Kicker 09HP541 DJ Style Over-the-Ear Stereo Headphone Review

Kicker has powered my car's stereo system for years with crisp highs and rich, resonant bass. With such a reputation for quality, it's little surprise that the HP541 Kicker headphones do everything they can to live up to the name. And after a few weeks with these headphones, I'd say they succeeded.

First off, the drawbacks. These headphones are large and somewhat heavy, so if you're looking for something to jog with, I'd honestly recommend something a bit lighter. They are a very snug fit, so if you don't like closed environment headphones, you probably won't dig these.

Onto the pluses, of which there are many. The headband is very comfortable to wear, even for extended durations. Audio quality is rich and sweet, pumping out appropriately crisp highs, rich middles, and booming lows. The bass response is surprisingly tight, which I first thought an issue, until I played a few games with them on. Every explosion was crisp and real, present without being distracting. The single connector is a pleasing change of pace for someone who has always used in-ear buds, and the two cables provided are of excellent quality, as well as the larger jack adapter. Bringing it all together is a handy carrying bag for everything. Noise cancelling is present without being overt. I use these primarily with a 30 GB Zune, and all it takes to remove nearby conversation and road noise is to send the volume up from 11 to 13(out of 20). Swivel cups make them an excellent companion for the discerning DJ or studio monitor, and the overall construction is sturdy and durable.

Ultimately, these are audiophile headphones without the audiophile price, and a welcome departure from my previous headphones, ranging from Sony monitor headphones to several varieties of Skullcandy. Even after sampling the impressive fidelity of Bose circumaural headphones, these still reign supreme.

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Product Description:
HP541 DJ-Style headphones with rotating ear cups, carrying pouch, detachable cord with extension, and 1/4" adapter. The HP541 is designed for unparalled comfort and sound quality.

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Koss Pro-4AA Studio Quality Headphones Review

I think the Koss Pro-4AA headphones were the phones of choice for Noah on his ark - they've been around a LONG time. And contrary to some longstanding products that stick around in spite of newer, more technically advanced competitors simply because a bunch of eccentrics swear by them, these phones are a fabulous choice for anyone at any time.
And now the pros and cons...
Cons:
1) Heavy, heavy, heavy. Watch your neck.
2) If you have a large head, these phones can give you headaches as the headband design puts a lot of pressure on your temples and ears.
3) The coiled cord has a tendency to increasingly pull on one side of the phones as you get closer to its length limit. That this starts to happen around the halfway point is troubling.
4) Not a stylish set of phones. Almost retro in appearance. The ill green color could have been changed long ago.
5) The earpiece's circumaural seals are filled with air and will deflate if punctured. This is the Achilles heel of the phones.
6) The cord cannot be easily replaced. If you get a short, you're done for.
Pros:
1) Superior, extended frequency range. Clean and flat. Still the best sounding phones I have heard in their price range. Sounds as good as phones that go for twice the price.
2) Circumaural, closed design holds in the thunderous bass and stifles the outside world.
3) Still the choice of many professionals. It's amazing how many DJs continue to use this model.
4) The price is outstanding for the quality of sound delivered.
5) Built like a tank. My first pair lasted ten years of constant use. (They never did break down, I replaced them for another reason.)
For a home system, this is a fine set of cans. If you want something portable, look elsewhere. Consider buying a cord extension, too, if you plan to sit somewhere else besides right near your stereo. And let people know that with them on, you'll be in your own musical world for a while. Sit back and enjoy!

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The Koss Pro-4AA stereo headphones were built with studio and broadcastuse in mind. Closed-ear cushions provide excellent isolation and bass, whilehigh and low sounds come in clear due to its 10 to 25,000 Hz frequencyresponse.
The Pro-4AA includes microphone mount hardware, 0.25-inch plug, and a coiled,single-entry 10-foot cord.

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