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Status Audio Cb 1 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Status Audio Cb 1 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Status Audio Cb 1
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

â–²Better than 56% of headphones
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 56%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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 62% of models
Score components

52%

6.8

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.3

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 62%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 91%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Status Audio Cb 1

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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 62% of models
Score components:

52%

6.8

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.3

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.9

Calls & Controls

5.7
User score
User score
8.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Popularity:
Status Audio Cb 1 has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than that of 86.2% of products in this category.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
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
15 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 15 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 58.3% of headphones and equal to 5.8% 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
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% 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
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% 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
Status
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
281 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 281 g, heavier than 74.5% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
3.5
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 3.5, lower clamp force than 68.4% of headphones and equal to 5.3% of headphones.
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Status Audio Cb 1 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 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
  • 10,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 16x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,600 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,600 mW vs 100 mW
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 0.8 lower clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (3.5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    3.5 vs 4.3
  • 11.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Status Audio Cb 1
    the average pair of headphones
    Status Audio Cb 1 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.9 vs 8).
    8.9 vs 8
  • 55.7% more popular
    Status Audio Cb 1 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (9.14 vs 5.9).
    9.14 vs 5.87
  • 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
  • 0.8 lower clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a lower clamp force than the average pair of headphones (3.5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    3.5 vs 4.3
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 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
  • 10,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 16x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,600 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,600 mW vs 100 mW
  • 26 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (136 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    136 dB vs 110 dB
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 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.
  • 28.9% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (281 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    281 g vs 218 g
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 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
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    55 mm vs 60 mm
  • 28.9% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (281 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    281 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.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    55 mm vs 60 mm
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2.5 dB looser channel balance
    This pair of headphones has a higher channel balance tolerance than the average pair of headphones (3 dB vs 0.5 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.5 dB.
    3 dB vs 0.5 dB
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 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.

Video reviews

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

4.0
askdrtk
≈ estimated
28/09/2023
Hands-on review · sound tests, imaging and build
Verdict
The Status Audio CB-1 has a strong low end, but erratic upper mids and closed-in imaging fall short of the studio sound expected.
8.0
Tech Summit
≈ estimated
19/09/2020
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and build impressions
Verdict
The Status Audio CB-1 offers excellent sound and comfort for the price, but its fragile build holds it back.
9.0
MrAyrit
≈ estimated
17/04/2020
Closed-back review · sound demos and rival comparison
Verdict
Status Audio CB-1 beats the rivals it was compared with overall, thanks to a wider soundstage.
9.0
New Stuff TV
≈ estimated
16/08/2018
Hands-on review · comfort, folding and sound impressions
Verdict
The Status Audio CB-1 is comfortable, neutral and worth the money, though its plastic build is the only real drawback.
9.0
Logan (serverbuilds)
≈ estimated
03/08/2018
Hands-on review · gaming session and sound tests
Verdict
The Status Audio CB-1 is great for competitive gaming and a strong pick if you want good headphones beyond gaming gear.
9.0
The Beat Kultr
≈ estimated
25/04/2018
Hands-on review · comparison with studio headphones
Verdict
Status Audio CB-1 delivers good sound and comfort for the price, with a flat, even response.
9.5
MixbusTv
≈ estimated
30/03/2018
Hands-on review · mixing and comfort tests
Verdict
Status Audio CB-1 is a comfortable, well-isolating closed-back pair and a bargain for budget studio use.
8.0
Melkorify
≈ estimated
14/11/2017
Part 1 review · build, comfort, sound and isolation
Verdict
Status Audio CB-1 sounds close to reference-grade for the price, but its build, fit and isolation are weak.
9.5
Mac Junky Flips
≈ estimated
23/07/2017
Hands-on review · sound test and phone use
Verdict
Status Audio CB-1 is the best pair the reviewer has owned for the money, with excellent sound and comfort.
9.5
TECH HD - Gaming Tech Channel
✓ explicit
21/03/2017
Hands-on review · audio editing tests and build check
Verdict
The Status Audio CB-1 is worth the price for serious editing and listening, with small gripes about fit and swivel.
9.0
Shua Films
≈ estimated
19/09/2020
Unboxing and first look · comfort, build and sound
Verdict
Status Audio CB-1 is comfortable, with a wide, pleasant sound, though the plastic build feels cheap.
8.0
DCJReviews
≈ estimated
14/07/2020
First impressions · unboxing and first listen
Verdict
Status Audio CB-1 is likely a nice-sounding budget pair if you can accept the cheap build.
More graded video reviews (3)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Status Audio Cb 1

  • Neutral and balanced sound signature ideal for studio mixing and monitoring
  • Excellent value for the price, often compared to more expensive professional models
  • Highly comfortable for long sessions due to thick, plush memory foam ear pads
  • Impressive soundstage and instrument separation for closed-back headphones
  • Includes two high-quality detachable cables (coiled and straight) with a twist-lock mechanism
  • Minimalist, unbranded aesthetic that looks professional without being flashy

What customers don't like about Status Audio Cb 1

  • Build quality feels somewhat flimsy with heavy use of plastic
  • Prone to durability issues, including creaking hinges and headband breakage
  • Passive noise isolation is average and may not block out loud environments effectively
  • Twist-lock cable mechanism can be cumbersome and difficult to remove
  • Generic design lacks the premium feel of competitors
  • Treble can occasionally sound metallic or slightly grainy at higher volumes

Verdict

The Status Audio CB-1 is an over-ear, closed-back dynamic headphone featuring 50mm drivers and a wide frequency response of 15 Hz – 30 kHz. With a low impedance of 32 Ohms and a sensitivity of 97 dB, it is easy to drive from mobile devices and studio equipment alike. Key characteristics include an expansive soundstage for a closed-back design, a neutral sound profile aimed at reference work, and thick memory foam ear pads for extended comfort. It also features a foldable design and two detachable cables with a twist-lock mechanism. The main pros are its impressive resolution, superior comfort, and high value for mixing and mastering at a budget price. However, users frequently note cons such as a cheap plastic build prone to creaking or cracking, lackluster passive noise isolation, and a somewhat generic, unbranded aesthetic.

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