
0.15
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D2000 - Old


Headphones, Old Pads

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

30

60

25

40

20

20

15

10

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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26
0.16
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon D200 JMoney Pads

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

30

60

25

40

20

20

15

10

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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24
0.43
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D5000 B2012

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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25
0.26
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon D5000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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25
0.27
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D5000 - old


headphones with new (2012) pads

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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25
0.48
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D5000 - Old


Headphones, Old Pads

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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25
0.42
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D5000 B2012 Lawton


Pads

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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25
0.76
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon D5000 JMoney Pads

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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25
0.71
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D7000 B2012

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.060
24
0.15
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D7000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.053
25
0.11
-5

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D7000 - Old


Headphones, Old Pads

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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26
0.14
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D2000 - Old


Headphone, New Pads

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

30

60

25

40

20

20

15

10

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.062
26
0.15
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D7000 B2012 Lawton


Pad

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.089
24
0.33
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fischer Audio FA-003

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

80

0.04

40
20

50

40
30

0.03

Phase in Degrees

60

-20

20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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69
0.19
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Focal Spirit One 2013 B

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.035
36
0.03
-18

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Focal Spirit One

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.032
35
0.03
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fostex TH-900

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.062
26
0.15
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fostex TH600

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

30

60

25

40

20

20

15

10

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.05

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.069
25
0.19
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

JBL J88i

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

25

20
15

-20

10
-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

40

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.023
33
0.02
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Howard Leight Sync

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

30

60

25

40

20

20

15

10

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.370
22
6.13
-24

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Koss Tony Bennett

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.050
39
0.06
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

KRK KNS 8400

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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35
0.55
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

KRK KNS 6400

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.091
34
0.24
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Logitech UE 9000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.052
57
0.05
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Logitech UE 6000 passive

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.053
52
0.05
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Mayflower Electronics T50RP


Version 2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.458
53
3.97
-20

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Meze Classics 88

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.016
43
0.01
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monoprice 8323

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.025
43
0.01
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monster Beats Pro

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.034
18
0.06
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monster Inspiration

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.028
35
0.02
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Mr. Speakers Mad Dog 2013

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.127
56
0.29
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Mr Speakers Mad Dog

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.166
53
0.52
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Munitio Pro40

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

30
25

20

-20

15
10

-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

45

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.021
36
0.01
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

NAD VISO HP50

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

30
25

20

-20

15
10

-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

45

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.037
36
0.04
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Nixon RPM

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.023
37
0.01
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Nu Force HP-800

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.068
36
0.13
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Ortofon 0-One

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.069
40
0.12
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Phiton PS500

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.039
40
0.04
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Pioneer HDJ-2000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.049
36
0.07
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Pioneer HDJ-1000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.037
38
0.04
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Pioneer HDJ-500

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.036
46
0.03
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Pioneer SE-M290

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.091
37
0.22
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

PSB M4U 1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

30
25

20

-20

15
10

-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

45

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.045
36
0.06
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser Momentum

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

30

60

25

40

20

20

15

10

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.022
22
0.02
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 201

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.074
25
0.22
-5

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

180

0.04

40
20

120
100

80

0.03

Phase in Degrees

140

-20

60
40

-40

20

0.02
0.01

Volts

160
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.061
65
0.06
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 448

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.059
35
0.10
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 419

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.081
37
0.18
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 429

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.061
38
0.10
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 439

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.047
36
0.06
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 449

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.070
34
0.14
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser PX 360

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.079
37
0.17
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Shure SRH440

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.050
41
0.06
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Shure SRH-750DJ

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.087
38
0.20
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Shure SRH840

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.066
42
0.11
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Shure SRH940

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.066
39
0.11
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Skullcandy Aviators no Lens

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.037
35
0.04
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Skullcandy Roc Nation Aviator

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.055
35
0.09
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Skullcandy Mix Master

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.027
20
0.04
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Street by 50

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.061
33
0.11
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-1R

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.024
31
0.02
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-V6

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

140

60

120

40

0.05
0.04

20

80
0
60

0.03

-20

40
20

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

100

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.061
77
0.05
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-V600

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.030
49
0.02
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-XB1000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.090
28
0.28
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-XB700

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.072
28
0.19
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-ZX1000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.034
26
0.05
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-XB500

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.046
44
0.05
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Soul by Ludacris SL150

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.040
46
0.03
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Superlux HD 681

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.110
34
0.35
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Superlux HD 668B

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

80

0.04

40
20

50

40
30

0.03

Phase in Degrees

60

-20

20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.181
65
0.50
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Teknmotion London Underground

