zachary80
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The S4 are definitely my most disappointing headphone expenditure so far. It's partly my fault for allowing the FOTM to affect me
So far I agree with more complaints than compliments. These phones do sound pretty decent if you listen completely casually. However, their flaws came out even during background listening while reading.
Day One Preview:
Pros-
Good casual headphone
Comfortable for first 45 minutes
Attractive
Small/Lightweight
2 year warranty
Cons-
Boomy bass. I checked to make sure my EQ wasn't set for bass boost instead of flat. This is $40 Pyramid 500watt subwoofer-in-a-tube bass. Even with small double flange tips
Perceived durability. Appearance is great, but I prefer my $70 headphones to have wire with a little better gauge than stock, or at least joints that feel solid
Comfort. My ears are uncomfortable from wearing then, even a couple hours later. I tried over the ear and 'regular'. This seems to be from the housing/location and not the tips. May improve in the future
Microphonics are a little too present
So far I agree with more complaints than compliments. These phones do sound pretty decent if you listen completely casually. However, their flaws came out even during background listening while reading.
Day One Preview:
Pros-
Good casual headphone
Comfortable for first 45 minutes
Attractive
Small/Lightweight
2 year warranty
Cons-
Boomy bass. I checked to make sure my EQ wasn't set for bass boost instead of flat. This is $40 Pyramid 500watt subwoofer-in-a-tube bass. Even with small double flange tips
Perceived durability. Appearance is great, but I prefer my $70 headphones to have wire with a little better gauge than stock, or at least joints that feel solid
Comfort. My ears are uncomfortable from wearing then, even a couple hours later. I tried over the ear and 'regular'. This seems to be from the housing/location and not the tips. May improve in the future
Microphonics are a little too present