Reviews by Sha1rholder
The HE400SE might be the cheapest planar magnetic over-ear headphones, but the sound quality of these headphones is anything but cheap. The HE400SE has two versions: the older model and one with stealth magnets (new model). The term "stealth magnets" means that the pre-installed magnets inside the headphones have a minimal impact on the sound, almost "invisible". These two versions have a slight difference in price, but the tuning style and sound quality are not significantly different. According to the frequency response, the stealth magnet version has a deeper "dive" at sub-bass. The appearance of the two versions of the HE400SE is exactly the same, so it's not recommended to buy the stealth magnet version second-hand, especially without the original box, because if the seller sends you the older model, it would be hard to distinguish.
When driven by the FiiO K9 Pro ESS, there's nothing to fault in the sound of the HE400SE. The HE400SE leverages the good frequency extension of its planar magnetic unit to "produce a natural sound and listening experience" and "accurately reproduce the audio". At this price point, I can't find any other headphones that could compete with the sound of the HE400SE.
For gamers who are on a budget and mainly play in quiet environments, the HE400SE is a blessing. Its balanced frequency response, undamaged low frequency (compared to the K701 and SHP9500), and excellent soundstage and imaging (imaging can be understood as the accuracy of sound localization) make it a good companion for audio and video entertainment.
In terms of wear comfort, thanks to its not-high weight (as planar magnetic over-ears usually be heavy), the clamping and pressure of the HE400SE are well controlled (shame on the Edition XS which caused serious pain on my head). The ear cups of the HE400SE, although slightly less comfortable than leather or pure velvet, have no defects. In short, I can wear it for several hours without any pressure. The much-criticized build quality problem of HIFIMAN does not exist in the HE400SE (You can't expect headphones at this price to be better-made), and the materials of these headphones are very decent and sturdy.
Because the price of the HE400SE is so low, HIFIMAN had to use weaker magnets for this planar magnetic headphone, which resulted in the HE400SE having a lower sensitivity and needing a larger current to drive, leading to its "hard to drive" drawback. Although the HE400SE commendably does not produce "bad sound" on weaker amp, a better amp will significantly optimize its sound performance, and it is recommended to pair it with a dongle with a 4.4mm port or a desktop amp.
Suitable for: Audiophiles on a budget
Not suitable for: Users who go out a lot, people who are unwilling to buy an amp
Recommendation index:
Its only downside is "hard to drive", but as an old Chinese saying goes, "a skinny camel is bigger than a horse".
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Any gamer who follows audio peripherals has surely heard of the great reputation of Maxwell. It's undoubtedly the world's strongest wireless gaming headset, second to none! I used to believe "using HiFi headphones for gaming might not be silly, but using gaming headphones for music is definitely silly", until I used Audeze Maxwell. If you can overlook its somewhat scary weight, then Maxwell, true to its name, is the best wireless gaming headset solution.
I usually don't comment on or care about the sound of wireless headphones because most wireless headphones' DACs, amplifiers, and diaphragms are electronic garbage, until Maxwell changed this impression. Wireless headphones are the main battleground for peripheral manufacturers and tech companies like Sony, Bose, Apple, Beats, etc. Traditional audio giants like Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic with their products like the Momentum and Lagoon are outperformed in sales and reputation by the WH1000XMs and AirPods, until Audeze's entry re-introduced the concept of audio quality to the wireless (gaming) headphones field.
Considering most people's price tolerance for headphones and their wireless needs, Audeze launched Maxwell in early 2023. It quickly gained worldwide fame as the "world's number one gaming headset," a "budget" wireless gaming headset (relatively cheaper compared to other Audeze products). Maxwell is the successor to its discontinued predecessor, the Hi-End wired and active gaming headset Mobius. While optimizing software, it completely abandoned the active wired design, with the LCD-GX as an upgraded replacement for Mobius, and Maxwell targeting the mainstream wireless headset market. It's worth mentioning that Audeze's products are really expensive, with a nearly 3000 CNY headset targeting the lower end of their product line...
The sound of Maxwell is quite natural
Wait, a gaming headset with "natural" sound? In our impression, gaming headsets are usually associated with "heavy bass" and "prominent footsteps," as if this could give competitive players an advantage. Maxwell, with its excellent driver quality (no surprise, it's a noble next-generation planar magnetic diaphragm) and original tuning (there are quite a few preset EQs available in the driver software), re-introduces to the audience and players the most natural and balanced sound, the most original high-fidelity sound, which is the most suitable for gaming. In today's world of wireless headphone dominance, being able to reproduce beautiful sound wirelessly is enough to embarrass products like the WH1000-XM5 that have strayed from the principle that "headphones are an audio engineer's instrument."
