Open Back Wired Headphones - Cushioned Over Ear Headphones with Adjustable Headband for Ultimate Comfort and Superior Sound Quality, Plugs into TV, Stereo or PC, Ideal for Podcasts or Music

Wow! I am really surprised at how true the hype is -- I just received these headphones today, and as I was listening to them, I felt compelled to come write this review because I am so happy with the way they sound. I love good sounding audio. I'm kinda picky about it. But I increasingly dislike the term "audiophile," and not being independently wealthy, I don't own much gear. So, I try to make my purchases wisely. That's how I wound up with the SHP9500s. A little background: My first "real" headphones were Audio Technica ATH-M30s (the original generation, not the current M30X). I probably bought ATs back around 2003 or so, and they were pretty much my only cans for 15 years. They were beat to hell, but always never gave me any trouble. And I thought they sounded just fine. Since they were starting to get pretty worn out, I decided it was time to upgrade. So a few years ago, I bought a Schiit Fulla 2 DAC/amp combo and some Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pros (250 ohm). I never knew how much I was missing with the ATH-M30s until I started using the DT 770s. It was beyond night and day. The DT 770s have been my daily drivers for a couple years now. I love them; they really do sound so nice. I think they're beginning to be at the point of diminishing returns, though - if I start to spend much more than I did for the DT 770s, I probably won't notice nearly the improvement I did when I went from the ATH-M30s to the 770s. But, the 770s are closed-back headphones. I had never really tried open-back headphones. I heard open cans tend to have better sound stages, can be more comfortable, and of course make it easier to hear your surroundings (this can be bad and good - but there are times when I need to be aware of what other people are doing, in an office environment, for example, so that's why I consider it a "good" thing). Anyway, while the DT 770s aren't necessarily uncomfortable, they're definitely noticeable and can get kind of tiresome after an extended session. So, I decided it was high time to try some open-back headphones, and the SHP9500 kept popping up with rave reviews. When black Friday came around, I decided to nab 'em. I almost pulled the trigger on the more expensive Philips Fidelio X2HR, which were also on sale, but the SHP9500 seemed like a sure bet based on the sheer number of great reviews, and money was is tight, anyway. Plus, there are those who say the 9500s are less colored or "V" shaped than the X2HRs, and I tend to prefer headphones that don't color the sound too much. TL;DR - My headphone progression has been Audio Technica ATH-M30 > Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (250 ohm) > Philips SHP9500. The DT 770 Pros are arguably several "grades" better than the 9500s, and easily 2x the price. But these 9500s sound *almost* as good -- really. DT 770s are closed-back, these 9500s are open-back. The sound stage is slightly disappointing on the 9500s - I thought it would be better since they're open-back, but I think the DT 770s have a better stage. Definitely less bass with the 9500s, but its still good bass! The SHP9500s are very clear, crisp, and detailed. Overall, there is just a tad less "depth" and "body" to the sound when compared to my DT 770s - and less rumble in the bass - but it is _so close_ in overall quality - and more comfortable than the DT 770s - that these SHP9500s are worth buying for everyday use, backup use, a 2nd pair of cans to keep at the office - whatever. I'm already thinking about buying a second pair! They're that good. That said, I still have a lot more listening and comparison to do, so this review may be subject to change. Also, make sure to check the prices. Around $50-60, they're a steal. Much more than that, I'd consider putting my money toward something higher-end.

