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  • STUDIO-QUALITY SOUND: The SR850s have a full-range frequency response from 10Hz–30kHz for recording and hi-fi monitoring.
  • DYNAMIC RANGE: A pair of 50mm neodymium drivers give the SR850s a wide dynamic range, from solid bass to ultra-clear highs for accurate sounding mixes.
  • SEMI-OPEN LISTENING: The semi-open design of the SR850s allows for better stereo imaging and a wider soundstage, providing enhanced ambient listening and outstanding sound quality for your mixes.
  • SUPREME COMFORT: The SR850’s adjustable head-band and velour ear pads provide total comfort for extended listening sessions.
  • EASY ADAPTABILITY: A threaded 1/4” TRS adapter is included, allowing connections to both 1/4” or 1/8” headphone outputs.

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SR850 Semi-Open Studio Headphones
SR850 Semi-Open Studio Headphones

SR850 Semi-Open Studio Headphones

The Samson SR850 Semi-Open Studio Headphones are designed to provide a linear frequency response, making them extremely accurate and great for critical mixing or music playback. The headphones' high frequency response is smooth and sweet, and the bass response is warm and tight thanks to the proprietary 50mm neodymium drivers. The semi-open, circumaural design reduces ear fatigue and is comfortable for long mixing or listening sessions. The SR850 uses soft velour ear cushions that fit comfortably over most ears, and the self-adjusting band ensures a secure fit. Whether you are recording, mixing or just kicking back and listening to your favorite tunes, the SR850 headphones are an ideal choice.

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Equipped with 50mm high sensitivity drivers with neodymium magnets, the SR850 headphones deliver exceptional sound quality and clarity so you can mix with confidence. A wide, flat frequency response from 10Hz to 30kHz allows listeners to hear audio the way it was meant to be heard, with a clear commitment to audio accuracy and maintaining a true and natural sound.

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Studio-quality sound

Designed as a superior reference headphone for studio use, the SR850's present listeners with an airy high-end brilliance, a true midrange that highlights subtle changes, and a low-end that delivers punch and pronounced depth. Rugged construction and premium durability ensure these headphones can withstand the demands of critical sessions, whether tracking, mixing or mastering.

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Ultra Comfort

The SR850 combine an ultra-light over-ear design with plush velour ear pads and a self-adjusting headband. These comfort features ensure hours of fatigue-free listening, so you can focus on the music.

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Semi-Open Advantage

The perfect blend of comfort and authentic sound, the SR850 headphones are ideal for musicians, podcasters and studio streamers. The SR850's semi-open design delivers a wide soundstage with solid bass and extended highs for a truly dynamic listening experience.

SR850 Studio Headphone Specifications

Type Semi-Open Dynamic
Style Circumaural
Drivers 50mm
Magnet Neodymium
Impedance 32 Ω
Frequency Response 10 Hz – 30 kHz
Sensitivity 98 dB at 1 kHz
Earpads Velour
Cable 8.25' (2.5m)
Plug Gold-plated 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini connector with gold-plated 1/8” (3.5 mm) to 1/4” (6.3 mm) adapter
Weight 9.73 oz (276 g)

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    Elevate your listening experience with the Samson SR850 Professional Studio Headphones. Designed for musicians, engineers and audiophiles alike, the SR850s deliver exceptional sound quality and comfort at an incredible value. Featuring a semi-open back design, the SR850s deliver accurate sound reproduction with clear highs, rich mids and deep bass. The wide frequency response (10Hz-30kHz) ensures you hear every detail in your music, while the large 50mm rare earth magnet drivers deliver pristine audio clarity. Whether you're tracking vocals in the studio, mixing your latest masterpiece or simply enjoying your favorite tunes at home, the SR850s provide a natural and transparent listening experience. The SR850s aren't just about great sound; they're also designed for maximum comfort. The plush velour ear cushions and self-adjusting headband conform to your head for a secure, comfortable fit, even during extended wear. The Samson SR850 headphones are the perfect choice for anyone who demands high quality audio without breaking the bank. A 1/8"" to 1/4"" gold-plated adapter is included for easy connection to a variety of audio equipment.

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    Customers find the headphones provide good sound quality for the price. They are comfortable to wear, with a nice fabric and tight bass. Many consider them reliable for everyday use, especially watching movies and video games. The open back design is also appreciated. However, some customers have differing views on the build quality and fit.

