Superlux HD668B Semi-Open Studio Headphones, 50mm Drivers, Detachable Cable | For producers and musicians; 50mm drivers, precise semi-open imaging and detachable 1m and 3m cables suit varied setups

So these may not be a giant killer, but they are something special. At <$50, these represent a stunning achievement in terms of quality. This is a price that makes this a giftable headphone if you want to introduce someone to the world of good audio. I bought these on a bit of a whim, but it was an amazing decision. So first of all, these are still $50 headphones, so a few things were compromised, but not too poorly. The packaging is rather plain, but effective. It has a semi-retro look to it, which I find somewhat appealing even if it is bland. Included with the headphones are two detachable cables (3.5mm), 3ft. and 10ft. respectively. There is also the ubiquitous 1/4" adapter. Everything is gold plated. Right away, I give many extra points to the inclusion of detachable cables on a cheap headphone. I had read of others saying that the cables were flimsy or transmitted static. I have experience no static and the cables seem quite robust to me (thicker than the usb cable on my mouse or keyboard). The headphones are (IMO) quite unattractive. They are quite obviously cheap plastic when you hold them, and even the ear pads have a decidedly cheap look, even for vinyl. Complaints aside, I can bend and sway the headphones without fear of breaking them, and feel pretty solidly built, and I'm sure they can survive a few drops and dings. Comfort is hugely important to me, because I wear headphones all day long. These are the MOST comfortable headphones ever, but they are better than other reviewers would have led me to believe. They utilize a wing system like audiotechnica. I have had other cans that I felt like I needed to take off from time to time or reposition due to discomfort. So far this is not an issue with these. Having said that, you won't ever forget that you have them on either. I will also note that I wear reasonably thick framed glasses, and which they do exert some pressure on the frames, it is not enough to cause discomfort. It is still winter, but I can tell that in the summer, my ears will sweat from the vinyl ear pads. I may upgrade to velour as winter passes. I have heard others say that the wings press to much into their head. Again, this seems like a very minor complaint to me, and is the least noticeable aspect of the headphone interaction for me. I have only just received these (no burn in, etc.) but they sound great. The sound is EXTREMELY clean, almost to a fault it feels at times. These are a colder sounding headphone for sure, very much precise and analytical. The bass is present, and a bit warmer, but never anything remotely punchy, I only listen to a small amount of electronic music, and it handles it reasonable well, but if it was my primary genre, I might start looking elsewhere. The mids are perfect, everything is fantastically clear, and I am hearing things in songs I have never even heard before. The highs...can be a bit much. They are extremely clear, the headphones don't strain to reach their greatest heights, but they are a bit overpowering. I recommend anyone with an EQ try lowering 7-10k by 2-3db and 10k+ by 3-4 db to make it more palatable. This is especially true for electronic music. the synth sounds actually approach painful levels at times. Surprisingly good soundstage, especially with older music (as always), but the semi-openess actually leaks fairly little sound, and I don't see these levels of leaking really bothering anyone (namely my wife about 5 feet away). I never review products, but I am really impressed by these. Best headphones for the money, easily.

Probably the best pair of headphones I have ever used for $40. there's a pretty good amount of bass that won't please audiophiles, but for gaming or basic music listening for this price, can't be beat. The mids are very well balanced and is clear, as is treble. They sound AMAZING for the money. Another thing about them being semi-open headphones: they have a dampener. While they feature all the quality of open back headphones, they don't bleed sound to the point where other people 10 feet away from you can hear your music. The headbands do feel plasticy, even though they're soft, so if you're a guy who wears his hair completely shaved, or you've already lost your hair on top, these might cause some discomfort. The reason I put 4 stars instead of 5: the earcups are awful. They're faux leather and make your head sweat 30-40 minutes after you put them on, even in winter. Get some fabric or velour pads. Here are the ones I bought that fit this headset perfectly, and they make the headset 100% more comfortable: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KLPRQMO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 These are very light and ergonomic. They do squeeze my head slightly, but after I swapped out the stock earcups with fabric ones, the feeling went away, and became more of a "firm grip" that the headphones really need so they don't fall off. The only other gripe I have is the 3.5 mm connector which is on the headphones, instead of using a male-male cable to connect your device to the headphones. Headphone companies: cut this out. I recommend these 110%. If you're a PC gamer on a budget, or if you want a good listening experience under $60, you cannot go wrong here.

