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Pros & Cons
Pros
The headphones fit on my head, and the cups fit over my ears perfectly, with the right amount of tension pressing against my ears. They are comfortable for moderate periods of time if you have good neck muscles - longer if you are laying down with you... Read More
They are slightly heavier than most circumaural stereophones because of this. Not so much to cause discomfort, and the durability is definitively worth the slight increase in their weight.
They sound decent but it took me a while to get a headphone amp that could handle their impedance. They were designed to work with an amplifier. A 1/8 stereo to stereo rca cable adapter cord is all you need to run most digital devices through most old... Read More
Overall, these are an absolute steal. Who cares how they look? All the artists love them.
Cons
The headband has a plastic protrusion at each end of the headband cushion, to hold it in place. No way around having two sharp bits of plastic pounded into your head. The ear cushions basically leave your ears right up against the drivers.
The pads aren't the worst nor are they good. They're just way too thin. Not like the original pads apparently. Now they are completely useless.
Bass is flat. High end is tinny. Terrible quality control. Too tight, too heavy and the sound is meh. It's possible it's the receiver.
Highlights
Quality
The product materials and speakers and really good for the price
The sound quality amazing so clear crisp and incredible dynamic range
They are heavy and poorly suited to any physical activity beyond careful walking but they are about sound quality per dollar
I threw away the box after being fully impressed by the sound clarity only to find after 2 days they were painful to wear
Shipping
I i could not believe they still made these headphones and i bought them as fast as i could
Packaging/appearance
Amazing sound had a pair back in the 70s
These sound ridiculously good right out of the box
The only surprise was that the product packaging is labeled “made in china”
Competitiveness
With an 8ft cord you have a bit of room to move around
I also noticed that the microphone mount is actually the perfect size for a modmic mount which is super neat if someone wanted ... Read More
However it seems that any compatible microphone has been discontinued save for attaching a modmic with adhesive
Hoping to find deeper replacement earcup pads
Overview
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great, heavy, quality, good and still. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 838 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 29 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Not the original but it will do
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The high end used to sound great in 1972
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Today my ears dont go that high so i cant tell
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The new model lacks the liquid filled cushions the 72 model has
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Foam cushions are not as good and do not seal as well around the ears
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This may reduce bass response in the newer models compared to originals
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Theses headphones do require a real power amplifier to drive them
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You wont be happy with some headphone amps
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