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.05

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.029
38
0.02
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Ultrsone HFI-450

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.091
34
0.25
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Ulrasone HFI-780

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.061
42
0.09
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Ultrasone PRO-550

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

90

0.04

40
20

60
50

40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

70

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

80
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.083
66
0.10
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Ultrasone PRO-650

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

120

60

100

40

80

20

60

40

-20

20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.129
80
0.21
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Ultrasone PRO 900

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.175
41
0.75
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Ultrasone Signature Pro

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.033
35
0.03
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Ultrasone Edition 8

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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33
0.13
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

V-Moda M-100

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.031
36
0.03
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

V-Moda Crossfade LP

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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37
0.03
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

V-Moda Crossfade LP2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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37
0.02
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Yamaha Pro500

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.013
20
0.01
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Yamaha Pro400

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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20
0.01
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

inner fidelity

Headphone
Measurement
Datasheets
Earpad Open

http://www.innerfidelity.com
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Grado HF1 69 Goo Bowl

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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34
0.16
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado HF-1 Prototype

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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34
0.47
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado HF-1 Serial 69

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.079
34
0.19
0

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado HF-2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.110
32
0.37
0

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado RS1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.161
33
0.78
0

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado GS1000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.188
33
1.06
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado PS1000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.189
33
1.09
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado RS2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.175
33
0.92
0

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado PS500

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.039
33
0.05
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado SR125i

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.104
33
0.33
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado SR225 Comfy Pad with Hole

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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4.727
33
686.40
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado SR225i

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.116
32
0.42
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado SR225i Bowls Tape Mod

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.094
32
0.27
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado SR225i Comfy Pads

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.079
32
0.19
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado SR225i Goo Bowl

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.112
32
0.39
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado SR225i G Pads

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.151
32
0.71
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado SR225i Reverse Bowls

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.091
32
0.25
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado SR225i Small Flat Pads

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.063
33
0.12
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado SR225i TTVJ Flat Pads

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.069
32
0.14
0

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado SR325

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.120
33
0.43
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado SR325i

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.112
34
0.37
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado SR60i

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.088
33
0.24
0

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Jays v-JAYS

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.071
27
0.19
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Koss Porta Pro

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

120

60

100

40

80

20

60

40

-20

20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.047
60
0.04
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Koss KPH7

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.162
33
0.79
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Polk UltraFit 2000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.078
22
0.27
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 238

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

90

0.04

40
20

60
50

40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

70

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

80
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.119
37
0.38
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser PX 100-IIi

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

90

0.04

40
20

60
50

40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

70

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

80
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.054
37
0.08
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

inner fidelity

Headphone
Measurement
Datasheets
Earpad Sealed

http://www.innerfidelity.com
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AKG K67 Tiesto

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.006
34
0.00
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K450

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.024
36
0.02
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K581LE

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.056
34
0.09
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K619

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.037
35
0.04
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K81DJ

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.060
35
0.10
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG Quincy Jones Q460

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.023
35
0.01
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technica ATH-ESW9

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.043
44
0.04
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technica ATH-WS55

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.034
45
0.03
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technica ATH-ES55

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.033
40
0.03
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technica ATH-FC700

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.074
42
0.13
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technical ATH-ES55

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.031
37
0.03
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Behringer HPS5000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.040
35
0.04
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic DT 235

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.099
34
0.29
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic DT 1350

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

120

60

100

40

80

20

60

40

-20

20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.051
89
0.03
-19

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic T50p

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.020
37
0.01
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic T50p Sample B

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.013
39
0.00
-18

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic T50p SN16912

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.025
36
0.02
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Beyerdynamic DTX300p

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.028
37
0.02
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

BlueAnt Embrace

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.043
28
0.07
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Bowers and Wilkins P5 Test 2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.051
27
0.09
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Bowers Wilkins P3

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.050
37
0.07
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

California Headphone Lorado

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.040
34
0.05
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Eskuche 33 1/3 B

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.023
33
0.02
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

House of Marley Exodus Second


Pair

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.029
33
0.03
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

I-Mego Throne

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

JBL J55i

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

30
25

20

-20

15
10

-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

45

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

JVC HA-S500-Z

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Klipsch Image One

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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35
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-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Klipsch Image One B

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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35
0.07
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Klipsch Reference One

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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35
0.04
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Logitech UE4000 2012

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04
40
20

30
25

20

0.03
Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08
Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01

0.1

-0.02
-0.03

0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000
Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000
Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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37
0.01
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Marshall Major