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    1,028 customers mention "Sound quality"790 positive238 negative

    Customers appreciate the headphones' sound quality. They find the bass and highs to be good for the price. However, some customers mention that the open-back design allows outside noise to leak in.

    "...Now, onto sound quality. Honestly when I had seen and heard all of the great reviews on these headphones I was expecting them to be quite amazing...." Read more

    "...Don't get me wrong; the bass is there, enjoyable, and accurate, but it is not going to shake on your head or anything like that...." Read more

    "...I preferred balanced sound across the board, but these have a bass roll off and sparkle in the highs that bring out a side to many instruments I did..." Read more

    "...The sound quality is balanced and having open back headphones helped me feel much more comfortable with being able to hear things around me." Read more

    647 customers mention "Value for money"608 positive39 negative

    Customers appreciate the value for money of these headphones. They find them good value for the price, with great audio quality for the price point. Many consider them an entry-level option for those interested in higher-quality headphones.

    "...as I expected, but these are my first pair of legitimately good budget headphones...." Read more

    "...At the price point, I wouldn't bother trying to get something cheaper after hearing how these sound...." Read more

    "...the standard for a high quality (dare I say audiophile) listening experience on a budget. I have not ben let down...." Read more

    "I think these are certainly worth a buy. I really like the semi-open design because it allows you to hear your environment...." Read more

    423 customers mention "Comfort"342 positive81 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the fabric feels nicer than the pleather that starts, and it's very comfortable for the price. The bass is tight and solid, thanks to their 50 mm drivers.

    "...Nevertheless it is very comfortable for the price, and in general comfort of these headphones is quite good...." Read more

    "TLDR: These are an absolute gem! Very comfortable and lightweight, and a really good reference sound in my opinion...." Read more

    "...The pads are made of a soft cloth fabric, not the disintegrating plastic that you find on cheaper headphones...." Read more

    "...quality is balanced and having open back headphones helped me feel much more comfortable with being able to hear things around me." Read more

    218 customers mention "Quality"175 positive43 negative

    Customers appreciate the headphones' quality. They find them suitable for watching movies and video games due to their large soundstage and clear sound. Many describe the headphones as pleasant, enjoyable, and professional-looking.

    "...looks, for content creators or streamers they look really cool and professional...." Read more

    "...Don't get me wrong; the bass is there, enjoyable, and accurate, but it is not going to shake on your head or anything like that...." Read more

    "...The overall stage is impressively wide and rich...." Read more

    "...overnight. The outcome was fantastic. There is no more clamping whatsoever. Nada...." Read more

    119 customers mention "Clarity"116 positive3 negative

    Customers appreciate the clear sound quality of these headphones. They find the highs, mids, and treble to be clear and well-defined. The bass is also well-balanced without squashing the lows or mids. Overall, customers are satisfied with the accurate sound reproduction and ease of picking out details.

    "...In a way I can understand that, however these are very clear and predictable and if the highs are a bit much I found it very simple to adjust EQ to..." Read more

    "...the bass is not overwhelming, but it is still there. The trebels are clear, but not piercing. overall, the audio is exactly what I expected...." Read more

    "...There’s not a ton of presence in the low end, but it is clear enough for anyone buying/expecting open backs...." Read more

    "...Not to mention, the highs sound okay to me, they're not over-exaggerated in my opinion..." Read more

    115 customers mention "Open back design"91 positive24 negative

    Customers enjoy the open-back design of these headphones. They appreciate being able to hear some outside noise, and the sound stage is great. Some reviewers say the headphones are some of the best open-back headphones under $200 with a balanced, clear, and articulate sound.

    "...gunfire or engines you can definitely feel the openness of the semi open back design...." Read more

    "I think these are certainly worth a buy. I really like the semi-open design because it allows you to hear your environment...." Read more

    "...The sound quality is balanced and having open back headphones helped me feel much more comfortable with being able to hear things around me." Read more

    "...The one concern I had was that these are semi-open backed & the sound "leak" would be distracting to the people around me in the office...." Read more

    422 customers mention "Build quality"228 positive194 negative

    Customers have different views on the build quality of the headphones. Some find the construction solid and comfortable, holding up a year later. Others mention issues with the cable not holding up, the headset having a low-quality feel, and the removable ear pads being made out of a strange material.

