Samson CH700 Closed-Back Studio Headphones

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Superb frequency response (20Hz-20kHz) and a closed back design makes the CH 700 perfect for recording where an open air type headphone would leak into the recording mic. Features include a very comfortable padded headband with full cover ear-cups and 40mm Mylar drivers. 64 ohms impedance, 108 dB SPL at 1kHz +/- 3db. 3-year warranty. CH700 headphones are ideal for any listening and monitor application where critical sound reproduction is needed. The closed-ear design provides maximum isolation reducing unwanted bleed that can be picked up on live microphones. The CH700 employs exceptional 40mm drivers with ultra thin Mylar diaphragms and high-output neodymium magnets. The result is a wide dynamic range and linear frequency response from 20Hz to 22kHz for exceptional reproduction and a balanced sound making them a perfect choice for monitoring digital audio. The large earpiece further extends the low frequency response and the adjustable headband and lightweight design provide comfort and easy listening through the longest sessions.
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- Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz)
- Closed Back Design
- Very Comfortable Padded Headband
- Full Cover Ear-Cups
- 40mm Mylar drivers. 64 ohms impedance, 108 dB SPL at 1kHz +/- 3db. 3-year warranty
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Customer Buzz
 "Four stars overall- five if you consider price." 2010-02-10
By grady nubbins (Middle of the United States)
My son's friend is always buying different gadgets and devices and bringing them over to try them out/show them off. He had a pair of these and was talking about how good they were. I have a pair of Audio Technica ATHM40FS Precision Studio Headphones, some old Koss Pro-4AA Studio Quality Headphones, some Sony MDR-V900HD Studio Monitor Type Headphones HD Driver, some Koss Hi Fi Stereophone with Volume Maximum Durability (158445), and a few others. I'm not going to tell you that these were as good as the A/Ts or the Sonys. I will tell you that I was impressed enough with them to buy some and some for a friend as well. After a few days of break in, they have proven themselves to be comfortable solid performers. I am more than satisfied with the quality for the price.

Customer Buzz
 "Not so great..." 2009-12-30
By TP
These headphones aren't that great...



I received this headset as a christmas gift for my music making. I was pretty excited, as I had been listening to my Korg R3 synth through an amp and a computer speaker system.



Well, it wasn't as great as I had hoped. For starters, the headphones feel awkward on your head. They feel like they were made for a giant; the headset always rests loose on your heard. Also, the wire into the headphones is on your left side. This feels fairly unusual, and most jacks are positioned so that headphones can be plugged in from the right. I figured that it's just a slight annoyance I'd have to get over, at least if the sound is good what will it matter?



That lead's into the second problem. These are very disappointing in sound quality. It is very hard to distinguish between various levels of audio; basses and trebles blend in together too well. This makes mixing terrible. Also, lower frequencies are very, very dull- it's almost impossible to tell when they are and aren't playing. In addition, these have no included volume control (which isn't too much of a problem) but are also not very loud. Plugged directly into my R3 keyboard (which has a built in preamp) the sound is dull and not loud, even at max output. Plug the R3 max volume into my Fast Track sound card, set its output to max and plug in the headset- still not loud enough. Do a chain of R3 -> Sound Card -> PC Speakers (3 preamps!) -> Headset, and the volume is bearable. Finally, try listening to a composition your working on or another song; this headset dulls the sound so much that the music feels lifeless.



I am very disappointed with this headset... my $10 logitech speakers and $15 ear bud headphones both beat these for quality. I would've hoped that a product marketed for studio mixing would've had a better quality than consumer targeted products.



Than only positive I can give it is that rather than buzzing at frequencies it has trouble playing, it will just dull it out...

Customer Buzz
 "mikee70z" 2009-11-17
By mikee70z (anderson,in.)
these headphones suck! just got them,and in 5 minutes of trying them out,am highly disapointed! if you turn them up listening to music they sound distorted as hell! dont waste your money. the [...] pair i got from radio shack that have been through hell and i have to keep repairing sound way better!