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

90

0.04

40
20

60
50

40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

70

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

80
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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36
0.06
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Meze Classics 66

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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34
0.02
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monster Beats Solo

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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35
0.04
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monster Beats Solo Sample 2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.033
34
0.03
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monster Beats by Dr Dre Solo HD

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.030
35
0.03
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Nocs NS700

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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34
0.05
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Nocs NS300

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.028
34
0.02
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Noontech Zoro HD

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

30
25

20

-20

15
10

-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

45

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.030
35
0.03
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Noontec Zoro

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.016
20
0.01
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Phiaton Bridge MS 500

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

40

14

20

12
10

8
-20

6
4

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

18

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.022
17
0.03
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Phiaton MS 300

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.020
37
0.01
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Phiaton PS 320

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.050
35
0.07
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Philips Fidelio M1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.052
30
0.09
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Philips Cityscape Downtown

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.027
34
0.02
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Philips O'Neil Bend

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.062
32
0.12
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Philips Construct

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

450

0.04

40
20

300
250

200

0.03

Phase in Degrees

350

-20

150
100

-40

50

0.02
0.01

Volts

400
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.181
388
0.08
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Philips SHL3000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.051
27
0.10
-5

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Pioneer SE-MJ31

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.054
33
0.09
-4

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

RHA SA950i

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.062
37
0.10
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Reid and Heath Acoustics SA-850

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.049
37
0.07
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser Amperior

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

30

60

25

40

20

20

15

10

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.024
24
0.02
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 25-1 II B (2012


model)

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

90

0.04

40
20

60
50

40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

70

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

80
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.055
74
0.04
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 25-1 II

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

90

0.04

40
20

60
50

40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

70

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

80
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.051
75
0.03
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 25-1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

100

0.05

60

0.04

90
40
20

60
50

40

0.03

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70

Phase in Degrees

80

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.048
80
0.03
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 218

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.097
25
0.38
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 228

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.097
25
0.37
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 219

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.055
19
0.16
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser HD 229

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.055
19
0.16
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser PX 200

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.052
36
0.07
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser PX 200-IIi

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.055
38
0.08
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

30

60

25

40

20

20

15

10

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.05

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.050
23
0.11
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Skullcandy Navigator

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

40

35

20

30
25

20
-20

15
10

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

45

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.005
37
0.00
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sol Republic Tracks

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.040
61
0.03
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

SOL Republic Tracks B

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.042
60
0.03
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-7502

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.042
29
0.06
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-7505

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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43
0.03
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-7509HD

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.049
27
0.09
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-ZX700

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.040
27
0.06
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-XB300

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.073
28
0.19
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Soul by Ludacris SL100

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.031
36
0.03
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Spider PowerForce

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.044
35
0.06
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Teac CT-H02

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

40

35

20

30
25

20
-20

15
10

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

45

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.035
38
0.03
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Urbanears Plattan

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

80

0.04

40
20

50

40
30

0.03

Phase in Degrees

60

-20

20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.023
60
0.01
-11

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

V-Moda V-80 True Blood

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.037
32
0.04
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

V-Moda M-80

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.039
31
0.05
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Yamaha Pro300

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

160

0.04

40
20

100

80
60

0.03

Phase in Degrees

120

-20

40

-40

20

0.02
0.01

Volts

140
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.039
54
0.03
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

inner fidelity

Headphone
Measurement
Datasheets
Noise-Cancelling

http://www.innerfidelity.com
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Fanny Wang Custom 3000 Noise


Canceling On

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

5000

0.05

60

0.04

4500
40

3500

20

3000
2500

2000

0.03

-20

1500
1000

-40

500

0.02
0.01

Volts

4000

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.049
2175
0.00
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fanny Wang Custom 3000 Bass


Boost On

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70000

60

60000

40

0.05
0.04

20

40000
0
30000

0.03

-20

20000
10000

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50000

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.045
2772
0.00
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fanny Wang Custom 3000 Passive

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.057
60
0.05
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Logitech UE 9000 wired noise


canceling

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

10000

0.05

60

0.04

9000
40
20

6000
5000

4000

0.03

-20

3000
2000

-40

1000

0.02
0.01

Volts

7000

Phase in Degrees

8000

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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9.752
1481
64.23
-18

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Logitech UE 6000 noise canceling

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

1200

60

1000

40

800

20

600

400

-20

200

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.045
661
0.00
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monster Beats Studio

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

250

150
0
100

0.03

-20
50

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

200

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.047
220
0.01
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Soul by Ludacris SL300

