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Philips SHP9500 vs Samson SR850

    6.69 in
    7.87 in
    Philips SHP9500 Headphones
    Philips SHP9500
      Samson SR850 Headphones
      Samson SR850
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      Editiorial reviews
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      3.6 out of 5
      3 user ratings
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      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		33 %
      2 stars
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      2 editorial reviews
      Once in a while a headphone comes along that costs very little but hits way way way above its own weight and into the realm of some much pricier competition. In this case, we have the Samson SR850 which has been 2p modded and cup clearance modded to produce impressive open sound for audiophiles on aRead more
      The Samson SR850 are budget-friendly over-ear headphones intended for audiophiles. Their semi-open design helps create a wide, spacious soundstage, while their b...Read more
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      User rating
      97
      3.9 out of 5
      97 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		32 %
      3 stars
      		24 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      170
      3.8 out of 5
      170 user ratings
      5 stars
      		32 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Philips SHP9500Philips SHP9500
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Design

      Philips SHP9500Philips SHP9500
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Acoustic designOpenOpen
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
      Connector contacts platingGoldGold

      Dimensions

      Philips SHP9500Philips SHP9500
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Weight11.29 oz9.74 oz

      Sound

      Philips SHP9500Philips SHP9500
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω
      Frequency range< 3500010 - 30000
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
      Driver size1.97 in1.97 in

      Connectivity

      Philips SHP9500Philips SHP9500
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Cable length32.5
      Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm

      Pros & Cons

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