Superlux HD668B Headphones

First of all, these are great headphones for a budget, or if you want to find out the hype behind "audiophile" equipment like I did then this is a good gateway. These headphones by no means are real audiophile equipment, or particularly amazing at anything. They have a V-shaped sound signature which means they excel at music with highs in, but music which keeps in the mids is really not that great. They have a good amount of bass for open back headphones and at the volume I usually listen at they do not leak too much, though these are not headphones you should be wearing outside really. Overall I would say the sound is quite good after burning them in, when you consider the price, they are cheap but hit above their price really, just if you really want some good headphones be prepared to spend much more. Their build quality, to say the least, is bad. While I have no gripes with the nearly all plastic build, as they have not broken after almost a year of use, they are mostly plastic and their feel is just cheap. A lot of people replace the earpads that come too because the pleather material is not very good but I have not had as much issue with sweating or clammyness so it just depends on the person. They clamp quite hard depending on your head size but I have not had issue since day 1 using these, though the head rest 'wings' still are not exactly the most comfortable things in the world and I would recommend that you bend them back. They have a removeable cable which is a big plus if you are worried about a pet chewing through them, I didn't really factor this when buying them as I won't break it with abuse from bringing them out (I only use IEM's outside, and wouldn't wear these in public) but it's nice that you can do this as even on very high end equipment you don't always find it. I use these mainly for just listening to stuff on my computer which mainly centers around gaming, music and videos. They work fine for this and are good enough for that, because they're open back sound positioning in games is very good so I can recommend them for that, they work much better than most much more expensive "Gaming" headphones when paired with an external microphone. (Note: I never ran these through a proper DAC or AMP, I do not know how well these benefit from them but I doubt too much difference) In conclusion, I can definitely recommend these headphones, they have a nice V shaped sound which meets my music preferences and don't lose too much detail. In gaming they are ideal when paired with a cheap microphone as a budget solution versus a gaming headset. Get these if you want a decent sounding pair of cans with plenty of mods available, if you aren't on a budget look elsewhere at other real audiophile grade gear, you won't regret it when you hear the difference.

These are some exceptional headphones for the price, pretty great audio quality little more to be said about that. There is a nice amount of airspace between your ears and the solid of the cans which helps with fatigue in audio work like mixing on the go. They are mental comfortable with the self adjustment which I find to be a welcome feature when some headphones need all sorts of sliding and adjustment. They seem like AKG 250s rip-offs in many ways but to avoid being too similar they maybe over-engineered some parts like the foam headpads, Not everyone may be bothered by this, and neither am I much to be honest. Considering they're £70 cheaper than the AKG's its not a massive loss to have a couple of strange/ugly parts. A couple of surefire negatives though. Similar to the 250s these have a detachable cable but instead of the mini xlr this uses a male jack which is a little bit flimsy and I can definitely see how a little bit too much wear and tear could cause irreparable damage to the unit. Also the cable that comes with it while being great quality and a very nice thickness is deteriorating a little, although that could just be me, never-the-less because they use a male jack instead of a female it's not as viable to buy many replacements as female to male jacks aren't as universally useful as male to male ones. All in all I love these headphones and would definitely recommend them but would also mention that some way down the line it might make sense to get a female to female jack switch/adapter and a few good quality durable jack to jacks.

My last pair of bluetooth headphones (Edifier W820 NB) broke and wanted to try wired headphones again. If you are absolutely sick of wasting money on expensive Bluetooth nonsense with batteries built to die, definitely consider these. The clamping force is decent - comfortable, but won't fall of your head. The pass-through and soundbleed are fine - not recommended for wearing around loud traffic, but fine in busy streets. Plasticky and cheap feeling, but feel quite robust, wouldn't use them as a weapon though. But that's all window dressing, the real review is in the sound - it's good! Fine enough for the price, that reputation is well earned. However, you can make them even better with a custom sound profile on your device of choice. See the picture on this review, bump up the sub-bass / bass a bit, lower the high tones a touch and you'll find yourself with sound that's on par with some £100-200 headphones (I almost cant hear the difference between these and HD600s)! Do yourself a favour though, get replacement ear pads - the pads that come with the headphones are stiff, rubbery, squeaky and generally crap. If you value soundstageing get bigger pads than come with the headphones. Consider getting a headband pad too, since the headband can and will 'boing' when walking, which is loud and annoying. The packed in aux cables are nice and highly appreciated too - loud as hell, though. Top job, Superlux. Very impressive for the price.

