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Sennheiser HD 820 vs Sennheiser CX 100 Comparison

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Brand and Model Specifications

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Manufacturer Sennheiser Sennheiser
Model HD 820 CX 100
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Release Date 2018 2019
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General Specifications

Type, design and features.

Headphone Type Over-ear (circumaural) In-ear (earbuds)
Earcup Design Closed-back n/a
Noise Options None Noise-isolating
Transducer Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Microphone No No
Connectivity Wired Wired
Cable Length ~3 m
~9.84 ft
~387.5 in
~1.2 m
~3.94 ft
~155 in
Detachable Cable Yes No
Battery Life - -
Battery Quick Charge - -
Water Protection No No
Inputs 6.35 mm, 4.4 mm, XLR-4 (optional) 3.5 mm
Controls - No
Foldable No Yes

Technical Specs

Tech specifications of the headphones.

Frequency Response [Hz] 12 - 43800 Hz (-3 dB), 6 - 48000 Hz (-10 dB) 17 - 20,000
Impedance [Ohms] 300 28
Maximum Input Power [mW] 0.5 -
Maximum SPL 103 119
Distortion - <0.5%
Driver Diameter 56 mm -

Dimensions and Weight

Physical characteristics of the speakers (without stands).

Length ~7.6 in
~193.04 mm
~19.3 cm
~0.5 in
~12.7 mm
~1.27 cm
Width ~7.6 in
~193.04 mm
~19.3 cm
~0.5 in
~12.7 mm
~1.27 cm
Height ~4.4 in
~111.76 mm
~11.18 cm
~0.5 in
~12.7 mm
~1.27 cm
Weight ~0.8 lb
~362.87 g
~0.36 kg
~0.02 lb
~9.07 g
~0.01 kg

Packaging Info

Package dimensions and weight.

Shipping Length ~13.4 in
~340.36 mm
~34.04 cm
~9.2 in
~233.68 mm
~23.37 cm
Shipping Width ~11.4 in
~289.56 mm
~28.96 cm
~7.5 in
~12.7 mm
~1.27 cm
Shipping Height ~5.1 in
~129.54 mm
~12.95 cm
~5.8 in
~147.32 mm
~14.73 cm
Shipping Weight ~8.38 lb
~3801.1 g
~3.8 kg
~0.2 lb
~90.72 g
~0.09 kg

Colors and Accessories

List of available colors and optional accessories.

Colors
  • Black
  • Black
  • White
Replacable Earpads Yes Yes
What's in the Box
  • Sennheiser HD 820 headphones
  • connection cable: ¼” (6.35 mm) stereo jack plug, unbalanced
  • 4.4 mm stereo jack plug, balanced
  • USB flash drive (SD-U16L version) with instruction manual (as PDF file)
  • Instruction manual
  • Storage box
  • Microfiber cloth
  • Sennheiser CX 100 earphones
  • Ear adapter set XS/S/M/L
  • User Manual

Price and Warranty

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Warranty 2 Years 2 Years
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