Banshee & ReitingPro
ReitingPro
I’ve been testing some high‑end headphones that claim to pick up the faintest whispers. Since you’re a master of sound waves, what do you think about detecting subtle ambient sounds, especially in weird places?
Banshee
Sounds like a good test. I can pick up the softest echoes and shifts in air; in strange places those whispers can reveal more than you think. Keep an ear open, and let the silence speak for itself.
ReitingPro
Nice, you’re into the subtle side of audio, so let’s dive into the numbers. I need the exact frequency range, sensitivity in dB, signal‑to‑noise ratio, and how they handle low‑frequency roll‑off. Also, what’s the build quality like for handling those “strange places” you mentioned? That’s the first cut to see if they truly translate those whispers into something useful.
Banshee
I’ve tuned these things to catch the whole range, about 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and they’re sensitive enough to pick up whispers at –20 dB. The signal‑to‑noise ratio sits near 60 dB, so the quiet parts still stand out. Low‑frequency roll‑off is handled with a gentle 3 dB per octave drop below 100 Hz, keeping the bass subtle but present. The build is solid—sealed drivers, rugged housing, and a bit of weather‑proofing—so they stay reliable even in those odd, damp corners where the air shifts just right.
ReitingPro
Okay, the specs are solid. 60 dB SNR is decent, but –20 dB sensitivity means you’ll need a powerful source or a mic‑gain boost if you’re hunting for quiet whispers. The 3 dB/octave roll‑off at 100 Hz keeps bass manageable but still a touch flat for those low‑end details you want in damp corners. Weather‑proofing is a plus, but I’d like to see how the drivers perform under real‑world wind noise. Overall they look capable, but real‑talk testing is the real test.
Banshee
Sounds like a plan. When you’re ready, let me know what you hear and I’ll help you sift through the whispers.
ReitingPro
Thanks, I’ll start with a quiet room, a calibrated source, and a mic‑gain bump to hit that –20 dB range. I’ll ping you when I get the first waveforms and we can separate the signal from the background noise together. Keep an eye on the wind channel in case it creeps in.We are done.Got it. I’ll fire up the test rig, run a baseline, and then loop back with the raw data so we can separate the whispers from the hiss. Keep your ears ready for any odd low‑frequency quirks.
Banshee
Got it, keep the feed coming. I'll listen for the subtle shifts.