For those struggling with the microphonic cable, there's an easy solution. Make two small loops as close as possible to the ear cup. You've essentially created a vibration-absorbing coil. Just don't pull them tight, because you could damage the wiring.
Since it was mentioned in the review that there is a possibility that diferent units may have a difference in sound, Josh needs to meet up with that person to really check for sure if it really is a unit variance or just a difference in taste and perspective and/or different sources being used.
His comments are complete BS, clearly they’ve not met up. I find it shocking he can blame a headphone for how his and his friends ears perceive the sound
Where would this fall in comparison to the AT 50x? I'm just trying to get better music quality and the ATs are what I have. I listen to a lot of 60s soul, 70s punk, 80s alternative,older reggae, and hip hop. I like a lot of bass, some treble, and tend to listen to listen for details. Brand new to even having an external DAC and headphones for my records. Hope that makes sense. Just don't know how they compare.
I got my pair a few days ago. I think that mildly veiled midrange and softened highs (relatable analysis) are a bliss, because makes them less aggressive and basically amazing for long periods of focusing on mixing, editing or monitoring. Great purchase, they may be better than my dt770pros in the long run. Too bad I spent 190$ for them (179€ here). Waiting for the shorter cable to be available.
Both of them are different or may I say they complement each other for different use cases. Rode prolly better for vocal work while Bayer for instruments etc.
Hi Josh. I think the good positioning comes mainly from the matched drivers. The differences between different pairs i guess comes also from the process of matching the drivers. Having a bunch of drivers with some variance between them, they probably pair the ones that sound very similar between them, resulting in pairs with the same variance, that sound different to other pairs. It's probably a choice they had to make to keep the price down
@@BlackthorneSoundandCinema Really Good my Ass. I bought them, tested heavily on just abt everything on every different angle, and believe me they are the Definition of Over Hype.
@@Dan.a.k.a.bradpitt what I discovered is that they fall apart with moderate to high volume levels. At low and medium low volume they sound fantastic. I think that is the reason for the polarizing opinions. Everyone is right. It just depends on what you listen to and how loud.
@@BlackthorneSoundandCinema they should not do that , I am suprised they allowed this product to go out like that , considering how competitive and demanding the audiophile industry is
You can get rid off the veil by applying frequency response correction profile from Sonarworks Reference 4 and they immediately jump two steps up in sound quality.
I found the treble extension to be smooth and a little rolled off. I was concerned from some of the reviews that it might sound veiled, but I find the treble quite enjoyable. soundstage is on the smaller size, but it is very natural and accurate in timbre. The unit i received is very enjoyable for music listening. piano's sound so natural and this doesn't always happen even on expensive headphone sets. Prefer it over the dt770. Thanks for the detailed review. It's a real shame if their are such wide variants. Hopefully this was only a fluke.
From what graphs show, it's slight mid bass boosted and the highs are rolled off. Which makes it not very good for studio and mixing use imo.... The build quality is stunning but the sound looks pretty subpar unfortunately.
@@ubacow7109 I think the small bass boost and the 'veiled' highs when listening to this headphone makes them quite good for mixing. I feel like these characteristics are what make these headphones sound more like a pair of studio monitors in a room. My theory is that that flat studio monitors have a 'house curve' when placed in a room. This is important for me when mixing than a graphically flat sound signature. I can't think of any studio monitors that sound like the DT770 for comparison.
I agree with this impression. I find the FR to be mostly neutral. On the ever so slightly dark side of perfectly neutral. I'm really impressed with the sound even with disregard to the low price.
@@ubacow7109 I’ve heard these Rode headphones and they don’t sound like Mix cubes. Mix cubes have a huge bass roll off andan earlier high roll off resulting in them sounding like a band pass filter. The treble isnt sparkling on the headphones. Treble is certainly still there just perhaps a little warmer side but they aren’t ‘dark’ headphones. As someone that produces music it’s important to learn your headphones. If these headphones do you sound too dark to you though I would recommend trying the DT 700 pro X. More expensive but just flat out flatter than the DT770 and a bit brighter than these Rodes I’m not sure why you mentioned mono as I didn’t mean to make any reference to stereo imaging. Headphones are binaural so they well never sound like a true pair of speakers. I have had good success using crosstalk crossfeed plugins as a simulation.
I also had similar impression when I got my set (treble seemed veiled). Decided to return it, but everything else about it I really liked (enough to make me take a shot at it again)
I really want these to be good in the vocal range, so I can use them with the AL-1 for monitoring. It can actually drive the HD650 and HD800s at 50% volume. But open backs bleed into the microphone. The only closed back I have is the ATH-M50x, and they sound like mud. I guess what these are for is podcasters with non-audiophile guests, because they’re built like a tank to be passed around. Something they’ve been trying to corner the market on. The sound guy can always have something better, and these are mostly for knowing where you’re at around the microphone.
