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Brand | Samson |
Model Name | SR850 Semi-Open-Back Studio Reference Headphones, Black |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Professional studio Reference semi-open headphones designed for tracking, mixing, mastering and playback.
- Proprietary large 50mm drivers with rare earth magnets deliver an extended frequency response and great dynamic range
- Circumaural, over-ear, design with velour cushioning provides outstanding comfort for long listening sessions
- Self-adjusting headband for optimal fit
- 1/4" Stereo Adapter included
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Samson Technologies began designing wireless microphone systems in 1980. Today, we are an industry leader in both consumer and professional audio with three notable brands: Samson, Hartke, and Michael Kelly Guitars. Our products are sold and distributed in over 140 countries worldwide.
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In 1980, Samson introduced our first wireless microphone system. Over the years, Samson has become a leader in the wireless field. In the early '90s, we began to expand the reach of our audio products through the development of power amplifiers, mixers, wired microphones and signal processors. In 2005, we introduced the first professional USB microphones to be used by musicians, broadcasters and podcast enthusiasts.
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Samson products are designed to make quality audio accessible to everyone, whether for recording, live performance, or even classroom sound reinforcement. We have products that are all-in-one solutions as well as products that fit into existing audio rigs.
What makes us different?
We have extensive experience in creating products for musicians and creators, by musicians and creators themselves. Our team is comprised of performers, recording engineers, and content creators who deeply understand the needs and requirements of our product's users.
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At Samson, we are committed to simplifying the lives of all musicians with high-performance audio gear at a tremendous value. Our range of products, from USB microphones and micro wireless technology to portable PA systems and accessories, is designed to lower the barrier of entry for anyone in need of professional audio for any application.
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Over the span of 4+ decades, Samson has evolved from a modest two-person venture into a prominent global enterprise, dedicated to crafting innovative products that enhance the lives of music and broadcast professionals worldwide.
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Bass quality | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.0 | — | — | — |
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connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | On Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack w/1/4" adapter | 3.5mm Jack |
noise control | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | sound isolation | — | sound isolation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — | — | — | 3.5mm Jack and 6.3mm adapter | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
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Item Weight | 1.28 pounds |
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ASIN | B002LBSEQS |
Item model number | SASR850C |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #275 in Over-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 13, 2004 |
Manufacturer | Samson |
Country of Origin | China |
Charging Time | 10 Hours |
Item Weight | 1.28 Pounds |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
Cable Length | 2.57 Meters |
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Samson’s SR850 Semi-Open-Back Studio Headphones offer an outstanding listening solution for musicians, sound engineers and general music enthusiasts alike. With solid bass response, ultra-clear highs and an over-ear design, the SR850s ensure complete comfort and accurate headphone monitoring.
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Customers like the semi-open design of the headphones. They say it allows for a more open sound, and it's comfortable. Some appreciate the value for money, saying they're decent headphones for the price. Customers are also satisfied with the versatility, and sound quality. However, some customers have mixed feelings about the quality, fit, and performance.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that the sound is really good, wider than they had experienced with gaming headsets, and provides a smoother listening experience. They don't bleed noise, and have a bass roll off and sparkle in the highs, which creates a wonderful open-ness to music. The highs are clear, and the clarity and airyness to hear between the instruments is astonishing. They provide a good seal in keeping outside noise out, without completely eliminating it.
"...I preferred balanced sound across the board, but these have a bass roll off and sparkle in the highs that bring out a side to many instruments I did..." Read more
"...I will say the bass isn't crazy heavy, but looking at the frequency response graph for these headphones they're actually somewhat more bassy than..." Read more
"...Pros:-Great sound stage: Being an open-back pair, you can really differentiate different panning placements and the stereo image overall...." Read more
"...These sound perfect, and I love the mids in these (I am OVERsimplifying this but say most of the instruments and vocals of a typical rock song),..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the headphones. They mention that they are decent headphones for the price, and that the price range sounded fantastic in the past.
"TLDRIf you just want great sound for an absurdly low price, everything else about these headphones will be totally fine...." Read more
"...dramatic as I expected, but these are my first pair of legitimately good budget headphones...." Read more
"...in FL Studio, they sound relatively flat, and the price is very good for the quality of audio. They do feel flimsy, and were a bit tight at first...." Read more
"...packed-in earbuds that came with your phone, these should satisfy for a good price...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that the fabric feels much nicer than the pleather that starts, and the headphones are very comfortable for the price. They also mention that they can wear them for hours and hardly notice, and that they have lasted the longest.
