P9 vs Sennheiser HD 700
The HD 700's sensitivity is 105 dB against the P9's 111 dB and its impedance 150Ω against 22Ω. Both share headphone type (Over-ear) and driver type (Dynamic).
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The Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature headphones are a premium over-ear model, known for their luxurious design and advanced engineering. They feature a closed-back style, which helps to isolate sound and enhance listening experiences. The headphones are equipped with 40mm full-range drivers, a nylon damped cone with acoustic coating, and a CCAW coil with an external large pole magnet. They offer a frequency response of 2Hz to 30kHz, an impedance of 22 ohms, and a sensitivity of 111 dB/V at 1 kHz. The distortion is less than 0.2% at 1 kHz with a 10 mW input. The P9 Signatures are compatible with Apple devices via a 3.5mm stereo jack and include a remote and mic for taking calls. They do not support Bluetooth or noise-canceling features.
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The HD 700's sensitivity is 105 dB against the P9's 111 dB and its impedance 150Ω against 22Ω. Both share headphone type (Over-ear) and driver type (Dynamic).
The Teak's impedance is 25Ω against the P9's 22Ω and its sensitivity 106 dB against 111 dB. Both share headphone type (Over-ear) and driver type (Dynamic).
The Elex's sensitivity is 104 dB against the P9's 111 dB and its impedance 80Ω against 22Ω. Both share headphone type (Over-ear) and driver type (Dynamic).
The Elegia's sensitivity is 105 dB against the P9's 111 dB and its impedance 35Ω against 22Ω. Both share headphone type (Over-ear) and driver type (Dynamic).
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