Gearank Recommendation
The CB-1 appeared on our recommended list for Studio Headphones Under $100 from January 2020 until January 2021 when they had been out-ranked by other headphones.
Overview
The Status Audio CB-1 is a brand you’ve probably never heard of unless you crawl forums and online communites. It’s a brand being sold directly on Amazon and while relatively affordable, sports several premium-grade features.
It has a cult following by studio engineers who need a big, chunky headphone for tracking and monitoring. Its 50mm Drivers put out big sound; uncommon at this price point.
The CB-1 is a cult favorite for a few reasons: It’s affordable, has great sound quality for the price and is quite comfortable.
Get it if you plan to stock your studio with headphones (they offer a bulk discount program) or need a good reference headphone that definitely punches above its weight class.
Specifications
- Driver Size: 50 mm
- Magnet Type: Neodymium
- Frequency Response: 15 Hz – 30 kHz
- Impedance:32 ohm
- Sensitivity: 97 db +/- 3 db
- Max Input Power: Not Specified
- Weight: 13.2 oz
- Connectivity: 3 meter Cable
About the Author
Raphael Pulgar
I've been an audio engineer for 20 years specializing in rock and metal recordings. I also play guitar and produce original music for my band and other content creators.
