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Let me start with the bad stuff: The velour earpads could be better. (Saying that you can buy Grados that have bad ear padding for a lot more money). Secondly, the build quality is fine, but the plastics are a bit cheap and scratchy...but for the price, this is actually perfectly acceptable. The goods: Sound quality is very impressive. I have many pairs of headphones and it pretty much beats all of the competition, and some of my headphones have cost over twice the amount I paid for these. To go audiophile-y, the highs are slightly tinny. But everything else is very well balanced. There is enough low end to make the bass exciting, but not so much that it's boomy or overdriven. The mids are just right. The highs are fine, but I'd say that very high notes are a tad grindy. That is just when directly plugged into my phone. Through and amp, these issues are easily managed and they wouldn't be a problem unless you were looking for it. The headset is light, comfortable resting on your head. The earpads are okay, but if you're using these a lot, I would consider maybe replacing them with something a little more comfortable. They're not terrible, but a better quality replacement would transform the headphones into something even better than they are. The value of this headset is amazing. The sound is better than some headphones that are 3 times more expensive. Great buy. Note: They are mostly open back headphones, so they WILL leak sound. So beat using these at home so you don't annoy the people on the bus next to you with your awful music.

Great quality audio with lots of clarity in the top end, the open back makes for a wide soundstage, bass is a little bit lacking but can be compensated for with a good set of earpads, cable is plenty long enough for sitting at the computer but may not be suitable for the studio, the headphones need a decent amp or audio interface to get good quality and volume from them, connectivity is via a 3.5mm jack which has a screw on adapter, i bought these to temporarily replace my monoprice refence headphones while they are being repaired and i can see these becoming my "daily driver" 10 out of 10 i will definitely buy these again at this bargain price!

They're perfect for at home use with a desktop etc. They're only 32 ohms so they work with the new iphones. Very good sound quality for how cheap they are. The strap design and fit is good for an (I think?) average male and while you might feel the strap on your head or the cups press on your ears after like 4 hours of consistent wearing, taking them off for a few minutes once in a while sorts that out. However, despite that I still wouldn't recommend wearing them out and about on account of a few things: 1. They're open-backs meaning, while you do get a more spatial sound, they also bleed sound so unless you have them set very quiet everyone else will hear what you're listening to. 2. Them being open-back also means sound from around you can make it in too. This is only really a problem if you have them set to a quiet volume; but if you're in an area with other people, you're essentially faced with the choice of hearing noise from everyone else or everyone else hearing noise from you. 3. THE CABLE IS NOT DURABLE. I tried to be as delicate as possible with the cable, but they still broke after about 8 months of use. If the wire develops a fault then the headphones stop working. I still recommend them for use in private (or maybe in places that are already kinda loud). Just be extremely delicate with the cable, pay extra special attention to not. If you want some good open-back headphones for a relatively low price and are planning to use them at home for listening to music or as studio headphones or for gaming then they're good. If you're looking for something to bring around with you, throw in your bag, bring on the train or into the library/ office, then maybe look at some more durable closed-backs.

Over 30 months after purchase, these headphones still stand as my daily driver. CONS: They have quite a long break-in period, and the fabric of the earpieces takes some getting used to in my opinion. I found them slightly irritating with longer hair but I have a large head. As they are quite large due to the winged design and also rigid, I wouldn't recommend them for travelling with, but these are open design so you'd just annoy everyone around you anyway if you commuted with these for example. SOUND and compared to M50X/DT770s: Sound wise, after about a year of owning these I bought a pair of Audio Technica M50X's (they seem to be super popular on Amazon so I gave them a go). I returned the M50Xs after about two weeks of trying them out and just not enjoying them as much. Also tried some Beyerdynamic DT770s but again I couldn't warrant the price of them compared to these. What you gain in areas, you lose in others; not a direct upgrade, even at 4 times the price. Compared with the M50Xs specifically, I really liked that they (the M50Xs) were foldable and a bit smaller but still went over the ear, lending to wearing them while lying down with your head on a pillow for example. The closed back design of them is nice if you don't want people next to you listening to what you are, but if you are sitting at a desk with your door shut then no one will hear anything with the SR850s. I returned the M50Xs after going through 2 pairs in fact. The first I had to return due to a manufacturing defect meaning that they didn't fold properly. After using the second pair for roughly two weeks of very heavy use I wasn't happy enough with them to warrant the massive price hike over these. The DT770s I used were a friends and already broken in. The bass presence was good and they felt very premium but the headband was not a patch as comfortable as either the M50Xs or the SR850s in my opinion. They also applied quite a lot of clamping pressure, really putting me off them. WHY: These headphones have an interesting sound stage and are truly incredible for the price. The winged design means they are comfortable and adapt to basically any size of head. I've had quite a lot of trouble with headphone sizing in the past with most being too small and applying too much pressure but these only apply pressure if I wear them with one ear on and one off (aka not how they're supposed to be worn). CONSTRUCTION: The plastic construction is very solid and all of the colours are flat black, drawing little attention to themselves. They are lightweight but large and make ideal headphones for staying in a reasonably stationary place, ie by a computer or connected to a console or something. The cable is thick, strong and sturdy. Like I said, I've now had these almost 3 years before writing a review and the cable has been run over many times by my desk chair when I've unplugged them. Length wise, the cable is probably about 2 metres? It's plenty long enough to reach a PC below a desk, through the other side of that desk in a hole, and then out on top to use, assuming it's not a huge desk. NOTES: These are reference headphones and if you're not familiar with them then they take a little bit of getting used to as the responses aren't boosted (in theory). The sound is very balanced as a result. In terms of value for money, I've been searching low and high and can't find anything even close to these headphones. Highly recommended.

