![]() This is true for games, too, where the headphones kept a lid on potential damage to my ears. And the cups do a great job of cutting outside sound anyway, so you don’t need anything to be super loud to enjoy the experience. The Hybrid features a volume disc that beeps at a surprisingly low max, but it’s not about volume – it’s about quality. ![]() I have assumed that louder is better, but it’s not. There is pure space created here, with deep bass and crisp distinction, super smooth and undeniably impressive. It sounded like a band was playing in two little rooms connected to my ears. Of course, I couldn’t hear myself, but the reaction was genuine. That said, the first time I listened to the new Tremonti album with these I said, “Holy shit!” out loud. Of course, going from cheapos to something that sells for around $270, there’s bound to be an obvious quality jump, but I have to say that there is a subtlety to the H3 Hybrid that unfurls over time. They’re easy to whip in and out and I don’t care if they get abused or broken. It’s a rut that I’ve just never been able to get out of. I would estimate that I spend 90% of my time using cheap earbuds. The most I’ve ever spent on a pair of over-ears is $50. ![]() I’ve never felt justified in spending much on headphones, even though music is a large part of my life and I totally understand how magical high-quality audio can sound on the right equipment. If you’re like me and have always shied from being brave enough to lay down serious moola on an expensive pair of cans, then this article might help you.
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