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Superlux HD562, a HD25 clone
« on: March 08, 2015, 11:52:41 AM »



This is a HD25 clone in more than just its appearance.
It also seems a clone (at first glance) in measurements but in sound quality it's not performing as good.

I would have hoped it had typical 'Superlux' qualities and would sound 'open' with a HD25 type of bass.
That isn't the case though.  :-[
It does measure a bit 'better' than the HD25 though, more linear but otherwise very similar.



For it's intended purpose (a good isolating monitoring headphone) it is decent enough considering the price  :).
Whether it is just as rugged ?  ::)

Anway here is the link to more detailed info in pdf format:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/48byw36llv1qlfv/Superlux_HD562.pdf
« Last Edit: March 08, 2015, 12:27:58 PM by Solderdude »
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Re: Superlux HD562, a HD25 clone
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2015, 06:35:39 PM »

I had better expectations for it, but for the price...

BTW, they have new models, wonder if they tweaked the drivers or just the earcups design. And there's also a bluetooth version, hope they send it to you  :)p6

Take a look -> http://weibo.com/p/1001603848189886224676


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Re: Superlux HD562, a HD25 clone
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2015, 10:49:42 AM »

The value-for-money products Superlux outputs are amazing.

A HD661 in a more comfortable form with a smoother midrange for less or equal to 100 Dollars/Euros would be a killer deal. Technology has come a long way. I can live with the plastic. Comfort and durability matter more for the quality feel.
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Re: Superlux HD562, a HD25 clone
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2015, 07:58:25 PM »

The value-for-money products Superlux outputs are amazing.

A HD661 in a more comfortable form with a smoother midrange for less or equal to 100 Dollars/Euros would be a killer deal. Technology has come a long way. I can live with the plastic. Comfort and durability matter more for the quality feel.

How good does it sound? I found that some dudes on Head-Fi liked it more than the SRH440 that costs the double.
I was looking to buy one for my GF in a while but never decided if I should do it or not...she saw a pic of it someday and said that the pink one looks nice, LOL!.
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Re: Superlux HD562, a HD25 clone
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2015, 10:40:37 PM »

The HD661 is quite good. Not the most comfortable though.

If your girlfriend is not too picky, get the Panasonic RP-HTX7, dampen it and you are done. Those headphones can be found for very little money.

Edit: the HD661 is a like a monitor headphone, without the aggressive Sony spikes and at lower volumes good enough for casual listening. Sub bass is a bit subtle, the rest sounds quite even. Ask Solderdude.
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