- USB-C upgrades for Sennheiser’s popular headphones and earphones
- Wide compatibility and up to 24-bit/96kHz audio
- From £34.99 / $39.95 / €39.90 (approx AU$69)
Sennheiser has updated its fan-favorite CX 80S and HD 400S earbuds and headphones with USB-C connections that deliver 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Res Audio directly to your ears, with no loss of wireless technology involved.
Dubbed the CX 80U and HD 400U, the new models work with a wide range of devices, including smartphones, handheld game consoles, tablets and PCs, and are clearly aimed at cost-conscious customers.
USB-C is a welcome upgrade to these well-loved models, and a necessary one: the existing models require a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is an increasingly rare sight, especially in portable devices (much to many people’s ongoing chagrin).
New boss, same as the old boss
Apart from the high-resolution upgrade, the specifications are largely the same as before. Both models are compatible with iOS, Android, ChromeOS, macOS, Windows, SteamOS and more, and both have a microphone for calls.
The HD 400U are closed over-ear headphones with passive noise isolation, and they promise to deliver the same rich bass as the previous model. They come with a detachable cable and a storage bag, like many of the best wired headphones.
If you prefer in-ears listening, the CX 80U comes with three sizes of earbuds and promises a “balanced yet powerful” sound experience to rival the best wired earbuds.
As before, the headphones and earbuds are priced competitively for buyers on a budget: the CX 80U headphones have an RRP of $39.95 / £34.99 (about AU$69) and the HD 400U headphones are $99.95 / £69.99 (about AU$138). Both models are available now.
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