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5 years ago The characteristics that I described of the SMH-1000 remarkably (to me at least) result in a sound that is more interesting. An effect of distance between various instruments has been achieved that is not so well accomplished with the "full-steam ahead!" approach of the Sonys. That's not to say that I haven't heard something similar before. In particular, I'm somewhat reminded of the Creative Aurvana Live in the manner of separation of instruments. However, not only do instruments seem to have space apart -- but I can almost perceive the emptiness between them; the void has weight. This gives what I can best describe as an ethereal feeling to some recordings.
When it comes to just music listening though, I think most audiophiles will find the SMH-1000 superior due to what I would call a greater sense of depth. Considering its conveniently detachable cables and shamelessly hijacked design and folding functionality, it's probably the best studio-style headphone for around $100.
Just wanted to say that I had purchased these headphones due to this review and as an aspiring musician and video creator/editor I find these headphones are absolutely superb for the price. I'm not too up there with audiophile jargon but I can safely say I love these headphones. Thank you.
They sound fine for vocal monitoring, but they do not pronounce road rumbling or any low frequency sound in a clear way like the Sony pair does.
today I compared my SMH-1000 to the least expensive Grado, the 60i, which is in the same price class, and I have to say that while some may argue that Senal is more "open" and less veiled, I do think an argument can be made for that perception arises from the recessed midrange of the Senal. Even the least expensiveGrado 60i is more tonally correct with more palpable "pluck" to the strings and guitar.The Senal is very clean, but I feel something of the more musical tonality is sacrificed in the deal. These characteristics hold true whether I'm listening through my preamp or through the headphone jack on my iMac. They are decent headphones for the money, sure, but comparing it to the Grado, I'd still pick the Grado as more musical.
https://youtu.be/80lpq9iIw2Q
Senal SMH-1000
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