Our Verdict
These headphones do not excel in any use case. They don't isolate well enough for commute or office use. They don't have a good enough sound for critical listening or recording. They're also too unstable for sports.
- Lightweight design.
- Great bass reproduction.
- Odd ear cup size is not comfortable for everyone.
- Poor noise isolation.
Average at best for critical listening. They have an uneven sound quality and their closed back design limits their soundstage.
Subpar for commuting. The noise canceling is weak and struggles in loud environments.
Below-average for sports. They're lightweight but too cumbersome and unstable for strenuous exercises.
Below-average for office use. They leak a bit and do not isolate much. You will still be able to hear the noise of a busy office.
Average for home theater use. They have a decent sound for watching movies. They also have no latency since they're wired. However, they have a short audio cable so unless you have an extension cord they won't be ideal for comfortably watching movies from your couch.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 10, 2017: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Apr 08, 2016: Review published.
- Updated Apr 06, 2016: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Mar 22, 2016: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
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