Altec Lansing AHS 30 Specifications, Tests and Review

Headphone type
On-ear
Connectivity
Wired
Frequency Response
60 - 20000 Hz
Microphone
Boom

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Altec Lansing AHS 30 Full Specifications and Details

design and dimensions sound quality microphone remote control cable connections

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Altec Lansing AHS 30
Product Type Headset - wired
Colour Black, blue, metallic grey
Body Material Plastic
Recommended Use Computer

The Altec Lansing AHS 30 are wired headphones. In the case of studio and professional DJ headphones, a wired connection is a standard and a necessity. In this case, connecting via cable reduces audio transmission delays and prevents unwanted battery drain as it would be in case of wireless headphones. The same is de facto true for gaming headsets. In case of headphones for normal music listening, the cable is rather a relic, although it still has its fans. However, the wireless option is much more popular for everyday use in today’s world.

The headphones are designed as on-ear. On-ear headphones are generally lighter. However, their design has fewer isolation capabilities, and therefore, for example, more sound can be let in and out compared to around-ear headphones.

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SOUND QUALITY Altec Lansing AHS 30
Headphones Form Factor On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Frequency Response 60 - 20000 Hz Worse than 84 % of headphones rated.
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm Worse than 70 % of headphones rated.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes

The sound quality can be affected by many factors. For many users the frequency range is a key feature of headphones. The wider the range, the more detail and nuance you will hear while listening. However, every individual perceives frequencies differently, so the frequency range of headphones varies according to individual needs. The average person perceives frequencies in the range of 16 to 20,000 Hz, so headphones with a frequency range of 20 to 20,000 Hz are most commonly available. If you are looking for headphones with a good bass performance, you should aim for lower range values (bass represents frequencies up to about 256 Hz), while high range values (frequencies roughly above 2,048 Hz) will be better for reproducing high tones. The frequency range of headphones Altec Lansing AHS 30 is 60 - 20000 Hz. To control the optimum playback volume you can use the manual control directly on the cable.

Headphones consist of many important parts, including the diaphragm, which is responsible for converting electrical signals into sound. The diaphragm, with a thickness of around 6 mm, is very sensitive to changes in high frequencies but less sensitive to bass. For a relatively balanced sound profile, a medium-thick diaphragm of around 10 mm is used, which can reproduce both bass and treble. A diaphragm with a thickness of around 20 mm is not as quick to respond to changes in the audio signal, and this results in poorer bass listening. However, it is very sensitive to higher frequencies. In the case of this model, the diaphragm is the Mylar - 32 mm.

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MICROPHONE Altec Lansing AHS 30
Type Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 16000 Hz Better than 79 % of headphones rated.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional
Sensitivity -39 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 3.3 kOhm
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) 5 V

Altec Lansing AHS 30 has a boom–type microphone. The microphone sensitivity is -39 dBV/Pascal. A lower microphone sensitivity will generally ensure that even quieter sounds are caught. On the other hand, in noisier environments, distortion of the recording may occur. With a higher sensitivity, the microphone will not distort the recording even in noisy environments. On the other hand, the microphone will not pick up quieter sounds. So it depends on the environment and the purposes you plan to use the headphones for.

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REMOTE CONTROL Altec Lansing AHS 30
Controls Mute, volume
CABLE Altec Lansing AHS 30
Cable Type Headset cable - 2.4 m
Plated Connector Gold
CONNECTIONS Altec Lansing AHS 30
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)

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