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Buy this !!!
I got introduced to this brand through a site which professionally reviews headphones. Headphones from 10$ up to the 1000's of $$$.
Intrigued by their positive review, especially their opinion of the sound quality / fidelity, I decided to purchase a whole set of them.
4 of this exact type, two more of other types of the same brand.
And I was really blown away : the HD-681's produce a sound quality that is unheard of at this price level. Or at 5 times the price.
I'm talking about neutral sound, something you can trust, not one that will give you the highest "kick" when listening to Dub or other genres, but something that translates very well anything you throw at it.
A bit like a cheap Sennheiser 600/650 - which of course plays in premiere league .
3 of them went to my kids, to learn to listen to music as it was recorded, instead of getting hyped sound out of "fancy" brands (where 50% of the budget goes to the "artist who developed the product line") ...
Negative : build quality - don't just throw them into your bag !!
Positive : replaceable ear cushions (two sets provided), replaceable cables (multiple lengths provided) --- did I mention "Sound Quality" ?
Intrigued by their positive review, especially their opinion of the sound quality / fidelity, I decided to purchase a whole set of them.
4 of this exact type, two more of other types of the same brand.
And I was really blown away : the HD-681's produce a sound quality that is unheard of at this price level. Or at 5 times the price.
I'm talking about neutral sound, something you can trust, not one that will give you the highest "kick" when listening to Dub or other genres, but something that translates very well anything you throw at it.
A bit like a cheap Sennheiser 600/650 - which of course plays in premiere league .
3 of them went to my kids, to learn to listen to music as it was recorded, instead of getting hyped sound out of "fancy" brands (where 50% of the budget goes to the "artist who developed the product line") ...
Negative : build quality - don't just throw them into your bag !!
Positive : replaceable ear cushions (two sets provided), replaceable cables (multiple lengths provided) --- did I mention "Sound Quality" ?
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Decent affordable open headphones
Pros:
-Affordable
-Decent quality, doesnt feel as cheap as the price would suggest
-Pretty flat sounding
Cons:
-High frequencies are not very defined
-Cable not removable
I got these headphones as a backup and to try out what open headphones have to offer as I've only used closedbacks before. I mainly used it for gaming and for silently practicing guitar and for those purposes these headphones are great. Sound is decent, its fairly flat, not too much bass and not very bright either, nicely balanced. The soundstage (stereo separation) is great, not perfect but definately usable for most situations, especially if you are on a budget. Comfort is not the greatest but I can wear it for an hour or two without discomfort so its not too bad. The padding is very stiff but the clamping force on your ears is not that strong so it cancels out. You dont need a good seal for open headphones afterall...
If you are on a limited budget I can highly recommend these headphones. They sound flat enough for basic mixing and the open design also helps a lot.
However... I can't recommend these headphones for outside or public use because of its open design.
Also if you are lookign for a very high quality professional monitor then I recommend you spend a bit more money...
-Affordable
-Decent quality, doesnt feel as cheap as the price would suggest
-Pretty flat sounding
Cons:
-High frequencies are not very defined
-Cable not removable
I got these headphones as a backup and to try out what open headphones have to offer as I've only used closedbacks before. I mainly used it for gaming and for silently practicing guitar and for those purposes these headphones are great. Sound is decent, its fairly flat, not too much bass and not very bright either, nicely balanced. The soundstage (stereo separation) is great, not perfect but definately usable for most situations, especially if you are on a budget. Comfort is not the greatest but I can wear it for an hour or two without discomfort so its not too bad. The padding is very stiff but the clamping force on your ears is not that strong so it cancels out. You dont need a good seal for open headphones afterall...
If you are on a limited budget I can highly recommend these headphones. They sound flat enough for basic mixing and the open design also helps a lot.
However... I can't recommend these headphones for outside or public use because of its open design.
Also if you are lookign for a very high quality professional monitor then I recommend you spend a bit more money...
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Great
The sound is really good for this price. It is comfortable, but slightly big, so it's not easy to carry around, because it occupies a lot of place. If you need it in one place, then it's super.
