HD-681 : Incredible value for money!!!

I purchased these headphones instead of the similar but much more expensive AKG K-141 and honestly I am impressed by the quality. I would have paid two or three times the price and I would still think they are good value.

These are excellent headphones anyway, and for the price they are a crazy bargain. The sound is clear and defined (considering they are semi-open, not closed), with plenty of bass. The sound quality is as good as the Sennheiser ones I have been using for about 4-5 years now and have become a point of reference for me in this category. Considering the Sennheiser cost more than twice as much back then, I think the Superlux are the best value for money headphones I have found.

I have seen some reviews saying that the ear pads are a little stiffer than on the AKG and therefore uncomfortable, possibly because the headphones tend to be rather tight against your ears. Personally I cannot say I have noticed it, but then again I have always found the Sennheiser too tight and uncomfortable after prolonged use, so if anything these are an improvement. For the price this cannot be a major issue, and anyway the ear pads can be replaced easily.

Bottom line, buy these. You will not be disappointed. The AKG K-141 may be better, but at less than one fifth of the price, I have no complaints with the Superlux.