Depends In my case, the warm low-middles help me, but for most people would disturb as the headphone is technically lying about how the voice is warm, that lies, for me, are my reference For hip-hop and rappers the warm would help too
Surpised you didn't mention the DT 770 pros in this review. It really looks like they are trying to get into that professional market where the 770s dominate for live monitoring for performance. With the colored cable clips and unobtrusive chassis design, and same price range it really looks like they want to make their mark in the studio recording space. Especially with the clear proximity effect for direct monitoring.
If you compare the frequency response of NTH-100 out of the box with the one you get after EQing it with Sonarworks Reference 4, you'll see that the bass is actually quite bloated and rumbly. When you hear those, you know immediately something is really messed up in the way they sound, but you can't tell what it is specifically until the correction profile is applied.
I had the NTH-100 headphones and returned them. They sounded OK with my Topping A50s amp but they couldn't keep up with my class A Keces E40 amp. They sounded distorted on some songs compared to my Sundara headphones.
FACTS. Same here. Had exact same issues. I think the rode company has alotta good marketing teams working in forums and have these reviewers on their paid list.
@@ClaireMcHardy I wouldnt know , I returned mine asap . F the burn in time. I know a quality sounding headphone when i hear one , and I used all amps dacs , dongles on it and it was total hype trash.
LMAO I guess I did a proper research before buying headphones because I have both K361 and HD560S, I was thinking about NTH-100 as an upgrade from the K361 but it seems like I'm good for now...
Overall a great review! However, I don’t mean for this to sound petty, but with the headphones being only $150, is there a reason why you didn’t decide to get a second pair to compare? Reviewing a product and saying “it seems like we have varied units - who knows” devalues the review a fair bit in my eyes. Love the transparency, just feels like it wouldn’t have been hard to potential solve this concern. Having 2 units and possibly concluding “yeah, there’s a QC variance here” or “these match well” provides a ton of value. I think this community especially hugely appreciate folks who show that kind of due diligence, which I would say in many cases, you provide. Cheers!
Sound interpretation is very very subjective. There may not be anything wrong with either of the headphone sound signatures between your version and your friends.
Truly The mids in these are a pure reference to me, neutral mids like on a akg k361 or k371 kinda sounds dead to me so i never have a reference and some voices i made too bright or too dead by fear of making bright, and with NTH-100 i know what to do The trebles are nice to me, the 12k is neutral and keeps the metalic details while helping me to hear sibilances in voices and fix in advance, the 14k keeps agressive metalic sounds tolerable and present, but not in your face, 16 k is between akg k371 and sennheiser hd 599, it means not dead and neither sharp, tho i prefer akg k371, i feel it lacks 16k so Røde is my perfection
❗️ WARNING ❗️ Don’t buy these headphones. They break VERY EASY on the opposite side of the locking knob. It’s just thin plastic holding the cup to the headband and it snaps easy. It’s happened to a lot of customers.
When you compare 2 of the same headphones my major question would be are you listening to the same music from the same source using the same D to A converter and amplification. Are you equalizing the product like so many reviewers do that drives me crazy and caused me to unsubsidized. There are a ton of variables that can affect sound.
I'm not so sure these are for me, but good review. What wireless headphones would you recommend? I want some with great sound quality but is also very comfortable. You can recommend some in general and I would also like some recommendations under $200 please.
Hi Josh thanks for the great review. Why did you say "the 361 not the 371"? Seems like you listen to both and you prefer the 361. Actually this is a hot topic and I'd love to listen to your opinion about it. Thank you!
Did your headphones snap yet? You mention having one side off your ear, and a lot of people are saying theirs snapped by doing that, so I was just wondering. Thanks!
From reviews I have seen, it seems the headphone is generally veiled. Whoever said their unit is bright or more treble forward probably got a unit that deviated from Rode's target, at least that is my guess.
I agree. Solderdude aka DIYAudioHeaven's measurement does show rolled off treble. Other reviewers mentioned "zero sibilance" probably related to the roll off too.
Yeah zero sibilance is why i am returning them. I have a much more expensive set of cans that i can clearly identify and remove sibilant frequencies and assess the amount of air required to maintain the character. These gave me none of that understanding.
@@johngaines8791 Yikes! Why didn't you like them?? I found the bass to be extremely good, and the treble to be quite good as well! Also with a little eq to bring up the mids, it sounded really good to me! It could be that they didn't fit you properly, because the cups are pretty big and might have left a gap...
@@armaaniiboi4504 sound and feel cheap. I used to follow Zeo til I realized he didn't know what he's talking about. He is an awesome shill but can't hear for beans. If you like the sound you're getting, don't let me talk you out of it because what you hear is all that matters
What would you recommend as a budget close back? Something around the £150 Mark. I got the HD560s and love them although the siblance is a bit annoying at times.
