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Headphoneus Supremus
Rode NTH- 100
Mini Review - First and initial impressions right out of the box. 3-31-2022
Im using a Ferrum ERCO to Power them.
If you dont have the 0or or the Erco, then stop waiting. They're both user friendly and sound great.
Both play well with the Susvara and the Abyss TC, so, certainly they will power whatever you need to its fullest potential.
Do you want to melt your eardrums? Both will provide the power to get you there.
Music used for the RODE Review Includes :
Sade
Queen
Keane
Kandace Springs
Madonna
Sting
Sara Jarosz
Billy Strings
Rush
Chet Baker
Genre's evaluated :
Dub
House
Dance
Pop
Metal
Rock
Jazz
Classical
Country
Vocal
Instrumental
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RODE Box : Rudimentary packaging.
RODE Cables : You get one SE. Its rubberized and its a single plug in. You choose the side, L<or>R : and the plug is locking. Set it and forget it. Its mostly non-microphonic and isnt too much of a burden to deal with, overall.
RODE Headband : Its soft. However the entire structure of the Headband that is connected to the cups is quite industrial in design, and substantial as a whole.
This is not a plastic toy headband. It's light, but its not totally invisible on your head. The headband's slider adjustment mechanism is well designed, and has a "release" and "lock" control on both sides that allows you to easily find the comfortable position and then lock the headphones into place.
RODE Clamping force : Its a slightly snug fit, not tight, but not at all loose.
RODE Pads : Alcantara . Slightly small for a over ear design. Initially they feel firm : upon first strap on.
I would estimate that if you have a large head and large ears you wont find these cups to be too large. And as you wear them in, they become more comfortable, given time.
Im about an hour with them on, and ive felt no desire to take them off to rest my ears, yet.
I have adjusted them a bit, a few times to locate that sweet spot of comfort, and you will have to do the same, if you purchase the RODE's.
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RODE : Sonic Impressions :
I'll state without reservation that this is the 3rd excellent set of headphone that ive reviewed in the last 6 months.
The 1st was the Meze Liric, and the 2nd was the Hifiman Edition XS, and now this RODE gear. These 3, you need to hear them, and most will keep them.
Sonically, the RODE is a extremely high resolution set of headphones. It's resolution digs deep into the music and deep into the mix.
The RODE gear has striking clarity. It has more clarity than the Meze Liric, and is on par with a $1200 gear. The detail retrieval is unmatched by any other closed headphone including the Denon D9200.
For example....Reverb tails, hi hats, guitar plucks, snare hits, vocal clarity....electric guitar distortion representation, piano notes...All of this is presented with crystal clear clarity by the RODE gear.
Initially, i thought The RODE sounded bright, but within a few mins of listening i realized that this is one of those sets of headphones that provides such clarity (Think AudioTechnica ADX-5000) and detail retrieval and resolution, that this can be mis-heard initially. But as you listen, you realize that there is just so much detail and clarity being created and presented by these ultra ultra affordable headphones.
FR wise, they do present a mild V shape. They have nice sub-bass and well designed extension in their Treble range while also presenting their midrange in a quite linear fashion.
Literally, this is that closed set of headphones that produces a slight V shape YET offers mids that dont sound recessed.
So. This is a no brainer purchase if you want a good sounding CLOSED set of headphones that do not have large pads and offer incredible value for the money. They are not warm sounding overall, and they are not flat, neutral, dull. They have a somewhat exciting sound, tho reference quality, and very affordable.
They will please the person who enjoys good bass, but most of all they will appeal to the person looking for a hyper detailed yet very musical sounding set of CLOSED headphones.
Their Treble is hyper detailed, so, if you prefer a warm round smooth overall sound, then the RODE's would be a good set for you to own when you want to really see inside the music.
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Treble: Extended. Very detailed, yet generally stays away from Sizzzzzzle. The RODE's are Not recommended for lossy or otherwise similar types of sound files, in my opinion, as they offer too much sonic insight and will be too revealing of badly recorded music.
This is a incredibly affordable pro-gear and you must feed it quality tracks or you will not reap the Sonic benefits.
Midrange : Crystal clean and not recessed. Slightly warm. Very musical.
Bass : Similar to the Meze Lyric tho not quite as large and stays nicely separated from the midrange. No Bloat.
Soundstage : Its a closed-back with smaller cups, yet, there is a unique sense of immersion and depth.
Instrument Separation : Equal to the best closed back, or better. Class leading. Exceptional.
Resolution : Highly articulate.
Timbre : Analytically Musical
Id recommend this RODE set for those times when you really want to examine all the details in your music as well as enjoy it.
Highlights : Vocal presentation. Instrument separation. Soundstage. Detail retrieval. Overall Dynamics.
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40mm
Operating Principle
Dynamic
Frequency Response
5Hz – 35Khz
Impedance
32Ω
Sensitivity
110dB/V
Maximum Input Power
1700mW, 1% THD @ 1kHz
Ear Coupling
Circumaural
Ambient Noise Attenuation
20dBA
Connection Type
Dual TRRS Cable Attachments
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Mini Review - First and initial impressions right out of the box. 3-31-2022
Im using a Ferrum ERCO to Power them.
