Best Budget Headphones? Status Audio HD Two Review

[@DarrinLin]

I really like that you tested with glasses too. Every headphone review should include this!

[@DarrinLin]

+Darrin Lin Also, can you do a comparison of this and the CB-1?

[@TheVoNation]

Yea, thanks frank!

[@Trstnfr]

+Darrin Lin the CB-1's are studio monitors. These are not.

[@DarrinLin]

Tristan Crawford lol no shit I meant compare in terms of a headset as a whole.

[@randomfrankp]

First video entirely filmed with the URSA Mini. Ya dig?

[@dedenne26]

How do these compare with the $140-150 Sennheiser HD 598 or Audio Technica ATH M50x's right now? Or the $100 Sennheiser HD 558?

[@exotik4529]

+Hyper Moon Well i havnt tried the rest, but i have tried the HyperX Cloud 2s and i can say the HD598s are very good. They have great sound, are great for gaming because of open back design and are so comfortable!

[@sooohaib92]

+Denny Woong I have these, they sound really good. But I compared them to the m50x and the latter sounds a bit better, and louder on smatphones. But the m50x is really too big on your head compared to the hd2. I'm still very satisfied

[@jelva]

+Sohaib M Too big for YOUR head. You can't speak for everyone else on that one.

[@sooohaib92]

Jelva "compared to hd2"!! I tried both of them. The m50x might not be that big for you or anyone else. It's subjective, I get it. But " compared" to the hd2, it's gigantic. Build quality defo goes for the hd2. Both are great headphones anyway

[@ItsExetic]

+Denny Woong they don't compare at all, the HD 598 are superior in any possible way. Get the hd 600 tho :P you'll be happier

[@ReactingWithKallum]

Or you could put a logo of a expensive brand on there

[@austinakr0176]

That's sad

[@ReactingWithKallum]

+Austin Akroyd. [_]

[@ReactingWithKallum]

+Austin Akroyd BOOM!!!

[@Drive-n-Vibe]

+Kallum Davies you can't say BOOM yourself you narcissistic idiot

[@ReactingWithKallum]

+James Denton how

[@RevealedJoe]

Really great review Frank! That Battlefront grenade reference sold these headphones for me, haha! Definitely going to pick these up.

[@avarythinggaming6928]

Frank, you reviewed the HD1. It convinced me to buy it and now I proudly owned it. Thanks frank!

[@apurboabedin5698]

Finally! I've been waiting forever for a review of these and you did not disappoint Frank. Amazing review!

[@harrycreasian4274]

ursa mini improvement on this video: 1. sharpness 2. dynamic range your skill improvement: 1. mixing light 2. color grading (i don't know if you did color correction, but your skin tone is great on this video). things that you need to do next is experimenting with camera movement... and teach us once you improved

[@TheNemesis360]

Maybe try going a bit further away from the camera, can be uncomfortable at times! Anyway great video!

[@adamfoster3217]

this is why you shouldn't buy beats

[@nick_hf]

Exactly

[@alalal123421]

What about bose quiet comfort 25? My brother got them but i really dont think they sound as good/clear as these

[@HotMochaCake]

Are there any updated versions of this piece?

[@dgeri98]

How is $100 budget? I mean, for budget, you definitely need Chinese brands. I have a Takstar HD2000 (over-ear) for over 2 years, just switched to Superlux HD662F (over-ear) a month ago, so I use the Takstar for long-time comfortable things like with my PC when gaming, chatting, and I use the Superlux as my daily driver for music everywhere. These 2 brands also have great open-back headphones like the Takstar HI2050 and multiple Superluxes, but I tend to stick to closed-backs... I also have SoundMagic E10 in-ears, and they are not as great as the others I mentioned, but it could be me, as I've never been really satisfied with in-ear monitors. So if you want budget headphones: Takstar for great sound and comfort Superlux for absulotely awesome sound and great isolation.

[@askaniuk]

dear RFP how well have these headphones lasted for you...are they sounding just as good as this original review. has anything broken?

[@jloxsmith]

I was waiting to see a comment of someone saying they look just like Parrot Zik lol.

[@PicoFromTX]

That status review video is where I subbed to you. Also, I purchased them and was not disappointed. I still own them :-)

[@sharkwavelegends4426]

Just bought these on Amazon I'm so excited to get them!

[@VladPandele]

Where can I select "4K"? I thought you got an URSA Mini.