I wasn’t expecting much when I first picked up the Samson SR850, but after spending some time with them, I’m seriously impressed. These headphones punch way above their price, delivering clear, detailed audio that’s perfect for mixing, casual listening, or gaming. Balanced and Detailed Sound The semi-open design really helps create a wide, natural soundstage. Music feels open and airy, making it easy to pick out individual instruments. The highs and mids are crisp and well-defined, and while the bass isn’t overpowering, it’s tight and accurate. If you prefer a more bass-heavy sound, you might need to tweak the EQ a little, but for studio monitoring or analytical listening, these are fantastic. Comfortable for Long Sessions I’ve worn these for hours at a time, and they remain comfortable. The self-adjusting headband and lightweight design make a big difference, though the ear pads could be a bit softer. If you plan on using them a lot, you might want to swap out the stock pads for something more cushioned. Build Quality and Design For the price, the build is solid. The plastic frame is lightweight but doesn’t feel too flimsy. The semi-open back does mean some sound leaks out, so they’re not ideal for public use, but in a quiet environment, they’re great. The wired connection ensures zero latency, making them a good choice for musicians and gamers. Final Thoughts If you’re looking for an affordable pair of headphones with great clarity, an open soundstage, and solid comfort, the Samson SR850 is an excellent choice. They’re not for bass heads, and they do leak sound, but for critical listening, mixing, or detailed audio work, they’re a steal at this price.

Wow. At this price you cannot go wrong. My last pair of headphones, Goldring DR 150 have been superb. Lasting about 5 years, surviving one of those years with lots of tape holding them together. Decent bass for rock and pop music, great clarity for electronic and ambient. The Goldrings have great comfort, using oval shaped over ear velour style cups and a padded headband. They've been great but lately one side is crackling and they are literally falling apart. Time to refresh. Oh, btw, these Goldrings cost me around £85 originally. Bought the wife some new headphones very recently too. I got her some AKG K92 at £38. A mile ahead of her last rubbish pair. For me, without comparing anything else about them other than sound quality (even after lengthy run in), they do NOT rival my Goldrings. How could i expect them to at a measly £38, but she's very happy. So, across many sets of headphones, i've been reading lots of reviews, reading about comfort, build quality, clarity of sound, the arguments for open backed or not, whether they are studio quality or not, are they bass heavy and lack clarity, good for mixing, etc. And i settled on the relatively cheap Samson SR850. They have a lot to live up to considering my love for the Goldrings and the fact i didn't like the AKGs and these are even cheaper! Have i made a mistake here? Nope. I've sat with these on and the Goldrings, listened to various styles of music side by side, from Jarre to Foo Fighters, Chemical Brothers to Terence Trent D'Arby (ask your parents), and i can very happily say these sound better than my Goldrings. Out of the box. I expect them to bed in after a while and actually improve. I'm so happy and relieved, and for under £30 !! Amazing. Build quality is good, comfort is good, cable length is good. If i was pushed (oh, go on then) i can only think of 2 things that would make these headphones perfect. A detachable cable and oval earcups for an even better over ear fit. However considering how happy i am over price and sound quality, and they are my new favourite headphones EVER, i can live with the wired cable and round cups. If you are used to cheap earphones, crappy earbuds, rubbish gimmicky gaming headsets that flash neon lights and have go faster stripes on them, save yourself some money, stop buying Beats (they aint big and clever) and grab these Samsons. I cannot recommend them enough. One very happy purchaser here for sure. If these break down (hopefully not for a few years), and they are still available to buy, i'd have another pair of these in a shot.