If you dont have the 0or or the Erco, then stop waiting. They're both user friendly and sound great.
Both play well with the Susvara and the Abyss TC, so, certainly they will power whatever you need to its fullest potential.
Do you want to melt your eardrums? Both will provide the power to get you there.
Music used for the RODE Review Includes :
Sade
Queen
Keane
Kandace Springs
Madonna
Sting
Sara Jarosz
Billy Strings
Rush
Chet Baker
Genre's evaluated :
Dub
House
Dance
Pop
Metal
Rock
Jazz
Classical
Country
Vocal
Instrumental
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RODE Box : Rudimentary packaging.
RODE Cables : You get one SE. Its rubberized and its a single plug in. You choose the side, L<or>R : and the plug is locking. Set it and forget it. Its mostly non-microphonic and isnt too much of a burden to deal with, overall.
RODE Headband : Its soft. However the entire structure of the Headband that is connected to the cups is quite industrial in design, and substantial as a whole.
This is not a plastic toy headband. It's light, but its not totally invisible on your head. The headband's slider adjustment mechanism is well designed, and has a "release" and "lock" control on both sides that allows you to easily find the comfortable position and then lock the headphones into place.
RODE Clamping force : Its a slightly snug fit, not tight, but not at all loose.
RODE Pads : Alcantara . Slightly small for a over ear design. Initially they feel firm : upon first strap on.
I would estimate that if you have a large head and large ears you wont find these cups to be too large. And as you wear them in, they become more comfortable, given time.
Im about an hour with them on, and ive felt no desire to take them off to rest my ears, yet.
I have adjusted them a bit, a few times to locate that sweet spot of comfort, and you will have to do the same, if you purchase the RODE's.
----------------
RODE : Sonic Impressions :
I'll state without reservation that this is the 3rd excellent set of headphone that ive reviewed in the last 6 months.
The 1st was the Meze Liric, and the 2nd was the Hifiman Edition XS, and now this RODE gear. These 3, you need to hear them, and most will keep them.
Sonically, the RODE is a extremely high resolution set of headphones. It's resolution digs deep into the music and deep into the mix.
The RODE gear has striking clarity. It has more clarity than the Meze Liric, and is on par with a $1200 gear. The detail retrieval is unmatched by any other closed headphone including the Denon D9200.
For example....Reverb tails, hi hats, guitar plucks, snare hits, vocal clarity....electric guitar distortion representation, piano notes...All of this is presented with crystal clear clarity by the RODE gear.
Initially, i thought The RODE sounded bright, but within a few mins of listening i realized that this is one of those sets of headphones that provides such clarity (Think AudioTechnica ADX-5000) and detail retrieval and resolution, that this can be mis-heard initially. But as you listen, you realize that there is just so much detail and clarity being created and presented by these ultra ultra affordable headphones.
FR wise, they do present a mild V shape. They have nice sub-bass and well designed extension in their Treble range while also presenting their midrange in a quite linear fashion.
Literally, this is that closed set of headphones that produces a slight V shape YET offers mids that dont sound recessed.
So. This is a no brainer purchase if you want a good sounding CLOSED set of headphones that do not have large pads and offer incredible value for the money. They are not warm sounding overall, and they are not flat, neutral, dull. They have a somewhat exciting sound, tho reference quality, and very affordable.
They will please the person who enjoys good bass, but most of all they will appeal to the person looking for a hyper detailed yet very musical sounding set of CLOSED headphones.
Their Treble is hyper detailed, so, if you prefer a warm round smooth overall sound, then the RODE's would be a good set for you to own when you want to really see inside the music.
--------
Treble: Extended. Very detailed, yet generally stays away from Sizzzzzzle. The RODE's are Not recommended for lossy or otherwise similar types of sound files, in my opinion, as they offer too much sonic insight and will be too revealing of badly recorded music.
This is a incredibly affordable pro-gear and you must feed it quality tracks or you will not reap the Sonic benefits.
Midrange : Crystal clean and not recessed. Slightly warm. Very musical.
Bass : Similar to the Meze Lyric tho not quite as large and stays nicely separated from the midrange. No Bloat.
Soundstage : Its a closed-back with smaller cups, yet, there is a unique sense of immersion and depth.
Instrument Separation : Equal to the best closed back, or better. Class leading. Exceptional.
Resolution : Highly articulate.
Timbre : Analytically Musical
Id recommend this RODE set for those times when you really want to examine all the details in your music as well as enjoy it.
Highlights : Vocal presentation. Instrument separation. Soundstage. Detail retrieval. Overall Dynamics.
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Specifications
Acoustic & Electrical Specifications
Transducer Size40mm
Operating Principle
Dynamic
Frequency Response
5Hz – 35Khz
Impedance
32Ω
Sensitivity
110dB/V
Maximum Input Power
1700mW, 1% THD @ 1kHz
Ear Coupling
Circumaural
Ambient Noise Attenuation
20dBA
Connection Type
Dual TRRS Cable Attachments
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