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

18000000

0.04

40
20

12000000
10000000

8000000

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14000000

-20

6000000
4000000

-40

2000000

0.02
0.01

Volts

16000000
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.030
4208
0.00
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

inner fidelity

Headphone
Measurement
Datasheets
In-Ear Headphones

http://www.innerfidelity.com
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AirBuds

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

18

0.04

40
20

12
10

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.040
16
0.10
-19

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K3003 Reference Filter

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

18

0.04

40
20

12
10

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.023
9
0.06
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K3003 High Boost Filter

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

18

0.04

40
20

12
10

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.024
9
0.06
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K3003 Bass Boost Filter

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.051
10
0.27
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K376

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15
-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.047
31
0.07
-23

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG Q350

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.038
19
0.08
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Apple In-Ear 2013

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

80

0.04

40
20

50

40
30

0.03

Phase in Degrees

60

-20

20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.035
49
0.02
-33

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Astrotec AM90

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

700

60

600

40

0.05
0.04

20

400
0
300

0.03

-20

200
100

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

500

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.019
57
0.01
-31

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Astrotec AX7

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

120

60

100

40

80

20

60

40

-20

20

-40

-60
100000

0.05

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.027
55
0.01
-32

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audeo PFE 121 Black Filter

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

100

0.05

60

0.04

90
40
20

60
50

40

0.03

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70

Phase in Degrees

80

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.050
36
0.07
-29

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audeo PFE 121 Gray Filter

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

100

0.05

60

0.04

90
40
20

60
50

40

0.03

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70

Phase in Degrees

80

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.036
36
0.04
-26

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audeo PFE 121 Green Filter

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

100

0.05

60

0.04

90
40
20

60
50

40

0.03

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70

Phase in Degrees

80

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.067
36
0.12
-26

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audeo PFE 232

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.065
46
0.09
-36

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technica ATH-CKM500

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

18

0.04

40
20

12
10

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.046
15
0.14
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Boqari Q1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

40

14

20

12
10

8
-20

6
4

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

18

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.024
17
0.03
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Bowers and Wilkins C5

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.048
35
0.07
-26

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Brainwavz M2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.018
21
0.01
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Brainwavz R3

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10
-20
5

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.034
18
0.07
-28

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Cardas EM5813

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

30
25

20

-20

15
10

-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

45

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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34
0.01
-20

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Creative Aurvana In Ear 3

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

120

60

100

40

80

20

60

40

-20

20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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86
0.00
-31

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-C360

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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17
0.08
-25

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-C551

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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17
0.12
-18

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-C560R

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.027
18
0.04
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-C710

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.024
17
0.03
-21

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Etymotic EK5

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

250

150
0
100
-20
50

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

200

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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210
0.86
-36

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Etymotic ER4PT

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

90

0.04

40
20

60
50

40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

70

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

80
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.027
27
0.03
-43

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Etymotic mc3

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.042
18
0.10
-35

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Final Audio Adagio III

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Final Audio Heaven A

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

80

0.04

40
20

50

40
30

0.03

Phase in Degrees

60

-20

20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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11
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-28

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Final Audio Heaven S

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

80

0.04

40
20

50

40
30

0.03

Phase in Degrees

60

-20

20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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11
0.01
-27

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fischer Audio Tandem

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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39
0.03
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado GR8

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

900

0.04

40
20

600
500

400

0.03

Phase in Degrees

700

-20

300
200

-40

100

0.02
0.01

Volts

800
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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99
0.01
-27

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Harman Kardon NI

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15
-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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30
0.09
-22

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Harman Kardon AE

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15
-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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31
0.06
-19

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

HiFiMAN RE-600

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

40

14

20

12
10

8
-20

6
4

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

18

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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17
0.02
-27

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

HiFiMAN IE400

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

25

20
15

-20

10
-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

40

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.029
36
0.02
-25

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

HiFiMAN RE-272

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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21
0.04
-28

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

HiFiMAN RE-262

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

180

0.04

40
20

120
100

80

0.03

Phase in Degrees

140

-20

60
40

-40

20

0.02
0.01

Volts

160
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.043
149
0.01
-26

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

HiSoundAudio Crystal

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.062
17
0.23
-35

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

HiSoundAudio Hiphone HP4

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

18

0.04

40
20

12
10

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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16
0.10
-27

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

HiSoundAudio Wooduo

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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17
0.05
-22

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

HiSoundAudio Golden Crystal

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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17
0.22
-34

