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At 8.1, its noise cancelling beats 45% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 58 of the 240 we've cataloged.
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 240 we've cataloged.
Usb-c is the most common — on 88% of the 138 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
5.4 appears on 11% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 198 of 240 we've cataloged.
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 6.4 |
| 25 | 8.8 |
| 32 | 9.5 |
| 40 | 9.2 |
| 50 | 8.6 |
| 63 | 7.5 |
| 80 | 6.2 |
| 100 | 4.6 |
| 125 | 2.9 |
| 160 | 0.9 |
| 200 | 0.6 |
| 250 | 1.4 |
| 315 | -0.5 |
| 400 | -1.3 |
| 500 | -1.8 |
| 630 | -0.8 |
| 800 | -0.5 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
| 1250 | 1.7 |
| 1600 | 1.8 |
| 2000 | 2.3 |
| 2500 | 4.0 |
| 3150 | 6.7 |
| 4000 | 2.1 |
| 5000 | 6.5 |
| 6300 | 7.0 |
| 8000 | 9.8 |
| 10000 | 3.2 |
| 12500 | -0.6 |
| 16000 | -13.0 |
| 20000 | -16.1 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 0.0 |
| 26 | 0.0 |
| 33 | 1.1 |
| 41 | 0.6 |
| 52 | -0.0 |
| 65 | 0.0 |
| 82 | -2.0 |
| 103 | -3.1 |
| 130 | -1.7 |
| 163 | 0.5 |
| 205 | 4.5 |
| 259 | 9.1 |
| 325 | 11.4 |
| 410 | 14.3 |
| 516 | 12.0 |
| 613 | 14.2 |
| 772 | 16.8 |
| 972 | 19.7 |
| 1220 | 20.3 |
| 1540 | 28.6 |
| 1940 | 34.7 |
| 2440 | 31.3 |
| 3070 | 25.8 |
| 3870 | 30.8 |
| 4870 | 38.2 |
| 6130 | 37.5 |
| 7720 | 40.6 |
| 9720 | 37.4 |
| 12200 | 33.3 |
| 15400 | 41.5 |
| 19400 | 39.0 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 11.3 |
| 26 | 9.1 |
| 33 | 7.9 |
| 41 | 11.4 |
| 52 | 14.5 |
| 65 | 20.2 |
| 82 | 30.9 |
| 103 | 19.5 |
| 130 | 17.7 |
| 163 | 18.9 |
| 205 | 17.9 |
| 259 | 12.1 |
| 325 | 24.4 |
| 410 | 13.2 |
| 516 | 16.0 |
| 613 | 19.4 |
| 772 | 22.9 |
| 972 | 28.9 |
| 1220 | 23.4 |
| 1540 | 24.9 |
| 1940 | 34.7 |
| 2440 | 32.4 |
| 3070 | 23.8 |
| 3870 | 28.3 |
| 4870 | 39.7 |
| 6130 | 37.8 |
| 7720 | 39.7 |
| 9720 | 36.3 |
| 12200 | 32.1 |
| 15400 | 43.2 |
| 19400 | 38.9 |
The CMF Headphone Pro offers solid battery life, ANC, and LDAC support for $99, with decent sound quality for casual listeners. However, the Energy Slider is more of a gimmick than a useful EQ tool.
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