The headphone/earphone competition today is fierce. The quest to offer better sound quality has been heating up since the introduction of the iPod and subsequent DAPs (digital audio players). Back then, the "pay more money for more performance" was the mindset. $20 headphones sounded like $20 headphones. $200 headphones put $20 headphones to shame, $500 headphones were better than $200 headphones and so on. The educated consumer knows that those days, for the most part, are behind us. It isn't that a $30 headphone can run all over a $200 headphone. No! However, the landscape and the game has changed considerably over the years. The competition is so stiff that you no longer have to pay lofty prices to get RELATIVELY comparable sound. The consumer that does his/her due diligence will discover that OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) release headphones that are near identical to the big brand names but only have a slight variation in sound signature. A good example of this, seven or eight years ago would have been the Sennheiser CX300 ($40 big brand) versus the Creative EP-630 ($20 bargain brand). Today you might look at the AKG 240. Over the years, prices for the AKG 240 have gone from approximately $150 to $60+/- due to competition from the Superlux 668B ($38) and/or Samson SR850 ($50). The AKGs are in a completely different price bracket now because the Superlux and Samson are comparable at their respective price points. Question: Can a $60 headphone sound as good as a $150 headphone. Apparently, yes, because it is in fact the same headphone (AKG @ $150 = AKG @ $60). The difference isn't the sound quality, but rather the price point. This begs the age old question when it comes to audio equipment. Is the difference in price an exercise in futility due to the law of diminishing returns? In the larger scheme, no, but as the landscape changes, sometimes the answer is a resounding yes. I can list half a dozen sub-$200 headphones that will run roughshod over some very popular $400 - $500 headphones. The SoundMAGIC HP150 come to mind. What about the sub-$100 market? The Philips SHP9500 come to mind. They easily hold their own when compared to some very popular $300 - $400 headphones. Implementation and tuning is the name of the game and some of the well known brands fail to impress and their lofty prices are not justified. The uneducated consumer is simply overpaying for a recognizable brand. That can't go on for much longer. Indeed, the sound quality gap among mid-fi headphones has narrowed considerably and pricepoint may not be the reliable litmus test that it once was for the simple. What about the sub-$50 headphone market? Is there any reason to venture where only the entry-level sub-par headphones or the basic "two cans with a wire" usually reside? Is there anything remotely redeemable at this price point? clouds open and angels do somersaults.... It's the Superlux 668B. back to reality.... I bought these six months ago and have given them time to break in. What a great set of headphones these are. I can't say at any price point because these are made mostly of plastic and the earpads are entry-level. However, the combination of highly detailed, accurate sound and detachable cables for $38 make these a rare treat. How is it that $38 can gain you an above average set of studio monitors? Yes, studio monitors so you can hear the tiniest detail across the entire frequency range when doing a final mixdown. I think the lower mids are ever so slightly recessed in order to avoid bass bleed into the mid frequencies, but the lower-mid slight recess is barely noticeable. The lower-mids is where the warmth of a vocalists voice is, but again, it's barely noticeable. In general, you will hear everything the way the recording engineers intended for you to hear it. That is typical of studio monitors. These are phenomenal for $38, because you will hear everything. I should note that these go to the Nth degree to capture the details in the treble so if you have an aversion to treble you can always use your EQ to roll it off. These are all about the details. Treble extension is about as far as you can take it without being sibilant. I highly recommend these as studio monitors and if you enjoy a neutral sound signature these may work well as your go-to headphones. The detachable cable is such a nice touch on these because you can always replace the cable with a standard 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable of any length if it fails. You actually get two detachable cables. There is a 3ft 3in cable for mobile use and a 9ft 10in cable for home use. If you are like me and need more than ten feet you can simply combine the two cables for a total of more than twelve feet. That's great because I didn't have to purchase an extra cable to meet my needs. When I purchased these 668b headphones I purchased a set of velour earpads just in case the pleather pads made my ears sweat, but thus far I haven't had to install them. The doo-hickeys near the top, where you usually find a headband, are comfortable. The headphones adjust well for me and I have had no issues with fit or discomfort when wearing these for hours on end. Your experience may be different if you have a large noggin' or if your body temperature tends to run hot (meaning if you sweat easily). Bottom line is these are a "no brainer" at $38 because they are excellent. Easy decision. No regrets I'll post pictures at a later date. Hope this was helpful.