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Fair Trade
A good choice for everyday use. Good construction and good plastic parts. Value for money choice.
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Good product for the price
Good product for its cheap price.
Convenient, not so high quality, but the price is cheap
Convenient, not so high quality, but the price is cheap
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A good price-quality product
The sound is not spectacular, but for the price we can't expect more.
Superlux HD-681 has a solid structure and the cable is long enough.
A good price-quality product. I'm happy
Superlux HD-681 has a solid structure and the cable is long enough.
A good price-quality product. I'm happy
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Very Clear and good
My first studio headphones, very clear and a tiny bit flat but I suppose that's the case with studio headphones. I used them to listen to music and ebooks, podcasts etc.
They are AMAZING if you listen to voices, very clear and high resolution of sound. Build very sturdy, I dropped them a few times very hard and they survived without any problems. Would buy again. If those are your first studio headphones you will be blown away.
They are AMAZING if you listen to voices, very clear and high resolution of sound. Build very sturdy, I dropped them a few times very hard and they survived without any problems. Would buy again. If those are your first studio headphones you will be blown away.
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It feels as cheap as it is (come on guys, look at this ridiculous low price!) but the sound is pretty damn decent! I got these from a bundle (I didn't really want them...) but after joking about it with a couple of mates we all got our mouths shut by how decent the sound actually is! If you're on a tight budget... you can seriously consider it as an option!
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Great quality for the price
I bought this headphone as a recommendation from rtings.com under the cheap option for critical listening and i was really surprised how this headphones sounded good. Of course there is better headphones out there but you have to pay for them. (I am student so i can't afford to but high priced headphones)
I am no expert in audio production and technicalities, but i like to hear some decent sound. I am pleased with the quality of the audio production.
I found the that sometimes the high notes or the treble may be sometimes be off in certain songs, but it can be ignored.
One thing i have to mention is the ear caps. The only thing that bothers is that you have to perfectly put them around your ear, because if they are slightly shifted, there will be a loss of audio, but this can be fixed quickly by adjusting the headphones on your ear. And if you wear glasses you may loose some of the audio through your ear.
Overall i recommend this headphone for people who doesn't want to pay a lot and get some good audio.
I hope you find this review helpful.
I am no expert in audio production and technicalities, but i like to hear some decent sound. I am pleased with the quality of the audio production.
I found the that sometimes the high notes or the treble may be sometimes be off in certain songs, but it can be ignored.
One thing i have to mention is the ear caps. The only thing that bothers is that you have to perfectly put them around your ear, because if they are slightly shifted, there will be a loss of audio, but this can be fixed quickly by adjusting the headphones on your ear. And if you wear glasses you may loose some of the audio through your ear.
Overall i recommend this headphone for people who doesn't want to pay a lot and get some good audio.
I hope you find this review helpful.
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Good headphones for practice
I received them as a part of an e-drums bundle and used them for drums and guitar practice. For 20 €, it's way more than I could expect.
Pros:
These are my first circumaural headphones, and ears feel great wearing them. The sound is good compared to ordinary headphones from a department store, they also block external noises quite well. The sound is quite detailed for my inexperienced ear. It doesn't hurt to listen to drums or a guitar at a decent volume.
Cons:
After wearing them for two hours, I started feeling how they squeeze the head. An hour more, and it was outright painful to wear them. I had to stop my exercises because of that :)
But that was also the case with other (basic) headphones that I used to have before. These headphones are still way better than everything I had before for 20-30€.
Pros:
These are my first circumaural headphones, and ears feel great wearing them. The sound is good compared to ordinary headphones from a department store, they also block external noises quite well. The sound is quite detailed for my inexperienced ear. It doesn't hurt to listen to drums or a guitar at a decent volume.
Cons:
After wearing them for two hours, I started feeling how they squeeze the head. An hour more, and it was outright painful to wear them. I had to stop my exercises because of that :)
But that was also the case with other (basic) headphones that I used to have before. These headphones are still way better than everything I had before for 20-30€.
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