The sound quality is amazing and the comfort around the ears is excellent but the lack of ability to change the volume on the headphones directly can be a slight annoyance but the headphones have one major problems. For smaller heads the Headphones grip far to tights with the bottom of the ear pads clamping down and digging in to the sides of the neck. This was initially bearable but soon started to cause aches and pains in my neck before causing large headaches leading to some strange positions needed to wear these headphones which then lead to cramps in my jaw as well. This did not change over the course of three months and there was still absolutely no give in the headphones even after attempts to stretch them wider. This could have been easily managed if the earpads were on a hinge to prevent the cutting angle or if there was any kind of adjustable part of the headphones at all rather than a silly one size fits all model. In short these are great for people with wider or taller heads (or at least higher up ears) than I have but otherwise these will lead to large amounts of aches and headaches rendering them unusable without large amounts of pain that can last even a couple of days after a long session even if you don't use them at all after that session.

*There is a TL;DR at the bottom These are a good pair of headphones that come with some useful accessories. The two included cables allow me to walk around my room without having to take the headphones off. This is a welcome change when compared to the short cable on my old gaming headset. -- Music Performance -- When listening to music, especially on my phone, the sound is great, if not slightly treble heavy. My OnePlus One allows me to adjust the bass and treble to my liking which makes these even better than they already sound. -- Gaming Performance -- When playing CS:GO, or gaming in general, the treble is noticeably pronounced though. It seemed to be slightly overpowering. This might be because my old headphones could have had a lot less treble than these, meaning I may not have gotten used to the amount on these headphones. I did notice that my positional awareness increased greatly when it comes to telling where people were based on sound. -- Listening to Video -- When I first received these, I watched some youtube videos, notably an episode of Painkiller Nearly and a Tek Syndicate video. In both of these I noticed a massive difference from any audio experience whilst watching youtube before. The voices on PKN were a lot clearer than before using these and in the tek syndicate video, I was able to pick out some background audio I had never heard in one of his videos before. -- Comfort -- The clamping force on these headphones seems to be noticeable for me, even though I don't have a massive head. Despite this, I am sure after some use, they will become much more comfortable. The earpads are not the best. Due to the over-ear trait these headphones have, your ears will become quite sweaty even after a half hour of use. Although they seem expensive for a good pair, buying some replacement pads would be a good idea and is something I am going to look into. Despite this, the pads no not cause pain on the ears like my old headphones did. Also, the headband is good but does seem to take a while to get used to. The pads on the headband can be pulled out further but require some force to do so. -- Conclusion/TL;DR -- PROS -Good Cable Options -Good for music -Good Sound Stage -Very Crisp, easy to pick out each sound in a scene. -The ear pads are nice and soft -The headband can be adjusted and is relatively comfortable. CONS -Slightly treble heavy, more noticeable in games. -Clamping force is heavy at first -The earpads do not breath well, causing sweaty ears. -The headband can become slightly painful after long periods of use -The pads on the headband require quite a lot of force to adjust.

