The SMS Audio STREET by 50 are fashion-forward headphones that look stylish and deliver decent bass-heavy audio reproduction. They feel relatively sturdy, but the poor noise isolation performance means they shouldn't be your first choice to cancel out ambient noise from noisy commutes.
Our Verdict
The SMS Audio STREET by 50 are below-average for mixed usage. They're bulky headphones that leak a lot and feel cheaply built. They're a little uncomfortable but have a decent but bass-heavy sound that might work for some listeners.
- Good reproduction of the mid-range.
- Leak minimal sound.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Bass-heavy, treble lacking audio profile.
The SMS Audio STREET by 50 are average for critical listening. They have a slightly bass-heavy sound that lacks a little detail with instruments and vocals. They also don't sound as immersive due to their closed-back ear cups, which won't be ideal for more critical listeners.
The SMS Audio STREET by 50 are sub-par for commuting. They block enough noise to use on the bus, but they're also not very portable. They leak enough to be distracting and lack a good control scheme.
The SMS Audio STREET by 50 aren't made for sports. They're cumbersome and too unstable.
The SMS Audio STREET by 50 are poor for office use. They'll block some office chatter, but leak way too much to be a good option in quieter environments.
The SMS Audio STREET by 50 are average for home theater use. Since they're wired, they have no latency, but the cable isn't long enough unless you're watching your movie on a PC or tablet. They're also not the most comfortable headphones to wear for long periods.
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