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

iHarmonix Platinum ev-Series

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.030
21
0.04
-18

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

iMetal iM590

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.021
18
0.02
-20

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Jays q-JAY

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

90

0.04

40
20

60
50

40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

70

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

80
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.031
45
0.02
-36

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

JBL J22i

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

25

20
15

-20

10
-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

40

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.063
35
0.12
-21

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

JVC HA-FXT90

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

14

60

12

40

0.05
0.04

20

8
0
6

0.03

-20

4
2

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

10

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.033
12
0.09
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Klipsch X10

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

600

60

500

40

400

20

300

200

-20

100

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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50
0.02
-31

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

LG Quadbeat HSS-F420

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

30

60

25

40

20

20

15

10

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.05

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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25
0.04
-24

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Lenntek Pro Series

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

180

0.04

40
20

120
100

80

0.03

Phase in Degrees

140

-20

60
40

-40

20

0.02
0.01

Volts

160
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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27
0.01
-29

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Logitech UE4000 sample A

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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34
0.05
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Logitech UE 600vi

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.010
12
0.01
-33

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Logitec UE 500vi

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

18

0.04

40
20

12
10

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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16
0.11
-34

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Logitech UE 350vi

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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18
0.08
-32

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Logitech UE 900

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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31
0.02
-31

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

MEE A161P

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

350

60

300

40

0.05
0.04

20

200
0
150

0.03

-20

100
50

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

250

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.017
35
0.01
-34

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

MOE SS01

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


30 Hz Square Wave

14

60

12

40

0.05
0.04

20

8
0
6
-20

4
2

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

10

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.033
12
0.09
-25

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monoprice 8320

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.038
32
0.05
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monster Beats Tour

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.037
16
0.08
-29

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monster Jamz

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.036
19
0.07
-35

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monster Lady Gaga

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.052
19
0.14
-29

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monster Gratitude

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.042
17
0.11
-28

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monster Miles Davis Tribute

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.039
19
0.08
-30

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monster Turbine

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.049
19
0.13
-32

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monster Turbine Pro Copper

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.039
20
0.08
-35

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Monster Turbine Pro Gold

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.041
19
0.09
-28

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Nocs NS800

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

800

0.04

40
20

500

400
300

0.03

Phase in Degrees

600

-20

200

-40

100

0.02
0.01

Volts

700
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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67
0.03
-37

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Nocs NS 400

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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16
0.08
-30

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Nocs NS200

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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17
0.08
-34

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Noontec Rio

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.046
18
0.12
-30

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

NuForce NE700M 2013

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

40

14

20

12
10

8
-20

6
4

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

18

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.037
16
0.08
-29

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Onkyo IE-HF300S

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

25

20
15

-20

10
-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

40

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.029
32
0.03
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Panasonic HJE120

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.043
17
0.10
-25

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Paradigm Shift E1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.019
21
0.02
-28

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Paradigm Shift E3m

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.024
21
0.03
-27

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Phiaton PS 20

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.022
32
0.02
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Phiaton PS 200

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

120

60

100

40

80

20

60

40

-20

20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.023
54
0.01
-30

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Phiaton PS 210

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.034
32
0.04
-4

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Philips Fidelio S1 Early 2013

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.039
36
0.04
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Philips Fidelio S1 2013

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.046
36
0.06
-19

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Philips Fidelio S2 Early 2013

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

30

60

25

40

20

20

15

10

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.034
25
0.05
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Philips Fidelio S2 2013

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

30

60

25

40

20

20

15

10

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.044
24
0.08
-19

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Philips SME3580

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.038
18
0.08
-28

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Piaton Moderna MS200

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.047
34
0.07
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

PNY Uptown

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.057
35
0.09
-29

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

PNY Midtown

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.050
36
0.07
-25

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Polk UltraFit 300

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.032
18
0.06
-27

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

PureSound Clarity One

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

12

60

10

40

20

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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9
0.11
-20

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

RockIt Sounds R30

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

160

0.04

40
20

100

80
60

0.03

Phase in Degrees

120

-20

40

-40

20

0.02
0.01

Volts

140
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.011
23
0.00
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

RBH EP1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.031
20
0.05
-31

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Read and Heath Acoustics MA-350

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.020
17
0.02
-30

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

RHA MA450i

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.022
17
0.03
-26

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

RHA MA150

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.045
32
0.06
-22

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

RockIt Sounds R50

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

100

0.05

60

0.04

90
40
20

60
50

40

0.03

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70

Phase in Degrees

80

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.031
48
0.02
-29

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser IE 800 2013

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.036
18
0.07
-30

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser IE 800

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

18

0.04

40
20

12
10

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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16
0.03
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser IE 6

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

40

14

20

12
10

8
-20

6
4

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

18

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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17
0.04
-19

