PHILIPS Over Ear Open Back Stereo Headphones Wired with Detachable Audio Jack, Studio Monitor Headphones for Recording Podcast DJ Music Piano Guitar (SHP9600)
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Brand | PHILIPS |
Model Name | Performance Audio | SHP9600 |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- All New Philips Shp9600 With The Perfect Blend Of Performance, Comfort, And Quality
- Open-Back Design With Spacious Sound. Ideal For Listening To Your Favorite Music Everyday At Home
- Perfectly Tuned 50 Mm Drivers Deliver Crisp Bass, Balanced Midrange, And Prstine High Frequencies.
- The Drivers Are Engineered To Fit The Ear'S Natural Geometry, Ensure No Detail Is Lost.
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Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.9 | — | 4.1 |
Comfort | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | — | 4.2 |
Volume control | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.6 | — | — |
Noise cancellation | 2.4 | 2.4 | — | 3.9 | — | 3.8 |
Quality of material | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.0 | — | — | — |
Sold By | Bsd Wholesale | JISCO CORP | HIFIMAN | popbeep acoustics | Sky Sound | Yinyoo Audio |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | MMCX connector | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | — | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | 3.5mm Jack, 1/4-inch | 3 5mm Jack | 6.35mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3 5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
noise control | sound isolation | — | — | sound isolation | — | sound isolation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Detachable | Retractable, Detachable | Detachable | Detachable | Detachable | Detachable |
From the manufacturer
Philips SHP9600 Hi-Fi headphones
A quality performance
Looking for the perfect blend of performance, comfort, and quality? These over-ear, open-back headphones are built to take your home listening up a notch. You get great sound, premium construction, and gold-plated cable connections.
Included accessories:
- Detachable 3.0 m cable (gold-plated connectors)
- 1/4 inch to 3.5 mm adapter
Specifications:
- Acoustic system: Open
- Magnet type: Neodymium
- Impedance: 32 ohm
- Maximum power input: 200 mW
- Sensitivity 101 dB
- Speaker diameter 50 mm
- Frequency response: 12 - 35,000 Hz
- Nett weight: 0.728 lb
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Open-back design. Spacious soundFeel the music. Perfectly tuned 50 mm drivers deliver crisp bass, balanced midrange, and pristine high frequencies. The drivers are engineered to fit the ear's natural geometry, ensuring no detail is lost. |
Superb comfort and durabilityThe headband is reinforced with durable steel, which adds just the right amount of tension for a secure fit. The double-layered headband cushion adds real comfort, and the breathable ear-cup cushions are perfect for long listening sessions. |
Connect to any source. From phone to headphone ampImmerse in your favorite albums-on your smart device, home setup, TV, or laptop. The included cable boasts a gold-plated 6.3-3.5 mm jack adapter for the best connection when listening on audiophile-grade equipment. |
Fidelio X3 Hi-Res | SHP9600 Hi-Fi | L2BO Hi-Fi | PH805 Noise Cancelling | ST702 UV-Sanitizing | |
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Customer Reviews |
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Connectivity | Wired (3.5 mm) Balanced/Unbalanced | Wired (3.5 mm) | Wired (3.5 mm) with in-line mic | Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 | True Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 |
Acoustic system | Open | Open-back | Semi-open | Closed | Closed |
Frequency response | 5 – 40,000 Hz | 12 - 35,000 Hz | 6 - 40,000 Hz | 7 – 40,000 Hz | 20 – 20,000 Hz |
Driver size | 50 mm | 50 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 6 mm |
Impedance | 30 Ohm | 32 Ohm | 16 Ohm | 16 Ohm | 16 Ohm |
Maximum power input | 500 mW | 200 mW | 200 mW | 30 mW | N/A |
Sensitivity | 100 db @ 1 mW | 101 dB | 105 dB | 90 dB | 94 dB |
Distortion | <0.1% THD | <0.1% THD | <0.1% THD | N/A | N/A |
Cable length | Detachable 3.0 m cables (balanced and unbalanced cables included) | Detachable 3.0 m cable included | Detachable 3.0 m cable with in-line microphone and pick-up button | Detachable cable and airplane adapter + USB charging cable included | USB charging cable |
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Product Dimensions | 3.94 x 6.77 x 7.91 inches |
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Item Weight | 11.6 ounces |
ASIN | B08B477BHS |
Item model number | SHP9600/00 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #486 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #2 in DJ Headphones |
Date First Available | August 13, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Philips |
Item Weight | 11.65 ounces |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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A quality performance: Philips SHP9600 headphones. Looking for the perfect blend of performance, comfort, and quality? These over-ear, open-back headphones are built to take your home listening up a notch. You get great sound, premium construction, and gold-plated cable connections. Open-back design. Spacious sound: Feel the music. Perfectly tuned 50 mm drivers deliver crisp bass, balanced midrange, and pristine high frequencies. The drivers are engineered to fit the ear's natural geometry, ensuring no detail is lost. Superb comfort and durability: The headband is reinforced with durable steel, which adds just the right amount of tension for a secure fit. The double-layered headband cushion adds real comfort, and the breathable ear-cup cushions are perfect for long listening sessions.Connect to any source. From phone to headphone amp: Immerse in your favorite albums-on your smart device, home setup, TV, or laptop. The included cable boasts a gold-plated 6.3-3.5 mm jack adapter for the best connection when listening on audiophile-grade equipment.
