Name: NightHawk
Brand: Audioquest
SKU: 12216
Rating: 4.3 (34 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

NightHawk headphones fit my head beautifully
lightweight and flexible
it s a very good sign

NightHawk will not make a complete seal around their ears while
distortion and/or artificially boosted highs
NightHawk does not fold up or flatten down into a smaller package for transport

Impedance: 25 Ω
Sensitivity: , 100 dB
Frequency range: 20, 20000 Hz
Acoustic design: Half opened
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Audioquest NightHawk - Pros & Cons

NightHawk headphones fit my head beautifully
lightweight and flexible
it s a very good sign
It works brilliantly
The comfort level of the Carbons is superb
bold
eye-catching
innovative
and more importantly
NightHawk Carbons are very good indeed
most exciting converters currently on the market
absolutely gorgeous
supremely comfortable
a very pleasant and natural tonality
The midrange is very natural
smooth and musical
voices smooth
natural and very pleasant to the ears
Nighthawk also offers excellent comfort
sound incredibly clean
headphones are generally under appreciated
they are quite easy going with a pleasant and natural tonality regarding both voices and instruments
Nighthawk handled itself quite nicely on this song
delivering a very smooth
natural
soothing and extremely clean listening experience
buttery-smooth presentation and an easy-going demeanour
tonally is impressive too
earcup swivel range and flexibility is excellent
The headphone also comes with a great leather zip up case
The build quality is quite good and the design is great as is the fit
AudioQuest NightHawk simply is very comfortable
Neutron Music Player has an EQ that is extraordinarily robust
high quality headphone plug adapter
The sound so smooth and warm with the most natural vocals
good
look good and sound good
Comfort and build are both excellent
low-end impact
clarity
and texture
They sounded more natural and articulate
Clamping force is perfect as well
construction of these was very solid
NightHawk is plenty warm and pretty clean

NightHawk will not make a complete seal around their ears while
distortion and/or artificially boosted highs
NightHawk does not fold up or flatten down into a smaller package for transport
it is prone to kinking and twisting
NightHawk headphones do not fold or flatten for travel
no rough and tumble
lose a little bit of the high-end lustre
diminished high-end definitely feels like a deliberate choice
they are absolutely not portable
bumped and knocked and touched and thump
It s not like other headphone cables
the sound is lazy
Lower midrange was also a bit wonky sounding
The midrange is a little recessed
it is not natural
No where near the bass of a planar
the audio community over the past few years has been stuck in a reference tone and clinical
headband doesn t have much in the way of padding
the Nighthawk is not considered A grade
not good is a bit too harsh
you are not actually changing the characteristic of the headphone
the price has dropped
it's also rough and a bit jagged
terrible the sound was right out of the box
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poor extension and very little sparkle
Mid-range is lost and sounds weird
grainy and way too smoothed over
2014 - Infinity Home Studio Basics
sound too needle-like or unnaturally punchy

Audioquest NightHawk - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Impedance	25 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	346 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Audioquest - Video Reviews (9)

AudioQuest Nighthawk Carbon First Impressions

Audioquest NightHawk - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	no
Diaphragm material	Bio

Weight	12.2 oz

Inputs supported	3.5mm 6.35mm
Cable length	2.4
Type of connector	3.5mm
Detachable cable	yes

Colour of product	Black
Acoustic design	Half opened
Attachment type	Headband
Body material	Leather Metal Wood
Category	Audiophile
Noise isolating	yes

Impedance	25.0 Ω
Sensitivity	< 100
Frequency range	20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter	2.0 in
Driver technology	Dynamic

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Audioquest NightHawk Audioquest - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.5

Based on 5 reviews

Audioquest NightHawk Review: Audioquest Nighthawk - Unique

Headfonia Reviews

Published: 17.12.2015

Review: Audioquest Nighthawk - Unique

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.

Audioquest NightHawk AudioQuest NightHawk Over-the-Ear Headphones Reviewed

HomeTheaterReview

Published: 09.09.2015

AudioQuest NightHawk Over-the-Ear Headphones Reviewed

4.5

whathifi

Published: 10.09.2015

Home review

3.0

These headphones will give you gentle caressing, but no rough and tumble.

Audioquest NightHawk Review: AudioQuest NightHawk Carbon

www.themasterswitch.com

Published: 04.07.2018

Review: AudioQuest NightHawk Carbon

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.