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Shure SE215

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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18
0.06
-33

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Shure SE315

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

200

0.05

60

0.04

180
40

140

20

120
100

80

0.03

-20

60
40

-40

20

0.02
0.01

Volts

160

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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27
0.01
-33

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Shure SE425

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

80

0.04

40
20

50

40
30

0.03

Phase in Degrees

60

-20

20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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22
0.02
-36

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Shure SE535

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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36
0.00
-36

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Shure SE530

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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35
0.00
-33

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Shure SE864 Black Filter

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

12
10

-20

6
4

-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

18

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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10
0.02
-26

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Shure SE 864 White Filter

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

12
10

-20

6
4

-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

18

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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10
0.01
-30

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Shure SE864 Blue Filter

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

12
10

-20

6
4

-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

18

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.012
10
0.01
-31

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Signature Acoustics Elements C12

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10
-20
5

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.058
19
0.17
-19

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Skullcandy Holua

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.035
17
0.08
-28

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-7550

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.018
17
0.02
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-EX600

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.027
34
0.02
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MDR-EX1000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.032
31
0.03
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony MH1C

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

2500

1500
0
1000

0.03

-20
500

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

2000

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.047
16
0.14
-33

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sony XBA-3iP

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

100

0.05

60

0.04

90
40
20

60
50

40

0.03

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70

Phase in Degrees

80

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.058
13
0.27
-36

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Soundmagic E10

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.019
18
0.02
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Spider realvoice

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.024
19
0.03
-23

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Stax SR-003 SA-1993

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and phase measurements unavailable for Electrostatic headphones.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
Volts

0.01
0

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

Time in Seconds

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.007

0.008
Right

Impulse Response
0.03

Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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-3 dBr

Left

0.010

Steelseries Flux InEar Pro

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

300

60

250

40

200

20

150

100

-20

50

-40

-60
100000

0.05

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.023
45
0.01
-28

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Steelseries Flux In-Ear

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10
-20
5

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.052
19
0.14
-33

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

TDK MT300

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.031
31
0.03
-25

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Thermaltake Isurus

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.034
18
0.06
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

thinksound ts01

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.026
19
0.04
-20

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Torque t103z Reference

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

18

0.04

40
20

12
10

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.022
16
0.03
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Torque t103z Deep

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

18

0.04

40
20

12
10

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.021
16
0.03
-21

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Torque t103z Clear

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

18

0.04

40
20

12
10

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.023
16
0.03
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

T-Peos H-100

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

25

20
15

-20

10
-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

40

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.037
30
0.05
-36

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Ultimate Ears U350

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.027
18
0.04
-19

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Ultimate Ear UE500

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

18

0.04

40
20

12
10

0.03

Phase in Degrees

14

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.037
16
0.09
-37

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Ultimate Ear UE700

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

90

0.04

40
20

60
50

40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

70

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

80
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.024
46
0.01
-32

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

UE TF10

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30
-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.015
57
0.00
-32

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

ViSang VS-K1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

30
25

20

-20

15
10

-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

45

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.021
40
0.01
-18

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

VSonic GR07

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.033
43
0.03
-19

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

VSonic GR07 Bass Edition

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.034
44
0.03
-24

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

VSonic GR02 Bass Edition

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

30

60

25

40

20

20

15

10

-20

-40

-60
100000

0.05

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.017
25
0.01
-24

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Vsonic VC1000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

60
50

40

-20

30
20

-40

10

0.03

Phase in Degrees

70

0.02
0.01

Volts

80
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

90

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.031
49
0.02
-35

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

VSonic VCO2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.036
19
0.07
-21

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

VSonic VSD1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

25

20
15

-20

10
-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

40

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.025
32
0.02
-19

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

VSonic VSD1S

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.04

40
20

25

20
15

-20

10
-40

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

0.05

60

40

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.020
32
0.01
-18

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Westone ADV Alpha

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10
-20
5

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.054
20
0.14
-28

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Westone UM1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

160

0.04

40
20

100

80
60

0.03

Phase in Degrees

120

-20

40

-40

20

0.02
0.01

Volts

140
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.013
20
0.01
-32

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Westone W2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

180

0.04

40
20

120
100

80

0.03

Phase in Degrees

140

-20

60
40

-40

20

0.02
0.01

Volts

160
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.015
38
0.01
-30

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Westone UM3X RC

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

140

60

120

40

0.05
0.04

20

80
0
60

0.03

-20

40
20

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

100

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.011
98
0.00
-27

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Westone 4R

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.024
25
0.02
-30

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Woodees Classic

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.036
18
0.07
-31

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

XTZ EarPhone-12

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10
-20
5

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.045
20
0.10
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

inner fidelity

Headphone
Measurement
Datasheets
Ear-buds

http://www.innerfidelity.com
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Apple EarPods

