Name: HD681
Brand: Superlux
SKU: 12776
Rating: 3.7 (110 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

The HD 681 are also much more comfortable
Good recordings sound fine on both
best overall comfort

They are not geared for DJ or portable use
Quality of construction does not appear to be as robust as the Shure SRH240
Inferior recordings sound lousy on both of them

Impedance: 32 Ω
Frequency range: 10, 30000 Hz
Acoustic design: Half opened
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Superlux HD681 - Pros & Cons

The HD 681 are also much more comfortable
Good recordings sound fine on both
best overall comfort
best sonic transparency
and best audio spectrum
stellar sound and cozy comfort
it is durable
it all adds up to a great listening experience
noise reduction is better on the MDR XB400
Excellent audio performance with rich
full bass and crisp highs
The bass boosting is subtle
and the mix still sounds natural
low performance
slightly warm
clean
and clear and with a heightened bass presence
superb sound quality to price ratio and gave wonderfully detailed sound
Both instruments and voices sound natural and very pleasant to the ears
fun and punchy
treble range consistency is also very good
these headphones are excellent in this area and a really treat to listen to
good details here
good textures and a very pleasant and nice tonality
excellent tonality and very good textures
a great depth and width but also a good height
have a more balanced sound and a better passive soundstage
these headphones also reveal an impressively wide stereo
well-built and robust headphone
Philips are more comfortable
more breathable open-back headphones
performance with a refined resolution and depth of detail
overall construction is simple and unadorned
excellent bass range performance
very comfortable and are a great price
Nice sound quality
great fullness and bass
sound quality is good for both casual and neutral listeners
They are very comfortable and are a great price
good
quality
great
bass and better
semi-open headphones are more comfortable and offer great audio quality
AKG have a smoother treble and feel better built
HD681 Evo is superb
The pad is nice and big too and feels comfortable
generally sound better and are more consistent
Drop sounded pretty nice
overall sound quality is moderate and ideal for both casual and neutral listeners
lightweight and very comfortable package
accurate and detailed sound
comfortable lightweight and very easy to drive
sound is much more coherent and enjoyable
lightweight as well and the overall feel of the headphone was very good and durable
overall sound quality is superb

They are not geared for DJ or portable use
Quality of construction does not appear to be as robust as the Shure SRH240
Inferior recordings sound lousy on both of them
cause sound leakage issues in a home monitoring/recording
Too many red knobs and strange mechanical gears
the pouch feels too small for the HD 681 EVO
HD 681 EVO is lacking in this department
Low-mid and mid are virtually flat
lack thump and rumble
underside lacks padding
More Cable lacks inline remote
the lightweight plastic frame feels a bit lacking
lack of an inline remote control on
bulky and cumbersome headphones
quarter-inch headphone jack adapter
tendency to be a bit rough with their gear
The color scheme is pretty bland
Superlux offerings were beginning to feel a bit outdated
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
The high-mids are a bit too pronounced
these headphones are harsh on the treble
these headphones are harsh in the treble area
plastic-coated exterior has a tendency to spotlight grease smears and moisture marks
they can get a little too sharp for my liking in the higher volume ranges
cheap artificial leather is also a drawback of the earpieces
without the cost of a more expensive finish
they can be a bit fragile
the rubber part connecting to the headphones is a bit flimsy
The cans sounded a bit bright at the outset
harshness is greatly reduced
headphones seemed really unpredictable and inconsistent
bass was unbearably muddy
fatigue and resonance
sound will audibly escape as you use open back headphones
Umbrella sibilant cluttered mess
super thin
sounded pretty terrible
Lose Yourself to Dance bass is not good
not detachable
they have a bit of sound leakage
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sound is unbearable at higher frequencies
Mids - Mids are quite flat
lacks the wide soundstage of an open back headphone

Superlux HD681 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	50 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	276 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

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Superlux HD681 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	no
Magnet material	Neodymium

Width	7.36 in
Depth	4.21 in
Height	7.87 in
Weight	9.74 oz

Inputs supported	3.5mm 6.35mm
Cable length	2.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	yes
Type of connector	3.5mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	no

Colour of product	Black Black,Red Grey
Acoustic design	Half opened
Attachment type	Headband
Body material	Leather
Category	Audiophile
Connector contacts plating	Gold

Impedance	32.0 Ω
Frequency range	10 - 30000
Diaphragm diameter	2.0 in
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.97 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	0.25 %

Battery operated	no
Power handling capacity	300.0 mW

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Superlux HD681 Superlux - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.9

Based on 7 reviews

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3.5

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4.0

The Superlux HD-681 Evo headphones deliver pro-level audio quality for an entry-level price.

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