- Form optimized for superior comfort and stability
- Full range 40mm dynamic drivers.
- Memory foam ear cups
- Hi-Fi inspired cables
- Advanced 3 button Mic and Remote
Happy With Purchase
12/29/2014
This review is from: Klipsch Status Over-Ear Headphones White
Pros:
I'm starting to accumulate a fairly large collection of headphones and headsets because I can't seem to pass up a good buy. I purchased these as a possible substitute for my Creative CALs (which are a great set of cans by the way considering the price). The few tech reviews I found of the Klipsch STATUS all read pretty favorable and I figured that the price was right. I use these mostly for gaming, but do listen to some music and do a little movie watching.
Construction quality is superb, at the cost of weight. You can really tell the difference in weight if you swap between the Klipsch and the CALs or other less expensive headsets like the SteelSeries Siberia V2. However, after a bit you get used to the added heft and move on.
Sound quality is very good. Highs and mids sound right on
and I would say that these are neutral headphones. Bass is tight, not overwhelming or in your face (ears). Separation between the L & R channels is good and overall the listening experience is immersive.
Noise blocking is excellent considering that these aren't active noise cancelling headphones. This is achieved with a fairly snug clamping force between the ear pads and your head. If you have a large head you might find these a bit uncomfortable for long long listening sessions. I have a fairly large head so they are quite snug and do require removal or repositioning after an hour or so.
I can over look the weight and clamp force though in exchange for a great listening session. They work equally well for gaming, music and movies.
I replaced the factory audio cable with a self built custom cable and that eliminated the microphonics of the nylon sleeved factory cable (which looked good, but really transmitted noise when rubbed against any surface - especially cloth - aka your shirt or pants).
I like my headphones a little on the bright side so with some minor EQ tweaks I was able to achieve the sound signature I was looking for.
This really is a headphone that benefits from source quality. Using this headphone you can really hear the difference between source quality (i.e. MP3 versus CD or vinyl).
All in all a good buy and I would buy again if ever needed.
Cons:
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- Jerry W.
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