[@corncob4627]

What about the Superlux HD 681 Evo?

[@gmlasam]

Status Audio don't have the HD Two for sale anymore in such a short period of time. You know why this is so?

[@vitorpassosnicolodi9108]

Ikr?

[@RadiumX]

Do the CB-1's look like a better purchase than the HD one's with the current sale on their website?

[@Hola-gh2gn]

Is it better than the cb1?

[@veedub95]

Just received a pair from Status Audio’s eBay store for $40. They are on clearance . Very impressive on first listen. As of 1 -22-20

[@presisor7542]

Man, the quality of the video's is already amazing. Wonder what this channel will belike in 2 years. Like over 9000 Likes?

[@Fatherlake]

What's the decibel level and frequency on that graph? It means almost nothing to me because i can't tell the difference volume.

[@Walker998]

is it worth getting the open back OB-1 for those interested in those type of headphones?

[@PneumaticFrog]

GET THE QB-1

[@alangold8414]

I can't see them anymore on UK Amazon. December 2016. Still in the market?

[@anthonyangeles6007]

Alan Gold go on there website they have them there for the same price

[@TheFancyLettuce]

so basically here you have the parrot zik copy for budget people, even with that, very nice video, great job frank

[@bananapop3774]

How can a I get these headphones now. I can't find a way to get them anymore.

[@ROLI_PRO]

When will we start seeing 4k content?

[@MrHendrikje]

probably never. 4k is wasted with just these kind of reviews. only a small group can really enjoy the full 4k. 1440p would make more sense because 21:9 oanels are more affortable. you need 4k to really watch 4k on 1080p you crop the resolution 4 times. also not everyone can watch 4k smoothly by network restrictions or hardware restrictions. so it's pretty useless. even with gaming video's it's useless. we prefer 1080p60 anyway. most streamers use mostly 720p60. 4k is more an tv thing since they quickly exceed the 40"

[@ROLI_PRO]

well my network can do 4k thats why I am asking...

[@meteorshower8160]

+Indratanu Bhattacharya Not everyone's can though

[@Eshcole]

+Indratanu Bhattacharya as soon as he gets used to the camera capabilities and adjust his workflow for 4k content which takes time and even more money. He might use it the way Linus Tech Tips and Technobuffalo does which is for shooting some videos in 4K while mostly downscaling the 4K for much sharper 1080p videos. I'm sure he'll start rolling them out in the new year.

[@zacharylunsford5700]

YO have you tried the CB1 or OB1? I want to know how those sound compared to the HD two.

[@f1l4nn1m]

Is that an OS X wallpaper on a Windows-based system?

[@TheBestDanno]

Shhhhh........

[@reggin867]

That fucker is ruining windows

[@channingoh8644]

Quick question : Which is better for gaming and normal music listening? Superlux HD681 EVO / AT M50x / This Audio HD Two? Or any headphone that would be recommended about that price range?

[@TotallySilenced]

Frank? your already thinking of putting your logo on them I can tell :)

[@TRTJoshua]

+Totally Silenced Tech His logo is on them check around 4:30 haha. Its a black gloss logo

[@Michou6220]

I always find you

[@TRTJoshua]

+Michou6220 Me or @Totally Silenced Tech ?

[@TotallySilenced]

+Joshua Percival Oh dam yeah you're right!

[@TotallySilenced]

+Michou6220 Hey :)

[@bernsdaniel7542]

what camera did you use to do this? but goood job man keep up the work

[@djtomleeuwen]

I have them for a couple of weeks now, while my daughter has the HD One (also good for the money). The HD Two has a bit more/deeper bass and sounds more balanced. Overall gorgeous sound, great sound stage and very comfortable. I listened to Bose QC25 and Sennheiser Momentum 2 and liked the Sennheiser better. For me the HD Two was as good as comparable to the Sennheiser. I listened to Beats as well, but I will refrain from comments. Anyway, the HD Two are very well worth the money.

[@joshdinsdale5005]

Frank, what mount did you use to mount your overhead monitor? could you link me?

[@nomenclator4339]

is this the new camera? the detail quality is great !

[@PocketUau]

With 120 euro to spend (a bit under 150 dollars) should I get these or the Sony MDR-100AAP? I want a natural and well balanced sound with good soundstage and depth for when I listen to genres ranging from EDM to Orchestrated OST. Thanks!

