Superlux HD-662 F 4-stars 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!

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.

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.

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

good

good quality for the price

Poor man's AKG K271

I bought these because I had to make some drum overdubs. I expected nothing too special, something like a 30¤ pair of cans. Well, I was wrong. As I first touched these headphones I noticed they were more solid than I thought. Then I plugged the cable in my interface, just to see everything worked, and I've got to say I was totally surprised. I'm not gonna tell you these are the best cans you can buy because they're not. But I don't think I ever saw something as good at this price, especially for closed headphones. Cheap closed headphones tend to be a little messy and almost always sound muddy. Well of course I'm not saying you could make good mixes with these (you can't, these are for tracking!) but the sound is not that bad. Maybe the high frequencies are a little too nasty when you crank the volume up. Another good feature is sound isolation, although it was totally expected. The cable is ok, feels good. Maybe the weakness of these headphones is how they feel on your head. It's not the triumph of comfort. They're quite uncomfortable, but nothing too bad. We're always talking about 30¤ headphones!

So, finally, I would recommend these if you need something like K271 but you wouldn't use them too much. These are great as occasional headphones. If you've got to use closed cans everyday maybe you could find better options and spending twice or three times could be worth for you in that case.

Great for the price

I bought these headphones for use in my home studio and for the money they are great quality. The sound is very good as they cover the whole ear and they are ok to wear for long listening sessions. The build quality is not bad and they also come with a bag / cover. Overalll these are good value for money and ideal if you want an entry level set of studio headphones

perfect on-a-budget headphones

These are very confortable, no disconfort or pain, they fit perfectly and the cable length is enough for moving around (if you're recording, this is a must).

They do mask the sound a bit, mainly the low end gets very boomy, so this is not for mixing.

Use them for easy listening or gaming, they're fine.

A little bit bulky to outdoor use.

Considering the price, these turn out to be one of the best deals I've come across.

Great sound with an uncomfortable usage

I am using these headphones as a secondary unit for mixing, along with my monitors. I am happy with them and sound quality is much higher than I expected.

Although the sound quality is very nice, it does not look very sturdy. I have been using them for months but I am not sure if I could keep them still in case I were not a careful user.

The product is not very comfortable and sometimes I suffer from head or neck ache after a few hours of use.

I want to conclude my review with a positive comment: The sound quality is amazing for this price. I highly recommend this product if you are on a budget.

Great value!

I use these for tracking sessions in my studio. They sound amazing for the price. Not nearly as good as more expensive models from Sennheiser or AKG but incredible value for money. They are not something I would use for mixing or hifi listening but great for tracking sessions in the studio.

They are pretty comfortable but do feel a little plasticky when wearing them for a long time. The cable seems a little fragile. I don't think they will last forever in a hectic studio environment but neither will ANY headphones so all the better to buy these cheap ones. I can't remember think of any other headphones that provide this kind of sound quality for such a low price.

Highly recommended if you need a pair of cheap "disposable" headphones.

A good product

At this price point there is not much you can offer with studio headphones but the Superlux HD-662 F does a decent enough of a job. They offer pretty balanced sound and a tight but full low-end. I believe the F model in the HD-662 series is the most flat when it comes to frequency response so it can be helpful doing some mixing with these but don't rely to them only, have a pair of monitor speakers too for mixing.

These headphones offer a great outside noise dampening because of their closed-back design. I could even recommend these as a recording headphones for a drummer, they damp that well.

I have not needed any other headphones for what I bought them for. I do mixing, recording and even just listen to music with them sometimes. They have served me very well for 4 years and the only thing that has happened is the wear of the headband and the cushions that are covered with some fake leather are getting some small cracks.

They come with 3.5mm jack with a 1/4" adapter jack. The adapter is threaded so it stays on very well.

Very nice headphones for a music hobbyist, especially for their price!

great headphones

For this money headphones are awesome. I was looking for closed type headphones specially for vocal recording, to reduce the spill from the backing track, as some vocalist prefer very loud monitoring. With Superlux it was no more an issue. great isolating. Also they sits very comfortable on a head, and feels very light. After few hours session you ears get a bit sweaty, but consider that this is closed type and no ventilation installed it's not a problem. Highly suggest to anyone for studio work, live recording and monitoring. I wouldn't suggest use them for mixing, only for monitoring. They have some lack of low end, but highs sounds crispy.

Great headphones for the money

Use these for checking a recording mix while live mixing in a church. The headphones give great isolation from outside noise. Great sound quality for the money, perfect for what I need them for. One issue is the size, they are quite bulky.

Absolutely fine, bargain!

I purchased a couple of these to mainly have as recording headphones, they work great and as expected. Minimal leakage, decent sound, exactly what I bought them for. In fact I could even consider using them for mixing. Great fit as well, tight but very comfortable. Couldn't be happier for the prize paid.

Cheap but useable

I bought these to use through my bass guitar combo, and effects unit so i can play at any time a any volume. The only price being my hearing and the subsequent sets of headphones id have to buy to deal with the speakers starting to struggle after a few months use. Saying that i was using standard home headphones so i decided to try some cheap studio H-phones to see if they would be able to handle bass frequencies without farting after use. These have been ok ive had them since Sept 2012 and there still doing ok and no farting. When i say play at any volume i dont thrash them, just enough volume to match the small 15w combo i use at home.

They can get a little warm as they encompass the whole of your ear to exclude any

sound other than whats coming out of the phones.

I would recommend these to anyone on a budget or for use in the way i use them- no point using Beyer or Sennheiser to play you guitar through. These cheap headphones are more than up to the task.