Superlux HD-681 Evo WH Reviews

Fun sound, good looking, some parts not very long lasting

Bought in 2014. Used it daily for 3 years after which the band part of the headband started cracking and the stretchy silicone headband holders (the ones that regulate the headband size automatically) that were inside the plastic finally broke off. I made a new headband out of an old laptop bag's strap and it's been good ever since. 3 stars for build quality since it has an obvious design flaw (bought 3 pairs, 2 for my friends, they all broke around the same time). I also had to replace the cable jack around 2019 or so since it broke off. The sound, for the money, is very good, bass is punchy, they vibrate around the head if you crank up the volume, an overall "fun" sound, not too anemic, not too muddy, no shrill highs. They are very light so that's a plus. I have really big ears so they touch the plastic and that can hurt after a few hours of listening (no such problem with DT-770's or original HD-330s). Detachable cables in 2 lengths are a plus and I'm using them as an extension cables for other purposes when not listening with these headphones. I have many better and 10x pricier headphones today, but the 681 Evo's still get used sometimes as a back-up pair, or when some friends are over, etc.

Bang for bucks

Bought this because the cable on my 668b was breaking (the short cable between the male jack and the headphone), maybe not the best idea to get another set of headphones with the same problem but I liked the sound and wanted to get something with a different sound signature but still similar, I think I made the right choice, I believed this was going to be too muffled on the highs compared to the 668b but that's not the case, the highs are mellower but not by that much, I think the bigger difference is actually on the lower mids that pump more on the 681 evo, overall I like it better for listening to music, though both are awesome for the price.

The velour pads are a bit disappointing, they are not as soft as the aftermarket pads I got for the 668b, but they are compatible so used them on the 681.

I've got also a 662f, however I think that one is more fitting for critical listening, the highs are quite fatiguing so it's not in the same league as the 681 evo and 668b if you want to listen to music

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Decent sound, not the most comfortable fit

These headphones perform reasonably to great in terms of sound, especially considering their price. They come with a carrying case, two choices of cable length and a separate set of earcups.

Build quality seems okay, but would not be quite comfortable giving them a beating.

In terms of fit and comfort they are a little too snug for me (might be a case of big headedness) and they start hurting my ears after an hour or two of use.

great sound

great sound and very comfortable

the short cable should be replaced by an input , it is a very weak point

For the price a great headphone!

Great for the price but a big dull overall

You'll hardly find a better pair of over the ear monitor headphones at even double this price. I use them when recording vocals and they're a bit more dull and bassy than I'd like, but once you get used to them they're good for a simple voiceover job, and the price is astonishingly good for the quality. Recommended

Not your standard review.

I got 5 pairs of these for my cousins kids and Ive heard nothing but good things back.

Based on my own use of the Superlux HD-668 B I needed to get the kids headphones as they were killing each other for the two pairs they had between them. One little chap has aspergers and likes to isolate himself in music when things are tough for him.

So I knew anything I got for the kids had to be 1) cheap enough to get 5 pairs 2) cheap enough that if they trash them its not the end of the world and can be replaced easily 3) all exactly the same so there would be no fighting for the 'better' ones 4) comfortable enough both physically and acoustically for kids to use them for hours on end with their phones/tablets/gaming systems.

I love my HD-668 Bs so had no worries getting the HD-681s. I did think I would need to get the replacement velour pads as I did for my own - but the kids love them! I have not heard a peep or a complaint (in fact the opposite) so to me that speaks volumes, if the kids like them they pass my tests!

For the price they are very, very easy to recommend!

Top headphones, but ...

For this pricepoint the sound and wear is (Wooow) unbeatable, but ... read on.

Blindfolded you will swear you're wearing expensive headphones; accurate soundplacement, good soundstage, well balanced low/mid/high and also very comfy. Whatever music you throw at it, it will silence you up and leave you in disbelief when you hear the price. No, really? Again wooow. But, as I mentioned, there's a but ...