Maxwell's build quality is impeccable, but its wearability is a bit complicated. Although it doesn't clamp the head, and the pressure on the head is relatively evenly distributed, this headset is **really heavy**, which means it almost doesn't allow you to look down while using it, and long-term wear puts considerable pressure on the neck, perhaps that's the price of the 80+ hour battery life. It's also worth mentioning that this headset has excellent passive noise-canceling performance. Maxwell's passive noise cancelation is surprisingly good; it's not a noise-canceling headphone but performs better than one, which also supports its ability to provide a smooth gaming experience in various environments.
Additionally, as a gaming headset, Maxwell's feature set is quite impressive. Its software integrates almost all features gamers need, including but not limited to: EQ, virtual 7.1, Bluetooth 5.3 (0.1 generation ahead of WH1000XM5), synchronous playback, built-in microphone noise reduction, dual audio signal input ratio control (which facilitates adjusting the ratio of game volume to other software volumes), etc. I even learned from Endgame, the Audeze dealer in China, that Maxwell's firmware is still being updated. It even has a head-tracking feature (when you hear something on the right, and you turn your head to the right, the sound seems to come from directly in front of you. Essentially, it's a combination of head movement compensation and HRTF technology, which is technically challenging and very cool) sealed in the hardware, waiting for possible future firmware updates to unlock. AND, don't forget its A.I. Noise Filtering Microphones, which could set you free of Nvidia Broadcast A.I. Noise Filtering which occupies your valuable video memory
Suitable for: Gamers with a strong need for wireless headsets
Not suitable for: Those with weak neck muscles
Rating:
If you're only considering wireless headphones, choose this
The following content was translated from Chinese to English by GPT-4 and then manually modified, so might look a bit strange. I will annotate the original Chinese words in each place where I am unsure if the translation is accurate. Since I had already sold my Feaulle Feature when writing this review, I could only "borrow" pictures from a Zhihu 知乎 article. Thanks to the original photographer
Many Chi-Fi products share a common trait: they are of good quality, but their sales often rely on extensive online marketing and hyped reviews. A year after launching the Century, an expensive open-back headphone, the Chi-Fi manufacturer Feaulle 绯乐 followed its design philosophy and introduced a new closed-back model named Feature, specifically optimized for female vocals. Despite some criticism in Chinese forums regarding Feaulle's aggressive marketing tactics, the Feature headphones have generally received positive reviews.
After extensive listening and using them as my outdoor headphones for a while, I believe the three main characteristics of the Feature are its emphasis on female vocals, passive noise isolation, and ease of driving.
The Feature's tuning emphasizes the upper-frequency range, with modest bass and a relative emphasis on mid and high frequencies, making it particularly enjoyable for female vocals. However, due to its limited bass, the impact of low frequencies in metal music can be somewhat subdued, and some bass-heavy electronic music may lack a sense of power.
Contrary to most Chinese media reviews (reviews written by shills), I didn't find the soundstage of the Feature to be particularly expansive. On the contrary, due to its precise imaging, I find its soundstage to be quite compact and refined. Unfortunately, even with such precise imaging, I don't think these headphones are suitable for gaming or movies, as gaming and movies require sufficient bass to create a sense of atmosphere or to identify important sounds info like footsteps.
When compared with the FiiO JT1, Denon AH-D7200, and Beyerdynamic dt700prox, I found that Feature performs better in female vocals than the dt700prox and JT1, on par with the AH-D7200; weaker in metal music compared to all three; superior in soundstage and classical music performance to the dt700prox, but inferior to the AH-D7200 and JT1. It also excels in passive noise isolation, comparable to the dt700prox and AH-D7200. Notably, the Feature also effectively minimizes the stethoscope effect, which is a common issue in closed-back headphones. There is no "cavity sound"(空腔音) problem that many closed-back headphones suffer from
Another significant aspect is the headphone's low impedance and high sensitivity, making it easy to drive without a dedicated amplifier. Its smooth cup design, resistant to wind noise, makes the Feature an extremely versatile headphone, suitable for both home listening and outdoor use. This is a major plus at its price point of around 1450 CNY (≈ 200 USD).