    "...comparable to both my computer and record player with a high quality speaker set-up... if you are a middle school kid (or an adult skrillex fan) I..." Read more

    "...The fabric the removable ear pads are made out of is kind of strange, it's almost like a felt material but it doesn't have the same shininess to it...." Read more

    "...The pads are made of a soft cloth fabric, not the disintegrating plastic that you find on cheaper headphones...." Read more

    "...The cousins are made of a felt-like material on the outside, and the inner foam is fairly stiff compared to what I normally use, but I was still..." Read more

    124 customers mention "Fit"69 positive55 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the headphones. Some find the band part fits nicely on their head, with an adjustable headband based on the shape of their head. The cups fit around their ears with padded cloth cups and the sound is really good and wider than they had experienced before. Others mention that the headphones barely fit, are a little big, or the cups are not big enough to fully surround their ear.

    "...It's super nice and fits on the cable seamlessly!..." Read more

    "...One downside I've noticed is that they're a little big. Or my head is a little small...." Read more

    "...The overall stage is impressively wide and rich...." Read more

    "...Also the original earcups are quite shallow, aftermarket earcups fix this issue but these headphones are meant to be budget...." Read more

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    The headset do have a low quality feel , mainly plastic and light weight slim but strong headband. They don’t seem they will break any time , good build and look despite feel. Sound quality is not balance to my like, it seem they can distort with strong lows and high frequency at the same time , on its default mids & highs mite be to over power and don’t sound right when convine with the bass, but with EQ you can set it to: higher lows and below flat normal mids to eliminates the distortion and the bass can sounds much stronger, surprisingly the sound remains rich compare to other head sets when applying this EQ settings, the monopoly sounds sounds bright and bass becomes strong well balance with clear vocals remain, you can still spot the unconventional EQ settings levels at mids but EQ is the only way they will sound just right for me. Cable is find, touching the top head band produces a strong touch sound. Over all they can adapt and are good , cup ears do hold on place well and feel comfortable..
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    • Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
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      TLDR: These are an absolute gem! Very comfortable and lightweight, and a really good reference sound in my opinion. At the price point, I wouldn't bother trying to get something cheaper after hearing how these sound.

      Of course, everyone is going to have their own perception; I have read that some people think the highs are a bit too much. In a way I can understand that, however these are very clear and predictable and if the highs are a bit much I found it very simple to adjust EQ to shape the sound to my liking. I've been testing a lot of pairs of headphones lately and with some of them adjusting the EQ to get a clear and enjoyable sound is very much a process, but with these it was a breeze. Now, I am a bass head for sure, and these are not insanely bass heavy. Don't get me wrong; the bass is there, enjoyable, and accurate, but it is not going to shake on your head or anything like that. I have another set of headphones that has been the bass champion of what I've had, but I find myself picking these up for long listening sessions and when I'm working with video/audio on my system. I think these are a must, whether you want a good first set of headphones for a reference tone that won't break the bank or even if you want something inexpensive maybe as a backup. A must for headphone enthusiasts if you ask me.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
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      I think these are certainly worth a buy. I really like the semi-open design because it allows you to hear your environment. I think musicians would love this as they can clearly hear their bandmates and producers. The sound quality I think is great; it very balanced and very clean. The levels seem comparable to both my computer and record player with a high quality speaker set-up... if you are a middle school kid (or an adult skrillex fan) I think you will be disappointed because the bass doesn't overpower everything else which is a problem with many headsets... This is more comparable to a monitor and is very "you get what you get" with no embellishments which I think is both awesome and rational.

      IT ALSO COMES WITH A 3.5mm to 5mm CONVERTER!!! That's a huge, huge, huge plus for everyone. Before you complain: UNSCREW THE CONNECTOR FOR USE WITH A 3.5mm JACK (your phone/computer/etc.)

      My one complaint would be that they have quite a bit of tension. Perhaps a bit too much like a vice on your head. After your body adjusts and you "break them in" it becomes fine, but it is a bit tighter than I think it should be.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
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      These are the standard for a high quality (dare I say audiophile) listening experience on a budget. I have not ben let down. the bass is not overwhelming, but it is still there. The trebels are clear, but not piercing. overall, the audio is exactly what I expected. I am not sure if it is directly because of the ear cups or if it is because of the tensioning strap design, but within about an hour of wearing these, my ears start to hurt. I dont have giant ears, but I think they may be too big for the ear cups on these headphones. The cousins are made of a felt-like material on the outside, and the inner foam is fairly stiff compared to what I normally use, but I was still hoping they would fit better. I would definitely recommend them, and I plan to keep using them, but if you can't bear to deal with it, you might want to find some headphones for bigger ears.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022
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      Wow, just wow. TLDR right up front, these are fantastic headphones for the price. If you have any hesitation to buy them whatsoever, let me tell you that you won't be disappointed. Bass is a bit lower than some people would like, but hey they're open backs!