"...Nevertheless it is very comfortable for the price, and in general comfort of these headphones is quite good...." Read more
"...benefit is these headphones are pretty light which means they aren't too uncomfortable for long listening sessions and the sound quality far..." Read more
"...- The earpad/overall comfort: I cant say any headphones I have had are UNcomfortable, mind you, but these which are not the ones with the "..." Read more
"...They are moderately comfortable. I have a large head and finding comfortable headphones are hard...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the headphones. They say that they are good headphones for a very good price, and the sound quality is amazing. The ear pads are pretty good, but they are round, so if you have big ears. They are definitely one of the best wired headphones you can buy, and it is a versatile headset.
"First I will say these are very decent headphones...." Read more
"...Samson really has put all the budget into making solid sounding headphones that speak for themselves when you listen, even if the actual materials do..." Read more
"...So I decided I'd give this open back style of headphone a try. It's AMAZING...." Read more
"...These things are rich!!Darn good. Not sure I would rec for a studio. But if you want to sound real..." Read more
Customers like the opening of the headphones. They say that it has a semi-open design, which allows for a much more open, balanced, clear, and articulate sound. Some say that the open ear design makes the music sound better, and that the design makes for great studio monitors.
"...Considering these are semi-open backs, the bass is really good, and the top end is great! The only reason for 4 stars, is for the earpads...." Read more
"...incredible, and they have a huge, wide sound thanks to the semi-open design...." Read more
"...It isn't perfection but it's 5 stars for the price. The open back design definitely carries a great amount of weight to its sound quality." Read more
"...Please note these are NOT noise canceling, they are semi-open back, so don't expect to listen to music without letting everyone else hear the lyrics..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that the construction is solid, better than koss KSC75, Portapro, and Superluxes, and that they feel high quality. However, others say that they have not been happy with the build quality, they look cheaply made, and feel slightly of cheap plastic.
"...The earcups swivel in 360 degrees, albeit not very far. The 3.5 jack is very sturdy, but the side leading into the headphones is just okay, given it..." Read more
"...They do feel flimsy, and were a bit tight at first...." Read more
"...The headband and metal supports seem quite sturdy given the price, and I expect these to last for years to come...." Read more
"...As far as build quality, they feel slightly of cheap plastic, BUT, the benefit is these headphones are pretty light which means they aren't too..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that they are large enough to fit completely over their giant ears without smashing them against, while others say that they're pretty tight. The headband is form-fitting and can be adjusted based on the shape of your head. They still deliver great, tight, solid bass, but some customers say that the headphones are not very well suited for going out and about. The pads are circular and only about 2 inches across.
"...a bit of a downside, but the included cable is very high quality and quite long...." Read more
"...They do feel flimsy, and were a bit tight at first...." Read more
"...I found they fit my head nicely and were comfortable for hours...." Read more
"...of the metal headband and self adjusting headrest, they squeeze uncomfortably tight...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they performed very well for the first 8 months, have had no problems at all, and are the best drivers they've ever heard. However, others say that they do not perform well when it comes to bass in general, have faulty switches, and have a semi open back, making them not suitable for use when you have a lot of noise.
"...I've had these for a month and they still work great. Would recommend for a very cheap set of studio headphones." Read more
"...My opinion is that these do indeed sound good, but not life changing good. I mean, what do you expect from budget "audiophile" headphones...." Read more
"Have a few of these now. They do the job well, especially for the price. Thanks" Read more
"...The AKGs vastly overemphasize the lower mids, and underperform badly in the very high end...." Read more
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If you just want great sound for an absurdly low price, everything else about these headphones will be totally fine. Any complaint I have about these is purely to demonstrate that there are reasons to buy more expensive headphones if they fall within your budget. But for what these go for, I whole-heartedly recommend these for anyone who doesn’t know if the advantages of open backs are worth it, aren’t sure how much they want to spend but still want something that sounds good right now, is a just starting audiophile, is a creator on a budget, and/or wants a second/backup pair with little to no compromise on sound.
