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Sennheiser CX-80s and Sony MDR-EX150AP are affordable budget earphones from Sennheiser and Sony. Both of them are in-ear type and are wired earphones, if that is what you prefer.
Specifications
| Specification | Sennheiser CX-80s | Sony MDR-EX150AP |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 28 ohm @ 1kHz | 16 ohm @ 1kHz |
| Connector | 3.5mm 4 pole | 3.5mm 4 pole |
| Frequency response (Microphone) | 100 – 10.000 Hz | 20 – 20,000 Hz |
| Frequency response (Headphones) | 17 – 20,000 Hz | 5 – 24,000 Hz |
| Sound pressure level (SPL) | 119 dB @ 1 kHz | 103 dB @ 1kHz |
| Ear coupling | In-ear | In-ear |
| Cable length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m |
| Transducer principle | dynamic, closed | dynamic, closed |
| Pick-up pattern | Omni-directional | Omni-directional |
| Sensitivity | -42 dB | -40 dB |
| Plug | L-shaped | L-shaped |
| Price | Check Amazon | Check Amazon |
Reasons to Buy Sennheiser CX-80s
- Sennheiser CX 80s has a higher impedance, so it would sound better than Sony
- Sennheiser is cheaper than Sony
- SPL is good
- Microphone prevents rumbling and high-frequency sounds
- Pause and play with single press, change track to the next by pressing twice
Check out Sennheiser CX-80s on Amazon
Reasons to Buy Sony MDR-EX150AP
- Out of the box, iPhone Multi-function button. Single press will pause/play the music. Double press will go to next track. Triple press will move to previous track. Need to install Smart Key app for Android
- Many colors to choose