I'm a big fan of Rode as a company, they have outstanding customer service and build robust gear for an affordable price in Australia (like Beyer in Germany while others have switched to cheap labour, cheap plastic construction). It seems they've missed the mark here in regard to sound, but given this is their first headphone I'm excited to see what they create in the future. I'm still awaiting a better sounding DT770 (haven't tried DT700 pro yet).
I was thinking about these for a good office headphone - closed, single 3.5 in so you can swap in a mic cable - but not sure if the lock in mechanism messes that up.
Hi man 🙌 I'm beginner and looking for everyday use headphone, which gonna be absolute steal for it's price in 2022. Budget is 500$ max. Can you please help me to recommend any? Please answer🙏
Thank you for the review! The problem with Rode this time is that they sent review units to podcasters/creators to review. This causes rubbish reviews after rubbish reviews to be published on YT. Thanks for rectifying this. Thanks Josh!
@@BrZi38501 Thank you for noticing my comment. It is my rights to voice my opinion whether or not I appreciate a reviewer's effort. If you think that's weird you have your rights to form your opinion too.
Yeah its like an infomercial railing off specs. Or they send it to people with affiliate links who know that based on the price its an easy sell for people. Cough " Z Reviews ".
Apparently these Rode's have a big chunk of felt in front of the driver like a DT880, so it might be something they can hopefully tune and update easily.
I will repurchase in future when reliable fixes to these issues have been found. As is they are not usable as anything other than decent casual listening.
Can you please review the Sony MDR100AAP? I feel like that’s such an underrated option for a headphone you can get for $100. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it
Surprised these are 40mm drivers and not at least 50, should be 100. They need to make these again but 100mm planar magnetic drivers, closed back, and maybe wireless too
This is what makes me want to make a dual driver headphone with like a 70mm driver for 2kHz and under and like a 15mm hard dome tweeter for the rest. No distortion from overexcursion. No distortion from breakup. As to how should anyone implement this on a headphone? That's the hard part. Isn't it?
For home listening, several reviews indicate substantial low frequency distortion and some compression which could tend to further "darken" timbre at higher levels for an already bass heavy or treble weak signature. (?) (Its distortion graphs don't look as poor as Sony's MDR7506) The Rode certainly looks well made tho the single point yoke looks as it could be weaker than two support points. (?)
Josh, do you have a recommendation for a closed back version of the sennheiser hd 600? I have the 1997 version of the sennheiser hd 600. I'm looking for a closed back version of the 1997 sennheiser hd 600 that I have with the same sound signature.
I listen to nothing but metal from slayer, machine head, fit for an autopsy, trivium etc etc. what do you recommend for metal at $150 or less. Open and or closed and Bluetooth. Thanks
But i am sure you should switch it off once you start recording your speech. It is annoying to hear something behind your voice. > But this is how my video is professsionaaal. No, it is not. It is annoying.
Ive heard so many conflicting views about the sound. Ive ordered some mainly based on Zeos's reviews, for music enjoyment and gaming, slightly worried ill need to send them back.
I got them, and they have to be the most frustrating headphones ive ever listened to. Amazing build quality and comfort, and i like how they look, but the sound is muffled and muddy. Either my ear are broken, i got a defective unit or theres a lot of paid reviews out there.
@@perseus431 I also stumbled on Mr Z and his all out love fest for these. I was also suckered in but did not use his affiliate link. Lets face it. He's a guy that has a wall full of gold that he never touches. He has been able to get that wall of gold by affiliate links. How he could be sitting at his desk with a pair of Sony cans when he has some of the most reference planar headphones on the planet I dont know. Either way I am starting to doubt his credibility and or that he has screwed his ears up from years of blasting music into them. I found the Rode headphones too veiled to use for what I was looking for... then it just makes them for enjoyment. Well I can spend more and get something far superior for that so whats the point. The key thing to take from all reviews is... for the price. for the price. Yeah for the price they are decent.. but im not in the market for cheap pair of cans. I would like an accurate pair of cans.
@@ClaireMcHardy he overhyped everything, I only watches him for the specific detail of a headphone not for his recommendations. For that, I followed oluv gadget
I listened to the NTH-100 a few days ago and was really disappointed. I expected a headphone with a fairly flat frequency response but the treble was downright cut off and the bass was almost as bloated as the original Beats. They look cool and are very comfortable though. But I did not want to buy them mainly because of the severe lack of treble. While I was at the store I compared the Rode to the Neumann, which I preferred, but in the end I went home with the Ollo Audio S4R. The latter has a sound that I expected the Rode would have. The downside is that it's way more expensive and they need a headphone amp (even though they are only 32 Ohm, you lose sound quality with a USB powered interface).
Yeah because the Rode headphones are cheap. People saying they sound otherwise have just been burned by too many audio companies in the past selling them junk. But having owned more expensive cans. These sound their price and no more.