I was looking for some headphones to use as a monitor for podcast recordings, and came across the Superlux HD6668B. I read all the reviews, compared to as many competitors as I had time for, and eventually decided these were the best bang for the buck. I was not disappointed. I am no audiophile, but the sound from these headphones is really sharp. I hear details I don't notice from my iPhone ear buds, and they don't overwhelm my ears even at higher volumes. I did have a problem listening to a professionally recorded podcast right out of the gate - there was just a piercing quality to the audio that wasn't there when listening to the same recording on my earbuds. But things seemed to have calmed down as I've broken them in. They are fairly comfortable, but I can see how some would not enjoy the design. The two head pads provide noticeable pressure on your skull, but it hasn't caused me any discomfort, even after more than an hour of listening. The earphone covers don't breath particularly well, and I've noticed a little perspiration when wearing them in a hotter-than-normal environment. Neither of these issues are big ones for me. What was a big issue for me was customer service. The headphones come with both a 1 meter and 3 meter cable, and the 3 meter cable in my box was damaged - I could only hear sound in one ear when using it. The 1 meter cable worked fine. I sent a quick email off to Avlex customer support explaining my situation, and hoping they would be able to help me. I got a quick response from a nice fellow named Kevin, who explained what info he needed from me, and also what he could do to help. I provided the info, and he provided me with a replacement cable. He also went through the trouble to test the cable he sent me to make sure I didn't get another dud. Sure enough, the replacement worked great, and I am now a faithful Avlex/Superlux fan. I highly recommend these headphones for their quality, price, and the great service you get from Avlex.

Hello all... As a matter of background information, like many others, I do a series of blog reviews on various audio gear. Over the past 6 months I've been reviewing dozens of headphones that run in the budget range. As I was going through the mill of various brand headphones, I've come to admire quite a few of them for the audio qualities they possess given their lower price points. If you've searched the net or sites like Amazon and others, it soon becomes quite clear that many of these Asian brands are knock-offs of other well known models, and even then, you'll find the same design (in this case the 668) under a variety of brands, which can become confusing. With regards to size, these are larger headphones and the stock pads that come with the 668's are absolutely worthless (in my opinion). As I always do, I tend to experiment with various pads, because in most cases, the addition of upgraded pads can result in both increased comfort levels, not to mention improvements in sound quality - yet, that's not necessarily always the case with every headphone model. Upon first hearing, I found the 668's to be quite lacking, exhibiting a confined, nasal quality to the music with little to no depth. With regard to music in general, do keep in mind that there are some headphones that may do quite well with certain genre's of music styles (i.e. jazz and pop vs classical, and vice versa), while other models are adept at providing outstanding audio qualities with "all" types of music. I've used/reviewed a variety of headphones that were very solid when playing pop, jazz, and rock - yet, when trying them on large orchestral scenarios such as classical, big band jazz, and other multi-instrumental set-ups, they would bomb big time, and it was quite apparent. In my opinion, such is the case with the 668's in that they sound fine (up to a point) with small jazz groups, pop and rock. However, when I played classical music through them, they sounded confined, instrumental timbres were off, and lacked a substantial amount of depth (if any). As an aside, one of the best ways to evaluate audio gear is to play multi-instrumental pieces (well recorded, that is) such as classical, big band, big band Latin, etc. Again, if all you were to listen to was just the 668's alone, you'd probably find them to be just fine. However, as I mentioned previously, I reviewed quite a few of them - thus I have an easy reference point - and sadly, the 668's just don't measure up. I then began experimenting with different pads. In the case of the 668's, you will need to look for larger pads to fit. I ordered the XL Brainwavz Round pads - which were the correct ones. Prior to that I tried 7 different pads from several brand names and all they did was to actually degrade the sound quality - which I found unusual because they helped with so many other headphone models. Finally, the Brainwavz (XL versions) did the trick and actually improved both the sound and comfort somewhat. As an aside, the Cosmos brand sound pads, which were recommended by some on-line and video reviews, failed to do the trick and made things sound appreciably worse (at least in my scenario). But alas, even though the sound improved somewhat, the 668's still don't compete (again, my opinion only). Other similarly priced headphones such as the Status CB-1's, the Status BT-1's, the much cheaper (yet awesome) Koss KPH-30i's, and a half dozen other models, all sound substantially superior to the 668's by a noticeable margin (I'm referring to those with similar price points here). Now it's important to remember that when it comes to headphones, you are at the mercy of your ears (not a particular room or hearing setup). For example, I'm in my 70s, have been an audiophile for almost 50 years, have long since developed critical listening skills, and in my case, have a high frequency drop-off at above 11,000 kHz. In addition, what you plug your headphones into can make a huge difference. I do not plug supposed audiophile level headphones into the likes of smartphones, Walkmans, cheap stereo sets, etc. To fully evaluate and appreciate these types of headphones, I've used the 668's with a half dozen different beginner to intermediate DAC/headphone amp units and thus my evaluations are based on those. The DAC/Headphone Amps used were the Fiio K5 Pro, iFi ZenDAC, Soundavo HP-DAC1, Micca OriGen G2, FX-AUDIO DAC-X6 Mk II, the Fiio K3, and the Sabaj D3. The end result is that although the sound improved somewhat with the addition of the Brainwavz XL round pads, the audio output still had a somewhat confined quality to it. In comparison with other headphones - even similarly priced models from various brands - the sound didn't have the depth that the others projected. By depth, I mean to say that imaging (from left to right and front to rear) was more on a 2 dimensional plane. At times, depending on recording, the music had a nasal quality to it. Additionally, in quite a few cases, the instrumental timbre of various instruments sounded off - colored, if you will. Repeating myself again, if these were the only ones you ever listened to, then you probably wouldn't take notice. But once you try different headphones while listening to the same source material, the inadequacies of the 668's were apparent. Sound isolation - in particular, with the larger XL pads - is superb and once you put them on, most of the exterior sound is isolated. With regard to being able to listen for long periods of time, however, these are not the type of headphones that allow you longer sessions. The music reproduction, the accuracy of the timbre of some instruments, and the coloration all can contribute to long-term listening fatigue. It's just a fact of life with these. So in the end, even with various ear pad experimentation, even though the sound improved somewhat with my selecting the Brainwavz XL round ear pads, I still can only give these headphones 3 stars and that's being generous. Also, I realize it's all subjective and somebody reading this may retort, "What in the hell is he talking about because I think the 668's sound great!" And who am I to argue with another subjective viewpoint on sound. I've subsequently given these headphones to a neighbor's son who listens to rock and pop most of the time and he likes them.

