Audio Technica ATH-T22 Closed-back Stereo Headphones

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100+ Head-Fier
Pros: isolating, cheap
Cons: poor sound quality, cheap
A long time ago it wasn't as easy to find a decent set of discount headphones and I didn't know about head-fi so I got these just to test all the stereos I was working on.  These were my first circumaural headphone so I'll always remember them for that.
 
These are somewhat big cans, but very isolating. Sub bass seems to be missing as there's no "rumble" to these.  Vocals are unclear, messy, muddy.  Rest of the range is good but very closed.  Highs could use a bit more detail, otherwise well balanced.  Mechanically these are a disaster.  The plastic headband isn't comfortable, they don't fold, make lots of noise, and there are two cords to tangle. Sweaty earpads = Not comfortable.  Long 3m cord and adapter included, making it OK for basic TV or radio listening, but nowadays thanks to head-fi there are other higher sound quality choices at this price range.  I'd recommend the Coby Deep Bass over these if your budget is that tight.
 
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