Product Review - Studio Headphones
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If you value quality monitoring, it’s worth investing in a good pair of headphones. Here’s a selection of premium models from some of the leading manufacturers, with links to the SOS review where available.
KRK KNS 8400 £156$150
KRK KNS 8400
The KNS 8400s are KRK’s first headphone design. They are light and comfortable (the ear cushions are made of memory foam), and their emphasis on the mid-range makes them useful for checking mixes.
Focusrite +44 (0)1494 462246
KRK Systems +1 954 949 9600
Ultrasone Pro 2900 £319$549
Ultrasone Pro 2900
Ultrasone are unique among the manufacturers here in that they truly specialise in headphones — they don’t make anything else! All their models, including the top-end Pro 2900, use what Ultrasone call S-Logic ‘Natural Surround’, whereby the drivers aim at your outer rather than inner ear, which apparently yields a more natural sound.
Synthax Audio +44 (0)1923 693756
Ultrasone +1 951 677 4600
Samson SR850 £36$59
Samson SR950
The closed-back design of these headphones is claimed to offer outstanding isolation, which should make them suitable for tracking purposes. The headband is self-adjusting to ensure a comfortable fit for most users.
Korg UK +44 (0)1908 304601
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Mon 20 May 2013
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