[@tomahawkstudios9688]

+PocketWow™ Get the HD 280

[@PocketUau]

Tomahawk Studios Thanks but I was looking for more premium looking headphones

[@tomahawkstudios9688]

Never buy based off looks. Make sound your only priority along with comfort

[@PocketUau]

Tomahawk Studios I know they sound good because I've tried them but at the same time they feel and look like a generic dollar store headset unless new pads are fitted. I also heard a lot of creaking and I'm worried they might break. Do you recommend these though? Think the SA HD2 are a good buy?

[@PocketUau]

Tomahawk Studios Consider how I absolutely NEED a detachable cable because I plan to use these same headphones at home with my 3m cable. Still recommend them? Thanks for the quick replies by the way :D

[@personkidthing]

can you review the sennheiser hd598 (se if you don't want like the ivory color) love your videos frank

[@cajunshaun7076]

Frank, How are these compared to the Audio_Technica ATH-M50x's?

[@davidwels4644]

Thanks, they sound like they are great-I use the Yamaha RH-5ma. Was wondering if you knew them, and how they compare to the status. The natural sound quality of the Yamaha's are what I like the best-clear sound that sounds just like the singer is right there.

[@enioazariadis329]

in comparison to like the razer kraken how do they hold up?

[@ImAboutDaTym]

Is it possible to use these and a microphone that can be connected via the Jack? An example of what im talking about is the gooseneck microphone on Audio Technica's ATH-PDG1's

[@kianleonard5379]

That's how I discovered this channel :) that review way back...

[@Rayaan1234567890]

Should I get this or should I get the audio technical m50x

[@jamirograntsaan2124]

do they sound better than the m40's or 50's?

[@Gepodm]

the m40x's beat the m50x's and the m40x do not sound budget at all

[@justtocomment1603]

the m40x dont beat the m50x in sound quality, they are very similar though, and the m40x is a much better value.

[@Bo-sy7qv]

That depends on what you mean by beat... cuz the m50x is not as good as the m40x in what its meant for... which is monitoring audio ... the sound quality of the m50x sounds better cuz of the sound signature...

[@cakelton]

So these can be used for gaming too right?

[@cakelton]

+Cakelton Are these better than Bose headphones?

[@SkairpiggTV]

+Cakelton A lot of Headphones are better than both these and Bose.

[@SkairpiggTV]

+Cakelton Best place for headphone advice is /r/headphones.

[@noahvilla4299]

+Cakelton From a review I saw, they are on par with Bose, and way better than beats

[@mig8229]

Are these better than the Audio Technica ATH-AD700X around the same price point? Like the review, but if are going to say they sound better than pricier sets, could you tell us the ones you are referring to? Just so I know what to stay away from.

[@db9841]

They don't sell these anymore?!?

[@brandonkey181]

Interesting Status doesn't sell this model anymore.

[@chucklesdeclown8819]

i can't find these on there website are you shore you have the right link?

[@Charlay_Charlay]

Can you make a video playing some music with the headphones and a mic test?

[@Serraph108]

Will these heat up your head quickly? When I wear the status one's for 20-30 minutes or more (I listen to a lot of audiobooks and podcasts) I'll be burning up in no time.

[@djtomleeuwen]

+Serraph108 My daughter had the HD Ones, while I have the HD Two. Because they are over ear they are more comfortable than the HD One. I haven't had any problems. They also sound more balanced compared to the HD One.

[@elputupingu6459]

How do the Status HD Two's compare to the Creative Aurvana Live (my current headphones)? Thanks ;D

[@ryancook5134]

Are these worth as a companion to the HD ONE? Is the noise isolation and sound that much better than the ONE?

[@djtomleeuwen]

+EL INGOBERNABLE RYO Yes, my daughter had the HD One, I have the HD Two. The HD Two is more comfortable (over ear), wider sound-stage, more balanced sound (although HD One is good for the price).

[@ryancook5134]

+Tom van Leeuwen Thanks a lot I love the ONE and wanted to make sure it was worth it because I already have a gaming headset that was $100 with 50 mm drivers lol

[@PneumaticFrog]

They're over ear so yes

[@SegevSurfcastingSh]

How can you compare it to AT ATH-M40X ,its the same lvl of sound ?

[@karlikm1119]

But these only release Jan 2016 for the public or is that just for UK?