      My pair arrived in their retail box, which was kind of surprising as the box wasn't even sealed. Thankfully the headphones were undamaged and they appear to be brand new, although I honestly wouldn't care if they were used since they look fine.

      Included I was surprised to find a 1/4 inch (the big audio connector for amps and such) to 3.5mm adapter pre-installed on the unit. I was actually kind of worried that I accidentally purchased the wrong variant of these headphones, since the adapter looked like it was part of the cable. Thankfully my initial assumption was incorrect, and the adapter unscrewed revealing a 3.5 mm plug, although I must say the quality of this adapter is what fooled me. It's super nice and fits on the cable seamlessly!

      The fabric the removable ear pads are made out of is kind of strange, it's almost like a felt material but it doesn't have the same shininess to it. Nevertheless it is very comfortable for the price, and in general comfort of these headphones is quite good. The self-adjusting headband and whatnot is a straight-up clone of the AKG K240s, which certainly isn't a bad thing in this case. Samson have done a fantastic job replicating the design of the K240s while also managing to keep costs low. The non-removable cable is a bit of a downside, but the included cable is very high quality and quite long. Seriously I've never seen gold-plated connectors that look and feel this good. As an Australian drummer once said "they're are symphony of plastic, but AvE has taught me that not all plastics are created equal". That statement is definitely true here, as the plastic that Samson has used for the SR850s is definitely on the higher quality side. The headband is fake leather and the supports that house the audio cable for the other driver are made of metal (maybe aluminum?).

      Now, onto sound quality. Honestly when I had seen and heard all of the great reviews on these headphones I was expecting them to be quite amazing. Maybe it's not as dramatic as I expected, but these are my first pair of legitimately good budget headphones. The "sound stage" or 3D feel of the sound is definitely there, and while playing video games with gunfire or engines you can definitely feel the openness of the semi open back design. I particularly enjoy running around in Skyrim SE with them.

      I will say the bass isn't crazy heavy, but looking at the frequency response graph for these headphones they're actually somewhat more bassy than more of the higher end true open back headphones. This is fine for me though, I do like base but I understand the concessions that had to be made for these headphones to have such good soundstage. That's always been the trade-off for open backs, less bass and also way less noise isolation. And on that note, yeah they definitely don't block anywhere near as much noise as a set of earmuffs would, but I actually like that since I need to be able to hear things while I'm using my computer or listening to music on my iPod. As always with audio, it's very subjective and you may find that these are the best headphones ever for you, or you may hate them because they're not crazy bassy like most everything else made nowadays. (Looking at you Beats and Raycons!) I can't really find any other descriptive words to describe the mids or highs, because I'm really just a novice when it comes to audio. Maybe just... they're great!

      As far as durability goes I've only had them for a few days so I can't say much as to how I think they'll stand up over the long term. I will say that the non-removable cable is definitely once again a downside as far as durability goes, but if you're really invested in keeping your SR850s alive and you're handy with a soldering iron I see no reason why you couldn't add an aux connector connector. The headband and metal supports seem quite sturdy given the price, and I expect these to last for years to come. By then I'll likely have something better, but honestly if you're just into them for the looks, for content creators or streamers they look really cool and professional. I think if these things ever have some sort of catastrophic failure I'll either buy a new pair or attempt to fix these myself, as the design seems fairly simple.

      The ear cups are removable and seem to be fairly modular. I'm sure there are several replacements on various websites, and if you're handy with sewing scissors and a needle and thread you could probably even make your own if you were so inclined. I think some gel ear pads would be super cool to try with these, although I don't know if these headphones have enough of a cult following for some manufacturer to take on that challenge.

      Maybe if I'm feeling brave enough one day I will take apart the ear cup and speaker assembly to see how repairable they are from the inside, but for now I'm just happy to have a very good sounding set of headphones for my PC and iPod.

      9/10, definitely five stars but a non-removable cable is probably the only downside. You'll know these aren't crazy bassy if you're in the market for open backs so that's not a downside in my opinion.
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      5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound for the Price – Excellent for Critical Listening
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