SOUND
Purely based on sound, these punch so far above their weight that I really don’t care much about any of the other features. There’s not a ton of presence in the low end, but it is clear enough for anyone buying/expecting open backs. Absolutely fantastic for instruments and vocals, some of the clearest sounding mids/highs I have enjoyed for <$200. The overall stage is impressively wide and rich. I genuinely got confused listening to these at first because I kept hearing things from different parts of the room or my house, but it was actually just parts of songs I had never heard before. There is something magical about being able to hear things from far away clearly without that clarity crushing it into the vocals/instruments. There’s a good amount of sparkle in the top end can be harsh to some. I would recommend running these for 20-40 hours, either while listening or even just running off your phone overnight for a week, and then reevaluating. It’s not magic, but it can take a little edge off the top. If it still sounds harsh up in the stratosphere, I actually recommend lowering the volume before EQing these. When I was first burning these in, I found these harsh. But I realized that the high sparkle was giving a shimmer to percussion and synths that I had flatly not heard with other headphones before. I strongly recommend being open to what these do in the highs even if feels like too much at first. Synths and bass are okay, but don’t suffer in these areas any more than my more expensive headphones. Where I will say the bass excels here ties back into hearing things from far away with clarity with losing distance/space. Echos sound incredible on these, so real percussion resonates more than I’m used to hearing. It gives the bass more density without being louder or punchier. At <$40, I am genuinely shocked with how much I gravitate towards these for sound.
BUILD/DESIGN
The entire build is plastic and doesn’t feel amazing, but somehow still feels and looks better than <$50 headphones from big companies (e.g. Sony, skullcandy jbl, etc). Granted, the design is completely derivative of a much more reputable brand, but for two Andrew Jacksons I couldn’t care less. The plastic headband isn’t the most rigid in the world, but the design makes the auto-adjusting faux-leather headband work easily and securely. By using a wired design instead of a solid headband, the unit is remarkably light. The earcups swivel in 360 degrees, albeit not very far. The 3.5 jack is very sturdy, but the side leading into the headphones is just okay, given it’s not replaceable. The earcups don’t feel great to the touch and have a crunchy sound when compressed, which can be annoying when adjusting or putting them on. This did get better over time after being worn in however.
COMFORT
All these factors considered, the headphones are just okay in terms of comfort. For how light these are, I’m a little surprised that these create a slight amount of pressure on the top of my head. Obviously everyone’s fit will be slightly different, but the trade off with an auto adjusting headband is that the pressure on the faux-leather that pulls the band up is applied directly to the user. I thought the band was uncomfortable at first, but if I adjust the headphones, I actually find the cheap part resting against my head almost imperceptible. It’s only when the pressure has been applied long enough that I begin to notice. It’s not enough to stop wearing necessarily after short-medium listening sessions, but certainly worth adjusting every once in awhile. While I’m lukewarm on the pads in terms of build, they do a great job of keeping the headphones in place while in use. Despite feeling/sounding crunchy, I actually didn’t mind them for comfort. I thought I would feel the cheapness pressed right against my head, but just like the faux-leather band, it’s not the material itself that gets comfortable. In this case, the semi-on ear and tendency to sweat are more uncomfortable than the cushions themselves. The size of the cups belies that depending on your ear size, part of the cup may rest on your ear. While this is more preference, I think more people will notice sweating in these. It’s by no means horrible, but pretty much unavoidable.
THE REST
The cable is more of a studio length, but not a big deal. These run at 32 ohms, which is important because at this price, you can’t be recommending headphones that require a dac that costs more than the headphones themselves (that being said you can use a better dac, and yes, they sound even better). That coupled with the autoadjusting headband means anyone can pick these up and they will sound/feel great. You don’t need extra equipment or to fiddle with the fit, they just work. They sound great with content, Spotify, flacs, with or without a dac, with everything and in every way. I use these for two main cases: going for walks and listening to music with other people. For $35 i don’t worry about damaging my more expensive headphones while I’m out and about plus I can hear my surroundings clearly and walk safely. When I’m listening to music with other people, I can talk to them about the music without hearing my own voice in my headphones. While these are two very specific cases, I hope they demonstrate that these don’t need a perfectly quiet room to sound amazing, even though that’s obviously where they sound the best. I’ve been learning that hearing music in all its spaciousness interacting with the literal world around me often sounds better than a perfectly isolated, but relatively stuffy closed back. I used to think I preferred balanced sound across the board, but these have a bass roll off and sparkle in the highs that bring out a side to many instruments I didn’t realize I care about. These headphones add a shape and quality to different sounds that have broadened the way I think about and appreciate listening to music.
