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Samson Technologies

Samson SR850 Semi-Open-Back Studio Reference Headphones

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Professional studio reference headphones
Over-ear design for maximum isolation
50mm drivers for exceptional reproduction and wide dynamic range
10Hz-30kHz frequency response, Self-adjusting headband for a secure, comfortable fit
32 Ohm impedance, 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch gold plated adapter included

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Samson SR850 Semi-Open-Back Studio Reference Headphones

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Professional Studio Reference Headphones

With a self-adjusting headband for a secure, natural fit, the SR850s provide total comfort for extended studio sessions. An 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch gold-plated adapter is included with the headphones. Samson's SR850 Professional Studio Reference Headphones offer an outstanding listening solution for musicians, sound engineers and general music enthusiasts alike. With solid bass response, ultra-clear highs and an open-ear design, the SR850s ensure complete comfort and accurate headphone monitoring.

The perfect choice, whether listening to an MP3 player or mixing recordings.
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Open-Ear Design and Self-Adjusting Headband

These headphones offer an open-ear design for enhanced ambient listening environment, allowing appropriate bleed for better stereo imaging and a wider sound stage. The 50mm drivers offer exceptional sound reproduction and wide dynamic range to instill confidence in your final mix or simply provide outstanding sound quality for your general listening pleasure. And with a self-adjusting headband for a secure, natural fit, the SR850s provide total comfort for extended studio sessions. An 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch gold plated adapter is included with the headphones. Whether you're enjoying music or mixing studio tracks, the SR850s offer professional performance and comfort.

Ideal for Mixing and Playback

The open-ear design reduces ear fatigue and is easy to listen to during long mixing or listening sessions.

What's in the Box?

SR850 Professional Studio Reference Headphones, 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch adapter and user manual.

About Samson

Samson Technologies began in 1980 as a pioneer in wireless microphone technology. Today, Samson is an industry leader in professional audio solutions whose products are known for their fidelity and reliability. Samson products are preferred by recording artists, performers, educators and audio professionals throughout the world.

Key Features

Professional studio reference headphones
Open ear design for maximum isolation
50mm drivers for exceptional reproduction and wide dynamic range
10Hz-30kHz frequency response; 32 Ohm impedance
Self-adjusting headband for a secure, comfortable fit

Product information

Item Weight

1.1 pounds

Product Dimensions

8 x 8 x 4.8 inches

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1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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Origin

Made in USA

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ASIN

B002LBSEQS

Item model number

SR850

Customer Reviews

345 customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#1,106 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#611 in Electronics > Headphones
#2,395 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater
#2,590 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > MP3 & MP4 Player Accessories

Date first available at Amazon.com

April 13, 2004

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Budget headphones with Premium sound

ByEshcoleon January 11, 2015

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Firstly, if you're a visual person than please refer to the video here: http://youtu.be/hQuATxJWFdc
If you want a bit more details than this "short and sweet" review than please refer to my written article:
http://eshcole.com/samson-sr850-review/

These SR850s are my 1st pair of studio monitor headphones and for the price I wasn't really expecting much but as it turns out, I got more than what I paid for.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX
All you get is the headphones with no carrying case, the gold adapter for the 1/4" stereo jack that screws onto the 3.5mm tip that's built into the cable, and the usual warranty documentation.

LOOK & FEEL
These headphones are VERY comfortable for long editing and/or music sessions. I also wear glasses and I still found them comfortable to wear for over 2+hrs with no problem. The self-adjusting band is definitely not a gimmick. It works perfectly and I don't have to readjust the headset afterwards as the ear cups never allowed my ears to touch the speakers. The cable is very long and you'll have no problem being able to move around your work area with these plugged in. The rest of the headset screams "professional use" as it lacks the style of something you would take outside of your workplace.

SOUND
Lastly, the sound is amazing! I'm not an audiophile but I was truly surprised at how clear and detailed the audio is from these headphones. These are not for bass heads but the 50mm drivers makes sure the bass is present and tight. Listening to my music was an amazing experience, especially when listen to O-Fortuna mixes and music with lot of instruments going at once so the soundstage could really shine. I cranked my cheap DAC all the way up to almost 100% and there was no distortion in the audio at all. The low ohm impedance required to drive these headphones means they'll work on most mobile devices as well if that's something you wanna do.

CONCLUSION
I have a pair of V-MODA Crossfade LPs and didn't notice how overpowering the bass was on them till I used these as my primary headphones for a couple weeks daily. I got these for casual listening on my desktop and editing my YouTube videos. They couldn't do the job any better even if the price was a little higher. For a mere $50 you get great sound and even better comfort.

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Amazing monitor cans at ANY price.

