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Samson SR950

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User ratings:
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68 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
2 %
Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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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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Pros

  • this is an excellent headphone for the money
  • open-back headphones with a much more comfortable and breathable fit
  • Very good frequency response consistency

Cons

  • not ideal for everyone since some sounds are harsh or piercing
  • Poor leakage and noise isolation
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • 10, 25000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Samson SR950 - Pros & Cons

Samson SR950

Pros

  • this is an excellent headphone for the money
  • open-back headphones with a much more comfortable and breathable fit
  • Very good frequency response consistency
  • brighter
  • more detailed sound profile and significantly better bass accuracy
  • semi-open headphones and have a much better passive soundstage performance
  • Lightweight and fairly stable design
  • semi-open design helps it seem very open
  • spacious
  • and quite natural
  • assembly quality is outstanding

Cons

  • not ideal for everyone since some sounds are harsh or piercing
  • Poor leakage and noise isolation
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • not cheap plastic knockoffs

Samson SR950 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
50 mm
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32 Ω
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305 g
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Samson SR950 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight10.76 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length2.5
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryStudio
Noise isolatingyes
Connector contacts platingGold
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Frequency range10 - 25000
Diaphragm diameter2.0 in
Driver size1.97 in

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