The nth-100 I had was on the dark side on the sound signature. A few months back the adjustment mechanism completely disintegrated. It was such a hassle dealing with Rode on the warranty a got frustrated and threw the damned things away. Buyer beware….it is a known flaw with the design that has not been addressed by Rode the manufacturer. Shame on Rode..!
Those two models look basically identical outside of some chrome debossing and the material on the headband, so it doesn't really matter which he was holding.
It’s funny … I’m seeing this new pattern… of reviewers “ qualifying “ that maybe just the pair send to me doesn’t have good treble. I mean isn’t the QC there or not?….. Are reviewers just appeasing the companies ….in return for gear being “sent”?
If you hear any sparkle i would be amazed. I was unable to detect any sybilance with these. Not a good thing when I know with more expensive headphones that I have allot of sibilance in my voice. These made the RE320 sound warm haha.
The background sound in this video was very distracting to me, outright annoying actually. Some recurring part of that audio sounded like a cellphone was vibrating nearby.
I’ve never seen you on TH-cam before, but I’m glad I checked you out because you’re incredibly detailed and objective. Great video bro. Easy like and sub!
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For those struggling with the microphonic cable, there's an easy solution. Make two small loops as close as possible to the ear cup. You've essentially created a vibration-absorbing coil. Just don't pull them tight, because you could damage the wiring.
Also if you are willing to spend the extra $... The hart audio cable (HC-1) works with these headphones
Or just wrap it around your neck.
Do the hack from Matt's post until you can afford the cable from Forty Seven's post.
@@Kushby so it works despite the locking mechanism?
@@adrianmorrish8494 yes. It doesn't lock though it just plugs in like a regular 3.5 plug.
Intro-Song is Anxiety by Mindme, if anyone is searching
So at the End of the Day , We dont know how it really sounds ....
Since it was mentioned in the review that there is a possibility that diferent units may have a difference in sound, Josh needs to meet up with that person to really check for sure if it really is a unit variance or just a difference in taste and perspective and/or different sources being used.
His comments are complete BS, clearly they’ve not met up. I find it shocking he can blame a headphone for how his and his friends ears perceive the sound
Where would this fall in comparison to the AT 50x? I'm just trying to get better music quality and the ATs are what I have. I listen to a lot of 60s soul, 70s punk, 80s alternative,older reggae, and hip hop. I like a lot of bass, some treble, and tend to listen to listen for details. Brand new to even having an external DAC and headphones for my records. Hope that makes sense. Just don't know how they compare.
I got my pair a few days ago. I think that mildly veiled midrange and softened highs (relatable analysis) are a bliss, because makes them less aggressive and basically amazing for long periods of focusing on mixing, editing or monitoring. Great purchase, they may be better than my dt770pros in the long run. Too bad I spent 190$ for them (179€ here). Waiting for the shorter cable to be available.
Both of them are different or may I say they complement each other for different use cases. Rode prolly better for vocal work while Bayer for instruments etc.
@@gigihanmandarin I chose Rode because they allow me to be less critical. I was doing everything except making music on the beyers haha
Is it better than the AKG K371 tho
@@hy7968 dunno about the k371, I own the k612 and they are trash in comparison 😂
What you are describing is a hifi casual listening headphone. Thats why I am returning mine. They are way too enjoyable to be trusted.
Hi Josh. I think the good positioning comes mainly from the matched drivers. The differences between different pairs i guess comes also from the process of matching the drivers. Having a bunch of drivers with some variance between them, they probably pair the ones that sound very similar between them, resulting in pairs with the same variance, that sound different to other pairs. It's probably a choice they had to make to keep the price down
This company has a really good social media marketing team. This has to be the most hyped product in months
It's hyped because they're really good. I know this because I investigated myself lol.
@@BlackthorneSoundandCinema Really Good my Ass. I bought them, tested heavily on just abt everything on every different angle, and believe me they are the Definition of Over Hype.
Marketing. Its all about that. Look at beats, the M 50s, bose and so on. They got fan boys lined up around the block saying the same tune.
@@Dan.a.k.a.bradpitt what I discovered is that they fall apart with moderate to high volume levels. At low and medium low volume they sound fantastic. I think that is the reason for the polarizing opinions. Everyone is right. It just depends on what you listen to and how loud.
@@BlackthorneSoundandCinema they should not do that , I am suprised they allowed this product to go out like that , considering how competitive and demanding the audiophile industry is
Slightly veiled but very clear and enjoyable sound from a closed back listening perspective. Happy with them - especially at the price.
I don't think critical headphones should be this enjoyable and still allow you to make smart choices. Im returning mine for that reason.
You can get rid off the veil by applying frequency response correction profile from Sonarworks Reference 4 and they immediately jump two steps up in sound quality.