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Customers like the weight, comfort, quality and performance of the headphones. They mention that they don't weigh on their ears, they're comfortable and the padding is soft enough. They also appreciate the performance and value of the headphone.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say it's excellent, accurate, and warmer than other models. They also mention that the open-back design allows them to block out external sounds. Customers say the headphones are good for music and gaming, and a great alternative to buying speakers to watch movies or listen to.
"...Hearing my female character, Battery’s voice lines sound great. “Cluster grenade, enjoy!” “Splash!” “Dropped!” “All right, boom time.” “All talk!” “..." Read more
"...And the soundstage is very wide and even multidirectional, like how I can hear the guitar behind my left when listening to the Torigoth Day track..." Read more
"...The sound quality is excellent - much better than then X2HR in my opinion. I felt that the X2HRs were a little more flat sounding with little bass...." Read more
"...The Status Audio CB-1 also produce better sound quality, but the ear cups are also smaller, and closed so the sound isn't as "big" as the SHP9500...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that the ear pads are not hot or overly cushy, and their ears don't feel cramped or weirdly isolated under them. The padding is soft enough that they don' t notice the chin cup. The headphones are made of breathable, dual-layered, cloth fabric for head support. Some customers find the pain to be worse, but they find the headphones to be very gentle and very light.
"...headband is a cushion, made of breathable, dual-layered, cloth fabric for head support...." Read more
"...great, the mids, extremely discernable, the highs, almost always don't become uncomfortable. These are the "flattest" headphones I own to boot...." Read more
"...They're pretty sturdy feeling, and they sit nice and comfortable on even my big head. I had no pain after hour long sessions...." Read more
"...They are big and comfortable and do all of that really well but at that price there are cheaper headphones that also do that well...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say that they are a reliable, quality pair of headphones for home use with music, and are impressed with the quality materials that Philips chose to use in the product. They also say that the SHP-9500 is the perfect starter headphone, as it allows them to try a wide soundstage, and nice, neutral airy sound of open-backs. Customers also say the S HP-9500 offers an incredible crisp, yet slightly warm and rich sound, and is the ideal headphone for those looking for a good all-around headphone.
"...IMAGING/SOUNDSTAGE: The SHP9500 has good imaging. They handle directional sounds, exceptionally, well...." Read more
"...The sound? Amazing. These offer an incredible crisp, yet slightly warm and rich sound, much unlike typical headphones that kill the mids or up the..." Read more
"...I heard a lot about the sound quality, wide soundstage, and nice, neutral airy sound of open-backs and I think these deliver, for the most part...." Read more
"These are excellent headphones but consider your usage. These are big open-backed headphones...." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. They mention that the sound is exceptional for the price, it's a good pair of budget friendly open backs, and the price to performance is the best of any headphone in this category. The plastic construction is understandable for the money, and it' a very decent set of cans. Customers also say that the SHP9500s are worth buying for everyday use, backup use, or a 2nd pair of can's.
"...They were smart to put these back on the market and at an affordable price...." Read more
"...do your research but bear in mind, these are still an amazing pair of headphones for the price...." Read more
"...quality of construction and the sound - I believe this was a very good value for the amount of money spent...." Read more
"...I believe the SHP9500 is priced accurately, providing a solid INTRODUCTORY all around open-back headphone, and one that scales up with better..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the headphones. They say the G-Cush ear pads are so light and comfortable that they don't weigh on their ears. They also appreciate clear audio, breathable, and spacious sound, with good imaging and sound spacious. Overall, customers are satisfied with the weight and comfort of the product.
"...A funny thing to preface this with is that these headphones are quite light...." Read more
"...+ The open-back architecture provides an extremely light and airy experience...." Read more
"...They are just as comfortable as my X2HRs, but are a little smaller and lighter, while still allowing my entire ear to fit into the ear cup...." Read more
"...The build is a little flimsy, but solid; the entire set is very light and comfortable on the head. The sound quality is unique...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the headphones. They say the build quality is good, the aesthetics are great, and the sound is airy, full, vibrant, and simply amazing. They also mention that the simple matte black exterior with metal accents on the headband is a great design. Customers are also impressed with the sound-stage, saying it is spacious with good separation.