I can remember sitting on the back of my couch, age three, with my daddy's gigantic circa 1976 headphones on. The speakers weren't good enough for me. I never wanted to listen to music--I wanted to be INSIDE music. From that point forward, the default birthday or Christmas present was always headphones. I was the only kid on elementary school class trips who carried a little Walkman and wore gigantic headphones. I bought Koss headphones for years, and then sometime in the early 90s or so, their quality plummeted. Always being on a tight budget, I never could afford GOOD headphones after that, and the ones in the 20-50 dollar range were terrible. I bought pair after pair, different brands, and none of them ever came close to the ones I had when I was a kid. The last ones I had (that I just broke the other day...in retrospect, this is a good thing, haha) were Sennheiser HD202s, and they were passable, but definitely nothing to write home about, despite tons of great reviews here on Amazon. So I set out to find some good headphones this time. I was prepared to spend up to 75 bucks, even though that's a LOT of money for me right now. I'm willing to live without a lot of luxuries, but headphones is not one of them! Did several hours' worth of Googling and reading, and wound up with a few seemingly good choices. After much dramatic waffling, I decided on these. From a company I'd never heard of, no less. And let me just say that they are EVERYTHING I hoped they would be. These are the headphones of my childhood! Let me say that I am not a top-end audiophile (never had the money to be!), but music sounding good is very important to me. So my opinion is somewhere between Eddie Earsnob and Joe Schmo, for point of reference. I probably can't add much here that anyone else hasn't said--yes, they're bright. But they're also very rich and very full. There is some emphasis on the bass as well, though it isn't overwhelming at all. The mids are recessed just a bit, but definitely still clear and present. I am a big fan of treble, so even out of the box and before burning them in, they're not too overly harsh to me. I did turn the treble down juuust a hair in my EQ, but not much. But here's the thing--they're just so clear! Nothing is muddy anywhere in the mix. They're incredibly well-balanced--I have nothing tweaked in my EQ except the treble. It's a straight flat line otherwise. I have seen some people say that these have a straight studio monitor sound, but I personally don't think so. I definitely think the bass and treble are pushed a little bit beyond a flat, true sound, and that's exactly what I wanted to hear: true music with just a little extra oomph. I have a crappy onboard soundcard in my pc, which has never been loud enough, so I also bought the Fiio E5 amp...a great addition if you're using these with something you think might not be capable of driving them. The amp made a TREMENDOUS difference in volume. As far as build and comfort are concerned, I am also totally pleased. They're true over-the-ear headphones--no need to worry about the earpads resting on your ears. They fit snugly, but are definitely not uncomfortable. I wear glasses and have no problems. I just wore them for a solid hour with no discomfort at all--no issues with heat/sweat either, but I could see that possibly being a problem in a warm room. I am also a big fan of the detachable cords. Super handy and will probably save on wear and tear in the long run (most of my headphones have been killed when a cord going into the earcup finally breaks). They're fairly lightweight, and yes, they have a lot of plastic, but they feel nice and solid, not cheap. These might not be enough to please your thousand-dollar headphone wearers, but I have a hard time believing that your mid-level audio snob wouldn't LOVE these.

