Samson SR880 User guide

SR880

CLOSED-BACK STUDIO HEADPHONES

Safety Precautions

High sound pressure!

Hearing damage risk

Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods

WARNING!

This product is capable of causing permanent damage to your hearing if used at excessive volumes!

To protect your hearing, the Samson SR880 headphones should always be used at as low a volume as possible.
We recommend that you stringently follow the guidelines established by the U.S. Occupational Safety Health
Administration (OSHA) regarding maximum time exposure at various sound pressure levels:

• Don’t use this product for more than 8 hours at 90 dB SPL

• Don’t use this product for more than 4 hours at 95 dB SPL

• Don’t use this product for more than 2 hours at 100 dB SPL

• Don’t use this product for more than 1 hour at 105 dB SPL

• Don’t use this product for more than 1/2 hour at 110 dB SPL

• Don’t use this product for more than 15 minutes at 115 dB SPL

• Don’t operate at listening levels of greater than 120 dB SPL!

Pay attention to what your ears are telling you! Ringing is a sign that you have set the gain levels too high and that
damage may result. We recommend that you consult with a qualified audiologist if you exhibit ringing or any other
symptoms.

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate
collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper
treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private household in the 28 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used
electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a
similar new one).
For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of

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disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and
recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing your new Samson SR880 Closed-Back Studio Headphones! The SR880 Closed­Back Studio Heapdhones offer complete sonic clarity, breadth and balance, ideal for any music lover. Comfortable
and durable, the SR880’s provide a secure fit, a dynamic and detailed listening experience and exceptional bass
response.

We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.

Serial number: _________________________

Date of purchase: _________________________

With proper care your SR880 headphones will operate trouble free for many years. Should your unit ever require
servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without
this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for an RA
number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original packing materials and, if possible, return the unit
in the original carton. If you purchased your Samson product outside the United States, please contact your local
distributor for warranty information and service.

Highlights

• Exceptional bass response with clear mids and highs

• Over-ear, closed-back design with protein leather earpads

• Large 50mm neodymium drivers

• Adjustable headband

• 20Hz-20kHz frequency response

• 32 Ω Impedance

• 1/4” adapter included

SR880 Closed-Back Studio Headphones

Specifications

Driver type Dynamic

Type Closed-Back

Driver Unit 50 mm Neodymium magnet

Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Impedance 32 Ω

Sensitivity 97dB @ 1kHz/1mW

Connector Gold-plated 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini connector

Clamping Force 5N

Cable 8.25’ (2.5 m) long

Weight 8.64 oz (245 g)

with gold-plated 1/8” (3.5 mm) to 1/4” (6.3 mm)
adapter

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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