"...Personally, I believe that the design feature is cool and unique. The speakers are transparent enough, where the drivers can be seen...." Read more
"...The build quality is good, the aesthetics are great, I'm particularly fond of the bronze ring on the ears, and the comfort is astounding...." Read more
"...Another couple of great things: they are aesthetically pleasing, AND include a *removable 3.5 mm cable*...." Read more
"...As it stands, they sound wonderful (distinct, but wonderful) and for the value hit above their weight class...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the headphones. They mention that they perform wonderfully, are great "fps" headphones, and work well with Windows Sonic and Dolby Atmos. They are also very good at everything they need to do, and stay on their head better. The 9600's do, in my opinion, work better for gaming and stay a little longer on their heads. The sound quality is all around, and works well with music, movies, and even for many female vocals. The efficiency and sound. The headphones drive well, but ideally you would want a better, more powerful headphone. The open back design works great for their use, and they often like to play while having, and listen for several hours, without any problem.
"...They handle directional sounds, exceptionally, well. With that said, I tested the performance of the SHP9500 while playing Call Of Duty Black Ops 4...." Read more
"...They are big and comfortable and do all of that really well but at that price there are cheaper headphones that also do that well...." Read more
"...styles/movies/and audio-books with these headphones, and they perform wonderfully...." Read more
"...The amp itself has actually stopped working a few times, but this thing never had one hiccup...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that the large earcups fit their equally large ears, while others say that they are larger than many headphones. The headband also widens by a good amount, and the cups are okay, not very deep nor are they wonderfully soft.
"...The X2HRs were also pretty wide, but had huge ear cups and a tighter clamping force, so they were still able to fit me well...." Read more
"...The airiness and open sound of the SHP9500 is great. Very spread out. I played a match on the very open. “Gustav Cannon” map...." Read more
"...Status Audio CB-1 also produce better sound quality, but the ear cups are also smaller, and closed so the sound isn't as "big" as the SHP9500...." Read more
"...I had no pain after hour long sessions. The large earcups fit my equally large ears too, so two thumbs up for me with regard to that...." Read more
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DESIGN/FEATURES: The drivers of the SHP9500 are 50mm, which is large. The frequency response is an outstanding, 12-35,000 Hz, which is 1,500 Hz short of Hi-Res territory. Nevertheless, they still sound superb. The impedance is 32 ohms. For PS4 gamers, 32 ohms is low enough for the controller to drive the headphones with the controller volume set to max. The maximum input power is only 200mW, meaning a user will have to be careful when using an amp. A DAC can be used but is not needed. Of course, the sound will be improved and of course, increasingly loud.
The design of the SHP9500 is very cool in my opinion. Some could argue that it looks cheap, which they sort of do. However, they have some style to them. The headband is aluminum, cased with a hard, matte black, plastic. Atop of the headband is a glossy-black, Philips insignia. The sides of the headband have measuring notches and a hole, which shows a number, indicating the level, which the headband can be adjusted to. Underneath the headband is a cushion, made of breathable, dual-layered, cloth fabric for head support. On the bottom, inside the right and left side of the headband, a plastic tag with R and L can be seen on the corresponding sides of the headband. This is the part of the design, which I love the most. The ear cups are made of plastic. In addition, the speakers are made of aluminum. On each speaker, R and L are painted in white on the corresponding sides of the speakers. Personally, I believe that the design feature is cool and unique. The speakers are transparent enough, where the drivers can be seen. The ear cushions are over-the-ear and made of the same, breathable, double-layered, cloth fabric.
BASS/MID-BASS/SUB-BASS: There is bass. When playing games, which have explosions, I can hear that boom. However, the bass is inconsistent, overall. With that said, the sub-bass is non-existent. I could not hear much of a subwoofer-like rumble when I was playing certain games, which had explosions.
HIGHS: The SHP9500 is bright sounding headphones. The sound is crystal clear, overall. The treble highs can be grainy at times. However, there Results and ears vary. For example, Call Of Duty Black Ops 4 is a prime example, which has lots of sharp sounds. Gunshots are loud but clear. Each time bullets hit, there a loud, thumping sound, which follows with a loud, “squish”, when a kill is achieved. I found having the volume high while hearing this sound can be harsh of the ears. The high end of female voices sounds great. Hearing female voices on Call Of Duty Black Ops 4 is another. Hearing my female character, Battery’s voice lines sound great. “Cluster grenade, enjoy!” “Splash!” “Dropped!” “All right, boom time.” “All talk!” “Doggone!” Those are some of my favorite voice lines of hers. Once, Battery ran inside of an open-ended bay of the Summit map. Battery said a voice line, while outside of the bay. Then, her voice became magnified, as she entered the bay. Plus, there was an echo of Battery's voice. The authenticity of the echo was unbelievable and nearly, scary. This was a good example of a transition between mid to high sounds.