Both of Feaulle's over-ear models use a metal frame and headband design similar to the DENON AH-Dx200, leading to speculation about a possible manufacturing partnership between the two companies. Thanks to this design, the Feature is extremely sturdy and very comfortable to wear. However, the ear cups are a bit small and barely cover my ears, which might be uncomfortable for people with larger ears.
Interesting Fact
Feaull 绯乐, a company with only two over-ear products, seems to be confused about the name of their second model
Suitable for: Audiophiles in noisy environments, fans of female vocals
Not suitable for: People with large ears, Bass-Heads
Rating:
a good alternative to the dt700prox for female vocals
Calling it "trash" would be an insult to the word "trash" itself. Now let's talk about why
Before the release of Joker, many Chinese audiophiles, including myself, believed that the Joker would be a baptism for the entry-level HiFi headphone market, replacing the shp9500 and even dt770pro (32Ω) in the low-end market.
However, we were wrong.
The release of Joker was accompanied by numerous workmanship issues, such as falling ear pads, oxidized outer surfaces, and broken sound units. These are not fabrications but come from real buyers' experiences. As one of the lucky ones, my Joker didn't have these problems. However, when I connected it to my amp, I almost fainted. I had no interest in its tri-frequency anymore, nor could I bear to feel its soundstage or imaging. All I could hear was two words, "terrible sound"
This experience reminds me of two weeks ago, when I recommended Joker to one of my classmates who got insufficient budget but in need of a wired headset to prepare for some listening tests
The silver lining is that he hasn't follow my advice.Some Chinese bloggers got a pair of Joker from Moondrop and did some tests on it. They talked about THD and they talked about imaging. They talked about how it could be used to "live-monitor" but there's just one thing that they didn't talk about: subjective listening experience
U know Y.I have to declare: I have no conflict of interest with Moondrop, I have no bias against Moondrop, and I have not accepted any bribes from any other brands.
The following content was translated from Chinese to English by GPT-4 and then manually modified, so might look a bit strange. I will annotate the original Chinese words in each place where I am unsure if the translation is accurate. Since I had already sent my AR5000 to a friend when writing this review, I could only "borrow" pictures from a Zhihu 知乎 article. Thanks to the original photographer
In the international arena of high-end headphones, Chi-Fi's most representative and longstanding brand, HIFIMAN, is unrivaled. Moondrop and FiiO have also released several high-quality over-ear models recently that have received good reviews internationally. Following Moondrop, FiiO, and Feaulle, the domestic DAC and headphone amplifier brand Aune launched their highly successful AR5000 琉璃 at the end of 2023, marking a significant entry into the over-ear headphone market and becoming one of the most recommendable products in Chi-Fi over-ears.
In my opinion, the AR5000 can be seen as an upgrade to the Philips Fidelio x2hr (brighter than x2hr) and a strong competitor to the dt900prox (darker than dt990prox). Chi-Fi over-ears typically excel in diaphragm quality at their price point, and the AR5000 is no exception.
Me: "The AR5000 has impressive sound quality."
Aune: "Thanks to the innovative 50mm MLD diaphragm, it balances rigidity and damping... reducing breakup mode vibrations 分割振动. I'm not sure if the translation is correct), lowering THD, and broadening the frequency range..."
Me: "Don't ask me What is he talking about, I don't know either
Regarding sound tuning, many international audiophiles believe these headphones sound better with some added bass through EQ. I disagree. Based on the FR curve, the AR5000's bass is not weak at all; in fact, it's somewhat Harman-like. Subjectively, unlike k701 or hd800s, AR5000 doesn't make me feel the bass is far from punchy. Although not designed for bass-heads, the AR5000 doesn't have the pronounced "Beyer Peak" (拜亚峰, high-frequency peak typical of Beyerdynamic DT Series). Like most Chi-Fi manufacturers, Aune adopted a conservative, Harman-like tuning for the AR5000, making it versatile across all music genres.
The tilted diaphragm design, previously used in headphones like the Sennheiser HD800s, Philips Fidelio X3, and FiiO FT3, contributes significantly to their soundstage and imaging. The AR5000, featuring the same design, also performs exceptionally well in these aspects. When enjoying large-scale classical music or the intro to Hotel California (live), it feels like being at the live, with a clear sense of where each sound is coming from. Of all the headphones I've experienced, either the soundstage is more cramped than the AR5000's (dt700prox), the imaging is more dispersed (hd800s), or they are much more expensive (UltraSone Edition 11).