My pair arrived in their retail box, which was kind of surprising as the box wasn't even sealed. Thankfully the headphones were undamaged and they appear to be brand new, although I honestly wouldn't care if they were used since they look fine.
Included I was surprised to find a 1/4 inch (the big audio connector for amps and such) to 3.5mm adapter pre-installed on the unit. I was actually kind of worried that I accidentally purchased the wrong variant of these headphones, since the adapter looked like it was part of the cable. Thankfully my initial assumption was incorrect, and the adapter unscrewed revealing a 3.5 mm plug, although I must say the quality of this adapter is what fooled me. It's super nice and fits on the cable seamlessly!
The fabric the removable ear pads are made out of is kind of strange, it's almost like a felt material but it doesn't have the same shininess to it. Nevertheless it is very comfortable for the price, and in general comfort of these headphones is quite good. The self-adjusting headband and whatnot is a straight-up clone of the AKG K240s, which certainly isn't a bad thing in this case. Samson have done a fantastic job replicating the design of the K240s while also managing to keep costs low. The non-removable cable is a bit of a downside, but the included cable is very high quality and quite long. Seriously I've never seen gold-plated connectors that look and feel this good. As an Australian drummer once said "they're are symphony of plastic, but AvE has taught me that not all plastics are created equal". That statement is definitely true here, as the plastic that Samson has used for the SR850s is definitely on the higher quality side. The headband is fake leather and the supports that house the audio cable for the other driver are made of metal (maybe aluminum?).
Now, onto sound quality. Honestly when I had seen and heard all of the great reviews on these headphones I was expecting them to be quite amazing. Maybe it's not as dramatic as I expected, but these are my first pair of legitimately good budget headphones. The "sound stage" or 3D feel of the sound is definitely there, and while playing video games with gunfire or engines you can definitely feel the openness of the semi open back design. I particularly enjoy running around in Skyrim SE with them.
I will say the bass isn't crazy heavy, but looking at the frequency response graph for these headphones they're actually somewhat more bassy than more of the higher end true open back headphones. This is fine for me though, I do like base but I understand the concessions that had to be made for these headphones to have such good soundstage. That's always been the trade-off for open backs, less bass and also way less noise isolation. And on that note, yeah they definitely don't block anywhere near as much noise as a set of earmuffs would, but I actually like that since I need to be able to hear things while I'm using my computer or listening to music on my iPod. As always with audio, it's very subjective and you may find that these are the best headphones ever for you, or you may hate them because they're not crazy bassy like most everything else made nowadays. (Looking at you Beats and Raycons!) I can't really find any other descriptive words to describe the mids or highs, because I'm really just a novice when it comes to audio. Maybe just... they're great!
As far as durability goes I've only had them for a few days so I can't say much as to how I think they'll stand up over the long term. I will say that the non-removable cable is definitely once again a downside as far as durability goes, but if you're really invested in keeping your SR850s alive and you're handy with a soldering iron I see no reason why you couldn't add an aux connector connector. The headband and metal supports seem quite sturdy given the price, and I expect these to last for years to come. By then I'll likely have something better, but honestly if you're just into them for the looks, for content creators or streamers they look really cool and professional. I think if these things ever have some sort of catastrophic failure I'll either buy a new pair or attempt to fix these myself, as the design seems fairly simple.
The ear cups are removable and seem to be fairly modular. I'm sure there are several replacements on various websites, and if you're handy with sewing scissors and a needle and thread you could probably even make your own if you were so inclined. I think some gel ear pads would be super cool to try with these, although I don't know if these headphones have enough of a cult following for some manufacturer to take on that challenge.
Maybe if I'm feeling brave enough one day I will take apart the ear cup and speaker assembly to see how repairable they are from the inside, but for now I'm just happy to have a very good sounding set of headphones for my PC and iPod.
9/10, definitely five stars but a non-removable cable is probably the only downside. You'll know these aren't crazy bassy if you're in the market for open backs so that's not a downside in my opinion.
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+ Comfortable, lightweight
- Not durable. Connection to headphone worn through after 6 months, copper exposed. Expect headphones to fail soon.
Reviewed in Belgium on September 8, 2023
+ Comfortable, lightweight
- Not durable. Connection to headphone worn through after 6 months, copper exposed. Expect headphones to fail soon.
