Superlux HD-662 F Reviews

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The best budget headphones for studio

Less treble harshness

Bought these for tracking vocals as they are closed and for mixing activities due to their flatter EQ curve.

I own the cheaper and highly acclaimed Superlux HD-681which are good for tracking instruments like electric guitar, bass, electric drums, electric piano/keyboards and general listening purposes, but as many have stated they have over-pronounced and harsh high end frequencies (Treble) which renders them almost unusable for mixing.

The Superlux HD-662 F sound very different from the HD-681, treble is present but not so over-pronounced and harsh and the mid range is more present, lows are there but in a more rounded way. The overall volume output seems to be lower than on the HD-681(maybe due to the lower and less harsh treble).

As the manufacturer states the F stands for FRONT not FLAT as many seem to think, these headphones are less "inside the mix" and rather in front of it indeed, which makes them more suitable for mixing. I have not tried the B models, but based on my experience on the standard series and the F i would recommend the F series for anyone who is planing to use these headphones in a home studio and the standard series ie. HD-681/HD-662 for music listening and tracking(recording electric instruments) since they have more low and high end dynamics than the F series.

I will not comment on comfort since that is up to individual taste, for me these are OK.

All in all i really like what Superlux has been offering at such low prices compared to the name brands!

Unbeatable at this price

For 30 euro cans these are pretty great. Sound quality is really decent with a flat response, totally usable for some basic studio work. Overall they feel quite well constructed. The cushion feels a bit cheap and clammy though. However, it's hard to complain about any of these things at this price point.

Great for the price.

Decent, closed headphones

Flat sound signature, blocks outside noise very good, comfort could be better for long periods of use but for this price it's more the okay.

They are great!

These are quality!

very worth it, great for mixing/production purposes.

a little tight on the head, maybe it might change in the future as they get softer.

Its ok. Good sounding.

For the price, they are good. There is anything on the market like these ones. It?s a good sounding headphones to listen some music, but they are not accurate for studio like mixing, etc. The cushions are horrible, they are dull, you can?t stand 1h or more with them. If you?ll change it, then you get a fine set of headphones for listening some hours nice music. The sound is full and neutral, as an hifi headphones. Sound stage is ok.

Matched the price

It's not absolut rubbish. But if I compare these with AKG.... it could be that.

+It isolates from other environment, so you don't actually hear much of the noise and same the others can't hear what you're listening to.

+ Really long wire.

+ It keeps it's shape even after many months of everyday using.

- Sound is quite flat, especially flutes and high strings, basses are weak.

I think this is GOOD choice for DJs, maybe for keyboards, not listeners of good music let alone musicians.

Anyway I didn't return them, I keep using. So it's up to you.

Recommended

I brought this Headphones for my piano keyboard since the last one were very light and I could not concentrate myself because of the noise. I must say that I'm very satisfied of this product, the effect of the sound is much louder and clear and about the isolation it is working very well.

About the comfort I must say that it is just ok, after a few hour It become to be a little uncomfortable but It's not an issue and It might be just me.

I will definitely recommended it and also for the good value.

Can't beat this for the price

I bought 4 for tracking in studio. You can't really argue for the price. The sound is actually very decent - comparable to AKG K271 which are much more expensive.

The only caveat i find with these is that the cable is nonremovable.

Not bad

It isn't bad.. But it's not really that comfortable. I guess it's until you get used to it. The sound is okay, it's good for those people that are starting out, but intermediates and professionals should seek a better one than this.

Not as good, as some say

I bought those headphones, as "field equipment". In cases, where I do not want to risk my prime equipment (Beyers) to be destroyed (crowdy, noisy and partially drunk environment). So...

Good things first.

They sound not bad. This is not great sounding pair of headphones, but for this price, they are not bad at all. They sound "plastic" somehow, but acceptable. You may use them for non-critical monitoring, for vocal monitoring, or - to feed your drummer with noise.

Now, the bad things.

They are noisy! The construction/plastic used, cracks by any movement. very annoying.

They are definitely not comfortable. I have big ears, but no problems with AT or BD headphones. HD-662 F are causing a lot of pain (not my favourite addition to music making).

Reassuming - good headphones on budget, but definitely not as replacement for your Beyerdynamic, Audio-Technica or Seennheiser ones.

Good headphones for recording!

I'm not an expert, but compared to other more expensive ones, these headphones are almost the same in my opinion. The sound is excellent and they are very comfortable, i use them for homerecording and they do a very good job! Would totally recommend them.

Best value for money!

