Our Verdict
Mediocre-at-best for mixed usage. They have a good enough sound for critical listening but they're not very versatile headphones. They leak at high volumes, they don't block much noise and have a cheap and creaky build quality. They won't be ideal for commuting and they're too bulky and unstable for sports.
- Lightweight and decently comfortable.
- Above-average sound quality.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Cheap and plasticky build quality.
- Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
Above-average for neutral listening. These headphones have a decent Bass and Treble but an overly emphasized mid-range. This makes instruments and vocals sound too forward and bit harsh on some tracks. That and the slight spikes in the treble range makes their sound slightly sharp overall. They also have a limited Soundstage due to their closed design but should sound good enough for most listeners.
Subpar for commuting. They don't block a lot of noise, they have no control scheme and they're kind of bulky and cumbersome to carry around on your person.
Poor for sports. They're a bit too bulky and unstable to use while running. They're also not particularly breathable headphones, so your ears will get quite hot when exercising with these headphones on.
Average for office use. They won't block the chatter of a busy office and leak a bit at higher volumes but shouldn't be too distracting to your colleagues at average volume levels.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Feb 16, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Sep 05, 2017: Review published.
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