Performance Summary...

Throughout our testing, the SR80 pair of headphones did quite well. The audio quality was near perfect with clear separation between frequencies. The headphones also did quite well with volume settings, as the sound did not exaggerate even at the highest level. The frequency details, pitches and other such information was fully present in the test samples we used. And those of you who are looking for a pair of headphones for your gaming needs will be pleased to know that the bass of SR80 is robust and powerful, thereby giving you a richer and vivid audio experience. The thing to point out here is that it’s usually better to go with specialized headphones makers such as Grado, Shure or Etymotic instead of opting for the better-known brands. There’s nothing particularly wrong with the world’s top electronics manufacturers, but we’ve found that dedicated earphones/headphones makers tend to do much extensive research, pay particular attention to their products and don’t follow the "sell as many as you can" motto, which turns out to be beneficial to the consumer. This is also the reason why a $700.00 headphone and a $95.00 pair sound so similar to each other.

Product outlook wise, we don’t have any specific concerns except for the discomfort levels. This is perhaps the only, and unfortunately, one of the significant drawbacks of the SR80. On the other hand, the performance is quite impressive. Needless to say, there’s a bit of a tradeoff here. You either pick a rather valued pair of headphones and sacrifice somewhat on the comfort level, or simply look for another pair. Another thing to mention is their open vented diaphragm design. Regrettably, this design would let others hear the content you are listening to (not in full volume though), so there’s also disturbance you have to think about.

The average price for the SR80 is approximately $95.00, which makes it one of the affordable pairs in the market. Quality wise, we say go for it. Comfort wise, however, we leave it up to you.