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Sennheiser HD570 Traditional Over-Ear Open Dynamic Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones (Black) | List Price: $149.99
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Brand: Sennheiser
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 2 years warranty
Features: - Over-ear, open-back stereo headphone
- Single-sided, 10-foot OFC (oxygen-free copper) cable
- Proprietary Duofol membrane reduces diaphragm distortion at edges
- 18 to 22,000 Hz frequency response
- Designed for comfortable long-term wear
Great price for audiophiles, but indeed, fragile. [Posted on 2005-02-28]
There are no other headphones that compare to this one in sound fidelity, comfort AND price. Definitely great sounding headphones. All those reviews claiming bass response is low or treble is too high are overstatements, and probably didn't allow some hours of break-in.
The higher fidelity the headphones are, means usually you will have higher resistance, these being 64 Ohms. Some of the professional headphones use 120 or even 300 Ohm drivers. Of course you'll get lower volume, some of these are meant to be used in quiet studios (open-aural requires quiet places) and professional equipment (good quality amplifiers)! However I found these to suit my needs perfectly, as it can still respond loud enough for my cdplayer and mp3player (it will still blast my ears if cdplayer volume is maxed). My computer will play it the loudest, being able to hear it all around the room without them on.
I really love the sound of these headphones, but care has to be taken, for mine also stopped working in the right ear. Sometimes it can be due to not plugging in the the cable completely, but in my case, it did stop working. Try to use this at home, if you're careful, you can take them around the neck, but my advice is don't carry them around in a bag. T_T sob.
So for those who just want lots of bass and usability with portable devices (low wattage, high volume), just go for a pair of low-impedance(32 Ohm) HD457, they are even cheaper. You probably won't notice the fidelity with all that loud volume and bass blasting, but compared to the HD 570, makes it sound like crap IMO. Remember, HD 570 are high fidelity, budget, and audiophile oriented headphones, and if you like music as it is meant to be appreciated, get these. You'll hear sounds you never knew were in that cd, and clarity that will blow you away. However, if you just want it to be used with portable audio, and don't care about sound quality i'd recommend any sony headphones, and spend your 80-100 bucks elsewhere.
Sennheiser Rocks [Posted on 2005-04-02]
I've had the HD570s for over a year now and I use them EVERYDAY. I originally thought 100+ was too much for headphones, but I never regret purchasing these! The headphones are very comfortable and the sound quality is phenomenal. I highly highly recommend these to everyone!
Absolutely fantastic. [Posted on 2006-06-15]
I've owned these headphones for now over 4 years, and I am still amazed at the clarity and the absolutely beautiful sounds they produce. I currently have the headphones hooked up to my Soundblaster Audigy card, set to Surround Sound, and it just sounds absolutely fantastic. Music, games, movies... what have you. These things are durable as hell, as well. I've recently went to Sennheiser's website and purchased replacement ear muffs (hair gel has turned them rock solid), a new head band, and a new cord (which i've crushed over and over again, and yet, still seems to work like new). If for any reason you need to take the headphones apart, they're incrediably easy to disassemble/reassemble. This allows for easy cleaning and part replacement.
Overall, i've never been more satisfied with any purchase I have ever made. This has been by far the best investment to date, as they STILL provide high quality sound. I've slammed these things around, dropped them time and time again, nearly crushed them, and now after four years strong, I will unconditionally go Sennheiser again when the time comes again (if it does!).
High quality, kind of bulky [Posted on 2007-01-23]
Great sound, high quality construction. Highly recommended. They are a litte heavy and bulky, but there are not many with this sound quality that are NOT.
Exceptional [Posted on 2007-09-21]
I have the Sennheiser H570 for close to 7 years now. It still delivers the same amazing sound like when it was new. I can hear every note from every instrument with it. When I play video games, I constantly look behind me. I swear somebody or something is breathing on my neck. The clarity is absolutely frightening. Even though it is full sized, it is light as a feather. Superbly comfortable. Do your ears a favor, buy this or similar quality headphone instead of those megabass, earcanal blocking earbugs.
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