I've been using these for around 3 years now, when I got them I can distinctly recall how the headbands dig into the top of your head, they still do three years later and cause headaches after more than 2 hours of use I found wearing a beanie under them helped a lot but naturally having fabric between your ears and the driver muffles the sound. in terms of audio they're genuinely amazing for the price, probably the closest thing to a set of reference headphones for the price and despite being open backs and typically not bassy you can crank the bass to get some without destroying the top end. the worst part about these headphones though is the design, superlux have a protruding 3.5mm male out of the bottom of the left earcup and it will always break within a few years of use from flex and stretch, the worst part is that its clearly a designed failiure point. I bought these over the 681s I previously had because they came with what appeared to be a thicker wire housing coming out the earcup, and certainly the case. Unlike the 681s, it's actually got a stress relief built into it, but it's still an exceptionally tight male port, making the stress relief pointless because of the force needed to disconnect the cable, and then it occurred to me. It doesn't need to be a male port at all, superlux could move the failure point to the wire and put a female port in the earcup then the broken component is the cable which you can replace far more cheaply than an entire set of headphones. but you sell less headphones that way.

first i have to explain a few things . i have many many years of experience in digital audio gaming pc and dj experience . in a nutshell im a headophile . so heres the review . for the money these headphones are a one single wired headset with phenominal drivers . the accuracy of the sound is in the high to medium range . to counteract this set your audio to flat ,yes the sound to flat . the sound equalises out after about one minute of tweaking . why a 5 star rating ? you cant buy a new product with this quality for less . i have tested all the ranges and found it to be good in all hertz . capable of distinguishing all sounds in all the ranges needed for the common use. the comparison is the AKG priced at 5 to 10 times more worldwide . these are not a copy but a semi open model unlike the semi open AKG they are less expensive and do the same thing . the weight is lighter and an unexpected surprise . there are certainly issues in finishing lsuch as they dont look perfectly formed (for the perfectionist . or do not have the softer ear cup that one can easily buy for a few pounds "in china delivered in a week ?" so with information like this in hand i personally like them the ear pressure is light and the ear cups completely surrounds medium sized ears . the top headrest not going all round the head simply relieves top pressure and furthermore makes them more comfortable . when fitting these they had 2 3.5mm jack cord 1 metre and 3 metre which simply attatched to the outside connector . in compare . for the money you are not going to get a nice fitting comfy headsets like this and wear it for long periods without actually hurting your exterior head ,however these are loud when you want them to be . i tried around 100 songs today from country to speedcore and yes they work . these are not cheap made they are low on price for quality you lucky people . so even if you buy and try you will not be disapointed for the money spent on them . happy listening and get the comfy cups too the make such a diference . the bass ? well here is a tip which will void the warranty but i highly suggest it remove the inner foam and replace with a simple template of toilet tissue for even better BASS. in my opinion a must for this particular model of headphones . and easily and super inexpensive to replace . to sum it up then ? brilliant the cord is thick not thin rubbish and an effective driver set making these a bargain for the money asked . so go get them and enjoy something a little different . enjoy .....

Don't often leave reviews but the Superlux HD668B is worthy of comment. I am a home listener mainly using amp with cd player and vintage record deck with now and again computer and iPod. The Superlux HD668B's are right for my ears and light on my head, as very good indeed and after a few hours break in , sing like a bird.:- ;- 1) Comfortable, can wear for long periods without as problem, even with the leatherette ear pads and head band spacers. 2) Appearance is fine with me as the phones are not industrial grade and bought for the sound at a reasonable price The build quality is very fair and robust, not to wear as a fashion accessory outside. 3) The provision of a metre and 3 metre plug in cable to the head phone, is a useful option. 4) Sound is very clear and concise, I like the upper highs and mids with good natural bass, but not boomy or muddy to mask the music.. 5) The treble is distinctive and can be shill, until break in or at high volumes, but the stereo separation and sound stage is very good , overall the sound is as good, if not better than phones costing a lot more. 6) Sound leakage is apparent when volume of connecting device is increased and as a don't have any volume cranked to deafness or ear damage levels, the sound leakage on these semi open phones is not a problem or to others . 7) Many users will be on computer and iPod or iPhone, the headphones are able to handle, giving a good a realistic sound as driven, picking out every instrument and note and voice range,, using equalisation to adjust highs is another benefit of getting the right sound to suit the Superlux drivers for coming into their own.. . In summary, my other headphones are Sennheiser 205 and Goldring DR50's, these are good but the Superlux are better, bearing in mind the cost.