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.091
43
0.19
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Apple iPod Ear Buds sample A

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.086
35
0.21
0

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Apple iPod Ear Bud sample B

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.077
34
0.17
0

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Comradz NW-STUDIO

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.298
33
2.66
0

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Comradz NW-STUDIO PRO

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.121
33
0.44
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Polk Ultrafit 1000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.033
8
0.14
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Polk Ultrafit 500

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Measured Data

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency

Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
10

100

1000

10000

10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.013
8
0.02
-4

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser MX 560

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.140
36
0.54
0

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Sennheiser MX 680

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.105
21
0.52
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

WalMart Three DOllar Buds

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

40

0.04

40
20

25

20
15

0.03

Phase in Degrees

30

-20

10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

35
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.130
34
0.50
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Yuin PK-1

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

180

0.04

40
20

120
100

80

0.03

Phase in Degrees

140

-20

60
40

-40

20

0.02
0.01

Volts

160
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.167
149
0.19
-2

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Yuin PK2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

18
40

14

20

12
10

0.03

-20

6
4

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.144
16
1.25
0

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

inner fidelity

Headphone
Measurement
Datasheets
Noise-Cancelling

http://www.innerfidelity.com
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Audio Technica ATH-ANC7b

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

350

60

300

40

0.05
0.04

20

200
0
150

0.03

-20

100
50

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

250

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.025
295
0.00
-24

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Audio Technica ATH-ANC9

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

120

60

100

40

80

20

60

40

-20

20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.072
99
0.05
-20

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Bose Quiet Comfort 15

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50000

0.05

60

0.04

45000
40

35000

20

30000
25000

20000

0.03

-20

15000
10000

-40

5000

0.02
0.01

Volts

40000

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.074
2001
0.00
-26

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Klipsch Mode M40

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

180

0.04

40
20

120
100

80

0.03

Phase in Degrees

140

-20

60
40

-40

20

0.02
0.01

Volts

160
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.018
149
0.00
-22

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Polk Ultrafocus 8000

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

120

60

100

40

80

20

60

40

-20

20

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.041
102
0.02
-14

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

PSB M4U 2

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

250000

150000
0
100000

0.03

-20
50000

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

200000

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.021
11061
0.00
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

PSB M4U 2 passive

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.040
39
0.04
-16

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

inner fidelity

Headphone
Measurement
Datasheets
Wireless

http://www.innerfidelity.com
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Sennheiser RS 220

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and phase measurements unavailable for Electrostatic and Wireless headphones.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
Volts

0.01
0

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

0.08

Time in Seconds

0.09

0.10

Right

Left

0.008

0.009

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


0.04

100

0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.007

Time in Seconds
Right

Impulse Response
0.03

Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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-3 dBr

Left

0.010

Sync by 50

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.047
33
0.07
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

inner fidelity

Headphone
Measurement
Datasheets
DIY Headphones

http://www.innerfidelity.com
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Aiwa HP-500 DIY - DIY Modified Kabeer

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.154
23
1.04
-5

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K340 - DIY Modified - Morphsc

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

900

0.04

40
20

600
500

400

0.03

Phase in Degrees

700

-20

300
200

-40

100

0.02
0.01

Volts

800
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.850
361
2.00
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

AKG K340 - Morphsi B

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

600

60

500

40

400

20

300

200

-20

100

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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1.072
364
3.16
-13

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon AH-D2000 - DIY Modified Hans030390

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.048
25
0.09
-3

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Denon D7000 - DIY Modified lmswjm

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

35

60

30

40

0.05
0.04

20

20
0
15

0.03

-20

10
5

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

25

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.082
24
0.27
-4

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fostex T10 - DIY Ortho - dBel84HP5

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.271
58
1.27
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fostex T20RP - DIY Modified - scom

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.130
55
0.31
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fostex T30 - DIY Modified - scompt

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.572
58
5.67
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fostex T40RP - DIY Modified - scom

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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52
0.57
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fostex T50RP - DIY Modified - Teeja

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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58
0.00
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fostex T50RP- Smeggy Thunderpa

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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55
1.23
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fostex T50RP - DIY Modifies Kneel Jung

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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54
0.18
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fostex T50RP - DIY Modified - LFF


Paradox

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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57
1.17
-12

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fostex T50RP - DIY Modified lokesen

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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48
0.23
-15