[@djtomleeuwen]

+Charlie M I preordered them and received them in the Netherlands late November.

[@karlikm1119]

Ok thanks :)

[@Trenting]

Great review looks awesome might have to pick some up... I'm no audiophile so having no other hardware required for good sound sounds like me :) Keep it up!

[@muhammediqbal6861]

Can u plz give links for ppl that live in the UK?

[@leandrozacovichi5537]

Hello, how are you people? between this ones and the Hifiman 350i, what would you choose? thanks in advance. Regards from Argentina

[@cliang001]

Can you do a review on CB-1?

[@Waynent]

Just got mine and great.... Juuust great.... Based on your review I ordered this, thanks Randomfrank p ;)

[@justinricky5278]

Where i can buy the headset stand ? I need that :D

[@moplol4419]

Are these better than the Sony XB950BT

[@interstellartripper8620]

is CB-1 louder than HD-2? Will be thankful if anyone tells me.

[@GenZyannd]

forgot to mention the cable?

[@treblexicgaming6811]

I know this video is quite old, but relating to it you should review status's CB-1's since there doesn't seem to be any reviews for it yet to my knowledge.

[@noahvilla4299]

You can see some reviews of each headphone on Status' website. When on the page of that specific headphone, scroll down to where the reviews are, and just above the reviews is a little tab labeled "videos"

[@treblexicgaming6811]

Noah Villa I meant more video reviews. Though I have read the ones on their website quite a while ago. Though Hardware Canucks did a video on the CB-1s and the OB-1s. I'm a little surprised he didn't get these, but ah well. Was just a request for frank really.

[@noahvilla4299]

I know you are, they have video reviews on the website.

[@noahvilla4299]

I see what you mean though, It'd be nice to see more opinions on some of these headphones. I've been considering buying the HD Two's, and it seems that people either love them or hate them, and its strange at there seems to be no in-between

Haha, that sound signature graph really makes this scientific!

[@tchang2010]

Don't get this one. The head band breaks after about 6 months and I don't even use it that often. They were nice enough to send me a replacement however the head band of the replacement breaks again after 3 months. The headphone sounds nice but the materials quality/ head band design is not made to last a year.

[@osamarasma4541]

haha budget for 99$, it's miserable i make 110$/month in egypt.

[@sfried420]

who the fuck lives in Egypt in 2016

[@osamarasma4541]

+BlakeHopsFlame6 I'm in Bulgaria now, will be back to hell in 19 days

[@osamarasma4541]

+hackeronte that's not nice but okay

[@daevster6663]

shave your neck beard you fucking fuck

[@osamarasma4541]

*****​ omg man Bulgaria is super beautiful.. part of paradise .. I had the best time of my life there. god bless Bulgaria and all Bulgarians

[@kertchaval100]

That's a very nice presentation. It looks like a great value with the case. I might be interested if they come out with a Bluetooth pair.

[@AdrianSchwizgebel]

You're still not using that URSA right?

[@AdrianSchwizgebel]

+Adrian Schwizgebel (Leicester77) aaaah let me take that back.... but are you?

[@TheCoolmandingo]

They aren't available anymore!😩

[@wadelmedia]

Can you please do a top 10 gaming headsets of 2015?

[@bobcoco6047]

FINALlY!!! As soon as I noticed they existed, I just looked for reviexs, but nothing! I'm glad you did it, others' opinion is always good to make ours. I hope their will be some comparison stuff soon, like with the usual Audio Technica, HD One btw, Sennheiser Momentum, HD 598, MDR, etc... :) Oh, & does any1 know how to get your brand printed on a sticking paper like that? Is it findable on the Internet or something like that, or DIY? Video watched with Status Audio HD One :D

[@bobcoco6047]

+Bob Coco still, waiting........... XD

[@xpgb2.021]

I recommend the Razer krakens for gaming and Bose for everyday use

[@MarcelusLP]

Nope the Razer Krakens are really compared to a Superlux HD681

[@mxfuster]

+The Infinity Project So you recommend absolute garbage? Why the hell would you ever recommend something from Razer?

[@xpgb2.021]

+Aristocles Plato Personally I think razer is overpriced but I got the krakens for a good price . I think they are great for what I payed for them

[@Undefeated.ZX10]

Lol razer krakens you must be 12

[@SkairpiggTV]

+Aristocles Plato Or Bose. Both are abysmal.