I have a pair of Grado SR-60's (the original, not i, is, or e, with probably over 2000 hours of listening time over the years) with the "G-cush" foam earpads that are used on the very high end Grados. I have been listening to these Philips SHP-9500 and they sound better in every department than my Grados, except a bit in soundstage. When I first bought the SHP-9500s, I thought they were no where near as good. While the bass was better (bass definitely isn't something you come to expect from any Grados I've heard), the mids and highs were harsh sounding. I was really disappointed because I had read so many good things about these headphones. However, I'm a real believer in "break-in" on stereo equipment. So, I let the SHP-9500s break-in overnight at the loudest volume my DAC/amp could handle without distortion, a total of about 6 hours. Even that little time really made a large difference. Now, while the bass is still strong (but not overbearing), the mids and highs have smoothed out and, IMO, now exceed those of my SR-60s (based on side-by-side) listening tests, using the same playlist/amp. By comparison, the Grados, while they have a slightly better soundstage, don't have anywhere near the fullness of sound (from bass to highs and everything in between) that the SHP-9500s now exhibit. I'd even go so far as to say the Grados sound a bit "tinny" by comparison. If the SHP-9500s have improved this much in just 5-10 hours of listening, I would imagine that there will not be any comparison between the two after 50-100 hours of listening. I should also mention that the SHP-9500s are a bit heavier than the Grados. The Grados, especially with the G-Cush ear pads, are so light and comfortable you can easily forget they are there. The SHP-9500s feel about 25-50% heavier, but you can still forget you are wearing them. They are very comfortable, but I find that the earpads are slightly too shallow for my, apparently, "Dumbo ears". I find them comfortable, but I am reminded they are there because of this. I have a bit of a large head (at least that is what my kids say), but the SHP-9500s can accommodate my head with about 50% of the adjustment to spare. I can't imagine there are many people out there whose head would be too large for these headphones. On the other hand, the SHP-9500s are probably not appropriate for people with smaller heads. My 14 year old daughter tried these on while studying and they kept falling off whenever she tilted her head forward. I can feel them try to fall forward when I'm wearing them (kept on my head because of my ears), but they don't have enough clamping force for smaller heads. Please note that these headphones also appear to be more efficient than my old Grado SR-60s. The volume, at any given level appears to be about 15-25% louder, more than what you'd expect from the published "ohm resistance" for each headphone (Grados=32 ohms, SHP-9500s=30 ohms). Definitely noticeable and very welcome while using with my smartphone. All-in-all, I think these are a FANTASTIC value and would make great replacements for any Grado SR-60s (including the i, is, and e generations of these headphones. I can't say how the SHP-9500s would compare to higher-end Grados as it has been ~15 years since the last time I listened to a pair of SR-80s and a pair SR-125s. Please keep in mind that the SHP-9500s are "open-back" headphones. Because of this, you will be able to clearly hear sounds from, and leak sounds out to, your environment. These are not appropriate headphones in quiet settings. They have a standard, detachable cable that can easily be replaced. The included cable does not allow for phone calls. However, a replacement cable with microphone can easily and cheaply allow you to use these with your phone for calls: VOJO Aux Cord for Car 3.5mm Auxiliary Audio Cable with Mic / Microphone 4ft Coiled HOTLINE [Black], Premium Metal Shell for iPhone 6 6s Plus, Tangle-free . I have tested this cord and it works fine. I grew up when "Philips" was synonymous with cheap/junky, but pricy (for what you got) electronics. Imagine my surprise after listening to these headphones. At this price, they have no business sounding this good! Hope this helps!

For the price, these are good headphones. I'll put some numbers to it below (subjective obvs) Bass - 9 out of 10 - surprisingly good for open back Mids - 7 out of 10 - you can hear the mid range well but it's sounds "cheap". Highs - 7 out of 10 - more expensive headphones are crisper. For example, voice sounds great but a high hat sounds weak. They are comfortable and don't make my ears too hot. The cable is plenty long enough. I'll update this after I put them through my headphone amp.