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Fostex T50RP - DIY Modified Magicman

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.05

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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50
0.54
-18

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

FrankenTex - DIY Modified 4nradio

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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47
3.53
-8

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado SR60 - DIY Modified - Kneel


Jung

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

45

0.04

40
20

30
25

20

0.03

Phase in Degrees

35

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.109
33
0.36
0

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado Magnum V3 - Marty


Cocobolo cups pbandstephanwich

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.120
36
0.41
0

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado Symphones Magnum v25

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

50

0.05

60

0.04

45
40

35

20

30
25

20

0.03

-20

15
10

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

40

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.094
34
0.25
0

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Grado PS-1 with HP1000 drivers DIY modified - LFF

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.142
45
0.45
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Koss KPH7 - DIY Modified Obobskivich

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

25

15
0
10

0.03

-20
5

-40

0.02
0.01

Volts

20

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

40

20

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.149
18
1.19
-1

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Leak Isodynamic - DIY Modified - d

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

70

60

60

40

0.05
0.04

20

40
0
30

0.03

-20

20
10

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

50

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.160
62
0.42
-7

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Smeggy Pucks

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

140

60

120

40

0.05
0.04

20

80
0
60

0.03

-20

40
20

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

100

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.426
123
1.47
-19

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Smeggy Thunderpants TP1 2012


Tari

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.333
54
2.06
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Smeggy Thunderpants TP1 2012


Draygon

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.242
55
1.07
-17

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Smeggy Thuderpants TP1


Draygon with reduced hole size

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

60

50

40

40

20

30

20

-20

10

-40

-60
100000

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

0.04

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.269
55
1.31
-19

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Quadraflex Q-35 - DIY Modified Magicman

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

10000

100000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase


Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

30 Hz Square Wave

20

0.05

60

0.04

40

14

20

12
10

8
-20

6
4

-40

0.03
0.02
0.01

Volts

16

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

18

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

0
10

100

1000

-60
100000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

100

1000

10000

100000

Frequency

Left 90dB

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.024
11
0.05
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Telefunken th700 - DIY Modified - d

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

140

60

120

40

0.05
0.04

20

80
0
60

0.03

-20

40
20

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

100

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.346
130
0.92
-6

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Yamaha YHD2 - DIY Modified - dBe

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

140

60

120

40

0.05
0.04

20

80
0
60

0.03

-20

40
20

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

100

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.233
129
0.42
-9

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Yamaha HP-50A - DIY Modified - dB

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
-5
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave

140

60

120

40

0.05
0.04

20

80
0
60

0.03

-20

40
20

-40

-60
100000

0.02
0.01

Volts

100

Phase in Degrees

Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.440
128
1.52
-5

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

Wharfedale - DIY Modified - dBel84

Headphone Measurements:

Frequency Response

Isolation

Top - Compensated and Averaged


Bottom - Raw Data for Five Headphone Positions

Attenuation of External Sound vs. Frequency


10
5
0
Reduction in dB

Amplitude (dB)

20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

10

100

1000

10000

100000

10

100

1000

Frequency

Electrical Impedance and Phase

Measured with 600 Ohm output impedance.

100000

30 Hz Square Wave
0.05

60

80

0.04

40
20

50

40
30

0.03

Phase in Degrees

60

-20

20

-40

10

0.02
0.01

Volts

70
Impedance in Ohms

10000

Frequency

-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04

-60
100000

0
10

100

1000

10000

Frequency

Impedance

-0.05
0.00

0.01

0.02

0.03

0.04

0.05

0.06

0.07

Time in Seconds

Phase

0.08

Right

0.09

0.10

Left

300 Hz Square Wave

%THD+noise @ 90dB and 100dB


100

0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
Volts

%THD+noise

10

-0.01
-0.02

0.1

-0.03
0.01
10

Frequency

100

1000

Left 90dB

10000

Right 90dB

Left 100dB

100000

Right 100dB

-0.04
0.000

0.001

0.002

0.003

0.004

0.005

0.006

0.03

0.02

0.01

-0.01

-0.02

-0.03
0.0000

0.0003

0.0006

0.0009

0.0012

0.0015

0.0018

0.0021

0.0024

0.0027

0.008
Right

Volts RMS required to reach 90dB SPL:


Impedance @ 1kHz:
Power Needed for 90d BSPL
Broadband Isolation in dB (100Hz to 10kHz):

Impulse Response

0.007

0.009

Time in Seconds

0.0030

Time in Seconds

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0.894
71
11.19
-10

Vrms
Ohms
mW
dBr

Left

0.010

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