The inner circle and the outer circle are not on the same plane, but are tilted.
At 350 g, the AR5000 is not very heavy for full-size HiFi headphones. Its wearing comfort is also quite good. The leather earpads are soft, fit snugly around the ears to prevent bass leakage 低频泄露 (the phenomenon where low-frequency sounds "escape" from a set of headphones, typically due to imperfect sealing of cups), and don't create too much pressure. Notably, the AR5000 seems to have learned from FiiO FT3's criticism for "earpads are too shallow, which gives pressure to the ears", as its earpads are deep and large, further enhancing comfort. Its headband design is unique, allowing adjustment of the distance between the two ends of the headband and the earpads from the inside of the head beam. This enables people with different head shapes to find the right headband height and "remember" the height, and evenly distribute the weight of the headphones on the head.
These vent holes seem to have some certain tuning function
Worth mentioning is the AR5000's appearance and build-quality. This headphone might be the most aesthetically pleasing one I've ever seen—its rose gold metal shell, red internal filter, and deeper oriental aesthetics are absolutely stunning
. Its unique appearance, coupled with impeccable craftsmanship, makes the AR5000 a true piece of Chi-Fi artwork. Many audiophiles, including myself, initially thought it was a planar magnetic headphone when we first saw the AR5000. There are also rumors that Aune does plan to use a similar mold for a future planar magnetic headphone.
The AR5000 combines extremely low-impedance (28Ω) with high-sensitivity (108dB/Vrms), making it designed for direct driving without the need for an expensive amplifier, offering great value for money. I've tried driving it directly with a 31993 dongle ”小尾巴，一种小型解码/功放一体机“ (cheap dongle with a cx31993 DAC), and it sounded fine. The tuning of the AR5000 relies to some extent on the reflection of the rear cavity of the cups. Although it looks very "open-back", sound leakage is not particularly significant. Therefore, the AR5000 should be considered a "semi-open-back" headphone, similar to dt880, and is also a good choice for outdoor use.
Suitable for: Everyone
Not suitable for: No one
Recommendation:
Apologies if this review comes off as overly enthusiastic or promotional – the quality of these headphones has genuinely impressed me to that extent. I feel compelled to clarify that I purchased these headphones myself and have no financial ties to the manufacturer. My praise is solely based on their exceptional performance.
chaotic_angel
Hi, thanks for the write up - for Metal music, double pedal and guitar distortion will it suitable please?
Sha1rholder
RE chaotic_angel,
As mentioned above, the AR5000 does not have the lame bass like hd800s, making it an omnivorous style headphone in terms of music genres. I think it should be able to meet your needs.
As mentioned above, the AR5000 does not have the lame bass like hd800s, making it an omnivorous style headphone in terms of music genres. I think it should be able to meet your needs.
(The following text is translated from Chinese to English by GPT-4, so might be a little bit weird)
VZR Model One is not a pair of headphones, it is a Dolby Cinema. Put it on, start your favorite game or movie, and start enjoying the most immersive audio experience.
VZR Model One debuted in North America in 2021, entering the Hi-End gaming headset market with its superior audio technology. (However it only entered the view of Chinese gamers like me after October 2023
. Due to supply issues, I've been waiting for the delivery since September 1st, for almost TWO FxxKing MONTHs till I got them 
) As a gaming headset, the VZR Model One offers audiophile-level gaming and film experiences and powerful sound localization capabilities.Thanks to its team of acoustic engineers, Apple is considered by many to have the best spatial audio technology yet. Victor Tiscareno, Apple's former leading audio engineer, launched a sound processing technology called CrossWave™ and founded VZR. This technology shoots sound into the ear canal through conduits, greatly improving the sense of space in the sound and thus making the VZR Model One a headset with unparalleled sound localization capabilities (imaging accuracy). Some audiophiles believe that CrossWave™ technology and Ultrasone's S-LOGIC® technology are similar in reshaping sound, both aiming to optimize the soundstage and imaging accuracy of headphones, while also producing the same volume perception at lower sound pressure levels to protect hearing.
However, I don't think this headset is suitable for enjoying most types of music. Its exaggerated bass harmonics (Chinese Audiophiles call it 低频泛音. I'm not sure if this translation is accurate) are not designed for Fundamentalist High-Fidelity. The VZR Model One is designed as a gaming headset, with tuning that emphasizes bass to create a sense of immersion in the scene, which is a stark contrast to the "correct sound" of traditional HiFi headphones like the hd600, dt880, or k701, etc.
