STUDIO QUALITY HEADPHONES UNDER $50? Samson SR850 review

Everyone loves the Audio Technica ath-m50x, but these are the best headphones for under $50, no doubt! Perfect for Music listening, monitoring, and professional studio use.
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My equipment:
Camera: Panasonic G7/GH5 (I use the Natural/HDR colour profile)
Lenses: Rokinon 12mm t2.2, Sigma 18-35 f.18
Microphone: Røde Videomic Pro/Superlux E205U
Computer: 2015 MacBook Pro Retina 15"
Monitor: LG 27UD58
Editing software: Final Cut Pro X
Music software: Logic Pro X with Omnisphere
Most grading is done with FilmConvert Pro 2
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[@BubVisuals]

The intro is fairly long on this one, so the review starts at 1:06

[@melty8392]

I going to get this head phones thank you I need them for csgo

[@chrischillyhill6289]

Hi there. I play drums in a band. Sometimes I use my electronic drum kit at gigs, and I wanted to start using headphones while playing live, as well as having a monitor speaker next to me. Do you think these would do the job, as I still want to be able to hear the band as well as what's in the headphones. Thanks.

[@joshdimarucut1895]

Is there a microphone ? thx advance

[@nidaana1106]

Its fine i thought its asmr quite pretty relaxin

[@triliner254]

@@melty8392 Hey how is your pair? Can you hear footsteps and gunshots well?

[@N3ukenInD3K3uken]

The only thing more hipster you could do is putting viewers through the manual grinding of coffee beans

[@BubVisuals]

Lmao, maybe next time

[@burntbyhellfire8524]

i was wondering how long we had to watch some woman make a coffee drink.. ffs

[@SynthApprentice]

To be fair, there's no craft beer in that intro.

[@cstruwig]

@@SynthApprentice Nor vaping :)

[@walterg74]

So when you say hipster you actually mean useless and boring, right..?

[@CecoBg3]

This might be the best edited review I've ever seen. I forgot you were reviewing anything

[@CecoBg3]

(not because it was distracting, but impressive)

[@BubVisuals]

Wow, thanks a lot lol

[@TheXMaki]

FapMan The Fapper oh dude I agree. Only saw the video had a few thousand views. I was blown away by the quality

[@EARART]

Thought he was reviewing a coffee maschine

[@kauozke3741]

BubVisuals I might get these but I can’t find anywhere if it has a microphone in it. If you could tell me it’ll be a big help.

[@WhatYadhuin]

The editing in this is amazing, was looking at buying these headphones and I am glad someone put time into reviewing a 50 dollar headphone

[@marino4193]

4:54 When you make a review for headphones but in reality you make a perfect beat for Lil Peep.

[@JASRXJ]

Lmao xD

[@MaddoxStarns]

R.I.P.

[@Darlagayle]

In love with the visuals, and got me excited for the sr850 I ordered. I appreciate that you also put in a sample track you made using the headphones. It wasn't that exciting I think esp mixing-wise (great beat tho!) but I guess that means you must have heard them very clearly on the headphones in spite of the relatively low volume. Thanks!

[@testoyt]

Hey, it's been quite some time since you posted this. How have they held up over time? Has the cable had any issues or have you had any problems with the headphones?

[@TeknokaiSipesProductions]

Honestly, I just subscribed because I LOVED what you did with the color. You deserve more subs man.

[@huntrrams]

Love the cinematography in this review. I’m getting it for house music production.

[@deanluna847]

The effort put into this video is amazing. Kudos!

[@comettworkshop]

-Very fast item spec rundown ✔ -Good vocalization ✔ -Cristal clear and direct message ✔ -High-quality editing ✔ -Quick video and to the point ✔ -You told us your actual opinion ✔ -Not forcing any downsides ✔ (I think atm is rare to see someone doing a review and not straight up hating on the fact that the item is actually good, most seem to try to force downsides) -But also not trying to force any upside ✔ Overall I think this has to be one of the best reviews I've seen in a while, thank you so much on the video because it was exactly what I was looking for ! :D

[@prod.deathwish]

THANK YOU definitely gonna cop those headphones

[@hunzhurte]

This video is so nicely made and you can really tell you had fun making it! Great channel!!!

