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NuForce HP-800

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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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5 editorial reviews
While they're less geared for mobile use, for $150 these headphones are among the better-sounding full-size headphones for the money.Read more
The NuForce HP-800 is a no-frills studio monitor headphone pair that offers a crisp, articulate response, but is less reliable on tracks with deep bass.Read more
NuForce’s HP-800 make good on their claim of “studio” sound at an affordable price, but end up sacrificing comfort to make it happen.Read more
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Pros

  • great sound
  • high comfort
  • and rugged construction for a very

Cons

  • HP-800 does not distort on those deep bass tracks
  • It also lacks an inline mic or phone controls
  • definition is a tad soft

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • 91 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear

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NuForce HP-800 - Pros & Cons

NuForce HP-800

Pros

  • great sound
  • high comfort
  • and rugged construction for a very
  • Innovative headband design is secure and easy to wear for long periods
  • Crisp
  • bright frequency response ideal for genres without deep bass
  • crisp
  • articulate response is ideal for studio engineers seeking an accurate portrayal of their project
  • accurate
  • crisp sound signature that
  • The build quality feels robust

Cons

  • HP-800 does not distort on those deep bass tracks
  • It also lacks an inline mic or phone controls
  • definition is a tad soft
  • No phone controls on either cable
  • HP-800 does not throttle your ears with sub-bass frequencies
  • Distorts on deep bass at higher volumes
  • the app makes music sound worse with DSP turned off
  • not cover that one in cloth
  • The material feels feeble and likely to break
  • the lower piano harmonics had an unnaturally large presence
  • best sounding even among much more expensive models

NuForce HP-800 - Technical Overview

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32 Ω
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NuForce HP-800 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity91.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Body materialAluminum
CategoryAudiophile
Noise isolatingyes
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Detachable cableyes

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