Good headphones for low budget. The sound is compact and is good for listening and working on music. Not for serious editing and mixing though.

Great value for money

The construction seems rather solid considering how cheap they are. The design appears to mimic the way the K2XX series from AKG were made.

The arch clamping force is rather strong, it make the headphones feel rather tight on the head. I couldn't use them for more than 2 hours in one sitting due to the clamping strength. On the upside, you could run into a wall and they wouldn't fall down.

The sound quality is also rather surprising considering the price of the headphones. Kind of mid centric with a bass that isn't exactly prominent. The highs seem to be pretty much in the right place. Staging isn't perfect but it's well contoured - again - for this value.

Bottom line - if you're on a really really tight budget, these will do as temporary studio headphones, even say 'hi-fi' listening headphones.

Good headphones

I mainly use these headphones to play guitar at night without disturbing my neighbours and to do some mixing.

Soud very clear and handles the low frequencies very well.

Didn't find any con's after some weeks of use, very good price/quality relation.

Amazing headphones on a budget

I bought two pairs of these for recording and couldn't be happier with the quality.

The sound is great, not exactly flat but not too coloured either. The build quality is excellent - I've been using them for a couple of years now, dropping them, running over with a chair, putting on/taking off - they still look brand new.

Good God, What do you want?

I put these up against my Sony Pro studio phones. Result: The Sony is a little more efficient, more comfortable, and the timbre with definition is better. How much better is the issue. The Superlux is good enough is the answer. Would I suggest mixing for accuracy in the studio? No, but you could. Low mid high, it's all there. Comfortable enough to do the job. The non-coiled cord is a benefit as it doesn't get tangled and the effective length is there and ready. My reason to buy these was to use live. The Sony's fold up which a pain compared to the Superlux which is a standard design. Also I'm not banging an expensive headphone around which is a reality in the live setting. The isolate quite well, probably better than the Sony. As an example I listened to music then turned on the shop vacuum without the vacuum being a problem. As I elude to in the heading, what more does a person want in this price range? They work well enough to buy two. And though I haven't tried I am guessing a soft replacement velour pad will likely be of great comfort improvement. But at a cost in loosing some seal. You have to scrutinize the purpose. For my purpose these are a winner.

Great if you're on a budget

If you want a pair of closed back headphones that are relatively flat and you're on a budget, then these are probably for you.

I use them in my studio for tracking everything, including drums, and they are great for that because they fill almost all the boxes for that use. They got good isolation, can get quite loud, the sound isn't too colored so you can hear what you're playing, and all that while being cheap so you don't have to worry too much about musicians throwing them around. In fact I plan to get a couple more pairs soon for the same purpose.

For comparison's sake, I used the t.bone HD990D before these and while they had good isolation and they're still working fine after many years of use, they were definitely coloring the sound a lot and sometimes I had to do EQ adjustments to get a better picture of what was being captured. I also own a pair of AKG 271 mkII from which Superlux seems to have copied the design. In comparison the AKGs are closer to the monitor sound (flatter) and are certainly more comfortable. They also have easily swapable cables which is a plus, but they also cost about 3-4 times the price (they've gotten much cheaper since I got them). One thing the Superlux have that the AKGs don't and it was kinda impressive, is very rich bass. I'm not talking about the crappy overwhelming super hyped bass you hear from many consumer type headphones, but actual rich bass. They might not be totally flat in the lower frequencies as I feel they are bumping the lows a bit, but you don't have any particular resonant frequencies striking out that would make them unusable. Truth is that I keep these around to check my mixes whenever I am mixing something particularly bass heavy, because they give me more info on what's happening down there in comparison to both the AKGs and my monitors. If you've got the money, the AKGs are a good investment, but if you can't afford pricier heaphones, or just need some extra pairs around for monitoring/tracking purposes like me, go for the Superlux.

On the downside, I would say that comfort is a bit of an issue because they will feel quite tight when you put them on your head. My head is above average in size so there's that, but I never had a problem with the AKGs or the t.bone in that matter. It's not a huge deal, but if you plan on wearing these for very long periods of time, they won't feel totally comfortable. On the other hand, after some hours of use I feel they aren't as tight as when I got them, but I have no way to measure that.

I would also say that the build quality is ok, but I feel like the plastic is kinda cheap and I'm not entirely sure it will hold up for years to come. I have to say though that someone already through them on the floor in frustration at some point and they didn't even get a scratch, so I may be wrong.

To sum up...

Pros: Great sound,rich bass, quite flat, good isolation, price

Cons: Might be uncomfortable (at least at first), ok-ish plastic