HD-668 B : Exceptional Value

I bought these headphones to use in my recording setup for monitoring purposes. I have AKG K77 and AKG K240 Studio headphones as well, by way of comparison. This pair of Superlux headphones have quickly become my favourites.

The AKG K77 are also low cost headphones, and lack comfort. The sound they produce quickly becomes tiring due to its harshness. This can be a reality in headphones designed for monitoring, because of the need for accurate reproduction, however, in the case of the K77s, the harshness is so acute that it means I cannot use them for extended periods.

The AKG K240 are supposed to be a top monitoring headphone. They do have a classy appearance, but in every practical and sonic way, the Superlux are better. They are both accurate and non-tiring in lengthy sessions. They are light to wear and extremely comfortable - more secure than the AKG K240. The Superlux are also supplied with 2 lengths of cable, so you can choose the most appropriate, whether you are tracking or sitting in front of a computer plugged into your audio interface whilst mixing. It sould be said that the. Superlux do not look "expensive". That may be true, but in a pair of monitoring headphones, I prefer that money is spent on great speaker drivers, light construction for comfort,and solid performance. Superlux delivers all this with the HD668B.

For most home based musicians on a budget, these are an exceptional value product and I recommend them without reservation.