I'm going to assume that you're here because of the now-famous Reddit post about how to build your own gaming headset that doesn't suck, and will review these as if they were a gaming headset. If you're unfamiliar with this post and would like to read it, just google "gaming headsets suck - reddit" and it should show up. Setup recommended in the post: These headphones Antlion Audio ModMic Attachable Boom Microphone FiiO E10K USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier I'll give a full review of these headphones below, as well as how they interact with the other pieces of this setup. 1. The headphones Sadly, these are the weak point in this setup. While boasting some pretty impressive sound quality for the price, the overall build quality feels extremely cheap (lots of flimsy plastic, and the vinyl ear cups are terrible) and they become pretty uncomfortable after a few hours. Even worse, they seem to be very susceptible to picking up EM noise from inside of your computer unless you use the DAC, which costs almost twice as much as these headphones. I have a pair of Sennheiser 280 Pros (which are excellent) and a TTeSports gaming headset (average at best), and neither of them picks up a noticeable amount of noise even at high volumes when using the internal sound card. These pick up a TON of noise even at low volumes, which must be why the Reddit OP recommends the DAC so strongly. I'm not an audio expert, but I'm guessing that either my internal sound card has a hard time driving the high impedance (I think these are 2x56 ohm) or they're just more susceptible to picking up EM from my computer. Either way, as a standalone these headphones are OK at best, and they really need a DAC to shine. 2. Fiio E10K USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier This is the shining gem of this setup. This little thing is extremely well-made, works perfectly, and will make pretty much any pair of headphones sound better. It can push out a ton of volume without distortion (although you might encounter speaker distortion downstream), and the bass boost is subtle enough (+3 dB) that it doesn't immediately muddy up everything, although I still prefer to have it off in most cases. It also breathes new life into the headphones, and solves all of the audio-quality issues listed above (but not the build quality ones). If you get the Superlux headphones and are getting a lot of noise, you should absolutely pick one of these up. 3. Antlion Audio ModMic Attachable Boom Microphone This thing is also extremely solid, and provides great voice clarity, good noise cancellation, and is pretty resistant to sibilant hiss and plosive pops. It attaches to your headphones with a little sticky magnet mount, so make sure that whatever cans you buy have at least 1/2 inch of flat space somewhere to allow proper mounting. My only complaint is that the magnet that holds the mic to the mount is rather weak, and it's prone to falling off if jarred. It mounts well on the Superlux phones, which have a large flat ring around the edge that gives you plenty of places to put mount. In sum, the headphones sound excellent and work very well with the other parts listed, although in my case I needed the DAC to remove quite a bit of background noise. (I'd recommend waiting to see if you're having noise issues before buying the DAC, since your setup may not be as prone to noise as mine is). The DAC makes the phones sound great instead of pretty good, and the mic works flawlessly. You can mix-and-match individual components (I'd recommend starting with a better pair of headphones) to suit your individual needs, but if you're looking for a solid gaming headset that will also work for music and movies, this setup has got you covered.