IMAGING/SOUNDSTAGE: The SHP9500 has good imaging. They handle directional sounds, exceptionally, well. With that said, I tested the performance of the SHP9500 while playing Call Of Duty Black Ops 4. The best map, which showcases the performance of the best is the “Occupation” map, which is a close-quarters. I could hear what was going on and direction, where the action was taking place on the map, whether it was dialogue, gunshots or explosions. Of course, footsteps could be heard, as well. It seems the sound magnifies toward closer sounds coming from a different direction. For example, each time my character looks in one direction, the sound increasingly amplifies in the direction and less in the opposite direction, where lesser actions were taking place. The soundstage is great. Of course, they are open-back, so that is expected. The airiness and open sound of the SHP9500 is great. Very spread out. I played a match on the very open. “Gustav Cannon” map. I could hear sounds, very clear from across the map at a far distance. Not to mention, sounds from a distant, sounded a bit closer than they actually were.
LOWS/MIDS: I must say, the SHP9500 picks up subtle sounds, pretty good. Hearing shells hit the floor, coming from a blasting shotgun is addictive to listen to, strangely. On the Morocco map, outside of hearing the common sounds, during game-play, I could hear the subtle, clinking and breakage of pottery being kicked around, while traversing the area. I could barely, hear this with other headsets, but in more abundance with the SHP9500. The unbelievable sound of crunching, as my character was trampling through the deep snow, cracking of the ice or sounds of moving water, while swimming on the Icebreaker map. Once, my character, Battery, ran inside of an open-ended bay of the Summit map. Battery was communicating, while outside and finished talking, while going inside of the bay. There was an echo of Battery's voice while speaking inside of that open-ended bay. The authenticity of the echo was unbelievable and nearly, scary.
MIC (OPTIONAL): An external mic, such as a V-Moda Boom Mic Pro will have to be purchased to utilize, while online gaming. The prices vary. I have not tried this, yet, as I do not have a mod-mic at this time. I do know, with one attached, it should perform exceptionally, well.
VERDICT: Overall, the SHP9500 is a great headset. For the past year, when constantly, hearing about these, I was wondering, if these lived up to the hype and they did. Never in my wildest dreams, I would ever think Philips would make such an outstanding headset. They were smart to put these back on the market and at an affordable price. With that being said, I would advise anyone looking for a headset to pick these up, just in case they are no longer available, as they were, prior to resurfacing. Honestly, I believe my search for the “perfect” headset(s) is over.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2019
DESIGN/FEATURES: The drivers of the SHP9500 are 50mm, which is large. The frequency response is an outstanding, 12-35,000 Hz, which is 1,500 Hz short of Hi-Res territory. Nevertheless, they still sound superb. The impedance is 32 ohms. For PS4 gamers, 32 ohms is low enough for the controller to drive the headphones with the controller volume set to max. The maximum input power is only 200mW, meaning a user will have to be careful when using an amp. A DAC can be used but is not needed. Of course, the sound will be improved and of course, increasingly loud.
The design of the SHP9500 is very cool in my opinion. Some could argue that it looks cheap, which they sort of do. However, they have some style to them. The headband is aluminum, cased with a hard, matte black, plastic. Atop of the headband is a glossy-black, Philips insignia. The sides of the headband have measuring notches and a hole, which shows a number, indicating the level, which the headband can be adjusted to. Underneath the headband is a cushion, made of breathable, dual-layered, cloth fabric for head support. On the bottom, inside the right and left side of the headband, a plastic tag with R and L can be seen on the corresponding sides of the headband. This is the part of the design, which I love the most. The ear cups are made of plastic. In addition, the speakers are made of aluminum. On each speaker, R and L are painted in white on the corresponding sides of the speakers. Personally, I believe that the design feature is cool and unique. The speakers are transparent enough, where the drivers can be seen. The ear cushions are over-the-ear and made of the same, breathable, double-layered, cloth fabric.
BASS/MID-BASS/SUB-BASS: There is bass. When playing games, which have explosions, I can hear that boom. However, the bass is inconsistent, overall. With that said, the sub-bass is non-existent. I could not hear much of a subwoofer-like rumble when I was playing certain games, which had explosions.