Unfortunately the inside of the headphone, to be precise the soldering of the speakers is below par. I had two pairs and both of them broke down because of inside wiring cracked (don't know why) within a year. Tried to fix them, but didn't work. Seems this is the point of low cost. Pity, I would pay a bit more to have better internal quality, because, OMG, these sound great. Maybe I the future I'll buy a revised set of these ...

not bad.... i wish it would have a volume control ....

Great Product

Very comfy and they sound great. highly recommend

Wife was jealous, so I bought an extra pair!

It fits her head much better than it fits mine, and the overall build quality is more than fine, considering the cost.

This is a really well-rounded kit. Additional velcro and cables - all nice touches. The sound is clear, sound isolation is also fine considering it is only a semi-closed design.

If there is one thing I would change, it's that 3.5mm jack that is hanging out from the left side and feels like it's going to be the first thing to break.

good

good headphones for price.

Great sound, irrespective of the phenomenal value for money

I picked these up as something to use for late-night practice/recording, and to add to my collection for another soundsource for mastering. I'd heard good things about Superlux, but I'm genuinely astounded at how good these are for the price.

The response from the drivers is very clear and articulate, with no noticeable colouring at any level or frequency. They simply reproduce the sound exactly as it was intended.

In terms of fit & finish, the Evo is well made and feels robust enough to last for a good while. Generally they're very comfortable to wear, even for extended periods of two hours or more, but I do find the headband slips a little bit from time-to-time - that could just be me though, and is far from a dealbreaker.

I would recommend these to anyone looking for a good all-round pair of headphones for playback, recording, mastering, or even gaming!

Good headphones but

Overall good headphones for the price

(Good sound)

Head cable coming out of headphones stopped working

After a few months

Probably Because shaking

The headphones should be kept

from falls and shaking

Great value headphones

These may not be the best headphones money can buy, but for this price I would struggle to find anything even remotely comparable. When I bought them they were 65 EUR, and they sounded like a pair of 120 EUR+ headphones.

I see nowadays the price is about half of what it used to be, so they just became an even better value pair. If you want good sound, but are strapped for cash, I heavily recommend picking a pair of these up.

Great sound and comfort, but flimsy build and cheap-feeling.

Definitely one of the best headphone (along with other superlux headphones) in its price range and even competes in the sound department with more expensive headphones in the 100 Euro range.

--Sound--

Good bass hump, slightly recessed midrange and good high extension (Slight V-shaped sound signature). With the default pleather pads, the sound is 'closer' the mids are a bit more present. With the included velour pads, they sound a little distant, but the velour pads are much more comfortable.

--Comfort--

Great comfort with the included velour pads, the pleather pads are not very soft, and will make your ear sweat. Clamping pressure is fine on my personal use.

--Build--

The white accents are very glossy, which makes them very cheap looking. But otherwise the headband are good and solid, and slightly padded (compared to the non-padded HD 668). The ear cups are very solid as well.

Pretty good after easy mods

First impression wasn't great. Too much bass and mids and highs sounded rather muffled. After finding the great modding articles on diyaudioheaven, I changed out the earpads for the velours ones, which reduces the bass, and removed the felt pads lightly glued in front of the drivers. The latter improved the mids and highs, and made the sound a bit more airy.

However, if I have to recommend a pair of Superlux headphones, it would be the 662 HD EVO. They sound good out of the box and can be improved by using the velours pads and optionally other mods.

Cheap but works

I bought these for studio cue mixes, I've found them to be great for guitarists and bassists or anyone who doesn't have a microphone too close to them. They sound and feel really good but they don't get very tight so bleed could be an issue if there is a microphone nearby.

Pros..

The sound is really good and clear

Price is fantastic

Came with replacement ear pads

Cons..

Can't tighten the strap

Can fall off if the wearer moves a lot

Overall, definitely worth a purchase for what I needed it for, but the ability to adjust the tightness would be a huge advantage.

low quality

Low quality of this product, i had this heaphones only a year.