Customer Buzz
 "Surprisingly Sensible" 2009-10-20
By Samuel Chell (Kenosha,, WI United States)
Not only are these the most handsomely packaged headphones you're likely to find (gold lettering proclaiming: "Samson Stereo Reference Headphones Dynamic Output Design"; "for Studio Reference"; "Accurate Monitoring"; "Maximum Isolation and Extended Low Frequency Response with Close Ear Design"--all this on a transparent box displaying the phones as well as two gold-plated stereo plugs--full-sized and mini), but once you put them on, they pretty much live up to the production values and hype. One thing's certain: you'll never find anything better at this price. I considered this a "justified purchase," since I work in a studio, where I do public announcing and music broadcasting.



For the record, these compare favorably to the studio's Sony MDR-7506s, even though the latter are about six times the price. The bass is "extended," to be sure, but never heavy, boomy or muddy. With all controls on the amp or sound source set "flat," the treble is a bit soft for my tastes, but nothing that a minor EQ adjustment can't fix. The all-important middle-range is present, definitive, clear--for both vocals (spoken and sung) and instrumentals. Perhaps compared to the studio Sony phones, these are a trifle bigger, a little bit heavier and slightly more loose-fitting but, as advertised, they're constructed with a "closed-ear design providing maximum isolation." Away from the studio I prefer my Sennheiser PX-100s or Koss Portapros, but either of these is too open and lightweight for working close to a microphone. Feedback becomes a problem shortly into a broadcast. Although I'm a fan (apparently, one of the few) of the Koss UR-40s (about twice the cost of the Samsons), the Samson CH700s certainly appear to be better made--rugged, strong and, most likely, more durable than the UR-40s (the Koss webbing broke loose during the first several months of use). Moreover, the Samson CH700s have a generous and relatively thick cable (expecially compared to the thin, short wire of the Koss UR-40s) PLUS single-cord attachment (usually found only on costly phones yet practically mandatory for the sort of scrambling I do while broadcasting and operating as many as 4 decks at the same time).



One more A-B comparison: the Sennheiser Evolution EH-150 full-sized headphones vs. these Samson CH700s. Initially, the EH-150s seemed large to me (especially after the PX-100s), but alongside the Samson CH700s they appear relatively trim. In other words, some individuals may be turned off by the size of the Samson phones; others, most likely, will be drawn to them because of their solid, engulfing appearance. (My guess is that they would not be a big hit with many female listeners or, for that matter, individuals with heads any narrower than mine). As for the sound, the Sennheiser EH-150s are likely to impress many young listeners--instantly. The bass is not merely "extended": it's prominent, and it's punching. For that reason alone, some listeners may judge them worth the price (which is more than twice that of the Samson CH700s). Not this listener, however. The bass from the Samsons is far more "natural," clearly-defined, and pleasing over the long stretch (it doesn't take long for the bass from the Sennheiser EH-150s to wear out its welcome, becoming muddy and uninteresting--at least to some experienced ears).



In short, Samson is a good name and can only get better, thanks to the quality and value of products like the CH700s. The company has practically cornered the market with the world's most popular (not to mention effective and affordable) personal digital audio recorder (Zoom H2), and they've impressed the most fastidious critics with a slightly more sophisticated (and expensive) successor (Zoom H4n). They're currently taking a lot of flak for their latest product, the Zoom Q3 (basically a Flip videocam attached to an H2). They goofed big-time by completely (and inexplicably) ignoring the public's current obsession with "HD video," but look for that oversight to be corrected in short order.



Heck, if you decide not to purchase these phones, you could do far worse than invest the money in a share or two of the company's stock.

Customer Buzz
 "wow" 2009-10-07
By celeste (Providence, RI)
This is an absolutely amazing purchase at such a low price. I've been using it for three weeks now, and the sound is super! I use it while I play my keyboard, and from high to low notes it's just a beautiful experience. I sometimes even forget that I am hearing through headphones at all, the sound is so alive and natural and vibrant.


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