Member Reviews: BRAINWAVZ HM5 Studio Monitor Headphones

These headphones are a pretty good value for the money.     Simple clean design, don't look over the top, or tacky.   The build quality is pretty nice with good materials.  Plastic parts on the headphone cups have the "soft touch" feel. The pleather ear pads are really comfortable, and I'm glad they come with an extra set.  I would've liked an additional velour set for the hot summer season though where heat could become a comfort issue.  The headband is nicely padded for better comfort and uses metal for the extension area which should be more durable than plastic.   Comes with some nice accessories.  2 cables.. 1 short, 1 long.  ...

  BRAINWAVZ HM5 Studio Monitor Headphones Best bang of the bucks in five years!! Got mine today.  Takes two days directly from Hongkong.  Yes, the waiting is hard for me.  A little back story.  I was planning getting myself a pair HD 598 from Sennheiser as my Christmas gift.  However, the cost of HD 598 just doesn’t cut it.  After extensive online study, I found out this nonexpansive headphone (compare to HD 598) has the potential to outperform many $300 grade headphones(I told myself that).  Since this headphone is a replication of the famous FA-003.  Moreover, my friend Waiting told me that HM5 is having a pre-order sale right now. ...

SEE PROS & CONS.   NOTE: The clamping factor will obviously differ from person to person, but I'm surprised to find little mention of it, as it is the sole reason I'd never think twice about the HM5. Shame, really. Considering they do sound great.   UPDATE: Thank you for the wonderful suggestions, and after some (needed) adjustment, their clamping force is MUCH more tolerable, and plays in their favor considering how well they isolate. As such, I've updated their ratings, and I've only not given them a 5/5 because I don't believe anything is truly perfect. Not to mention, I also own a few other mid to high end cans (PRO 750, K550, D5000, D7000, GS1000i, etc.), and...

Not much to say, many praises and few nitpicks have been quoted, especially for the price. They include a second pair of pads, a short and long cable, a 6.3mm adapter, and a nice carrying bag. Build Quality The cups have a very smooth rubber feel, and the side of the cups are made of study aluminum. They also include large "pleather" padding to increase comfort, while the top headband is also made of "pleather" while underneath includes more soft padding. The adjuster on the headband are aluminum and have a distinctive click in each adjustment. The first thing you notice in the when picking up these headphones is the weight, they are very light, considering the size. Comfort The large...

      Pros: Build quality, comfort, sound quality, removable dual entry cable, price Cons: None   Packaging   I am unable to comment on the packaging of the HM5 as I have received a loaner model. I can comment on the accessories I've received though and Brainwavz has done a fantastic job here. Included with the HM5 I received were an extra pair of faux leather pads which are good quality here, soft yet firm. Also included was two cables, both being dual entry with a 3.5mm plug and an included 1/4 adaptor. The cables are thick and feel of the utmost quality, I'm thoroughly impressed with them, and the inclusion of a set for each plug...