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.

Tested on Yamaha home receiver for movies Apple MacBook Air 2014 PC without Amp PC with Amp - FiiO E10k Sound, Movies like Heat action sequence Music like Classic Rock - Rush etc / Classical music / New age electronic like early Tangerine Dream / Electronic Music / Dubstep etc Gaming - games like Call of Duty Black Ops 2 on PC This review is just based on my observations and middle 40 year old ears :D. I also used a few other headphones to get to provide a point of reference for me and you. Also I consider myself a enthusiast headphone listener, and not a pro audiophile. :) Headphones used for AB comparison, Sennheiser HD598 (paid 100.00), Superlux HD681 EVO (Paid 40.00) (I also own other cans like ATH-M50x, ATH-M40fs, Bose AE2, but they are all closed back cans so I did not really use as comparisons ) Let’s get on with this. Comfort- Very nice, do not touch my ears. Clamping seems a bit loose. So when I shake my head around they tend to shift. I remedied this somewhat by carefully bending the metal band at the top and also on the sides of the metal band right near the Phillips logo being careful to not affect the plastic on the logo part. They still seem a bit unbalanced in my head compared to my other cans but not a deal breaker. Positive- compared to the other cans the pads feel really nice and feel like clouds resting around my ears compared to my other cans. Construction feels pretty solid compared to my Superlux Evo. Features are great. As most know, Yes only negative for me is the non-removable ear pads as well. Efficiency and sound. These drive well, but ideally you would want a amp for the PC. On my Macbook Air it is really nice without amp. On the Nexus phone I am looking to get a portable FiiO amp. I did notice that the Senn 598 are the most efficient (easier to power) in loudness compared to these. Soundstage is nice. Sound leakage is more audible compared to my other open and semi open phones listed above. Bass… hmm well the bass is there BUT from all the cans that I own these are indeed the least bass heavy of the group. If I adjust EQ setting by lowering the mids and highs a few notches then it is pretty good. I tried also to up the bass in equalizer and also on the bass setting of receiver but the bass seems pretty finicky when the level is jacked up after a few little notches. So upping the bass to extreme just kind of makes the bass muddy - so just a dab will do if needed. My other two comparison cans have good bass that I find very pleasant. (although the Senn is a tad sensitive on super bass heavy sounds so I would have to actually bring down the bass once in awhile if needed, but only when they are amped do I have this issue) Midrange - Midrange to me sounds great on all the headphones. Of course each would their own particular signature - but none are extreme to bother me at all. Treble - Ah yes. We all know about treble on these bad boys. They have a grainy treble about them. But not in a bad way. These would be the cans that have the most treble that I own. This can be tamed a bit in a EQ. Overall the sound is pretty open and raw feeling. And my other cans have a more fuller and cleaner feel to them compared to the SHP’s treble wise. If I missed anything please let me know. In conclusion here are some thoughts and what I use them for. Movies - Yes, may need to boost bass a bit or decrease treble on audio receiver. Gaming - Yes - but it is missing low end BOOM compared to my other headphones (so I would have to go to EQ settings and up the bass and/or lower the other settings sliders and leaving the bass end sliders at 0. My preference for gaming is Supberlux HD681 EVO Music - depends on the types. For classic 70’s rock these are awesome!!! For other genres including classical the bass needs to be tweaked again. My preference for Music would be the Senn 598’s. The headphones are great. But from all the other cans I have, I find that I have to adjust the EQ a bit by reducing a bit of the treble to achieve a touch of more bass. I am not a bass head. But just need a tad more bass out of them. Yes these are keepers! Great overall especially when amped. Robert

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

Just get a Tube Amp and all the negative reviews fades away. This is an awesome headphone with mid focused tuning. bass is enough for classical, jazz and country. Bass heads stay away.

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.