ByTerryon October 9, 2015

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You always hear "these sound like $200 headphones for half the price" when reading headphone reviews. I don't know about the money, but these things sound amazing. They are true monitor headphones. These are not warm or fun or colored in any way. They have great response and will reveal harsh recordings. They do sound better than any headphone I have ever heard. The clamping on the head is comfortable and the pads for comfortably over the ears. The velour pads feel initially SLIGHTLY warm, but do not heat up like vinyl pads. They start at the same comfy temp for extended times. The suspension system allows for extended use comfort, also. I am really disappointed in all my other headphones I have paid much more for. I bought these over the almost identical Superlux. These come with velour pads and are slightly less. The Superlux has detachable cords but that was not needed by me. Go with these for your monitors and be pleased. Spend the money you save on better equipment elsewhere. You won't do better than these - different but not better. They are plastic-y but these aren't for fashion.

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Excellent price for performance headphones.

ByYONGDE WANGon August 27, 2016

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The sound quality is very balanced, highs are very clear, yet not overly piercing. The bass is very defined, and has a good amount of force, but I would not recommend it for people who love powerful bass. The mids are not drowned out, they are clear and enjoyable. They are very "fun" headphones in that they have great sound for any genre of music, and gaming as well. In FPS titles, I found that the highs help greatly with locating footsteps and such, while the bass is good for larger sounds like explosions. They are not 7.1, but I didn't find that to be an issue, since most gaming headsets have bad sound quality and surround sound implementation. They are open back, so the separation is better than traditional closed back headphones because there is more space for sound to travel. I love the velour material on the ear cups, definitely better than faux leather. It is made from plastic, so it feels light and not rigid. I suspect this is due to the manufacturer cutting corners to ensure superior sound quality. The main problem with these is the sound leakage (it is a side effect of all open ear headphones, not a manufacturing issue). If you are going to wear these crowded places, do yourself a favor and pick up the SR950's. They are very similar, but they are closed back, so they have a smaller soundstage.

Pros:
-Clear, balanced sound profile (no EQ tweaking needed unless for minor problems with certain setups).
-Very comfortable, can be worn for hours without hurting or getting too hot.
-High quality-to-price ratio.
-Good for any genre of music.
-Large soundstage
-Long, thick cable that is less likely to break.

Cons:
-Plastic construction (feels a bit on the cheap side).
-Leaks so much that you can use them as desktop speakers if you turn them up loud enough (not joking).

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6 star sound quality for the price, mediocre craftmenship

ByMr. Kabriton June 6, 2017

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I don't normally waste my time and that of others writing reviews, but I wanted to add something here. I'm not an audiophile, but here are my impressions: The quality of the plastics and other materials are not great. They look kinda cheap. Also, I don't find the design super comfortable. BUT, the sound quality is AMAZING!! They just blew me away. Basically, what I understand is that Samson skimped on the form, and spent everything on the function. And since these are studio headphones, I'm totally happy that that's the direction they took with these. Again, I'm not an audiophile, but I'm fairly certain you wouldn't notice much of an improvement in sound quality if you were to spend even 4 times as much. The difference would simply be in the quality of materials and in the build quality.

So basically, if you're on a budget, but you need great sounding headphones for your studio, these are fantastic. That's why I gave them 5 stars. But if you have the money, upgrading might be worth it.

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Awesome sound

Don't let the price fool you...these sound better than headphones I've paid $150 for. Get these be done...seriously!

Published 10 hours ago by MIke Tyler

switched to open ear design.

music nut & percussionist. jvc close headphone pad needed hard to find replacements. saw many SAMSON SR850 reviews. I tried & love them.Read more

Published 6 days ago by tomthomtwin

Five Stars

excelente

Published 10 days ago by JOSE JR BAUTISTA

Not all that great. Useful as a toy.

I bought this and then returned it. It's stated to be "Studio Reference", but I found my simple iPhone buds to produce better sound.

Published 14 days ago by Tony

I like these much more than other headphones I've used

I like these much more than other headphones I've used. They fit very nicely and don't hurt my ears. They sound great and are definitely worth the money.

Published 15 days ago by Devon Campbell

Great semi-open headphones for the price

I really love how bright and clear the audio sounds. The headphones are also very lightweight and comfortable to wear. I use these to listen to and record music.Read more

Published 17 days ago by pscoldfire

A good bargain

Was trying to mix music using "regular" headphones. These work WAY better. They are a little short of reference on the bass spectrum, which means anything you mix with...Read more

Published 19 days ago by Paul Ramone

Amazing headphones, Was recommended in Reddit

Amazing headphones, Was recommended in Reddit, and i can see why. Never again buying gaming headsets. 5/5 for me. FYI very good for player unknown battlegrounds.Read more

Published 21 days ago by Gk

great fit and sound

Bought this for the wife not expecting much, but she absolutely loves these headphones. The comfort and sound are much better than headphones that cost substantially more.

Published 25 days ago by ccpff

Five Stars

These sound amazing. Great price for comfort, durability, and sound quality.

Published 27 days ago by Amazon Customer

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