Limited by the level of development in sound driver technology, many traditional audiophile headphones have weak low-frequency extensions (Chinese Audiophiles call it 低频延展. I'm not sure if this translation is accurate), which cannot compete with the low-frequency performance of larger speakers. The VZR Model One, however, not only emphasizes low frequencies but also adds a lot of bass harmonics (~), yet misses out on many sound details in the mid and high frequencies. For gaming and movies, this headset is undoubtedly excellent. However, when listening to music, many sound details are incorrectly presented. For example, when playing competitive games and communicating with teammates, you can feel this headset's "unique" treatment of human voices. Overall, the VZR Model One unprecedentedly approaches the feeling of watching a movie in a cinema, has excellent sound localization performance, and is very suitable for gaming and film enthusiasts, but I don't think it is suitable for Fundamentalist High-Fidelity.
The VZR Model One uses a rigid shell reinforced with carbon fiber and a metal head beam. The build quality is very good, it looks solid, but this also leads to its heavy weight (430 g, without cable and microphone). However, the elastic headband of the VZR Model One can greatly disperse the pressure on the head, and it doesn't feel heavy. I can wear it for a long time without feeling tired.
Low-resistance, high-sensitivity closed headphones are usually suitable for wearing out, but the portability of VZR Model One is restricted by a very peculiar factor — wind noise. Although VZR Model One does not have Active Noise Cancellation, its distinct angular exterior (unlike the smooth dt700prox) produces severe noise while in the wind. Unfortunately, for those hoping to find a versatile pair of headphones, the high weight and wind noise make it unsuitable for outdoor use.
In terms of power requirements, according to VZR official's response on Reddit, although the VZR Model One has low impedance and high sensitivity, a better amplifier can still significantly improve "transient response, phase performance, etc". Emm... BUT, deer VZR team, do you know that 99% of amps don't support in-line microphones? Or is it that you want us to give up on the inline microphone and buy another 4.4mm balanced cable, just like what we audiophiles do with other HiFi headphones that have dual 3.5mm AUX interfaces? Honestly, I wish they didn't add a microphone to it. The microphone not only makes it heavier but also makes it impossible to apply a normal cable to the headphones without disabling the microphone function.
Look at the cable interfaces of VZR Model One, all of them are 3.5mm. TRRS-(TS+TRRRS)
In conclusion, VZR Model One is a very worthwhile purchase for audio and video entertainment headphones, but there are some compromises in the design. It is recommended to use it with a 3.5mm "Little Tail" (USB-C to AUX audio adapter).
Suitable for: Players pursuing the ultimate movie and gaming acoustic experience, extreme pursuers of sound localization, Bass-heads.
Not suitable for: HiFi, those with weak neck muscles, outdoor use.
Rating: 3.5
Great for gaming and movies, but its use is very limited in scope
V
Velvet Jones
This was an interesting review; thanks for sharing it.
I’ve had the Model One since shortly after their release and I enjoy them very much, other than the cable (please note that I prefer a bass-heavy sound signature).
I had Google translate 低频泛音 and it says “low frequency overtone.” I think this may be the equivalent to the English terms of “warm” or “dark.”
I like to think of them as “fun.”
I’ve had the Model One since shortly after their release and I enjoy them very much, other than the cable (please note that I prefer a bass-heavy sound signature).
I had Google translate 低频泛音 and it says “low frequency overtone.” I think this may be the equivalent to the English terms of “warm” or “dark.”
I like to think of them as “fun.”
dougms3
No offense to anyone that likes this headphone but I feel like everyone who reviews this headphone tries to sidestep and "church" up the negative about it. They constantly try to explain that its a "gaming" headphone as an excuse for the poor execution of the sound. I've been a gamer since the 90s, no a gaming headphone is not different from a regular headphone, whenever a headphone doesn't meet audiophile standards, they slap a mic on it and its labeled as a gaming headphone, marketing...
I will try to put it as delicately as I can. Its really bad.
It sounds artificial and worse than something like an m50x with windows sonic filter. The bass is super bloated and flabby without any texture or detail. The resolution and detail retrieval is extremely poor. Vocals sound veiled and muffled.
