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Sennheiser AMBEO Smart Headset
A headset that lets you record sound how it was meant to be heard.
Value for Money & durability / build quality
7.8/ 10
7.8
0.010.0
A 7.8 puts its value for money in the top half of earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 176 of the 378 we've cataloged.
7.4/ 10
7.4
0.010.0
A 7.4 puts its durability / build quality in the bottom quarter of earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 177 of the 378 we've cataloged.
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Key specs
Connection Type
Wired 3.5mmMost commonWired-3.5mm63%Wired-usb-c25%Wired-lightning13%
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 63% of the 40 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 41).
Cable Type
3.5mm single-ended61%Usb-c28%Mmcx detachable6%Proprietary3%
Proprietary appears on 3% of the 36 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 41).
Microphone
YesMost commonTrue82%False18%
True is the most common — on 82% of the 38 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 41).
Driver Type
Dynamic driverMost commonDynamic95%Hybrid5%
Dynamic is the most common — on 95% of the 22 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 41).
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired 3.5mm
- Cable Type
- Proprietary connector
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
- Count
- 2
Sound
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Ambient Mode
- Adjustable level
- Frequency Response
- 15-22000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 22000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 15 Hz
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
- Sensitivity
- 112 dB/mW
Design
- Color Options
- Black, white
- Ear Pad Type
- Gel
Features
- Companion App
- IOS only
- Eq Customization
- Full parametric EQ
SoundGuys review
Design8.0
Portability7.3
Value7.8
The verdict
If your upcoming creative endeavor calls for 3D recording but budgeting in the Ambeo VR Mic is too much, then the Ambeo headset is a great compromise. However, if you’re buying these in the hopes that it will completely transform your music, you’re better off with a good pair of open-back headphones.
✓Liked: 3D audio recording<br>, Active noise canceling<br>, Ambient noise passthrough<br>
✕Could be better: Lightning cable only<br>, Expensive<br>, iOS 10.3 or later<br>
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