Samson SR850(Headphones)

[Stav Kats]

To begin with, I don't consider myself an audiophile but I care a lot about music quality. Lets move on now to the review:

 

I bought this pair of Headphones 1-2 months ago. I was so excited that I found such a great pair of headphones, looking at the specs at that time, in such an aggresive price(34Euro/44$). 

 

Specifications:

 

-Semi-Open Construction
-32 Ohms Impedance
-50mm Drivers
-Frequency Response 10Hz-30kHz

 

Comfort, Construction, Materials:

 

(8.0-8.5/10)

 

Right away you'll notice they look a lot like an AKG clone. I am not a fan of auto-adjustable headphones but this doesn't bother me.I believe that I have a medium size head. These headphones are just perfect for my head. But the ear-cups due to their Circumaural type and semi-soft foam(not hard) are a tiny bit uncomfortable, however, after such a long time using them they have become more comfortableThe bars on top are sturdy and provide the grip needed to keep the headphones in place. The grip is not forceful, so it doesn't cause discomfort, nor is it so completely lite that the headphone wobbles off. Very easy to wear. The headband is a vinyl that is molded/stamped to look like leather. Nothing fancy, but it's actually a nice detail compared to just getting bare vinyl I guess. The way the cups attach to the headband and bars is exactly like the AKG sets. There is an elastic band on each cup that pulls it towards the headband, that extends when you place it on yourself and pull down to increase the size of the headband for fit. Literally, the same as AKG.

 

Overall, the headphones are pretty light weight and are fairly comfortable to wear. When you hold them, they don't have a heavy metal feel, they feel like very light plastic, which they are. Plastic and vinyl. They seem to sit just fine over my glasses too.

What comes in the box:

 

• The headphones themselves of course.
• 1/4" adapter(cable ends to 3.5mm)
• Owner's manual

 

 

 

 

 

Sound(9.5/10):

 

Great sound. Natural, not basshead at all. I am not going to talk about lows,mids and highs because I just don't know how :).

 

Conclusion:

 

 

The SR850 is an inexpensive high performer. It destroys everything in its price range and is similar or better, in sound quality, with headphones that cost 150$. Great purchase.

 

 

Hope you liked my review(it's my first one)

 

(The pictures are not mine)

 

[TB-303]

Nice review, not too long and wordy.

 

I've looked at Samson monitors a few times, their stuff seems to be good quality for the price

[Stav Kats]

Nice review, not too long and wordy.

 

Thank you, mate!

[losinator501]

I happen to own these as well, I can vouch for them, they are amazing.

 

In my opinion they sound better than my $180 ATH-A700.

[h264]

Samson has finally realized the most important thing in selling headphones is to put a hot chick on the box.

[Dudenstein]

Samson has finally realized the most important thing in selling headphones is to put a hot chick on the box.

Hot chicks on the box is the reason I ended up owning yoga pants....

[devilangel]

I happen to own these as well, I can vouch for them, they are amazing.

 

In my opinion they sound better than my $180 ATH-A700.

Sure they are, btw if anyone wants to ''upgrade'' to the sr950 cause of the velour pads, don't do it, they've different sound signatures. The sr950 in few words: bassy one, less sound stage and no fatiguing highs.

 

Talking about comfort for both samsons they are both PITA in confort therms, even if the last model has velour pads, so one thing a MUST do during the burn phase is this, i dit it for about three days and now i can use it for hours