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General

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Series

HD1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Listed in the HD series and in the maker audiophile range.

EX1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Sony lists it with the EX in-ear line, next to MDR-EX15LP, MDR-EX155AP and MDR-EX255AP.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

5088241Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Article number (SKU) 508824

MDR-EX15AP, MDREX15AP/B, MDR-EX15APB, MDR-EX15APW3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Distributor datasheet for Sony MDR-EX15AP in black, product code MDR-EX15APB.4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/27d77da9/676b437f4411651d82224246/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Same datasheet for the white unit, product code MDR-EX15APW.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00JG2WRUORead 16 October 2026Item details: Model Number MDREX15AP/B, ASIN B00JG2WRUO, sold in the US as the black unit.

GTIN / EAN

4044155249545, 6151043404592Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Maker US store barcode 615104340459 for SKU 508824. The maker EU store (eu.sennheiser-hearing.com) lists barcode 4044155249545 for the same SKU. Both are stored since the product page has one SKU.4Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026EU store barcode 4044155249545 for SKU 508824

027242867284, 4905524931235, 4056572581801, 49055249373053Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Black datasheet prints EAN 4905524931235 and 4056572581801.4Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/27d77da9/676b437f4411651d82224246/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026White datasheet prints EAN 4905524937305.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00JG2WRUORead 16 October 2026Item details: UPC 027242867284 and GTIN 00027242867284.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Sold on the maker store.

Available1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Sony Japan page is live with a Sony Store price of 2,200 JPY incl. tax. The list price is open.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$19.9911Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-mdr-ex15ap-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review text: list price of $19.99 for the MDR-EX15AP. The review was first published in January 2025 and says the model launched in 2014. No launch-dated price source was found.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black6Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-600Read 10 October 2026Spec table: Color Options: Black.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-600Read 21 October 2026Differences section: the HD 600 comes in one variant, Black. The reviewed unit has a marbled pattern that was discontinued and replaced with a monochrome black finish. Thomann lists the colour as Black/Gray.

Black, White, Pink, Blue, Aqua Violet1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Japanese page lists five colors: black, white, pink, blue and aqua violet. The names are translated from Japanese. EU datasheets say four colors, so not every color is sold in every market.

Segment

Music1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Maker describes it as the audio purist's reference headphone for analytical high-fidelity listening.

Music3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet: recommended usage calls and music.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Ear coupling: circumaural

In-ear1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page title: closed inner-ear receiver.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Open1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Transducer principle: dynamic, open

Closed1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page title and spec table: closed, dynamic type.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026

Cable3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet: wearing style in-ear and cable length 1.2 m.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

None6Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-600Read 10 October 2026Foldable: No

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Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-600Read 21 October 2026The review describes rotating and swivelling ear cups and gives no angles.

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RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Transducer principle: dynamic, open

Dynamic1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Spec table: closed dynamic type.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

42mm1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Maker text names an exclusive 42mm driver with a 38mm diaphragm. The 42 mm figure is stored as the driver size.

9mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Spec table: driver unit 9 mm.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

16Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-600Read 10 October 2026Driver count: 1

19Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wired-headphones-in-ear/mdr-ex15ap/specificationsRead 21 October 2026Sony USA and Japan spec tables list one driver unit (9 mm dynamic). No second driver is listed.

Diaphragm material

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PET9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wired-headphones-in-ear/mdr-ex15ap/specificationsRead 21 October 2026Sony USA support specifications page: Diaphragm PET.

Magnet

Neodymium-ferrous5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Features list: neodymium-ferrous magnet systems.

Neodymium1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Spec table: neodymium magnet. Page text: 400 kJ per cubic meter high power neodymium magnet.

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min12 HzMax40.5 kHz1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Frequency response (speaker) 12 Hz - 40,500 Hz. The page gives no tolerance. The manual says diffuse field equalized.

Min8 HzMax22 kHz2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: playback band 8-22,000 Hz. Test method is not stated.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

300Ω1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Impedance 300 ohm. Maker text also names a 300-ohm impedance.

16Ω2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 16 ohm at 1 kHz.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

97dB1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Sound pressure level (SPL) 97 dB (1 V). SoundGuys writes the same figure as 97 dB/1 Vrms.

100dB2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 100 dB/mW.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 V1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Maker states the level per 1 V.