Okey primero comencemos por la calidad en los materiales: Los materiales son plastico duro y metal para la rejilla de los lados asi como la los ajustes de tamaño en la banda, cabe mencionar que la construcción es muy buena y solida, los audífonos truenan un poco cuando los mueves o tratas de quebrarlos para que no estén tán rigidos recién salidos de la caja y las almohadillas son de un material tejido así como la banda interna de los audífonos. Comodidad: La compresión de las almohadillas es un poco molesta al inicio, se siente una pequeña presión en la quijada entre las muelas y los colmillos empezados los primeros 20 o 30 minutos usandolos, pero después al poco tiempo se va yendo la presión. Sonido: El sonido es excelente por el precio. Es una ganga este audio por $2,000. Lo primero que se nota es el audio acogedor que presentan, no tiene un mega sonido bajo pero tampoco falta, los bajos si existen y son naturales, los medios y agudos se acoplan muy bien en el audio y la distasncia que se ciente en los audífonos es un poco separada a comparacion de muchos audifonos que suenan más personales, la verdad es que es muy satisfactorio escuchar ya sea música, películas o tomar clases con los mismos. Detalle: El cable es desmontable y se puede cambuiar, el cable que viene no esta mal pero mide 3 metros o 10 pies y esta tan enrredado que puedes hacer trenzas con el mismo, recomiendo cambiar el cable por uno de su preferencia. Conclusión: Por $2,000.00 en este tiempo dudo mucho que te condsigas algo mejor y nuevo, es una ganga que por este precio te den unos audifonos como estos con el audio que los acompaña.

With so many bluetooth headsets out there now, from the Sony XB900's which cost slightly more than these, to the XM4's, is there a place for a simple, WIRED over ear open back headphones like these? Absolutely! I've been using the Philips SHP9600 since February as a daily driver for watching movies, playing games and just regular content from YouTube. Its by far my favorite headset when it comes to producing a pleasing, balanced sound. And its ACTUALLY an over-ear size as well, not one of those "hybrid" designs where the over ear cup is so tiny that it might as well be an on ear headset. LOOKING AT YOU SONY PULSE 3D headset. If you have never tried open backed headphones before, these are a great entry point. Bass is solid, with just enough punch without being overpowered at all, and the mids and treble's dont sound overly sharp, but just right. No matter what i throw at it, i'm never disappointed. Orchestral soundtracks? Wonderful soundstage. Kpop? Sounds extremely lively. Rap? Clear voices and rock solid bass. Podcasts? Terrific voice clarity. And comfort? Oh so comfortable, even when i'm wearing glasses on a humid day, the open back design makes sure you dont have sweaty-warm ears easily. I can very happily wear these for a TV binge. After using so many noise cancelling headsets this just feels so much more natural. And as much as i love my XM3 & XM4, after a while the closed in design does have an effect. BUT of course, you give up a ton of modern functionality. So here are a few reasons why you should NOT get these headphones. - Extremely noisy due to the open back nature. So if you are in a public space, everyone can hear you - Wired connection only - Of course, no noise cancellation If those missing features bother you, then you arent in the right place. But if what you want is a good all rounder, that is comfortable, does not overheat your ears, and sounds great, this is it! Its the best sounding headphones i have at this price point.

السماعه ممتازه من جميع النواحي مريحه للاستعمال الطويل خفيفه على الراس ما تضايق الصوت نقي وجميل السماعه مافيها عزل للصوت بحكم انها مفتوحه الظهر خامة الاذن ما ناسبتني افضل الجلد المايك يأدي الغرض للاشياء البسيطه لكن لا تتوقع منه كثير

Mogę porównać je do Superlux HD681, które 10 lat temu były dla mnie olśnieniem. Philips SHP9600 są dużo bogatsze dźwiękowo, ale co mnie zaskoszyło, to że są ciemniejsze od półotwartych Superlux. Otwarta konstrukcja SHP9600 cechuje się brakiem izolacji, co ma plusy i minusy, np. słyszysz szum chłodzenia laptopa, ale mieszanie muzyki/dźwięku filmowego z dźwiękiem otoczenia może być porządane do wzmocnienia realizmu odsłuchu przy efektach typu dolby headphone. Tu również przydaje się podstawowa cecha otwartych słuchawek, czyli szeroka scena - w modelu Philipsa bez zarzutu. Mocny, wyrazisty bas i bogate średnie tony powodują, że są to świetne słuchawki do filmów i muzyki. Suprluksy brzmią dla mnie teraz dość płasko i "sycząco" więc warto było kupić w promocji za 300 zł. W wyższej cenie warto rozważyć inne opcje, ale do 300 zł nic lepszego nie znajdziecie.

Bu fiyat bandında bu kadar kaliteli bir hi-fi kulaklık bulmak çok zor. Parasını sonuna kadar hak ediyor.