HIGHS: The SHP9500 is bright sounding headphones. The sound is crystal clear, overall. The treble highs can be grainy at times. However, there Results and ears vary. For example, Call Of Duty Black Ops 4 is a prime example, which has lots of sharp sounds. Gunshots are loud but clear. Each time bullets hit, there a loud, thumping sound, which follows with a loud, “squish”, when a kill is achieved. I found having the volume high while hearing this sound can be harsh of the ears. The high end of female voices sounds great. Hearing female voices on Call Of Duty Black Ops 4 is another. Hearing my female character, Battery’s voice lines sound great. “Cluster grenade, enjoy!” “Splash!” “Dropped!” “All right, boom time.” “All talk!” “Doggone!” Those are some of my favorite voice lines of hers. Once, Battery ran inside of an open-ended bay of the Summit map. Battery said a voice line, while outside of the bay. Then, her voice became magnified, as she entered the bay. Plus, there was an echo of Battery's voice. The authenticity of the echo was unbelievable and nearly, scary. This was a good example of a transition between mid to high sounds.
IMAGING/SOUNDSTAGE: The SHP9500 has good imaging. They handle directional sounds, exceptionally, well. With that said, I tested the performance of the SHP9500 while playing Call Of Duty Black Ops 4. The best map, which showcases the performance of the best is the “Occupation” map, which is a close-quarters. I could hear what was going on and direction, where the action was taking place on the map, whether it was dialogue, gunshots or explosions. Of course, footsteps could be heard, as well. It seems the sound magnifies toward closer sounds coming from a different direction. For example, each time my character looks in one direction, the sound increasingly amplifies in the direction and less in the opposite direction, where lesser actions were taking place. The soundstage is great. Of course, they are open-back, so that is expected. The airiness and open sound of the SHP9500 is great. Very spread out. I played a match on the very open. “Gustav Cannon” map. I could hear sounds, very clear from across the map at a far distance. Not to mention, sounds from a distant, sounded a bit closer than they actually were.
LOWS/MIDS: I must say, the SHP9500 picks up subtle sounds, pretty good. Hearing shells hit the floor, coming from a blasting shotgun is addictive to listen to, strangely. On the Morocco map, outside of hearing the common sounds, during game-play, I could hear the subtle, clinking and breakage of pottery being kicked around, while traversing the area. I could barely, hear this with other headsets, but in more abundance with the SHP9500. The unbelievable sound of crunching, as my character was trampling through the deep snow, cracking of the ice or sounds of moving water, while swimming on the Icebreaker map. Once, my character, Battery, ran inside of an open-ended bay of the Summit map. Battery was communicating, while outside and finished talking, while going inside of the bay. There was an echo of Battery's voice while speaking inside of that open-ended bay. The authenticity of the echo was unbelievable and nearly, scary.
MIC (OPTIONAL): An external mic, such as a V-Moda Boom Mic Pro will have to be purchased to utilize, while online gaming. The prices vary. I have not tried this, yet, as I do not have a mod-mic at this time. I do know, with one attached, it should perform exceptionally, well.
VERDICT: Overall, the SHP9500 is a great headset. For the past year, when constantly, hearing about these, I was wondering, if these lived up to the hype and they did. Never in my wildest dreams, I would ever think Philips would make such an outstanding headset. They were smart to put these back on the market and at an affordable price. With that being said, I would advise anyone looking for a headset to pick these up, just in case they are no longer available, as they were, prior to resurfacing. Honestly, I believe my search for the “perfect” headset(s) is over.
Philips made a followup to once of the most glowing, and might I add, quite unwarranted audiophile headphones for those stepping into the realm of a more "luxurious" listening experience. The only catch being that the legendary SHP9500 had a price of around $80, with the new SHP9600 retailing at $180 originally. From what you'll hear the upgrades (or some say lack of) that this model presents at its increased price point make it a pointless, fruitless endeavor to wear these headphones. Now perhaps I would agree, the SHP9500 is a hard lightweight headphone to beat. Worth $180? It's subjective. However, if you can get these on sale or with a coupon? Oh boy, there ain't nothing to lose.
Before I get into the pros and cons I'll give a TL;DR. The sound? Amazing. These offer an incredible crisp, yet slightly warm and rich sound, much unlike typical headphones that kill the mids or up the lows and highs. The build quality is good, the aesthetics are great, I'm particularly fond of the bronze ring on the ears, and the comfort is astounding. Is it enough to warrant a $180 purchase over a $80 purchase, assuming you get these off sale, well, they might just be. If you're unsure which team to swing for, do your research but bear in mind, these are still an amazing pair of headphones for the price. With that out of the way, it's deep dive time.