Just a heads up, the title of the video has "NDH" instead of "NTH".
😂😂😂😂
GG Appreciate that.
@@JoshuaValour Are the k361 good for measuring proximity to mic like these? Thats pretty much all I'm going to use them for. Thanks 👍
I found the treble extension to be smooth and a little rolled off. I was concerned from some of the reviews that it might sound veiled, but I find the treble quite enjoyable. soundstage is on the smaller size, but it is very natural and accurate in timbre. The unit i received is very enjoyable for music listening. piano's sound so natural and this doesn't always happen even on expensive headphone sets. Prefer it over the dt770. Thanks for the detailed review. It's a real shame if their are such wide variants. Hopefully this was only a fluke.
From what graphs show, it's slight mid bass boosted and the highs are rolled off. Which makes it not very good for studio and mixing use imo.... The build quality is stunning but the sound looks pretty subpar unfortunately.
@@ubacow7109 I think the small bass boost and the 'veiled' highs when listening to this headphone makes them quite good for mixing. I feel like these characteristics are what make these headphones sound more like a pair of studio monitors in a room. My theory is that that flat studio monitors have a 'house curve' when placed in a room. This is important for me when mixing than a graphically flat sound signature. I can't think of any studio monitors that sound like the DT770 for comparison.
I agree with this impression. I find the FR to be mostly neutral. On the ever so slightly dark side of perfectly neutral. I'm really impressed with the sound even with disregard to the low price.
@@samueltaylor2757 Might be closer to like one of those mono monitor mix cubes if anything, dk if they would sound like a pair of in studio monitors.
@@ubacow7109 I’ve heard these Rode headphones and they don’t sound like Mix cubes. Mix cubes have a huge bass roll off andan earlier high roll off resulting in them sounding like a band pass filter. The treble isnt sparkling on the headphones. Treble is certainly still there just perhaps a little warmer side but they aren’t ‘dark’ headphones. As someone that produces music it’s important to learn your headphones.
If these headphones do you sound too dark to you though I would recommend trying the DT 700 pro X. More expensive but just flat out flatter than the DT770 and a bit brighter than these Rodes
I’m not sure why you mentioned mono as I didn’t mean to make any reference to stereo imaging. Headphones are binaural so they well never sound like a true pair of speakers. I have had good success using crosstalk crossfeed plugins as a simulation.
I also had similar impression when I got my set (treble seemed veiled).
Decided to return it, but everything else about it I really liked (enough to make me take a shot at it again)
I really want these to be good in the vocal range, so I can use them with the AL-1 for monitoring. It can actually drive the HD650 and HD800s at 50% volume. But open backs bleed into the microphone. The only closed back I have is the ATH-M50x, and they sound like mud. I guess what these are for is podcasters with non-audiophile guests, because they’re built like a tank to be passed around. Something they’ve been trying to corner the market on. The sound guy can always have something better, and these are mostly for knowing where you’re at around the microphone.
Depends
In my case, the warm low-middles help me, but for most people would disturb as the headphone is technically lying about how the voice is warm, that lies, for me, are my reference
For hip-hop and rappers the warm would help too
You can't judge unit variance based on two different person's impressions!
Surpised you didn't mention the DT 770 pros in this review. It really looks like they are trying to get into that professional market where the 770s dominate for live monitoring for performance. With the colored cable clips and unobtrusive chassis design, and same price range it really looks like they want to make their mark in the studio recording space. Especially with the clear proximity effect for direct monitoring.
If you compare the frequency response of NTH-100 out of the box with the one you get after EQing it with Sonarworks Reference 4, you'll see that the bass is actually quite bloated and rumbly. When you hear those, you know immediately something is really messed up in the way they sound, but you can't tell what it is specifically until the correction profile is applied.
So...have you tried the Shure SRH-840A? How would these compare?
Id also like to know this
I had the NTH-100 headphones and returned them. They sounded OK with my Topping A50s amp but they couldn't keep up with my class A Keces E40 amp. They sounded distorted on some songs compared to my Sundara headphones.
FACTS. Same here. Had exact same issues. I think the rode company has alotta good marketing teams working in forums and have these reviewers on their paid list.
@@Dan.a.k.a.bradpitt well its gonna backfire big time when these things start snapping, breaking and being returned in mass.
@@ClaireMcHardy I wouldnt know , I returned mine asap . F the burn in time. I know a quality sounding headphone when i hear one , and I used all amps dacs , dongles on it and it was total hype trash.
LMAO I guess I did a proper research before buying headphones because I have both K361 and HD560S, I was thinking about NTH-100 as an upgrade from the K361 but it seems like I'm good for now...
nah you dont need them. I got the Rodes and have now got my eyes on your K361s instead.
Curious to see what you think about the SRH840A. Thinking about checking them out soon.
On the plus side, months later, is that you can now attach a mic to it with a quality resembling their lav mics.
