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I wasn’t expecting much when I first picked up the Samson SR850, but after spending some time with them, I’m seriously impressed. These headphones punch way above their price, delivering clear, detailed audio that’s perfect for mixing, casual listening, or gaming.Balanced and Detailed SoundThe semi-open design really helps create a wide, natural soundstage. Music feels open and airy, making it easy to pick out individual instruments. The highs and mids are crisp and well-defined, and while the bass isn’t overpowering, it’s tight and accurate. If you prefer a more bass-heavy sound, you might need to tweak the EQ a little, but for studio monitoring or analytical listening, these are fantastic.Comfortable for Long SessionsI’ve worn these for hours at a time, and they remain comfortable. The self-adjusting headband and lightweight design make a big difference, though the ear pads could be a bit softer. If you plan on using them a lot, you might want to swap out the stock pads for something more cushioned.Build Quality and DesignFor the price, the build is solid. The plastic frame is lightweight but doesn’t feel too flimsy. The semi-open back does mean some sound leaks out, so they’re not ideal for public use, but in a quiet environment, they’re great. The wired connection ensures zero latency, making them a good choice for musicians and gamers.Final ThoughtsIf you’re looking for an affordable pair of headphones with great clarity, an open soundstage, and solid comfort, the Samson SR850 is an excellent choice. They’re not for bass heads, and they do leak sound, but for critical listening, mixing, or detailed audio work, they’re a steal at this price.

I bought these headphones following a review done by a certain YouTuber (with a green iPad).They arrived next day ready to use and I wasn’t disappointed. They sound brilliant to me and not being a pompous audiophile they do the job. I don’t use EQ and just listen with EQ either turned off or flat. I am not one of these bass heads either and like my music to sound as intended by the artist.I mainly use them listening to music on my collection of iPods. Depending on their various storage options I listen to either ALAC lossless or shock horror very LoRes 32kb/s MP3.They are comfortable to wear even for long periods and with velvety ear pads don’t get too sweaty.I did shorten the cable length to about 1.5m as for what I need that is plenty for me. The remaining piece of cable I made into an extension cable - just in case. For sound quality, build and price I would definitely recommend.

I got this once an Australian man with a green iPad said it was pretty good. I agree, it's pretty good for it's price. Just stepping into the field of headphones, it's quite a step up from the cheap headsets I've been using. I cannot count how many times the open-back design has made me paranoid whether a knock or voice I'm hearing is coming from within my own house. Frankly it spooked me at points, but it sounds wonderful for music and gives that competetive advantage that lets me hear a footstep on the right side of a wall at a discernable height.

Very light, and feels a bit flimsy.Headband automatically adjusts to the shape of the head, making it a comfortable fit every time for any person wearing the headphones.Very comfortable to wear and use, provides great audio quality.Looks pretty nice and like a proper piece of kit.Cable is a bit short but it's a non-issue.

Over 30 months after purchase, these headphones still stand as my daily driver.CONS:They have quite a long break-in period, and the fabric of the earpieces takes some getting used to in my opinion. I found them slightly irritating with longer hair but I have a large head. As they are quite large due to the winged design and also rigid, I wouldn't recommend them for travelling with, but these are open design so you'd just annoy everyone around you anyway if you commuted with these for example.SOUND and compared to M50X/DT770s:Sound wise, after about a year of owning these I bought a pair of Audio Technica M50X's (they seem to be super popular on Amazon so I gave them a go). I returned the M50Xs after about two weeks of trying them out and just not enjoying them as much. Also tried some Beyerdynamic DT770s but again I couldn't warrant the price of them compared to these. What you gain in areas, you lose in others; not a direct upgrade, even at 4 times the price.Compared with the M50Xs specifically, I really liked that they (the M50Xs) were foldable and a bit smaller but still went over the ear, lending to wearing them while lying down with your head on a pillow for example. The closed back design of them is nice if you don't want people next to you listening to what you are, but if you are sitting at a desk with your door shut then no one will hear anything with the SR850s. I returned the M50Xs after going through 2 pairs in fact. The first I had to return due to a manufacturing defect meaning that they didn't fold properly. After using the second pair for roughly two weeks of very heavy use I wasn't happy enough with them to warrant the massive price hike over these.The DT770s I used were a friends and already broken in. The bass presence was good and they felt very premium but the headband was not a patch as comfortable as either the M50Xs or the SR850s in my opinion. They also applied quite a lot of clamping pressure, really putting me off them.WHY:These headphones have an interesting sound stage and are truly incredible for the price. The winged design means they are comfortable and adapt to basically any size of head. I've had quite a lot of trouble with headphone sizing in the past with most being too small and applying too much pressure but these only apply pressure if I wear them with one ear on and one off (aka not how they're supposed to be worn).CONSTRUCTION:The plastic construction is very solid and all of the colours are flat black, drawing little attention to themselves. They are lightweight but large and make ideal headphones for staying in a reasonably stationary place, ie by a computer or connected to a console or something. The cable is thick, strong and sturdy. Like I said, I've now had these almost 3 years before writing a review and the cable has been run over many times by my desk chair when I've unplugged them. Length wise, the cable is probably about 2 metres? It's plenty long enough to reach a PC below a desk, through the other side of that desk in a hole, and then out on top to use, assuming it's not a huge desk.NOTES:These are reference headphones and if you're not familiar with them then they take a little bit of getting used to as the responses aren't boosted (in theory). The sound is very balanced as a result.In terms of value for money, I've been searching low and high and can't find anything even close to these headphones. Highly recommended.