PROS
- Sound quality. As with the SHP9500, the audio coming out of this particular model is exquisite. The lows, great, the mids, extremely discernable, the highs, almost always don't become uncomfortable. These are the "flattest" headphones I own to boot. When I listen to a track it almost always sounds like I'm listening to it the way the artist intended, no EQ mixing needed. It's definitely a slightly warm sounding pair of headphones, but they still ring true and can handle any genre I throw at them, be it quiet or noisy.
- Build quality. A funny thing to preface this with is that these headphones are quite light. At a quick grab and glance these might not immediately register as particularly sturdy headphones. However, after using these for half a year now I can tell you that their durability is that of a snappy and whippy stick, that bends back into shape if it is ever forced to bear pressure. I've accidentally dropped these a couple times and they have a bit of bounce to them depending on how they fall, yet they have not bent or even scuffed. Furthermore, I've, rather sheepishly, put a little stress on them and purposefully stretched the headphones apart from each other to see if they bend or crack, yet here they remain, in mint condition still. Deceptively strong headphones, they can most certainly withstand reasonable punishment without suffering any failures.
- Aesthetics. Subjective, sure, but I must admit, these just *look* like nice headphones. Big ear cups with a bronze ring on them, nice sleek, black finish? Love them, they look just as well in a studio as they do with at home listening.
- Comfort. My goodness, I've owned my fair share of "over-ear" headphones and I must say, these truly are "over-ear." The padding is soft and remarkably thick, making it so these truly don't press the drivers up against your ears. I feel it evdn aids in the listening comfort to, the sound doesn't feel as though it's shot straight into your ear, the distance from the drivers plus the open-ear design really helps music sound like it's happening around you than directly in your ear.
- Aux adapter. Included with the headphones is a wonderful 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable of impressive length, which even comes with an aux adapter. A very nice addition!
- The soundstage. Music truly feels like it's happening around you with these on. The open-ear headphone experience is one I can never go back on. Music is no longer a sterile bit of sound blasted at my ears, it unfolds around me and envelopes me in listening bliss.
MIXED
- Clamp force. Don't get me wrong, the clamp force is perfectly, perfectly serviceable. Yet it must be noted that I have a rather big noggin, and still these still fall on the more medium, bordering on the medium-light side of clamp force. This could potentially be a problem for people with small heads, but it probably wouldn't hinder wearability to any extreme degree, just don't expect them to hug your head too tight if your head is indeed small when you engage in a bit of overzealous headbanging when listening to your favorite tracks. Light, even medium headbanging with these on and they still do hesitate to move, so this is a "your mileage may vary" point.
- The bass. This is more of a headsup than a proper Mixed note on my part. If you're the type to listen to exclusively bass heavy tracks and/or the type to boost the bass on your music be mindful that these are open-ear headphones. These offer a more impressive soundstage than closed-ear but as such bass is less punchy, again, aiding in the more neutral "flat" sound that most audiophiles would prefer. That being said, bass is still very noticeable, but it won't rattle your brain.
- Swivel ears. The ears have a fair bit of degrees of swivel to them. This is only a personal gripe, I just am not a big fan of swivel ears on headphones. They do not effect the comfort, but I just prefer a more rigid feel to my headphones, and it's just a nitpick of mine.
CONS
- Sound leak. This is just a byproduct of being open-ear headphones. Sound *will* leak out of these headphones, people around you will hear what you're listening to, so if you're concerned with interfering with others around you then it could be a problem. However if you've got your own place or room to vibe in or people who don't mind it then it isn't a concern.
- The... price? The thing is, these headphones are WELL worth the original retail value of $180. If there didn't exist the SHP9500 these wouldn't even be noted. That being said, in spite of its minor upgrades it just depends on how much you're willing to shill out on your beginner pair of audiophile headphones. The SHP9500 model is fantastic, but these are *just that bit* better to me personally and makes it worth it.
Look, when all is said and done, I can't help putting my experiences up front to help punch for this model. I love these headphones so much that I've put off on upgrading to much more expensive audiophile headphones. $180 is more than the $80 model, sure, but these have provided such a listening experience comfort that I've found myself not getting that itch to upgrade, and I think that says a lot about the quality of the SHP9600. They make me truly feel like I'm bopping with $500 headphones on my head, and my personal bit of advice (since you're still reading my review) that you need to pick these up. These are a safe horse to bet on. I unashamedly champion the SHP9600 model, they're my favorite pair of headphones I've ever owned, and I reckon it'll be years before I find a pair of headphones I favor over these.
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Ever since I have been missing the feeling of a good pair of over-ear headphones that are not Bluetooth/Wireless connected, as I hate charging things and every sound producing item in my house has a headphone jack.
