HD-681 Evo BK : Great sound but...

9 years ago

I've been using Superlux cans for a few years now and it's very hard to fault the sound they deliver, although not as flat as you might want for production work they do offer a great reference point for the low end and very high frequencies.

The HD-681 Evo BK do offer the great sound that I've enjoyed from Superlux over the years but the build quality is shockingly poor at best. I returned my pair quite quickly so I can't talk as to the longevity but the plastics are extremely cheap feeling and overall construction is not good at all. I know these are very cheap headphones but still, I expected a little more from this brand.

I found the fit didn't work for me at all, maybe I have a smaller than average head, I don't know but they felt slack and this hindered the compression with my ears and thus limiting bass response and mostly comfort, also worth mentioning this has a big impact if you wear glasses and not a positive impact to say the least.

The positives are purely in the sound, full low end, maybe a little too full for some, punchy mid range although not quite as driven as I'd like and smooth treble, all told you will have a great listening experience here if you are OK with the build and comfort factor these provide.

Image Superlux HD-681 Evo BK

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Superlux
  • Released in 2013
  • Average price : $35
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