KEF M500 for $59.99!

[John Parks]

These are excellent headphones and at this price are an absolute steal! Enter code EMCTUVE65 for an extra 10% off: https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16826416008?sdtid=12725140&SID=1e0fb44a243311e9ba4b2e969d48dfac0INT&AID=10446076&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-Slickdeals+LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na

 

[afterlife2]

Dang only in white.

 

[John Parks]

Dang only in white.

Yeah, that's what I have. Can't see 'em while I'm wearing 'em!

 

[afterlife2]

Can you describe the sound sig?

 

[John Parks]

Can you describe the sound sig?

Howdy! Sorry I did not get back to you sooner. It is kind of hard describe their signature because nothing really stands out - they are very neutral. I know that may sound boring, but they are anything but. I am a bass head and enjoy exaggerated, but tight bass and I feel these are a bit low frequency shy, but that is just me. After I've had them on my head for a while, my ears adjust and the bass is fine. The treble is clean and airy and the midrange is not pronounced - like I said, neutral. For me, they are good, casual headphones.

TL/DR: Great sounding headphones that may be best suited for background music whilst doing something else.

 

[KEW]

Howdy! Sorry I did not get back to you sooner. It is kind of hard describe their signature because nothing really stands out - they are very neutral. I know that may sound boring, but they are anything but. I am a bass head and enjoy exaggerated, but tight bass and I feel these are a bit low frequency shy, but that is just me. After I've had them on my head for a while, my ears adjust and the bass is fine. The treble is clean and airy and the midrange is not pronounced - like I said, neutral. For me, they are good, casual headphones.

TL/DR: Great sounding headphones that may be best suited for background music whilst doing something else.

what headphones do you use for critical listening?

 

[tyhjaarpa]

What I personally dont like on headphones like these is that they lay on your ears, not around them.

 

[afterlife2]

Thanks for the response. Are the pads replaceable?

 

[John Parks]

what headphones do you use for critical listening?

Over ear - Philips Fidelio X1
In ear - Ultimate Ears UE900s

 

[John Parks]

What I personally dont like on headphones like these is that they lay on your ears, not around them.

I usually do not like on ear headphones because of my large noggin (some over ear models are almost on ear for me) but these are actually quite comfortable - the cushion is very soft.

 

[John Parks]

Thanks for the response. Are the pads replaceable?

Goodness - I have no idea! I'll see if I can find out.

Edit: They are: https://www.kefdirect.com/headphones/hi-fi/m500-ear-pads.html

 

[KEW]

I just got mine!
Like the relatively compact package that includes a zippered semi-circular clam-shell case. (because I like to have this type of case, that is worth at least $15).
@afterlife2 , not sure these would be your preference (IIRC, you like more forward/present speakers). They seem to be tuned for a warm laid-back sound compared to my Sennheisers. The sparkle of the highs is not as present.
That said, they are of obvious high quality and the mid-range and lower is nice with very good detail.
The bass of the KEF is clearly better than my on-ear Sennheisers (HD231G),and not as solid as my over ear Sennheisers (maybe HD598?).