Sennheiser IE80WEST + Limitless Creations HP3BK

Right on par with Sony MDR7506 and Audio Technica ATH-M50

I am seriously shocked. I got these as a demo piece from Limitless Creations. I didn't know what to expect because I thought "oh they look similar to the Sony" or other studio cans, but they are way less money so there is no way they will hold their own. Boy, was I wrong. These are actually more comfortable than the Sony MDR7506 due to the pads being leather instead of the other material Sony has on them.


Pros:

- Straight cable ... I hate the the coiled cable which always gets funky.

- Great balance and sound curve

- Right on par with cans double the price

- No distortion

- Handle tons of power, but still play nicely with portable devices. I used in the studio and they worked fine there and off my iPhone 6.


Cons:

- Cable not removable. I just like this feature.

- No mic on cable

- They didn't send me 2 pairs. ;)

- I would be willing to buy a carrying case

By Nate on November 11, 2014 Verified purchase

nice headphones

very immersive sound. i listen to a lot of indie rock and classic rock and the sound is really a lot better than i expected for the price. The cable is too long for my needs because i use them at my computer desk.

Great budget cans

Excellent sound at the price point. Cups just barely press on my somewhat large ears, but I can still go a few hours of using these comfortably. The closed design keeps outside sounds supressed pretty well and there's no real sund leakage so you can listen loud and not bother those around you. The long cord is nice to have, I wrapped up most of it and tied it with a velcro zip tie so I can stay mobile while I wear them. The screw on 1/4" plug adapter is a nice addition too. Overall great value, would buy again.

Worth my money

I received my HP3BK in the mail today. I'm replacing my Able Planet on-ear noise cancelling headphones that I paid $150 for, for a pair of inexpensive headphones that I can travel with.

I was surprised by the overall quality of these headphones. Although not noise cancelling the earcups fit snug around my ear and the closed back naturally eliminated many exterior noises. My peers around me were unable to hear the music I was listening to as well.

These headphones have a rich flat response that you would expect from a studio monitor. I really enjoyed these with my classic rock and other musical [non-bassy] genres.

The 1/4" adapter allows me to use these with my digital piano. As well the long straight cord allows me to route it out of the way.

I'm extremely happy with these and feel they are a great entry model to real studio sound.

Bang/Buck

This a fantastic product for the money and great entry level pair for audiophiles.

Nice gift

I gave these as a gift to my son and he likes them. Thank you for shipping in time for Christmas

All about the Benjamins $

For the money you can't go wrong with these cans and you won't regret it. They are comfortable even after 4 hours of non-stop listening. Its great to have at the office. They sound best when listening to hip/hop/rap/dubstep, ok on rock (drums not tight and a little recessed). I didn't try any other genres yet. They are very efficient I got plenty of volume from my phone. They are not bass heavy but they do have a good amount of bass. Midrange is somewhat recessed. They are a little bright and I noticed some siblance (hisses from "s" & "t" sounds in vocals). They have a medium soundstage which is fine for the types of music I tried. Overall, they sound good.......Actually Great! when you consider the price. Just get em!

Just what the doctor ordered

Excellent value, very comfortable and excellent sound quality at a very affordable price.

Good for the money

I bought these on a sweet deal to get for casual music listening and gaming. They sound great! The bass and mids are boosted a tad and the treble isn't as sharp as other headphones and earbuds I use for mixing and monitoring music, but that's a good thing. These are more casual headphones that make music and games sound great and are easy to listen to for several hours on end.

The main drawback is the comfort. These are pretty tight on me and when I first began wearing them my jaw at the base of my ears would hurt after a couple hours. They've gotten a bit more comfortable, but they still squeeze pretty tight. Even when my ears are still good to go, sometimes I need to take them off just so my skull can breathe.

Overall great headphones, especially for casually listening to music and gaming. When I wear these I can hear everything going on whether it be a cymbal in the background or an enemy's footsteps. Hopefully the comfort will improve as the foam continues softening up.

Great Product great price

Highly recommended love the product and outstanding price, great sound, and the quality outstanding I hear everything.