I have been on the hunt for the RIGHT gaming headset for over a year. I have owned the Turtle Beach Stealth PX24, Hyper X Cloud Stinger, both the Playstation Gold and Platinum Wireless headsets. Then, I upgraded to the wire-happy, Astro A40 TR with mixamp. I felt the A40 was bit, overpriced, performance-wise. THEN, I went to the Turtle Beach Stealth 520, which is wireless and has several, surround sound presets, including the featured, SuperHuman Hearing. However, it seemed, like each time I would game with the Stealth 520 for a bit, my ears and eventually, head would start to sweat, due to the enclosed, faux-leather design of the ear cushions. Many times, I would snatch the headset off and play, without it. Then, I went to the Arctis Pro, which was superb in sound quality and build. However, I returned them because they caused me to have headaches after gaming sessions. Then, I was on the hunt for another headset. However, I decided to go a different route and get some stereo headphones for gaming, which led me to finding out about the HD688B by Superlux. I learned about these headphones via various reviewers on YouTube. In addition, they mentioned how superb the HD688B was for gaming, despite being stereo headphones by default. I was sold and decided to give them a try. For the price. Why not? Still, I was wondering, if I would get a good experience by gaming with stereo headphones or should I stay in the gaming headset lane? DESIGN: Overall, the design of the HD688B is not my favorite. Very, basic design. The headphones is very, comfortable. The headband is made up of a wiry, hard, plastic, structure, which looks cheap, but is extremely, durable. Underneath, is a patented, auto-adjusting, headrest for stability and comfort. Plus, the headrest has a manual, sliding adjuster to compensate for an increase in head size, as well. The headphones are semi-open, which means all of the sound, may not leak out for others, nearby to hear. Also, all outside sounds, may not come in. Of course, sound performance, may vary, based upon, if the ear cushions are changed from the original ones. Of course, the original, faux leather cushions, which are included on the HD688B are terrible. I would suggest buying some aftermarket, ear cushions. Needless to say, I fell in love with the AirWeaved ear cushions, which were featured on my previously-owned, Arctis Pro. So, I purchased those on Amazon. Also, the headphones do not have any external buttons to work the headphones, like a volume button or an external mic, as it is not a gaming headset by default. PS4 users will have to change the volume by accessing Volume Control (Headphones) option on the PSN settings menu. Not much of a hassle in my opinion. Of course, if a DAC or sound card is purchased, which has a button, that could change. Also, a mod-mic will be needed to use a microphone for these headphones. SOUND: The driver size is 50mm, double-dome, neodymium magnet, which is great. The frequency response is an above-average, 10-30KHz. Many headphones or headsets are at 20-20KHz. In addition, the impedance of 56 ohms with a maximum input power of 300 mW is impressive for protection from overload by various audio equipment. The sound from the HD688B, gives perhaps, the most authentic sound, which I have heard, while gaming. Every sound can be heard with ambience and clarity from all angles, crisp with no distortion. The highs/low balance of sounds are very good, as well. Bass is there in the HD668B, but not too, much. An increase amount of bass, drowns out pure sound in my opinion. Of course, I use the headset for gaming on my PS4. With the standard ear cushions, the sound was, just right. Not, too loud or too, low. However, with the change of the ear cushions, as mentioned, I saw a much-improved, difference. I would also, suggest to add a sound card or DAC. I have a [ [ ASIN: B01MXJ83G4 Neoteck 192kHz DAC Converter with Volume Control Aluminum Digital Optical Coaxial Toslink to Analog Stereo Left/Right RCA 3.5mm Jack Audio Adapter for PS3 XBox HD DVD PS4 Sky HD Plasma Blu-ray ] ]. The combination will surely, make the HD688D reach its full, optimal sound performance. With that said, there have been opinions, the HD688B is not loud for PS4. Well, get both of those modifications and that opinion will change, quick. I tested the performance of HD688B with the original and the AirWeave ear cushions, while playing Call Of Duty Black Ops 4. The original ear cushions, made the sound from the HD688D a bit, average. Not, too loud, but not too, low. However, I saw a noticeable difference, between both, while playing. The design of the AirWeave cushions, enhanced the sound and the treble of the HD688B. I was in awe of how authentic the sounds were, as I was playing. The gunfire, explosions, dialogue and other random sounds on the map to the left and right of me, were heard, loud and clear. The HD688B picks up low sounds, like a vacuum. For example, on the Morocco map, outside of hearing the common sounds, during gameplay, I could hear the clinging and breakage of pottery, while being shot or kicked around. Never heard that on my last two headsets. Then, while playing on the Icebreaker map, hearing the deep, crunching sound, as my character, Battery was trampling through the snow and the cracking of the ice, sounded unbelievably, real. Once, on the map, Summit, Battery ran inside of an open-ended bay. Battery was making a quote, while outside and the quote ended, while going half-way inside of the bay. There was an echo of Battery's voice, while making a quote, inside of that open-ended bay. The authenticity of the echo was unbelievable and nearly, scary. Of course, FPS gamers like to know about being able to hear footsteps. Well, footsteps of teammates and enemies CAN be heard, clearly and in more abundance, as they come, much closer. Perhaps, stereo headphones, might be better than a gaming headset. Considering, these headphones are under $50, the HD688B performs better than many, gaming headsets or even, headphones that is twice or three times the cost. HOW could Superlux pull this off and sell these at such a low price? I am cannot complain. MIC (OPTIONAL): Like I mentioned, a mod-mic will have to be purchased to utilize, while online gaming. The prices vary. I have not tried this, yet, as I do not have a mod-mic at this time. I do know, with one attached, it should perform, exceptionally, well. VERDICT: Overall, the Superlux HD688B is a steal, considering the performance for the price. They, just might be the best ever, which is puzzling because it is the cheapest of the majority of the so-called, high-performing, gaming headsets and various stereo headphones. While the design, may not be the prettiest, the HD688B makes up for it with an unbelievable performance. Of course, as headphones by default, the sound is great. In addition, these headphones double for gaming and performance better than any gaming headset on the market. I would suggest going to pick these up. After use, stereo headphones, just may be the way to go, moving forward.

