 "Great studio phones." | |
| - Reviewed By An Amazon User from Orem, UT USA |
Pros: Great sound, Comfortable fit, Durable Design, Long cable, comes with the 1/4inch adapter, reversible cup for convenient studio work. I love em!
Cons: These are big. They're not really created or designed for travel, or packing up. They don't fold up.
They are studio monitor headphones, so as long that's what you want them for and use them for I KNOW you'll be pleased with the whole experience when using these headphones.
For the price, these headphones are fantastic. I've had no problems with them. I use them for my in-home studio work and they are perfect for that. |
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| "awsome" | |
| - Reviewed By An Amazon User |
| well i bought these headphones not knowing alot about the world of im just gonna call it high performance head phones i was sick of the cheep peaces of crap i used to buy and i would be forced to listen to everything around me with these if u dont have sound going through u can just about here somone talking to u awsome sound quality the base hits nice and hard in them great for watching movies on my comp crystal clear sound quality and and extra bonus i didnt read about the cord is like 8 ft long when i un raveled it my jaw dropped and it still sounds awsome no creaks tight adjusting so it wont loosen up very easily a great buy for anyone who wants to pay a little bit extra for a det of head phones |
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| "Excellent Quality and Value!" | |
| - Reviewed By An Amazon User from Glen Burnie, MD USA |
This is not an expert review, but is meant for those who like decent headphones to listen to mp3's, etc. that will maximize so-so equipment without costing hundreds. I ordered this to replace a Koss HQ1 vibration stereophone (battery-powered bass enhancement) and wondered if I'd suffer a fall-off in bass, but the ATH-M30 is even better! The sound is crisp, clear and the volume is more powerful than the Koss - I've had to turn my volume/equalizer settings down.
On WinAmp I can hear much more clearly than before what happens when I adjust the equalizer. If I pick the preselectable "headphones" preset, which trims back the midrange volume around 600 Hz and gradually ramps it back up to around 16 KHz, and then kick up the base end, it almost makes my ears vibrate.
I tried it out on mostly string music (Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusic), piano music (Chopin's Revolutionary Etude), listened to the clear high frequencies in Bach's Violin Concerto #2 in E Major, and then the real test: Linda Ronstadt's "Silver Threads and Golden Needles," where the clear and distinct drums, bass, steel guitar, fiddle, and voice left me finding no fault with these headphones.
Of course, it's not the same as "live" (I play in classical piano in adult music recitals), but it comes close enough for me.
Additionally, I like the design and construction. The curved part that fits over the top of head is the only spring needed to force each headphone to seat itself in the proper position - as opposed to other headphones that have a spring inside a hinge that can break or weaken. The plug - a 1/8" stereo plug that comes with a screw-on 1/4" stereo plug - has a strain-relief spring over the last inch of line to prevent kinking and breakage.
Others have complained the headphones fit a little tight. That is true, although the cups fit over my ears so it doesn't bother me and actually leaves me free to move around without worrying about it falling off - the cord's a nice 11 feet long.
I ordered this a week ago for $39.21 and see it's now $48.84 but I guess it's still a sale considering it's $119 list price! If an unexpected problem arises in the future, I'll edit this review. |
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| "great headphones" | |
| - Reviewed By An Amazon User |
Really great headphones. Comfortable and blocks out most other noises.
The sound is very good to me.
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 "Great headphones. Especially for the price on Amazon" | |
| - Reviewed By An Amazon User |
I'm not an audiophile, but I think these are pretty great headphones; certainly the best I've ever owned. The sound quality is great, and they are comfortable. I do wish there was a little more bass, but it's still has a good bass response.
The 11 foot cord is a blessing and a curse depending on your application. When I'm at my computer, playing games, or listening to movies through them it's really nice. But, when I'm walking with my mp3 player it's a bit annoying.
I would recommend these to anyone who wants good quality sound without spending a small fortune. |
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| "Excellent for small home studio and Church's live audio" | |
| - Reviewed By An Amazon User from Texas |
For the price, these are pretty amazing headphones. My husband owns some personally, which he uses for simple audio editing and listening to music at the house. Our church also owns a pair for the sound booth in the auditorium. Our church has a full band (drums, guitars, keyboards, vocals, etc.), and the headphones really help isolate the sound for the tech.
- Comfortable (no headaches)
- Structure is durable and hardy
- Adjustable for different size heads
- Good sound quality and dynamic range
- Effective at blocking out external noise (okay, so they're not Bose, but they're pretty dang good!)
ONLY CON
Wear and tear on the ear pads - the vinyl fabric covering the ear pads starts cracking and crumbling eventually (takes 2-3 years depending on how much you use them). The bonus is that you can purchase the replacement ear pads for just a few dollars from Full Compass online.
Obviously, you can get much better headphones by paying lots more money, which some people need to do because of their usage needs. However, for this price range, I haven't found anything better. If they ever break, we'll be replacing them with the identical pair - they are that good. |
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