Sennheiser CX 1.00 review: specs and price

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With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.

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Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

The cable is designed to minimize tangling.

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The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Allows you to change ear pads without buying new ones.

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

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The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

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The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.

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Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.

Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

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A standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards.

A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for applications which require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones etc.

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There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.

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More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

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When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.

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