Per 1 mW2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table prints dB per mW.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

0.1%1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Total harmonic distortion < 0.1 % (1 kHz, 1 V). Stored as the upper bound.5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026THD <= 0.1 % (1 kHz, 1 Vrms) as per DIN 45500

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Max input power

200mW5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: long-term input power 0.2 W as per DIN 45580. Stored as 200 mW.

100mW2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: maximum input 100 mW, measured to the IEC standard.

Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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EQ presets

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

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Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Open-back passive design.

No6Retailer pagejbhifi.co.nz/products/sony-mdr-ex15ap-ex-monitor-in-ear-headphones-blackRead 16 October 2026Retailer specification table: Noise-cancelling False. Sony lists no noise cancelling feature.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Flat sound signature. Bass is underemphasized and treble is balanced against the RTINGS target. The curve follows the target except in the bass, which rolls off in the open-back design, with small peaks and dips in the treble.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-600Read 21 October 2026RTINGS test bench 2.3 (review text, public part). The full curve and the other results are member-only and are not used. Wired analog connection.

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

-5dB9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-600Read 21 October 2026Public summary: Bass Amount underemphasized (-5 dB) against the RTINGS target curve.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

0dB9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-600Read 21 October 2026Public summary: Treble Amount balanced (0 dB) against the RTINGS target curve.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

250g(8.8 oz)10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-600Read 21 October 2026Spec table of the 2019 version: 250 g without cable and 295 g with cable. The page does not describe the scale. The maker says approx. 260 g without cable. The value without cable is stored so it matches the maker basis.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

None1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Headphones without a microphone.

In-line1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page text: hands-free calls and music remote control on a smartphone. The microphone sits in the cord remote. Sony Japan and the EU datasheet say inline.3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet: microphone type in-line.

Microphone element

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Electret condenser2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: electret condenser type.

Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Omnidirectional8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Specifications, Microphone: Directivity omni directional.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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18Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026The How to use diagram labels one microphone, in the cord remote. The specifications list one microphone.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: effective frequency band 20-20,000 Hz.

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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-40dB2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: open circuit voltage level -40 dB with 0 dB = 1 V per Pa.

Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

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No8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026The only button is the multi-function button for answer, end, play and pause. No mute button is listed.11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-mdr-ex15ap-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: the controller only has a play/pause button.

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

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Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Analog1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Wired analog headphones. The page lists a 3.5 mm stereo jack plug connector.

Analog2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Playback goes through the 4-pole 3.5 mm plug. The spec page lists no wireless or USB connection.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS, 6.35 mm2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Cable ends in a 3.5 mm plug and a 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) adapter is in the box.3Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/collections/accessories/products/cable-3m-35mm-and-adapter-35mm-to-635mmRead 10 October 2026Maker cable page for the 3.00 m cable: 3.5 mm jack plug and a screw-on 6.35 mm adapter, listed as already included in delivery of the Sennheiser HD 600.

3.5 mm TRRS2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: 4-pole gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. A stereo mini plug is 3.5 mm.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

Proprietary3Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/collections/accessories/products/cable-3m-35mm-and-adapter-35mm-to-635mmRead 10 October 2026Maker cable page: connection plug on the headphone side is proprietary 2-pin, both-sided connectors (pinouts scheme: Sennheiser HD 600 series).

Fixed cable2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The 1.2 m litz cord is part of the unit and no headset-side jack is listed.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

3m1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Cable length 3 m

1.2m2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table: cord length 1.2 m, litz wire, Y type.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

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Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

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Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Passive dynamic headphones with no battery or electronics.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec page lists no battery, charging or power source. The earphones play from the analog plug alone.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Wired headphones with no wireless parts.

None2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec and accessory lists have no receiver. The model is wired only.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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Bluetooth

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Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

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LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

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iOS, Android8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Compatible products: use with smartphones. The manual describes operations on iPhone and, with the Smart Key app, on Android OS 4.0 and above. No other platform is named.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ASennheiser HD 600

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BSony MDR-EX15AP

Platform	Connection
iOS	Analog
Android	Analog

Source8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Analog 4-pole mini plug. Microphone support per platform is not stated for specific models, so it is left out.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

None6Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-600Read 10 October 2026Spec table: Battery: No. Wired passive headphones, so there is no charging port.

None2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The spec page lists no battery and no charging port.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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Use while charging

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

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In-line remote1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page text: remote control for music. The remote has one multi-function button.3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/ac2c7722/676b437e4411651d82224243/product-pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet: control type buttons.

