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Audioquest NightHawk Carbon

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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
These headphones will give you gentle caressing, but no rough and tumble.Read more
See our in-depth review of the AudioQuest NightHawk Carbon headphones, with our analysis of the design, comfort and fit, sound quality, accessories, and more.Read more
When the Nighthawk was launched it got a lot of press and quickly became FOTM (Flavor of the Month) on Head-fi and other sites. Read more
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Pros

  • Nighthawk also offers excellent comfort
  • The comfort level of the Carbons is superb
  • most exciting converters currently on the market

Cons

  • Lower midrange was also a bit wonky sounding
  • the sound is lazy
  • No where near the bass of a planar

Key specs

  • 25 Ω
  • , 99 dB
  • Half opened
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear

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Audioquest NightHawk Carbon - Pros & Cons

Audioquest NightHawk Carbon

Pros

  • Nighthawk also offers excellent comfort
  • The comfort level of the Carbons is superb
  • most exciting converters currently on the market
  • It works brilliantly
  • bold
  • eye-catching
  • innovative
  • and more importantly
  • it s a very good sign
  • NightHawk Carbons are very good indeed
  • absolutely gorgeous

Cons

  • Lower midrange was also a bit wonky sounding
  • the sound is lazy
  • No where near the bass of a planar
  • The midrange is a little recessed
  • it is not natural
  • sound too needle-like or unnaturally punchy
  • Mid-range is lost and sounds weird
  • poor extension and very little sparkle
  • 2014 - Infinity Home Studio Basics
  • grainy and way too smoothed over
  • diminished high-end definitely feels like a deliberate choice

Audioquest NightHawk Carbon - Technical Overview

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IconImpedance
25 Ω
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Impedance: 145000 Ω
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346 g
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Audioquest NightHawk Carbon - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
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Dimensions
Weight12.2 oz
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Connectivity
Cable length1.3
Type of connector3.5mm
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Acoustic designHalf opened
Attachment typeHeadband
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Sound
Impedance25.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 99
Driver technologyDynamic
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Power
Power handling capacity1500.0 mW

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