Excellent review! That cooltech thing would be helpful for users on tropical countries.
Not really. I have the Rodes. Returning them. The cooling gel is a marketing gimmick. Makes no difference i was still sweating.
Overall a great review! However, I don’t mean for this to sound petty, but with the headphones being only $150, is there a reason why you didn’t decide to get a second pair to compare? Reviewing a product and saying “it seems like we have varied units - who knows” devalues the review a fair bit in my eyes. Love the transparency, just feels like it wouldn’t have been hard to potential solve this concern. Having 2 units and possibly concluding “yeah, there’s a QC variance here” or “these match well” provides a ton of value. I think this community especially hugely appreciate folks who show that kind of due diligence, which I would say in many cases, you provide.
Cheers!
Sound interpretation is very very subjective. There may not be anything wrong with either of the headphone sound signatures between your version and your friends.
Truly
The mids in these are a pure reference to me, neutral mids like on a akg k361 or k371 kinda sounds dead to me so i never have a reference and some voices i made too bright or too dead by fear of making bright, and with NTH-100 i know what to do
The trebles are nice to me, the 12k is neutral and keeps the metalic details while helping me to hear sibilances in voices and fix in advance, the 14k keeps agressive metalic sounds tolerable and present, but not in your face, 16 k is between akg k371 and sennheiser hd 599, it means not dead and neither sharp, tho i prefer akg k371, i feel it lacks 16k so Røde is my perfection
I’m excited to have a go at these myself!
❗️ WARNING ❗️
Don’t buy these headphones.
They break VERY EASY on the opposite side of the locking knob. It’s just thin plastic holding the cup to the headband and it snaps easy. It’s happened to a lot of customers.
Agree. They should do a metal replacement part
This has a very specific use case imo I don't think studios would use this for anything except maybe for drummer isolation and vocal monitoring
The DT770's are there for drummer isolation, the NTH-100 doesn't isolate nearly as well as these Beyers do.
When you compare 2 of the same headphones my major question would be are you listening to the same music from the same source using the same D to A converter and amplification. Are you equalizing the product like so many reviewers do that drives me crazy and caused me to unsubsidized. There are a ton of variables that can affect sound.
The NTH-100M as a gaming headphones was recommended on my search and wanted to know your opinion on it as a gaming headset.
reduced trebles and warm middles CAN make competitive games harder, unless you are treble sensitive and listen to music often, then it’s a deal
I'm not so sure these are for me, but good review.
What wireless headphones would you recommend? I want some with great sound quality but is also very comfortable.
You can recommend some in general and I would also like some recommendations under $200 please.
Hi Josh thanks for the great review. Why did you say "the 361 not the 371"? Seems like you listen to both and you prefer the 361. Actually this is a hot topic and I'd love to listen to your opinion about it. Thank you!
same!
Did your headphones snap yet? You mention having one side off your ear, and a lot of people are saying theirs snapped by doing that, so I was just wondering. Thanks!
From reviews I have seen, it seems the headphone is generally veiled. Whoever said their unit is bright or more treble forward probably got a unit that deviated from Rode's target, at least that is my guess.
I agree. Solderdude aka DIYAudioHeaven's measurement does show rolled off treble. Other reviewers mentioned "zero sibilance" probably related to the roll off too.
Yeah zero sibilance is why i am returning them. I have a much more expensive set of cans that i can clearly identify and remove sibilant frequencies and assess the amount of air required to maintain the character. These gave me none of that understanding.
Please review the monoprice retros! I have them and love them, thought you might too! I would recommend a brainwavz padswap though
I bought those on the advice of Zeo and am sure glad I didn't pay more than the $20. Terrible headphones
@@johngaines8791 Yikes! Why didn't you like them?? I found the bass to be extremely good, and the treble to be quite good as well! Also with a little eq to bring up the mids, it sounded really good to me! It could be that they didn't fit you properly, because the cups are pretty big and might have left a gap...
@@armaaniiboi4504 sound and feel cheap. I used to follow Zeo til I realized he didn't know what he's talking about. He is an awesome shill but can't hear for beans. If you like the sound you're getting, don't let me talk you out of it because what you hear is all that matters
What would you recommend as a budget close back? Something around the £150 Mark. I got the HD560s and love them although the siblance is a bit annoying at times.
I'm a big fan of Rode as a company, they have outstanding customer service and build robust gear for an affordable price in Australia (like Beyer in Germany while others have switched to cheap labour, cheap plastic construction).
It seems they've missed the mark here in regard to sound, but given this is their first headphone I'm excited to see what they create in the future.
I'm still awaiting a better sounding DT770 (haven't tried DT700 pro yet).
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You should check out Galdive. Her voice is similar to the intro song and shes one of my favorite artists right now
Hi have you considered trying out the new Sivga its also in the 150$ price range that has been appearing around audiophile channels.