[@TheXMaki]

Wow. I was not expecting this level of quality video production and professionalism. Thoroughly and pleasantly surprised! Keep it up! Perfect review for the headphones I was considering buying. You sold me haha

[@thenarrator1921]

Definitely worth more than the headphones themselves lol

[@user-mb8ep5eq5m]

Is this better than phillips shp9500? In my country phillips a bit cheaper than this?, btw i use to play aaa game not esport

[@mukulsharma5738]

@@user-mb8ep5eq5m get philips

[@xTH3xMoDsZx]

Your channel deserves some more viewers/subscribers, man! Excellent quality videos - keep up the good work! Subbed!

[@zognarreg]

Good attention to detail, loved the editing and great review! Thanks 👍

[@BubVisuals]

Thanks a lot

[@InvadableHarmony]

That was a great video. Thanks for the review! Now I'm convinced to get these headphones.

[@Black_Jesus3005]

Awesome. Thank you for the review. No filler straight to the point.

[@fibbintiggins2858]

I saw that you listened to Greaf and instantly subscribed. And Bones!! Great taste in music my man

[@korneliusoderso]

Thanks for your review! Insane quality! Keep it up! Greetings from Germany

[@yrantiquebrand]

bro, when you put that Real Friends song on your track.. that’s when I knew I needed these. fuck yeah dude

[@Alexandra-Rex]

This video was a much higher quality production than I anticipated. You did a great job on it! And I am sold on these headphones as I'm looking for some cheap headphones for editing with as my main headphones are the V-Moda Crossfade LP², and they are certainly not neutral, and it's nice to test with various sources how something sounds.

[@DefcampMelderonTV]

Great review thanks!! I just bought them!

[@gh0stlyspectre689]

i think you are the first person to give a detailed enough and simple to understand review of these headphones, i will definitely get them thanks to you :-)

[@robertovivas2]

I watched this video with them. They are awesome! Thanks for the video.

[@ThePesident]

Just got these as my first non-gamer pair of headphones, and I should've kept bass in mind a bit more because I listen to a lot of metal/rock, but they're fantastic! Love them so far as my entry into studio quality audio. Also, I like your style :]

[@HIGHTOP203]

id actually argue lower bass is better for metal, If you listen to any thrash metal the bass can sound muddy

[@clavicol6875]

@@HIGHTOP203 thrash metal is absolutely about the miss, personally

[@Repy460]

does it make any difference for games at all?

[@IvanFromGC]

wow i feel proud of myself for recognizing the sample you used at 4:57, i've given up on you by real friends :')

[@geri911]

This was awesome subscribed!

[@BubVisuals]

geri911 thanks dude

[@victorvukovic5841]

nice review mate!!

[@chibbigon]

Very nice review !

[@SexualReferenceRodny]

Thanks man. ordered through your link.

[@jevoon_]

Did you use anything to modify the sound or is it good out of the box?

[@thecrazymanfromireland]

Super review thanks for sharing

[@MarkoHR]

I just got mine today, so comfortable and good-sounding ✌

[@FortuneBeatz]

How were them?

[@CarsonsVids]

I found the stock pads on these to be the really stiff and hard, which was weird for a velour pad. I replaces them with XL brainwavz pads and it felt much better

[@halseyballistic]

Excited information about these. I was debating on whether or not to purchase these and now I'm going to, thanks to your recommendation and positive review

[@BubVisuals]

Nice, they are great

[@marcoabyss]

ladies and gentlemen, this is how you do a review. after much research, i'm going to get me these samson sr850. cheers, mate!

[@vincentlaurensius8714]

The intro is ASMR 🤤

[@FrostyGran]

Great video. Thank you.

[@paulgodson798]

Great review👍. Your broad reviews made me sub u.😁👍 I appreciate ur work.

[@belly-avrill]

I rarely comment on KZbin videos but I just have to commend you on your slick presentation. Bravo!

