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S452

Singer recording with Sterling S452 studio headphones in studio. Singer recording with Sterling S452 studio headphones in studio.

Perform, Monitor and Mix in Comfort

S452

S452

Studio Headphones

Sterling Audio S452 studio headphones are designed for mixing and monitoring in ideal comfort during long studio sessions, DJ performances, or even just chilling out while listening to your favorite tunes and more.

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S452

Studio Headphones

Sterling Audio S452 studio headphones are designed for mixing and monitoring in ideal comfort during long studio sessions, DJ performances, or even just chilling out while listening to your favorite tunes and more.

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  • 45mm drivers with advanced soundstage for superior sound reproduction with intimate midrange clarity, and articulate low- and high-frequency response
  • 180º Rotatable ear cups for outstanding comfort and single-ear monitoring
  • Circumaural design fits over the ear for additional comfort and isolation
  • Detachable headphone cable with twist lock
  • Removeable, replaceable and lockable ear cushions
  • Foldable design for convenient transportation and storage
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Enhanced low-end response

The S452 studio headphones utilize 45mm drivers, which produce taut, pleasing bass, and serve up a wide 15Hz-28kHz frequency range. Accurate low-end response is essential for critical listening when recording or when you are trying to craft mixes that translate to different playback systems.

The S452 headphones are designed to produce clarity, accuracy and transparency—from the copper-clad aluminum-wire voice coils to the ported audio chamber and the circumaural, closed-back earcups.

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Sterling S452 studio headphone open.

Flexible monitoring

Although sonic isolation is excellent when you wear both of the S452’s closed-back earcups, not everyone wants total isolation all of the time. This is why the earcups of the S452 can rotate 180º to accommodate different monitoring approaches. This one-ear off technique is critical for hearing both the monitor signal fed into the headphones and the sound source simultaneously.

In addition, many vocalists prefer to hear their own performance “in the room,” rather than completely isolated in their headphones. Simply removing one earcup allows singers hear their voice naturally, while listening to the track they are working on in the other earcup.

Sterling S452 studio headphone open.

Fold up design for easy transport

 

Portability is key when you’re packing up for a show or studio session. The S452 studio headphones fold up easily into a space-saving shape and can usually be fit into the storage pockets of guitar and bass gig bags.

Perhaps even more important, the S452 is built tough for the rigors of constant transport and use. Die-cast aluminum frames protect the drivers, machined aluminum hinges ensure the S452 can withstand the thousands of times the headphones will be folded up and if the ear cushions ever tatter and fray from constant use, they can be removed and replaced.

Two Sterling S452 studio headphones close up on green background. Two Sterling S452 studio headphones close up on green background.

Convenient detachable cable

 

The S452 studio headphones come with a detachable, braided-nylon cable that can be stored separately, keeping your cable free from messy tangles-ideal when your gig bag is short on space. When it’s time to put everything back together, the reliable twist lock design ensures you won’t accidentally detach the cable from the headphones.

Headphone cables are also subject to a lot of wear and tear, and even the most bulletproof cables can eventually succumb to buzzes, hum and erratic signals. If that day comes, you can simply replace the cable and keep on rocking as if nothing ever happened.

Sterling S452 studio headphones with cord on light background. Sterling S452 studio headphones with cord on light background.
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What’s in the box?

  • S452 studio headphones
  • Detachable headphone cable with twist lock
  • Leather carry pouch
  • Owner’s Manual
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Sterling S452 studio headphone front on green background.
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Sterling S452 studio headphones on green background.
Sterling S452 studio headphones close on desk.
Sterling S452 studio headphones on headphone stand.
Sterling S452 studio headphones with cable on light background with Sterling logo.

Support and Downloads

OWNER’S MANUAL
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S452

Specifications

TYPE

Ear coupling:

 Circumaural (Over Ear)

Operating principle:

 Closed-back, Dynamic

Primary application:

 Studio monitoring

Secondary application:

 Everyday musical enjoyment
AUDIO

Frequency response:

 15Hz-28kHz

SPL:

 103bB

Driver size:

 45mm

Magnet Type:

 Neodymium

Driver Voice Coil:

 CCAW (Copper Clad Aluminum Wire)

Impedance (@1KHz):

 34 Ohms

Maximum Input Power:

 100 mW
OTHER

Cable type:

 Straight, Removable

Cable Length:

 8 ft.

Connector:

 Replaceable gold plated 1/8 in. TRS Connector with 1/8 in. adapter