I was thinking about these for a good office headphone - closed, single 3.5 in so you can swap in a mic cable - but not sure if the lock in mechanism messes that up.
Not every cable will work with it because of the locking mechanism.
another headphones tier list plzzzz
Hi man 🙌 I'm beginner and looking for everyday use headphone, which gonna be absolute steal for it's price in 2022. Budget is 500$ max. Can you please help me to recommend any? Please answer🙏
Thank you for the review! The problem with Rode this time is that they sent review units to podcasters/creators to review. This causes rubbish reviews after rubbish reviews to be published on YT. Thanks for rectifying this. Thanks Josh!
So true
@@mattriarchal 15mins talking about snaplock and cooling gel, and 10 secs on sound "oh they sound good".
Why are you copy/pasteing this to every review?? Wierd
@@BrZi38501 Thank you for noticing my comment. It is my rights to voice my opinion whether or not I appreciate a reviewer's effort. If you think that's weird you have your rights to form your opinion too.
Yeah its like an infomercial railing off specs. Or they send it to people with affiliate links who know that based on the price its an easy sell for people. Cough " Z Reviews ".
Apparently these Rode's have a big chunk of felt in front of the driver like a DT880, so it might be something they can hopefully tune and update easily.
I will repurchase in future when reliable fixes to these issues have been found. As is they are not usable as anything other than decent casual listening.
Can you please review the Sony MDR100AAP? I feel like that’s such an underrated option for a headphone you can get for $100. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it
Surprised these are 40mm drivers and not at least 50, should be 100.
They need to make these again but 100mm planar magnetic drivers, closed back, and maybe wireless too
This is what makes me want to make a dual driver headphone with like a 70mm driver for 2kHz and under and like a 15mm hard dome tweeter for the rest.
No distortion from overexcursion. No distortion from breakup.
As to how should anyone implement this on a headphone? That's the hard part. Isn't it?
How about an Audiogram. (I agree it is a little darker, but not veiled)
How does it compare to Sundara? I want to buy a THX Onyx or Cobalt for Sundara.....or this heaphones for on the go
What's your recommendation for the best open-back headphones for mixing? (professional work) is it still the dt 1990?
I found them great for vocal editing on the go.
No shit
Yes because they are very forgiving. Not what you need IMO.
Josh what headphone stand are you using?
Are there measurements available yet?
How will it be for gaming? Especially for footsteps
For home listening, several reviews indicate substantial low frequency distortion and some compression which could tend to further "darken" timbre at higher levels for an already bass heavy or treble weak signature. (?) (Its distortion graphs don't look as poor as Sony's MDR7506) The Rode certainly looks well made tho the single point yoke looks as it could be weaker than two support points. (?)
tried these as well and can agree that the treble is super dark, pretty unpleasant. Going back to my 598Cs
That "hi-Rez" sticker on the laptop 🤣
LoL, yeah, Sarcasm is on point!
Oh man.....if there's that much difference between units, this thing would be a super risky choice for professional work.
Yup. Not taking that risk. Returning mine.
Josh, do you have a recommendation for a closed back version of the sennheiser hd 600? I have the 1997 version of the sennheiser hd 600. I'm looking for a closed back version of the 1997 sennheiser hd 600 that I have with the same sound signature.
Damn what mic you using?
The pair that I have has very good treble extension. Go figure.
dt 900 pro x when?
The DT 770 pro 80 ohm are better in my opinion. They are more comfortable and the sound stage is better.
Sir, what do you think of STATUS AUDIO CB-1.........at just $55
yeah the treble is muted on my unit too. now it makes me curious what it supposed to sound like
Its supposed to sound like a cheap driver, over dampened with foam in a plastic shell. But hey.. cooling gel right.. ;). I returned mine
I listen to nothing but metal from slayer, machine head, fit for an autopsy, trivium etc etc. what do you recommend for metal at $150 or less. Open and or closed and Bluetooth. Thanks
You should try Infest the Rat's Nest album by King Gizzard
The intro music is awesome.
But i am sure you should switch it off once you start recording your speech.
It is annoying to hear something behind your voice.
> But this is how my video is professsionaaal.
No, it is not. It is annoying.
WONDER WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU GOT THE SOARE CABLE AND USED THEM AS DUAL ENTry...?
Which headphones do you recognize for monitoring in post production?
I suppose, dt 770 pro, as they show you brutally the defects
Love your channel!!! I have a question: how long does a headphone last?
They can last a lifetime. there's no battery
long as you don't throw them around like you see in videos.. all you really need to replace usually is the ear cushion will start to flake.
@@michaelcorcoran8768 *HiFiMAN has left the chatroom*
I have a pair of Denons that are to look at them ... falling appart... but to listen to them. Oh yeah they are still great.
The quality of the video!!