I just wanted to put this out there so that people have fair warning before being ripped off of their hard earned money. I'd price this headphone at about $60 going by sound only.
I will try to put it as delicately as I can. Its really bad.
It sounds artificial and worse than something like an m50x with windows sonic filter. The bass is super bloated and flabby without any texture or detail. The resolution and detail retrieval is extremely poor. Vocals sound veiled and muffled.
I just wanted to put this out there so that people have fair warning before being ripped off of their hard earned money. I'd price this headphone at about $60 going by sound only.
Basic info:
- Over-ear
- Closed-back
- Dynamic
- 32 Ω
- 103 dB/Vrms
- 300 g (without cable)
- Double 3.5 mm
- ¥ 399 $ 79.99
(The following text is translated from Chinese to English by GPT-4, so might be a little bit weird)
After trying the FiiO FT3, I've become quite fond of the FiiO brand. I've been searching for JT1 on a Chinese online second-hand market Xianyu 闲鱼 for several days after JT1 was launched, but to no avail. So, I took the unusual step of buying a brand-new JT1 for review (you should know, as a poor student, I usually only buy second-hand headphones, so this was quite a painful expense). I didn't have high expectations for these full-sized headphones at this price point, but after trying them on,
Wow!
Just Wow!
No wonder no one is selling them on the second-hand market, they're too good.
I don't know how to describe their perfection, especially at this price point that few venture into. The FiiO JT1 provides budget-conscious users with a true high-quality closed-back HiFi headphone solution at a very low profit margin. The JT1's tri-frequency response is still Harman-like (seen as bass-leaning or V-shape tuning by audiophiles), with a very intense bass (not like Sony's "bass head" sensation where the bass is loud but muddled), and the treble doesn't have any harsh sibilance.
Additionally, the wide soundstage of the JT1 makes you forget that these are closed-back headphones (just listen to the intro of Hotel California and you'll understand, I'm not exaggerating, this is not the soundstage you'd expect from closed-back headphones). On the other hand, the very weak stethoscope effect results in very low body noise reflection, and when you talk while wearing the headphones, your own voice isn't amplified 10 times (unlike ATH-M50x). All in all, the "natural feel" of these closed-back headphones is almost akin to that of open-back ones, a feeling that even the $930 ZMF Atticus can't provide.
Among Chinese HiFi brands, FiiO's after-sales service, quality control, and craftsmanship are second to none. If I didn't know the price of these headphones beforehand, I would price them around ¥1000 based on their appearance, craftsmanship, and sound. But FiiO, apparently "lacking confidence" in their product (jokingly), set the price quite low. Even with many metal components in its key structures, the weight of these headphones is kept at a very comfortable level, and the comfort of wearing them is also quite good due to the design of the headband. In summary, due to its good sound quality, tuning that suits my taste, and low-impedance and high-sensitivity characteristics, it has become my new favorite portable headphones after I sold my dt700prox.
The only downside of these headphones might be the easily detachable ear cups. The ear cups of these headphones feature a quick-release design and the inner surface is non-circular. They can be removed by rotating to a certain angle. However, the rotation resistance of the ear cups is too low, and some ear cups tend to detach when rotated to the angle that fits the ears. Although it's a minor issue in daily use, the occasional falling off of the ear cups due to the design flaw is indeed annoying.
Additionally, it's worth mentioning that the earphones come with a very lightweight cable that includes a microphone, which is very convenient. In China, posting a review of the JT1 online can also earn you a complimentary 4.4mm balanced cable (Though I don't give sh1t. I have a lot of cables).
Suitable for: Everyone
Not suitable for: No one
Rating:
A new benchmark for entry-level closed-back headphoneshttps://www.jadeaudio.com/J1
hokagoteatimereviews
Great review!! No worries about your English 
Yes they are quite good for a budget headphone. But I did see that quite a few dont like it.
Yes they are quite good for a budget headphone. But I did see that quite a few dont like it.
Root Command
I agree with the 5-star rating. At this price they are nothing short of phenomenal. Extremely comfortable, very ergonomic and user-friendly. Their sound is pretty open for closed-back cans, the timbre is quite natural. Overall they sound quite clear and detailed. They are also laid-back and pleasant, I can listen to them for hours without fatigue. I can't say that about many closed-back headphones. For instance, the Sennheiser HD280s and HD300s are very fatiguing after an hour or so.
My opinion is that the AR5000's sales failure is a self-inflicted outcome for the manufacturer.