[@felixgarcia9960]

, which is better in sound quality hd1 or hd2?

[@bobcoco6047]

+Felix Garcia this one is pretty obvious, & the answer is so easy to find.... :)

[@Waynent]

Do these work on an xbox one or a ps4?I know its not a gaming headset, but it's a 3.5 jack connector.

[@bobcoco6047]

+Alexander Campos yes, it will work on it, just make sure you have a long enough cable. (as the majority of hp I guess?)

[@Waynent]

+Bob Coco thanks!!

[@bobcoco6047]

Alexander Campos Welcome! & don't forget to [What am I saying huhg?] :D

[@yosef9681]

can you comparr those with the msr7 of audio technica?

[@therealmfighter9012]

are these headphones wireless?

[@romeoaranjon5178]

Great review, I'm debating to order these or the OB-1 from Status.

[@bobcoco6047]

+Romeo Aranjon check the Somic V1 & V2 on Aliexpress, it's the exact same product, but with the original (chinese) manufacturer, for $20 less if I remeber well. May be that can interest you :)

[@romeoaranjon5178]

I will check them out

[@eyalshani414]

what happened to these headphones. I can't find them anywhere

[@sevvy123]

Eyal Shani Same! Its like they never existed. Its so annoying!

[@ashravenpb]

best budget headphones in terms of sound quality are the superlux hd668b. my personal favorites are the Koss pordj200

[@Taoukiif]

i was waiting for them for so long

[@shoebillstonk]

You should review their OB-1 Headphones

[@eikna5264]

I can't find these on Amazon.

[@bobcoco6047]

+Knarf Maybe it's gonna be in soon, but for the moment go to their official website, & there are promo codes right now if I'm remembering right. :)

[@eikna5264]

+Bob Coco Cheers

[@slimyzombie]

GUYS what would you recomend for listening to techno and electronic music , these or the ATH M40X? :) thanks in advance !

[@duplex6330]

does it work with ps4

[@TheMantle00]

These or the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x?

[@DogNut103]

I own both, personally I prefer the m50x's. However I definitely use these a lot, especially for listening to music and I use the m50x's for gaming or video.

[@TheVoNation]

+Issac Mantle From the reviews I see, Marques, Austin Evans, almost all of the tech community love the m50x's. You see it a lot in tech community vids. For a cheaper alternative, go with these.

[@mentalrectangle]

Neither. Status Audio CB-1 or Audio-Technica ATH-M40x.

[@karbonkevin919]

These are no longer available :(

[@mr.a5252]

maybe you should do a review on the cb 1 and the ob 1

[@thaumespruix2165]

Do a review of the August ep650 Bluetooth headphones ($50)

[@pprlng]

The design slightly reminds me of Parrot headphones, but for 99 bucks these seem pretty legit indeed. Anyways, nice review as always.

[@nickfadial864]

Better or worse for the money than ath m50x?

[@bobcoco6047]

+Nicholas Fadial the question that no one has really answered 'till now, & I think the answer would be pretty close to a null! I think it's good to look at other points than sound quality (not quantifiable in every aspect, it's why it's difficult), in which we could find some elements that would help us to justify why we'd rather get one or the other: design, portability, confort (here it's a 50-50 too xD), the usage you'll have of it, etc... Right now, the M50x is available at $117 (in France for me it's different though) on Amazon, & the HD 2's price is still $99, but sometimes there are promotion codes, so it's up to you to catch the best price/quality/preference combo ;)

[@fikree02]

can you put a voda mic on it?

[@ZsgTheNarwhalPlaysMCPE]

yup

[@chrisb99]

There is a webstore in Norway that sells audio technica ath50x for 90 dollars

[@habekeinen6000]

link?

[@chrisb99]

www.netonnet.no/art/lyd-og-bilde/hodetelefoner/lukkede/audiotechnica-ath-m50x-white/223233.11402/

[@habekeinen6000]

+Black Shadow Thanks but in Euro it is like 120€

[@chrisb99]

Oh its not that great of a deal for you then

[@habekeinen6000]

+Black Shadow Yep but thx

[@junlangley6725]

What if compared to ath m50x

[@BlaMNA1]

Glasses test - instant like and subscribe!

[@HugoPerry]

Very nice frank, headphones look sexy and the price is fantastic!

[@skyaqua776]

I Appreciate your review and believe you!