I also reviewed the SR950 and I wouldn't be surprised if the two headphones shared the same drivers. Both claim 50mm Neodymium magnet drivers and the photo breakdown on the Samson site makes them look the same and they plausibly sound like the same drivers in different housings. On the pairs I tried the 850 felt lighter and applied less clamping pressure which made for a more relaxed fit. The 850s out of the box sound strikingly harsh and as a matter of course I ran tone tests on them to see what equalisation was needed to make them sound reasonably neutral. The Samson pair have a savage peak around in the treble region of 5KHz, and also a smaller peak around 2KHz, the "presence" midrange. So whilst you may be getting some powerful drivers for your money here I don’t hear the headphones are engineered in a particularly refined way. Some kind of tone control on these is a must to get anything pleasant out of them. Even with appropriate equalisation the 850s sound tends to be breathy but harsh and coarse if you have been used to genuine high fidelity. I'm not talking about Dr Beats on some mp3 player. I'm thinking more of mid tier floorstanding speakers and powerful amplifiers on high resolution sources. These headphones also suffer in comparison to mid tier headphones from decades ago, not just because they used some more exotic materials but because they appear to be more carefully engineered in general. Whilst the treble may be strong in the 850s it does not sound very high resolution; there was a rough edged coarseness to it and it was not as fine grained in its ability as more expensive headphones with more exotic diaphragm material give you. Despite the brash coarseness, the 850s could be a cheap way into high fidelity on a budget so long as you at least have a tone control. I began to find these headphones bearable when turning down the treble dial 75-80% on an amplifier. Some people probably only find the bass slightly light because the treble is way out of proportion. Simply turn it down. After that, although there is the slight metallic coarse harshness to the headphones, the overall sonic picture could be much worse because there is plenty of bass and detail you can hear. There are many worse headphones in terms of colouration. If you can tame these headphones with a tone control then you can get good value out of them. But you shouldn't be confusing them with genuinely carefully engineered hifi from manufacturers with a long track record. To some extent you do get what you pay for. How much you have to pay for a set of headphones that can offer more than these without a tone control being necessary is a question I can't answer in today's market but I wouldn't be surprised if it's 3-4 times as much.

Vey very good for the price ! ! ! I have had these now for over a month and use them everyday. Very very good sound quality as a reference set of headphones that you might want to tune up with an equalizer....once equalized the sound is spectacular for the the price! These headphones are probably the cheapest headphones available that give a true audiophile quality !!! My other set of headphones is the akg k92 which I LOVE and are fantastic. They are both around the same price around £15 more for the akg k92. When I first got the Samson sr850 to be honest I didn't like the sound compared to my akg k92 they sounded too harsh on the top end, however I stuck with them and did some extensive burning in and run in with them. I would say it took about 2-3 weeks of this before they started to settle down and to be honest, now I actually prefer the sound on the Samson sr850s. They have a greater soundstage because of the semi open back design and there is NOTHING that I have thrown at them in terms of equalization and sound output that they have not been able to cope with.....I do run them through a dedicated amp and they are fine, if you run them just through a phone or pc without an amp they will be fine unless you drive a very very low and loud equalized sound and then you will get sound popping where the drivers are lacking in power from the source, but fine at lower sound levels. These headphones are more like having and been in a "relationship" !!! I got them and I was underwhelmed but I just thought I would but up with them ! They clamped quite hard over my head and ears...... BUT bit by bit by bit....I stuck with them and slowly the sound calms down, the comfort issue and clamping becomes a non issue and to be honest not I have this to say about them. Very very good solid quality build (made to last!!!!) Fantastic...no REALLY FANTASTIC sound !!!!!!! Probably THE very BEST at this price point, there are hundreds of headphones over £100 that will not deliver as good balances and quality sound as these ! ! ! ! ! To be honest as much as I love my akg k92 my Smason sr850 are now my go to headphones for sound quality weather flat or equalized....they win you over bit by bit by bit, run them in, USE them, even if you don't initially like them, keep using them , and these headphones will win you over and become your No1 friend and love ! ! !

Allora per quello che le ho pagate vi garantisco che valgono molto di più, il range di frequenze è abbastanza alto quindi si sentono bene i dettagli, non è vero che non hanno bassi anzi io le trovo molto equilibrate, ed il basso mi piace proprio e preciso e pulito, sono 32 hom. una delle cose che ho guardato prima di prenderle è il fatto che hanno i padiglioni in velluto e non in finta pelle che dopo un pò si sgretolano tutte, infatti mai pià prenderò delle cuffie con quei padiglioni, e poi dopo delle ore non ho notato male alle orecchie sono abbastanza morbide da indossare, per ora difetti non ne ho trovati.

Comfortable, good sound quality, and nice sound isolation. Cable ended up melting and twisting off after a single roadtrip. Must have been in the sun for a bit too long. Build quality is okay otherwise.

Looked cheap and ears get hot.. so I returned it. But its good for its price of $50ish

I've had this same model before and wore them out after years of use. I use them for mixing in my recording studio and find them to be a great, reasonably-priced headphone for that particular purpose. Ordering the same model two times now should tell you where these "phones" stand with me!

Shure SRH440A, Samson SR850, and Rode NTH-100: Budget Studio Headphones Comparison ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4.5/5 I closely compared these three studio headphones: - Samson SR850 (€50) - Shure SRH440A (€100) - Rode NTH-100 (€120) For the price, Samson SR850 competes remarkably well, only slightly behind the pricier options. Sound quality rankings (my personal take): Shure SRH440A: 10/10 - perfectly balanced sound, tight punchy bass. My favorite sonically, but too tight on my large head. Rode NTH-100: 9.5/10 - most ergonomic/comfortable fit, cleaner mids/highs, but less bass saturation. Samson SR850: 8.5/10 - solid sound for semi-open design, comfortable fit, great for longer sessions. Samson SR850 gets 5/5 for price/performance - it’s worth every cent if you’re on a tight budget. Highly recommend for budget-conscious producers!