Best Headphones For Jazz Listening

[Closed-Back] Best headphones I've ever owned! Outstanding!

[Closed-Back] I use this product for casual listening, exercising..basically whenever, wherever. The headphones are light and compact and have great sound quality.

[Stereo] Pros: The best compliment I can pay these are this: When I listen to music on them, I have yet to wish for more treble or bass or vocal clarity. They disappear on my head and I can just truly enjoy what I'm listening to. For the price, especially compared to the cost of other planar headphones, that is epic. Cons: I would suggest watching Z Reviews' Youtube video on all of the Mk3 headphones to get an idea on the differences and comfort mods between the three. (https://youtu.be/SpRCK6CVdis - Children beware, there is swearing in the video.) I think his review is spot on, in just about every aspect of this. (Disclaimer: I haven't heard the 40RPs, just the 20's and 50's.) First Con: The stock earpads. They are super thin, and not very comfortable - but to be honest, not hurtful. They are essentially ON-EAR headphones with the stock pads, as your earlobes will make contact with the inner driver area. The Shure HPAEC1540 and 1840 pads are hands down the most comfortable and best sounding pads I've found for the T20RPs. I like the 1840 pads just a bit more than the 1540. Second Con: The headband is thinly padded. It isn't uncomfortable, but can be improved upon. I went with the Mr. Speakers leather headband, and they just float on my head now. No pressure points becoming sore after hours of listening. The hardest part of installing this was figuring out where in the house I left my screwdriver. Third Con: Sensitivity. These are not easy to drive. Your smartphone will not suffice. If you need an inexpensive amp, I suggest the Micca OriGen+, or one of the many Fiio products. I listen to mostly rock, classic rock, metal, edm, blues, and a limited number of jazz and classical tracks. I would describe my listening preferences as being 1/2 way between bass-head and audiophile. I love bass, want it loud, but do not want it trampling over the rest of the music. I purchased the T20RP Mk3.

[0.35 lb] I use this product as a reference check while mixing. These headphones are especially good for hearing midrange and high frequency issues in the mix. Any sibilance problems will stand out clearly with these headphones. A very useful tool for hearing unwanted artifacts that result from compression, EQ, vocal tuning, reverb, etc. A small minority of folks may find these headphones pleasing for casual music listening, but I would not recommend these headphones for that purpose. They are far too detailed and critical. Not necessarily the flattering type of listening experience. Rather, they are a useful tool for a recording engineer or producer who needs to hear subtleties within the complex layer of music. Headphones such as the K701s are just about necessary for the artist who wants to create professional quality, artifact-free recordings.

[200 mW] Purchased 2 years ago and use for both live performance soloing, personal listening, and some studio mixing. These headphones are very durable and comfortable, but the sound quality really sets them apart. They transport me into whatever I'm listening to. Combined with a fiios dac, they will do everything and will do it well. Unless you're looking for open back headphones, these will easily become your favorites. A+. I'll replace the earpads and cable when they finally wear out.

[< 0.008% ] I felt skeptical when first ordering this, honestly. I was worried that it was _too inexpensive_ to be any good, but I talked to a specialist and took the leap. For what it is - a powered headphone hub with individual volume controls, basically - it's fantastic. I don't have testing equipment so cannot quantify how good a job it does at faithfully reproducing sound, but to my picky ears, it does a great job. No hiss, background noise, no issues raising or lowering the level (volume). It just works. It solves a problem for me where I had two headphones, one with a much higher impedance than the other, and a listening partner with a much lower volume appreciation than me. Now, my headphones can be as loud as I want them, while the other set is as quiet. I would get this again without hesitation. I bought one for my aging folks, too, because they have a similar listening situation as I do. A+. Also, thanks to the specialist who helped me pick this out!

[Digital FM] Great sound quality even when used with headphones for private listening. Basic controls and a smooth tuner for pinpoint station access. One of todays rare buys highly recommended for the serious audio enthusiast. No negatives regarding this product.

[Black] Wow! I am extremely pleased with these great sounding headphones. Solid, full, well-balanced across the entire listening frequency range, accurate and realistic. Well made and comfortable; I wear them for hours at a time. Sheesh! While all closed back over ear headphones can become a little hot and sweaty around the ears, this is one of the coolest coolest and lightest weight headphones I have used. I listening to music or my amateur radio transceiver for extended periods without fatigue or discomfort. Music sounds full, balanced, and realistic, yet musical with plenty of treble, and not bass heavy. I appreciate when cymbals sound bright and sizzle like they do listening to live music. Replaceable cable. I understand (believe from researching) the cable for the more expensive Austrian Audio models fits this model. I have used these headphones almost daily for more than a year and remain very pleased with my purchase. Of course, B&H ship quickly and safely as usual. JHR

[0.4 lb] I absolutely love the OpenMove Bone Conduction headphones. I use them frequently for listening to audiobooks, podcasts, streaming and recorded music. And let's not forget phone calls. The sound clarity and control buttons make it easy to switch to a phone call and have complete use of the phone. I have recommended them to several of my friends and enjoyed them as well

[8 Hours (BT)] If you care about the sound you get from you Bluetooth devices then treat yourself. These are audiophile headphones for listening to mobile devices. Dump your Sony's, your beat's, your Bose's headphones in your kids' room or give them to your spouse. I treated myself for Christmas and I could not be happier. Well worth their price and the sound; heavenly!!!!!!!