Ante todo, no soy ningún experto. Antes de comprarlos, consulté varios análisis del producto, y leí todos los comentarios (sobre todo los negativos) sobre el producto en Amazon. La verdad es que he quedado muy contento con el envío. En mi caso, ajustan muy bien, cubriendo toda la oreja, y no paso excesivo calor con ellos. Las almohadillas son de falsa piel, pero a mí me resultan cómodas. Había leído por ahí que al ser de 56ohm, en vez de los usuales 32ohm, en los dispositivos móviles, tablets, pcs, etc se perdía potencia de sonido, y que había que subir mucho el volumen para escucharlo bien, pero yo no he notado nada en ese respecto. De hecho, utilizo incluso menos volumen que con auriculares internos, o los que me vienen con el móvil. En cuando a la calidad de sonido, muy bien. Apenas noto distorsión, y se aprecian muchos detalles. Los utilizo para escuchar música, ver películas y jugar videojuegos, y da gusto. Además, los cables son extraibles, lo cual es de agradecer, ya que por lo general he tenido que deshacerme de otros auriculares porque acaban tazándose el cable. Espero que esta característica alargue al vida útil de los auriculares. No tengo ni idea de cómo son en comparación con unos profesionales, pero por este precio, me parecen una pasada. Si bien es verdad, no son para sacarlos a la calle, pues son voluminosos y no se pueden plegar, tampoco los quería para eso. Incluye cables de 1m y 3m, así como un adaptador para clavija jack 'gruesa' y una bolsa de tela para guardarlos si te los quieres llevar a alguna parte (lo cual es un detalle). Yo recomiendo la compra. Sin dudarlo.

didn’t work properly, sounded horrible and i had to pay €15 to return it as well. horrible.

The good thing is it makes you listen the hats clearly but the bass not that good

These are the underdog of headphones! I have never heard music the way i heard on these headphones and that's when i actually understood that music is really complex and deep. It's not just about the bass. It's about how all the instruments come together with the right amount of bass,treble and mids and create that perfect balance and harmony. I stopped chasing bass after listening to these headphones. About the headphone sound quality: 1. They are not for bass heads 2. Super awesome sound-stage(Google that if you don't know what that means) 3. Really Really Really crystal clear ( Maybe a bit too clear for some people) The treble would be a bit sparkly for some people and it needs some time to getting used to. 4. GETTING TO THE BASS!!! - Well they aren't bass monsters, but what they are, are great awesome bass headphones where you wont see that the sound gets muffled when the drums or lows hit. Everything is so clear even when the bass hits. This is something you don't find in cheap headphones. Now i can only explain to a certain point about the sound. So if you are not looking for head thumping bass and looking out more for the most accurate sound on a budget and definitely audiophile sound quality, this is one of the top ones to consider!

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