Volume control

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None8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026The remote has one multi-function button. The manual lists answer and end call, play and pause, and next and previous track on iPhone. It lists no volume keys unless the Smart Key app is installed on an Android phone.11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-mdr-ex15ap-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: the controller only has a play/pause button, no volume controls.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026The manual refers to headband padding that the repair service can replace.

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Headband material

Fabric-covered padding10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-600Read 21 October 2026Padded headband covered with fabric. The headband cushion is replaced by Sennheiser service.

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Frame material

Headband with a metal skeleton and a plastic exterior7Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-600-review-86269Read 10 October 2026The headband has a metal skeleton and a plastic exterior. The ear cup casing is plastic.

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Ear cup material

Plastic7Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-600-review-86269Read 10 October 2026The ear cup casing is plastic.

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Ear pad material

Velour1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026The velour HD 600 padding is supple to the touch.

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Replaceable ear pads

Yes5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section C: pull the ear pads away from the ear cups and press new ones on. Spare parts are available from Sennheiser partners.

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Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Clip5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Replacing the ear pads: place the new pads onto the ear cups and attach them by pressing firmly around them. Press-fit counts as clip.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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S, M, L1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page text: hybrid earpieces S, M and L, two of each.

Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear pads, Connection cable3Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/collections/accessories/products/cable-3m-35mm-and-adapter-35mm-to-635mmRead 10 October 2026Maker sells this replacement cable as a spare part.5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section C replaces the ear pads and section D changes the connection cable. The headband padding is replaced by the repair service, not the user.

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Software

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Companion app

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App platforms

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User firmware updates

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Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

260g(9.2 oz)1Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026Weight 260 g. The manual says approx. 260 g without cable.5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Approx. 260 g (without cable)

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Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU), WEEE (2012/19/EU)5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manufacturer declarations: WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) and a CE Declaration of Conformity.

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In the box

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In the box

HD 600 headphones, Adapter to 1/4" (6.3 mm) stereo jack plug, Connection cable with 3.5mm stereo jack plug, length 3m2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026What's included lists the headphones, an adapter to 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) stereo jack plug and a connection cable with 3.5mm stereo jack plug, length 3m. The global page lists only the headphones and the adapter. The older manual also lists an instruction manual and a storage box and names a 6.3 mm cable plug. The 3.5 mm cable matches the maker EU cable page and the SoundGuys review of a purchased unit.

In-ear headphones with inline microphone and remote, Hybrid earpieces in sizes S, M and L, Cord adjuster, Warranty card1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026Page text lists hybrid earpieces S, M and L and a cord length adjuster. The spec page adds a warranty card.2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Accessories table: hybrid earpieces, warranty card and cord adjuster.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ASennheiser HD 600

Type	Length (m)	Count
Detachable connection cable	3	1

Source3Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/collections/accessories/products/cable-3m-35mm-and-adapter-35mm-to-635mmRead 10 October 2026Cable for HD 600 series, 3.00 m, already included in delivery of the HD 600.

BSony MDR-EX15AP

Type	Length (m)	Count
Fixed Y-type litz cord with 4-pole 3.5 mm plug	1.2	1

Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The cord is fixed to the earpieces. Y-type cord with a 4-pole L-shaped plug.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

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None2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026The accessory list shows earpieces, warranty card and cord adjuster. No case.

Links

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Product page

global.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-6001Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15APRead 16 October 2026

Spec sheet

global.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-6001Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.html2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/MDR-EX15AP/spec.htmlRead 16 October 2026Sony Japan full specification page.

Manual

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www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdf8Owner's manualsony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/4466/44662569M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Sony Stereo Headphones operating instructions for MDR-EX15AP, English, 2015 edition (4-466-256-91). Sony Canada also lists a 2013 edition.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-600Read 10 October 2026US store text: includes 2-year manufacturer warranty. The manual also gives 24 months.5Owner's manualr2.gear4music.com/media/22/229892/download_229892.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sennheiser gives a warranty of 24 months. This copy of the maker manual is hosted by a retailer. It is older than the current box and names a 6.3 mm cable plug, which the current maker pages do not.

0.25years10Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/W001/W0012352M.pdfRead 21 October 2026Sony Limited Warranty (U.S. only), Portable Audio, listed on the Sony USA manuals page for this model: a term of ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase. Other markets may differ.

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