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Numark Electrowave Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Numark Electrowave Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Numark Electrowave
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

7.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 74% of headphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.7

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 74%
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 85%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Numark Electrowave

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.7

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.5
User score
User score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.0
Popularity
Popularity
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Popularity:
Numark Electrowave has a popularity score of 5.2 points, which is lower than that of 56.9% of products in this category.
5.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Numark
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
386 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 386 g, heavier than 94.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Numark Electrowave vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • Dj-focused design
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Marked yes because the product is explicitly described as a DJ headphone or designed for DJs / DJ monitoring in the product summary.
  • 30x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (3,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    3,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 24.7 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (134.7 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    134.7 dB vs 110 dB
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • Dj-focused design
    This pair of headphones is designed for DJ use, the average pair of headphones is not. 2.9% of headphones are designed for DJ use.
    Marked yes because the product is explicitly described as a DJ headphone or designed for DJs / DJ monitoring in the product summary.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 30x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (3,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    3,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 24.7 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (134.7 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    134.7 dB vs 110 dB
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 77.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (386 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    386 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 14.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Numark Electrowave
    the average pair of headphones
    Numark Electrowave has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.01 vs 8).
    7.01 vs 8
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    January 2012
    2012 vs 2016
  • 3% worse value for money
    Numark Electrowave has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.06 vs 7.3).
    7.06 vs 7.27
  • 14.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Numark Electrowave
    the average pair of headphones
    Numark Electrowave has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.01 vs 8).
    7.01 vs 8
  • 3% worse value for money
    Numark Electrowave has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.06 vs 7.3).
    7.06 vs 7.27
  • 77.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (386 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    386 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    January 2012
    2012 vs 2016

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Digital DJ Tips
≈ estimated
01/08/2013
First impressions · look, build and DJ booth use
Verdict
Numark Electrowave delivers good sound and comfort for DJing, though its bold look may not suit everyone.
8.0
Masta Hanksta
≈ estimated
14/03/2013
Unboxing · quick first look and short fit test
Verdict
Numark Electrowave is comfortable and good-looking, and the creator likes it for gigs.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

uk.pcmag.com
21/01/2014
Hands-on review · DJ headphones
Verdict
The Numark Electrowave is a comfortable, powerful DJ headphone with deep bass and crisp highs, but its styling and lack of phone controls may not suit everyone.
digitaldjtips.com
01/08/2013
Hands-on test · DJ headphones
Verdict
The Numark Electrowave is a big, plasticky DJ headphone that is comfortable and isolates well, suited to DJ booths rather than the street or gym.
bboytechreport.com
03/04/2013
Hands-on test · Beatmaking headphones
Verdict
The Numark Electrowave is a comfortable, lightweight pair with good sound for DJing and beatmaking, but not for critical mixing or everyday wear.
au.pcmag.com
06/12/2012
Hands-on test · Budget DJ headphones
Verdict
The Numark Electrowave is a comfortable, strong-sounding DJ pair that matches pricier Technics and Pioneer models, though its glow-in-the-dark styling may not suit everyone.
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ask.video
(No specific date)
Summary of the review
Review: Numark Electrowave Heaphones - Ask.Video 🎧 Summary of Review Findings Target Audience: These are strictly DJ headphones, noted for their larg...
bonedo.de
30/01/2013
Hands-on test · DJ headphones
Verdict
The Numark Electrowave is a comfortable DJ headphone with good bass and isolation, but its sound is one-dimensional and it is big and heavy.
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macprovideo.com
2012
Summary of the review
Nice and comfortable but short lifespan
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ask.video
23/05/2013
Summary of the review
Review: Numark Electrowave Headphones
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Numark Electrowave

  • Powerful audio output with intense bass and crisp highs suitable for DJing
  • Highly comfortable design featuring soft felt padding and plush earcups for long listening sessions
  • Excellent sound isolation that effectively reduces room noise without excessive clamping pressure
  • Practical for DJs with flip-out earcups and a sturdy headband that is easy to hang around the neck
  • Includes two detachable locking cables (coiled and straight) and a carrying pouch
  • Great value for money, often performing as well as more expensive professional models
  • Compact portability due to a double-hinged folding design

What customers don't like about Numark Electrowave

  • Large and 'comically big' visual design that many users find unsuitable for casual street wear
  • Primarily made of plastic materials rather than premium leather, which some may find less durable
  • Headband is less flexible compared to some competing high-end professional models
  • Sound signature is 'excitable' and not ideal for critical studio mixing or accurate audio engineering
  • Can feel heavy or slightly uncomfortable after 4-5 hours of continuous use for some users

Verdict

The Numark Electrowave is a pair of high-quality isolating DJ headphones featuring large 50mm full-range drivers that deliver a powerful frequency response of 10Hz to 22kHz. With a low impedance of 24 ohms and a sensitivity of 100 dB, these headphones are highly efficient and easy to drive, even from mobile devices, while supporting a substantial maximum input power of 3,000 mW. Main characteristics include a robust leatherette headband, plush cushioned ear pads for passive noise isolation, and a portable, collapsible design equipped with detachable coiled and straight cables. Key pros are its exceptional comfort for extended sets, punchy bass, and distinctive glow-in-the-dark logos; however, some users find the large, 'brash' aesthetic and primarily plastic build quality to be potential cons depending on personal style and durability preferences.

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