Since it has impedence of only 32 ohms, it has enough power to drive mob inile devices. If you're a long hour listener like me, you wouldn't blast it at full volume anyway. I mostly put the volume at about 60% and I feel that as adequate. However the ending of the 3.5mm jack is a bit short which would create conflict with your phone case if you use a thick case. Personally, I have another 3.5mm connector. So, I can negate this particular pain. I haven't checked it with a computer or if somebody wants it for a studio usage , I'm not sure if they'll feel it's a great product.But given the price, I don't think you can expect any better.
2.Sound quality:
At this price range I don't think there exists an outright better product when it comes to sound quality. However ,it definitely needs equalizer. When I play songs I already have the files-- mp3 or flacs ,my main music player is jet audio. I tune down my phone system sound preset to the second most bass heavy or third most bass heavy and it would sound wonderful for a more rich and detailed music..those with clear acoustic and percussions...the same do not necessarily well for metal genre for example. If I have to play from youtube or spotify,then I have to use the most bass heavy preset in my system sound. I'm not talking about custom presets here but the presets already stored are enough honestly. But, I feel like you need to change up a bit depending upon the songs you listen to ,to get the best out of it.
3. Comfort:
This is such a so-so issue for me. Having owned worse products make it easier for me.But ,if someone who's accustomed to high end headphones try it out,I think there's room for disappointment. I ordered Brainwavz angled pads to replace the stock pads on the fly but I ordered the wrong size ,so I can't tell how much of a difference that really is. The problem with these products and the superlux ones is that they make the pad too thick and narrow the inner circle hole where your ear slots in. This is a big issue for comfort as some part of the pad clamp your ears either at the top or bottom. You can use the softest material on earth but it still wouldn't be the same compared to a pad that has a big hole which covers the whole of your ear without clamping on it. So, depending upon your experience with these type of pads ,your perception of comfort is going to be drastically different. If you're an 'in ear' can type of guy, you'd definitely feel it. If you're also a high end user ,you'd feel it. For the average joe who does not use headphones above 5k bucks ,you can't really complain. The velour pads are soft. If you have a big head like mine ,just stretch the metal on top from time to time. Caution though, don't break the metal.There are wires inside. Instead you can just break the plastic band and it would make it way more comfortable i.e if you have a big sized head. I did the same with my Superlux one and it felt much comfortable.
Edit: you can remove the rubber bnad on top by removing the screws near the ear cup. It makes a world of difference when it comes to comfort.
4.Sound signature
It has a good sound stage and instrument separation.It has crisp treble and a good bass. Like I said all of these need a bit of equalizing to get the best output. Without a bit of work you may feel a bit of sibilance when you turn up the volume.
5.Gaming
Now, without the in-built mic , you might be a bit weary. Don't. I tested it today with Codm and they could hear my voice just fine to the point that they said my breathing is very loud ..lol.. I'd prefer it to a lot of cheaper gaming phones.
Edit: The mic is inconsistent as it doesn't have a dedicated mic. If you intend to use it for gaming purposes, sometimes your teammates won't hear you. As far as in game sound goes, it's excellent. If you play a solo game, it's fine. But for squad games where your teammates need to hear you, it's a hit and miss
6.Accessories
This is the part where I'm a bit disappointed. I'd rather have a smaller cable with another cable in the box which could be used if wanted. But, instead it comes with a long ass wire by default and a 6.5mm jack adapter. So,it's a bit inconvenient for someone whose main intention of usage is for a mobile device. My superlux 661 evo came with two detachable cables,one long cable and a much smaller cable. It would've been great if they insert two cables too.
7.Build quality
Plastic that does not look too cheap. These are meant for home usage anyway. The wire is round. I'm not sure if it's lengthiness would create problems . The part which contains the jack is bulky . I think it would last for a while unless you're very careless.The wire itself is tangle free but the length is an issue. If you intend to use it for a studio or for a PC ,this is probably the way you'd like it though.
All in all I feel it's worth the price and I'm happy that I got it today
8.Durability:
If you use it daily like me and especially on mobile , I found out that it isn't too durable. I'm reluctant to put all the blame on the headphone itself as I have a habit of sleeping with it. So, I might've put my body weight over it while sleeping. The wire near the jack fails me. If you don't have those bad habits,bet it'd last longer. Still it isn't too friendly with mobile because of the long ass wire. Also, I feel like the weight of the wire contributes in not making it durable