Headphone, Earphone, & Headset Testing
Measuring and characterizing the audio quality of headphones, earbuds, and headsets present unique challenges to both the design engineer in an R&D lab and the test engineer on a manufacturing line. Learn what it takes to select, setup, and use the right test solutions.
Headphone & Earphone Test Solutions
The difference between headphones and earphones is straightforward. Earphones (unsealed or sealed) fit into the ear (e.g. supra-concha which rest upon the ridges of the concha cavity vs intra-concha which rest within the concha cavity). Headphones fit either on (circumaural) or over-the-ear (supra-aural). The solutions available for testing these devices depend on the engineer’s performance and budget constraints.
AUDIO PRECISION SOLUTIONS
APx517 B Series Acoustic Analyzer – Acoustic analyzer. Ideal for production-line needs where cost and setup time are critical.
APx511 B Series Audio Analyzer – Ideal for production test of hearing aids.
APx516 B Series Audio Analyzer – Created for the production test applications but suitable for acoustic R&D applications. Configures with digital interface module option.
APx52X B Series Audio Analyzers – Combines two or four channels with fast and reliable test performance.
APx58X B Series Audio Analyzers – Replicate test setups between R&D and production facilities anywhere in the world. Perfect for engineers focused on the design of pro audio products such as mixing consoles.
APx 500 Flex Audio Analyzer – Software only option designed specifically for very cost-sensitive production test applications.
APx1701 Transducer Test Interface – Low Noise, Low Distortion and Flat Response for Loudspeaker, Headphone and Microphone Measurement.
GRAS SOLUTIONS
KEMAR — Head and torso simluator test fixture
SysCheck2 – The first intelligent acoustic sensor system
45CC — Headphone test fixture
