Three headset brands

1. American Grado SR80

Founded in 1953, Grado is by far the most well-known manufacturer of earphones and cartridges (for bakelite discs) in the United States. The look of a nostalgic atmosphere sometimes creates an illusion that it was a legacy of World War II. Compared to our common Hi-Fi headsets, Grado lacks the iconic large earmuffs, and the portability and lightweight features are more obvious. In addition, its low-impedance design (32Ω) allows the Walkman with low output power to match it well. According to our tests, even the iPod, which is known for its weak driving force, can basically make the Grado SR work properly except for the smallest Shuffle. It should be noted that in addition to Grado, the Chinese translation of the German headset brand MB Quart is also “Goethe”, but there is no connection between the two, please pay attention to the difference.

Goethe headphones are representative of the typical “American sound.” The low-frequency volume is not much, but it is fast, strong enough, and has a strong sense of rhythm. It is used to appreciate American-style rock music, hip-hop, and dance music. It is very enjoyable and right. The high-frequency resolution and the transparency of the sound are excellent, giving you an immersive experience. The interpretation of the music is a bit irritating. If it is used to replay the strong rhythm of the rhythm, it will definitely bring a hearty listening experience. As for the shortcomings, the main reason is that the sound is not neutral enough. When classical music is played, the tone is too flamboyant, not very soft. This is a pair of headphones with strong personalities and young people’s favorite! Applicable direction Rock music, dance music, and fast-paced vocal singing.

2. Japan Audio-Technica Ath-AD700

Among the Hi-Fi headset manufacturers, Audio-Technica is known for its gorgeous appearance and rich product line. The most well-known products are the W series of cherry wood casings, including the early W100, the classic limited-edition headphones W2002, the current W1000 and W5000. The ATH-AD700 is a mid-range model in the Hi-Fi headset series. The drive unit is applied to the 53mm diameter, CCAW winding voice coil design, the diameter is the largest one in this audition, so the low-frequency dive reaches 5Hz. The earmuffs are made of velvet cloth with a comfortable touch. Compared with other earphones, they are very comfortable to wear. The disadvantage is that it is too “passionate” in summer.

The ATH-AD700’s interpretation of the vocals is very pleasant, the tone is warmer and the sound is full. The low-frequency texture and dive are very good. As for the shortcomings, the main reason is that the sound is not too clean, the reverberation is too much, and the resolution is not very high. It can be understood that it is the kind of product that has a completely different style from the monitor headphones. The obvious sound coloring has made a very obvious modification to the music, so it is loved by some American players and vocal lovers. Applicable direction Vocals, especially female voices. It is also suitable for some players with a “taste”.

3. Austria AKG K601

AKG, the Austrian company, is now part of Harman International Group (brands include JBL, Harman Kardon, Infinity and the famous Lexicon, Revel, Studer, and Mark Levinson). Like Sennheiser, Audio-, and Beyerdynamic, they started out with headphones and microphones. Pay attention to the brown hair band on the top of the K601. It can be regarded as an automatic adjustment device. According to the different head shape of the player, it can bring the earphone to the ear at the most comfortable angle, so there is no need to adjust the length of the headband beforehand. , Very convenient. As for the driver unit part, AKG’s unique “double diaphragm” technology (Varimotion) is retained. Its delicate and accurate sound, wide sound field and precise positioning are definitely the favorites of classical music enthusiasts.

If you do not plan to add a headphone amplifier for the time being, please skip this paragraph directly. K601 needs a dedicated high-quality amplifier, otherwise, it will be difficult for you to feel its true strength. The K601’s low frequency is not much, and the intensity is not outstanding. For some pop music, it is not suitable. However, its sound rate is straightforward, the dying is not much, and on the basis of accuracy, the mid-frequency is full and moist, quite nice. The only shortcoming worth pointing out is that the high-frequency extension is conservative, and the high-frequency overtone is missing. Applicable directions: classical music, especially the classical music compiled by small and medium-sized, and some of the less powerful popular vocals. Remember to pair it with a quality headphone amplifier!