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RHA S500

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User ratings:
38
4.3 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
3.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
7
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3.8 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
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Pros

  • The level of external noise was quite tolerable
  • breathable
  • layered

Cons

  • the S500i also only work with iOS devices
  • They are not the best sounding pair on the market
  • The remote control module has soggy

Key specs

  • 16 Ω
  • , 100 dB
  • 16, 22000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wired

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RHA S500 - Pros & Cons

RHA S500

Pros

  • The level of external noise was quite tolerable
  • breathable
  • layered
  • and extra spacious
  • The driver responds well to the additional adjustment in the equalizer
  • instrumental music sounds most effective and pleasant
  • The headphones retain good bass control in all genres of music
  • sound more detailed
  • tight
  • and mellow
  • The vocals sound natural

Cons

  • the S500i also only work with iOS devices
  • They are not the best sounding pair on the market
  • The remote control module has soggy
  • hard to press buttons
  • An overpriced mediocre pair of earphones
  • The speakers have rubberized cable coming out of them
  • no lag between the audio and video
  • Triple pressing the button will reverse the track
  • lower mid-range occasionally got a bit muffled as a
  • RHA logo on the outward facing side
  • The rubber portion of the cable is also susceptible to cable noise

RHA S500 - Technical Overview

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16 Ω
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10 g
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RHA S500 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight0.35 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.35
Audio streaming via bluetoothA2DP
Bluetooth version4.0
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Power
Battery operatedno
Battery life16.0 h
Power handling capacity5.0 mW
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Design
Colour of productSilver
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeEar canal
Body material
  • Aluminium
  • Fabric
  • Metal
  • TPE
CategoryAudiophile
Noise isolatingyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance16.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 100
Frequency range16 - 22000
Driver technologyDynamic
Maximum input power5.0 mW
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Features
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Play/Pause
  • Volume
Carrying caseyes

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