Name: Viso HP50
Brand: NAD
SKU: 12313
Rating: 4.0 (42 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

the functionality of the headphone is terrific
High frequencies had a nice neutrality to them
Insertion and fit was unfussy and a good seal was easily repeatable

tight and potent bass reproduction
Comply foam ear tips in a few sizes
sounded too thin for my liking

Impedance: 32 Ω
Frequency range: 20, 20000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

NAD Viso HP50 - Pros & Cons

the functionality of the headphone is terrific
High frequencies had a nice neutrality to them
Insertion and fit was unfussy and a good seal was easily repeatable
the seal was good and the sound remained consistent
solid and well-constructed
The ABS outer housing feels durable and should be resistant to daily abuse
honesty and a good balance of objective and subjective observation
very comfortable to wear for hours on end and totally easy to live with for work
across as smooth and balanced
impressively accurate
clean sound and is well designed and comfortable to wear
headphones fold flat and come with a nice carrying case
excellent sound and build quality
the players' highly dynamic performances were beautifully presented
Sennheiser Momentum sounded better on almost every song
Full bass
full treble
clear and clean
midrange accuracy was outstanding
the Momentum sounded richer and more natural
Nice materials and comfort is OK
rich
warm
fairly well balanced
headband really comfortable and its my top closed headphone for
Pandora VI is excellent
all connections are secure first
design is extremely good
NAD is a more elegant-looking design than the PSBs
The box these came in was pretty nice
The gaming and movies experience is rock solid
styling points are important to me as well as sound
tight fast and with a great punch
beautifully comfy and properly executed headband design
Wide and spacious
Great bass
great forward mids and a relaxed treble
headphone is one of the most spacious and wide close back pairs of headphones
best and most comfortable and practical design
immensely pure and solid
very punchy
fast and controlled bass
an elegant and well finished design
distinctive energetic and fun sound signature
The treble has also better extension on HP50
has a very strong kick
good control and decent extension
It also has better instrument separation and imaging
good transparency
details and a good and natural soundstage
Everything is clear and well presented
The instruments and voices have a very good and natural presence
the treble is well balanced and the transition between the upper mids and treble is
Sounds perfectly balanced with the rest of the frequency range
well-written and well-balanced review
Harman has basically validated his approach
HP50 midrange is incredibly clear and lifelike with the right tonal response
smooth directivity so sounds great both on and off-axis
soundstage these headphones produce
A very informative and well researched one at that
Excellent work Mitchco
simple
wired design with a well-balanced sound
simple and efficient control scheme
well-balanced sound and a stable fit
fit and consistency of channel balance
- for the moment at least - the numbers all look healthy
The styling is clean and fairly elegant
Build Quality Ease of Use Design and usability Sound Quality
spacious
natural
and well-balanced across
ample padding ensures long-term comfort
They sound very good
surprisingly neutral
Nice materials are used
for sound quality and comfort

tight and potent bass reproduction
Comply foam ear tips in a few sizes
sounded too thin for my liking
verging on almost too much for acoustic bass
some remote features may not work with Android devices
effect the room has on the sound is missing with headphones
Mid is too thin and too much in the background
no metal or plastic rubbing on the head or neck
3cm of movement on each arm of the headset
The cable itself is flat so is far less likely to tangle
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the highs are a bit too much for my taste
sounds like one of the components is failing
the Momentum sound was dulled on the high end
the HP50 is not an especially large design
Bass delivery varies significantly across users
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Tight and slightly uncomfortable fit
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
their tight fit may not be comfortable for very long listening sessions
a bit too tight on the head for some listeners
HP are a bit 'off' as far as channel balance
headphone has a sucked out response in that region
the headband is not symmetrical
It is not as comfortable as large cups on higher end headphones
bass doesn t dominate the performance or sound artificial
it does not get in a way of a great music presentation
they have no demo units
be more plush and padded
HP50 is also vastly inferior in musicality
pretty rough and leaves a bit of a bruise
had become pervasive in the audio industry
The treble is not so natural and presents a little sibilance
The bass bleed to much into the midrange
The soundstage is not as tall or deep
it doesn't have the same control and speed
headphones sound like they have no bass or thin sounding
much leakage which does not properly represent the bass response of the headphone
it does not sound too bass heavy or too bright
the clamping force out of the box can be unbearable and
The sound is appearing to come from out front
The treble sounded a bit glarey and a certain naturalness was lost
some of the hinges are very weak
The plastic itself is not flat
lack of comfort

NAD Viso HP50 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	250 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

NAD - Video Reviews (7)

SoundStage! InSight - NAD Viso HP50 Headphones (May 2016)

NAD Viso HP50 Review - A Beauty and a Beast?

NAD Viso HP50 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes

Weight	8.82 oz

Inputs supported	3.5mm
Cable length	1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	no
Type of connector	3.5mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	yes

Battery operated	no
Power handling capacity	30.0 mW

Colour of product	Black Red White
Acoustic design	Closed
Attachment type	Headband
Body material	Fabric Leather Metal
Category	Audiophile
Noise isolating	yes

Impedance	32.0 Ω
Frequency range	20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter	1.6 in
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	0.25 %
Maximum input power	30.0 mW

Playback controls	yes
Buttons	Answer button Next song Play/Pause Previous song Volume

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NAD Viso HP50 NAD - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.1

Based on 8 reviews

Sound & Vision

Published: 07.05.2014

NAD Viso HP50 Headphone

Performance Build Quality Comfort Value

HomeTheaterHifi.com

Published: 11.07.2016

NAD Viso HP50 Headphone and PSB M4U 4 In-ear Monitor Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

With their modern design and crisp, clean sound, the NAD Viso HP50 headphones and PSB M4 U4 IEMs aim to be the go-to choice...

Headfonia Reviews

Published: 01.07.2014

NAD Viso HP50 Review

NAD Viso HP50: Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiast's Website

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HomeTheaterReview

Published: 16.09.2015

NAD Viso HP50 Over-the-Ear Headphones Reviewed

4.5

NAD's first entr...

NAD Viso HP50 NAD Viso HP50 review: Accurate, detailed sound makes this headphone an audiophile favorite

CNET

Published: 04.03.2015

NAD Viso HP50 review: Accurate, detailed sound makes this headphone an audiophile favorite

4.0

The well-designed and comfortable NAD Viso HP50 ($300) is all about clean, natural sound, making it an audiophile-grade headphone that won't break the bank.

AVForums

Published: 19.09.2013

NAD VISO HP50

4.0

Over ear headphone with 40mm drivers

RTINGS.com

Published: 03.04.2018

NAD VISO HP50 Review

3.8

The NAD VISO HP50 are good critical listening headphones with a unique look and a decently durable design. They have a well-balanced sound and a stable fit good ...

gadgetspeak.com

Review : NAD VISO HP50

A set of headphones designed for use with Apple products but they work on other devices, Apple do have high standards %C2%96 as well as high prices %C2%96 so the headphones here give excellent sound quality as well as a good frequency range.