Having read reviews and watch a few YouTube videos on budget open-back headphones, I settled on these as they seemed good and I'm not particularly picky about the nuances of Hi-Fi sound production. These sound quite neutral to me with enough bass to satisfy various genres of music; but, never overpowering and booming. The fit is quite nice with enough clamping force to keep the headphones on you ear without needing to constantly adjust them or sound leakage from the pads to sealing properly. Pads themselves are a fabric kind of material that's breathable and comfortable, although not as comfortable as my MDR-XB700s (those were like pillows). That being said, they are never warm enough to cause sweating. My ears don't touch the fabric that lines inside the cans as some have reported in various reviews across the web.
The cable is long and doesn't conduct noise across its length due to rubbing, at least not enough to notice while listening to music. It would have been nice to have something other than a piece of wire to manage the length of the cable as it's not very practical to adjust and doesn't look nice. And the only real downside of these is the fact that don't come with a carrying/storage bag.
Overall, for the price they're a good purchase, I like the look of SHP9500s but the sound delivery differences don't justify the extra money to be paid. Sennheiser 599s might be better at sound production; but, the differences are marginal while the price is not.
O acabamento é simples, porém honesto; além de ser extremamente leve e confortável. O som é limpo e preciso, com um amplo "palco sonoro". Excelente para escutar música, trabalhar com áudio/mixagem, estudar, jogar, assistir filmes/séries; independentemente do uso você estará bem servido aqui. A título de exemplo, você consegue perceber diversas nuances ao ouvir músicas/sons com ele, como a presença de instrumentos e/ou detalhes do ambiente que quase sempre não ficam evidentes em um fone comum/fechado que geralmente abusa dos graves para tentar te impressionar (tal como os famigerados headsets da Razer por exemplo). Falando em graves, este com certeza não é o "forte" dele pois a proposta é justamente ser algo mais neutro e fidedigno, e é justamente por isso que ele brilha e é tão amado pelos audiófilos. Os graves são singelos, se você realmente gosta de um grave exagerado e sempre presente possivelmente essa não é a opção para você.
Pelo fato de ser um fone aberto o isolamento do barulho externo também é mínimo, ou seja, vai do seu gosto e/ou necessidade; lembrando que o som que você escuta também vaza para fora. Ou seja: se tiver alguém do seu lado dependendo do volume utilizado é bem provável que a pessoa escute o que você está ouvindo. Todavia, considero essa característica excelente para quem trabalha com locução/gravação de conteúdo por exemplo, pois você consegue ter noção de quão alto/baixo está falando sem precisar tirar o fone. Também é muito útil caso precise estar atento a alguém lhe chamar e/ou para receber alguma encomenda. Além disso, a característica de ser "aberto" é justamente o que faz com que o "palco sonoro" seja muito amplo e agradável. Essa sensação de que você está em um grande teatro e precisão de qual direção está vindo o som é estupenda! Eu particularmente adoro essa sensação de espacialidade.
Por fim, justamente por não ter foco em graves e por ser aberto o fone é muito menos "cansativo": você não fica com dor de cabeça e/ou aqueles graves pesados ressoando no seu canal auditivo. É difícil expressar em palavras, mas tentando traduzir a experiência: é como se todo o "ouvir" ficasse mais suave e agradável no geral. Em fones fechados, em especial nos de baixa qualidade (que acabam abusando demais dos graves), a sensação é que o som fica super abafado e/ou todo "embolado"; fica difícil definir o que é o que. Aqui não, o som é cristalino, claro e direto! Também existe um acessório/microfone destacável de outra marca (V-Moda BoomPro) que teoricamente dá para ser adaptado à parte caso você faça questão de convertê-lo em um "headset". Como uso um microfone USB à parte para gravação então não tive a oportunidade de testá-lo dessa maneira, mas dizem que funciona bem. Neste caso vale colocar na balança se vale a pena. Saí de um Astro A40 TR + MixAmpPRO e não me arrependo!
Reviewed in Brazil on June 29, 2023
O acabamento é simples, porém honesto; além de ser extremamente leve e confortável. O som é limpo e preciso, com um amplo "palco sonoro". Excelente para escutar música, trabalhar com áudio/mixagem, estudar, jogar, assistir filmes/séries; independentemente do uso você estará bem servido aqui. A título de exemplo, você consegue perceber diversas nuances ao ouvir músicas/sons com ele, como a presença de instrumentos e/ou detalhes do ambiente que quase sempre não ficam evidentes em um fone comum/fechado que geralmente abusa dos graves para tentar te impressionar (tal como os famigerados headsets da Razer por exemplo). Falando em graves, este com certeza não é o "forte" dele pois a proposta é justamente ser algo mais neutro e fidedigno, e é justamente por isso que ele brilha e é tão amado pelos audiófilos. Os graves são singelos, se você realmente gosta de um grave exagerado e sempre presente possivelmente essa não é a opção para você.
