Large and open ear cups give these headphones a spacious soundstage. Bass, mids, and treble are well balanced. Bass is not too punchy or overwhelming.

Buy this and a v-moda boom mic pro. Wireless is all the hotness, but wired is still faster and more reliable. A dac gives these a great boost if you don't pay for a premium streaming service. It's well worth the travel annoyance to have a quality head...  Read More

Closed-back, perfect sound and noise cancellation.

The shp9500 are incredibly comfortable and have a sturdy yet lightweight build that feels durable. The 9600 is the most recent addition. The sh9500 brings out the fine details better, and separates instruments better (aka sound stage) when you adjust ...  Read More

Great introduction into the audiophile realm. Sound quality is clear, crisp and dynamic. And lastly, reviews and rtings.

The pads are smaller and use a foam that is probably cheaper and worse than my pair of 9500s. They have giant, absorbent cloth pads rubbing against your head all day because they aren't held in place. They're at least comfortable if there is any redee...  Read More

The sound quality for both microphone and headset are quite poor. The volume/loudness is underwhelming, and the bass is non-existent compared to the sonys i bought from kohl's years ago.

The sound and build are no longer quality, the ear pads are a very coarse fabric material that does not fit well against your ears. They have the worst sound leak out of any headphones i have ever tried. I will never buy from this brand again, because...  Read More