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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Superlux HD 668B first look

Left side of Superlux HD 668B Headphone
This is a first look on the Superlux HD 668B Headphone.  The Superlux HD 668B headphone comes in a box with 2 different length cable as you can see on the left of the headphone, you can attach which length you prefer to use.  The provided cable length is 1 meter and 3 meters.  This also comes with a pouch and a 1/4" adapter for the stereo system jack.  The headphone jack is gold plated, for better sound quality, I think.


Right side of Superlux HD668B Headphone

The headphone design is semi-open, it has holes as you can see.  This helps in making the sound stage bigger, compared to a closed headphone.  If you are watching a movie or listening to music with this headphone you will hear sounds as intended on how far it is from the recording microphone.  You will also hear instruments that cannot be heard on ordinary headphones, the bass is good.  The sound is accurate, but don't think it will be good for electronica sounds.



Ear padding made of thick hard synthetic leather.
The only gripe I have over this headphones, is that it's uncomfortable to wear.  The pressure is strong for me since I have a giant size head.  I often have to remove the earphones after using it for a while.

On the good side, the synthetic leather is very thick and can last for a long time.  The build is very sturdy, and it won't break as easily, unlike the SkullCandy brand that is very brittle and breaks apart because of cheap plastic.

Pros

  • It is built to last long.
  • The sound is accurate
  • Synthetic leather does not absorb sweat, so it won't smell, you just have to wipe it up
  • Bass is good.
  • you have the option on the length of your cord
  • Worth the price you paid



Cons

  • It's uncomfortable to wear for a long time
  • The small cord connection between the driver and the cable could be the weak point, if it starts to show wear and tear, even if you can change the cable, that part you cannot change.
  • could had been made with more comfortable pad on the ears.
  • You will only get to wear this indoors, it won't look good outdoors


After using it for more than 6 months in the office, I can say without a doubt, this headphone is worth the price.  And will last longer than the expensive brands currently in the market, even without being careful in using it. I can drop it, bang it, stretch it without worry that it will crack or break.  It is a sturdy piece of headphone.