Pelo fato de ser um fone aberto o isolamento do barulho externo também é mínimo, ou seja, vai do seu gosto e/ou necessidade; lembrando que o som que você escuta também vaza para fora. Ou seja: se tiver alguém do seu lado dependendo do volume utilizado é bem provável que a pessoa escute o que você está ouvindo. Todavia, considero essa característica excelente para quem trabalha com locução/gravação de conteúdo por exemplo, pois você consegue ter noção de quão alto/baixo está falando sem precisar tirar o fone. Também é muito útil caso precise estar atento a alguém lhe chamar e/ou para receber alguma encomenda. Além disso, a característica de ser "aberto" é justamente o que faz com que o "palco sonoro" seja muito amplo e agradável. Essa sensação de que você está em um grande teatro e precisão de qual direção está vindo o som é estupenda! Eu particularmente adoro essa sensação de espacialidade.
Por fim, justamente por não ter foco em graves e por ser aberto o fone é muito menos "cansativo": você não fica com dor de cabeça e/ou aqueles graves pesados ressoando no seu canal auditivo. É difícil expressar em palavras, mas tentando traduzir a experiência: é como se todo o "ouvir" ficasse mais suave e agradável no geral. Em fones fechados, em especial nos de baixa qualidade (que acabam abusando demais dos graves), a sensação é que o som fica super abafado e/ou todo "embolado"; fica difícil definir o que é o que. Aqui não, o som é cristalino, claro e direto! Também existe um acessório/microfone destacável de outra marca (V-Moda BoomPro) que teoricamente dá para ser adaptado à parte caso você faça questão de convertê-lo em um "headset". Como uso um microfone USB à parte para gravação então não tive a oportunidade de testá-lo dessa maneira, mas dizem que funciona bem. Neste caso vale colocar na balança se vale a pena. Saí de um Astro A40 TR + MixAmpPRO e não me arrependo!
La caja es bonita y da buenos detalles sobre los audífonos, por dentro es prácticamente solo los audífonos y listo, el cable, el adaptador 6.5mm y la funda que más que funda es un plástico para evitar que se raye, no sirve para transporte pero puedes usarlos para evitar que se llenen de polvo.
La calidad del material es decente, no es la gran cosa pero es pasable por el precio.
El cable es largo y enredoso, a mi me gusta en lo personal debido a que puedo utilizarlo en una distancia considerable para jugar en mi Nintendo Switch desde su base, aunque si piensas usar los audífonos del celular a la mano lo mejor es que optes por un cable más corto, yo afortunadamente tengo uno de unos v-moda. La calidad del cable es pasable, eso sí, no creó que aguante mordidas de gato haha
El diseño es simple, nada en particular.
En cuanto a comodidad es decente, no es la gran cosa pero tampoco es incómodo, eso sí, la fuerza de sujeción es muy poca por lo que es mejor para cabezas más anchas y rutinas más tranquilas que activas. Las almohadillas son excelentes pero por la parte inferior tienen esas esquinas rígidas que hubiera sido mil veces mejor que fueran completamente redondas, sin embargo no incómoda o al menos yo no lo siento así, como sea si no te convencen las almohadillas yo te recomiendo las Misodiko para estos audífonos.
En cuanto a audio, simplemente bueno, agudos algo brillantes pero nítidos, medios excelentes y equilibrados y bajos muy suaves en volúmenes bajos pero intensos en altos. Yo recomiendo ampliamente utilizar un ecualizador y/o amplificador para sacar el 100% de la potencia de estos audífonos, también para darle más cuerpo al sonido y hacer que no sea tan brillante.
Posiblemente mi única queja con estos audífonos sea el sonido que hace el plástico sobre todo en la copa izquierda, aunque aparentemente nadie se queja de ello, talvez sea bastante quisquilloso no lo sé, sin embargo con música en reproducción estos soniditos son prácticamente imperceptibles.
¿Recomendados? Sí, sobre todo si lo consigues nuevo y a descuento.
Sound: Amazing. It’s super clear and the bass is perfect. It’s very punchy and I never feel like the bass is lacking. I listen to a lot of hip-hop and pop as well as other bass heavy music so it was important that the bass was powerful enough. A lot of open headphones especially audiophile studio headphones lacks the bass but these doesn’t which is why I love them. Open back with great clarity and bass; perfection.
The only negative I have with them is that the clamp force is a little too tight for my liking, putting too much pressure on my head. But I’m sure the more I use them they will loosen up over time since they are brand new…
I rate these 9/10 because of the clamp force. But once the clamp force hopefully loosens up they will be a 10/10!