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  • 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
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4.5
4.4
3.9
4.1
Comfort
4.4
4.4
4.4
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4.2
Volume control
4.0
4.0
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Noise cancellation
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2.4
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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 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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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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3.1 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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    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.

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    10,586 global ratings

    Customers say

    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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    1,922 customers mention1,370 positive552 negative

    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

    919 customers mention822 positive97 negative

    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

    899 customers mention749 positive150 negative

    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

    686 customers mention635 positive51 negative

    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

    273 customers mention239 positive34 negative

    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

    220 customers mention198 positive22 negative

    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

    187 customers mention149 positive38 negative

    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

    377 customers mention173 positive204 negative

    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

    Great sound an unbelievably good price
    5 Stars
    Great sound an unbelievably good price
    For the past year, I had heard, SO much about these headphones. I have seen them reviewed time and time again on YouTube. I hardly heard anything negative about them. However, for the longest time, they could not be bought because they were not available. For the ones, which were, they were way overpriced. Then, in March, they became available on Amazon for a nice price. I jumped on it. Now, that I have them, are they worth the hype?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.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great sound an unbelievably good price
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2019
    For the past year, I had heard, SO much about these headphones. I have seen them reviewed time and time again on YouTube. I hardly heard anything negative about them. However, for the longest time, they could not be bought because they were not available. For the ones, which were, they were way overpriced. Then, in March, they became available on Amazon for a nice price. I jumped on it. Now, that I have them, are they worth the hype?

    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.
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    Arash Fallah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Open-back Pair of Cans for the price
    Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2023
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    Erudito
    5.0 out of 5 stars Estupendo!!!
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    Erudito
    5.0 out of 5 stars Estupendo!!!
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 29, 2023
    Resumindo: o melhor headphone aberto dessa faixa de preço!

    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!
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    Gerardo Gustav
    5.0 out of 5 stars Una experiencia muy buena con pequeñas imperfecciones.
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 20, 2022
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    Leo
    5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THEM
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