Ive heard so many conflicting views about the sound. Ive ordered some mainly based on Zeos's reviews, for music enjoyment and gaming, slightly worried ill need to send them back.
I got them, and they have to be the most frustrating headphones ive ever listened to. Amazing build quality and comfort, and i like how they look, but the sound is muffled and muddy. Either my ear are broken, i got a defective unit or theres a lot of paid reviews out there.
@@perseus431 I also stumbled on Mr Z and his all out love fest for these. I was also suckered in but did not use his affiliate link. Lets face it. He's a guy that has a wall full of gold that he never touches. He has been able to get that wall of gold by affiliate links. How he could be sitting at his desk with a pair of Sony cans when he has some of the most reference planar headphones on the planet I dont know. Either way I am starting to doubt his credibility and or that he has screwed his ears up from years of blasting music into them. I found the Rode headphones too veiled to use for what I was looking for... then it just makes them for enjoyment. Well I can spend more and get something far superior for that so whats the point. The key thing to take from all reviews is... for the price. for the price. Yeah for the price they are decent.. but im not in the market for cheap pair of cans. I would like an accurate pair of cans.
@@ClaireMcHardy he overhyped everything, I only watches him for the specific detail of a headphone not for his recommendations. For that, I followed oluv gadget
holy shit! Actually widely available in Canada!
Everything was sounding great...and then you said they're not foldable...that became a deal breaker for me since I'm always on the move 😭
will you be doing a video on the meze liric
What's the song called? Also 2:06
Anxiety by Mindme
@@olegebert9668 thank you. If he does give credit to the artist for using their song I don't know where to find it
I listened to the NTH-100 a few days ago and was really disappointed. I expected a headphone with a fairly flat frequency response but the treble was downright cut off and the bass was almost as bloated as the original Beats. They look cool and are very comfortable though. But I did not want to buy them mainly because of the severe lack of treble. While I was at the store I compared the Rode to the Neumann, which I preferred, but in the end I went home with the Ollo Audio S4R. The latter has a sound that I expected the Rode would have. The downside is that it's way more expensive and they need a headphone amp (even though they are only 32 Ohm, you lose sound quality with a USB powered interface).
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Yeah because the Rode headphones are cheap. People saying they sound otherwise have just been burned by too many audio companies in the past selling them junk. But having owned more expensive cans. These sound their price and no more.
This headphone's review is everywhere. They spend alot on advertisement I see.
The nth-100 I had was on the dark side on the sound signature. A few months back the adjustment mechanism completely disintegrated. It was such a hassle dealing with Rode on the warranty a got frustrated and threw the damned things away. Buyer beware….it is a known flaw with the design that has not been addressed by Rode the manufacturer. Shame on Rode..!
U should get into the sound quality review faster
I've only heard of "Rodee" for the past 20 years from recording professionals...were they pronouncing it wrong?
Is it just me, or is Josh holding a K371 repeatedly when calling it the K361?
(Amazon is also showing K371 pictures at the K361 link)
Those two models look basically identical outside of some chrome debossing and the material on the headband, so it doesn't really matter which he was holding.
wasnt expecting headphones from rode, but it makes sense
It’s funny …
I’m seeing this new pattern… of reviewers “ qualifying “ that maybe just the pair send to me doesn’t have good treble.
I mean isn’t the QC there or not?…..
Are reviewers just appeasing the companies ….in return for gear being “sent”?
For some reason my headset is only listening through one ear
Oh you mean "Røde." I was like "Who the hell is Rode? Never heard of their microphones."
Treble is very forward for me. It seems like it is for most people that have listened.
If you hear any sparkle i would be amazed. I was unable to detect any sybilance with these. Not a good thing when I know with more expensive headphones that I have allot of sibilance in my voice. These made the RE320 sound warm haha.
The background sound in this video was very distracting to me, outright annoying actually.
Some recurring part of that audio sounded like a cellphone was vibrating nearby.
I’ve never seen you on TH-cam before, but I’m glad I checked you out because you’re incredibly detailed and objective. Great video bro. Easy like and sub!
A good alternative would be koss pro4s
Maybe your friend only listened to the headphone for part of one day and maybe it was the equipment that he used that brought out the treble
What desktop speakers are they?
Hi-Rez Placebo lol xD ahahaha you got me rolling Josh
Joshua casually having an engine block hanging around in his house
Thoughts on IEM's VS open back headphones for gaming?
Solid first effort by Rode just wish they had made the logo a little more non descript .
It looks very nice
Yeah yeah, headphones. What's that engine block doing?
I wanna know how these do with gaming. I’d love to see how they perform for things more than just music.
They are alright. But if your not recording yourself in front of a mic get a good set of open back or semi open for gaming.
What's the music at the beginning?
Yo I've been trying to find that opening song! Does anyone know it?
It's Anxiety by Mindme
Whats the song in the intro?