[@BubVisuals]

Romit Varerkar haha thanks a lot man

[@chrisjamesr77]

I'm watching this right now with the audio coming through my own pair of SR850s! I gotta say I love them, use them for at-home stuff, of course: Listening to videos, music, and even for recording my (decidedly amateur) musical efforts.

[@johnny-tv]

Thanks!! Getting one now

[@mercho_music]

What a reviewer. Very cool video man. Serious question. Are these headphones good for mixing? Not just for tracking or monitoring

[@mke7605]

Just got one of these. Sounds great with my little blackstar amplug and my Les Paul guitar.

[@ApexLodestar]

This seriously deserves more views. 🎶

[@selenamorina9303]

does Samson is the best headphone for mixing and mastering in fl studio?

[@agoogleuser9025]

Would you say the Ausdom M06s compare to semi-open experience? I'm also interested if I should get the Samsons or Superlux's HD668B?

[@SickozPlays]

Did you use any AMP/DAC with these headphones? Do they need one or can you plug then directly on your MB and have a good experience? Great review btw!

[@ashqrock1996]

The Audio Technica M20x is also in the similar price range. Which one would you recommend?

[@voidlight6006]

ayy nice greaf is fire

[@truebeatx3604]

felt like i was getting ready to watch a movie lol good intro

[@vipinningthouja5083]

This is the prefect headphone under 40 dollars. Being semi open back headphone, the sound is very realistic. The highs are very bright. The mid is prefect, and the bass is not that punchy but you can hear it upto ~30HZ(which is fine for most uses). If the surrounding environment is quiet, it is suitable for all purpose.

[@user-mv1cr4xi1g]

They are soo nice! If you want more bass, find the version with velvet pads, if you want even more top end frequencies, go with the leather earpad version.

[@oscarwong4201]

what do you think about misodiko? im wondering if they kill the sound

[@pgale]

I brought these on your recommendation thx so glad I did sound fantastic for the price very close to my Audio Technica's mx50x's at 3rd of price. I have one problem tight on my ears after a while and I have a small head.

[@towsifshahriarshovo]

Bro, sr850 better than the m50x or similar??

[@w0rkboots]

right on for listening to greaf

[@BubVisuals]

Greaf is awesome

[@shinesongerald8878]

Which is best for mixing audio and mastering samson sr850 or the audio tecnica ath20x???

[@scottishfanta]

Fantastic review! Just bought these after watching it!

[@TheRacerx1234]

How are they?

[@scottishfanta]

Chandan G honestly brilliant, very clear, crisp sound and really comfortable. Would really recommend them.

[@TheRacerx1234]

@@scottishfanta Nice. Thanks!

[@Y29314]

nice videos hope your channel blows up

[@BubVisuals]

Cheers

[@deeviggamuzik3940]

The right side of my SR850's just suddenly stopped working for no reason that I can think of. I've them for 10 months and they were working fine up until a few hours ago. Does anyone have any idea how to fix, or even open these things without damaging them?

[@ludwigvanbeethoven3928]

This video quality though.... So underrated😢😢

[@IcedCoffeeCrazy]

Aesthetically pleasing.

[@Juice-chan]

Great video. Just one thing. While I liked the light coming through your windows on top of the pair of headphones, I felt that the dumpsters in the back wasn't as flattering to them.

[@MithrilArtsandJewelry]

Broke my monitor headphones after 4 years and needed to find a replacement. Found the samson SR850 and ordered them. They arrived a few days ago and started burning them in. Last night, I tried them out, connected it to a DAC, played a few tracks and was so amazed at the sound it was producing! Daft Punk never sounded that good before in my ears and I could hear separation between sounds for the first time without using an equalizer. These are so comfortable as well. I'll most probably buy a couple more as spares because right now it's really cheap to buy. So thank you for the review. U were one of the few people I watched before buying these cans. :)

[@hoozwastaken]

Are you still using these headphones? If so, do you still recommend them?

[@matthewianmagnaye923]

Great review! Would you prefer this headphone over the Status Audio CB-1 for mixing? Which one has the more natural and flat sound profile?

[@rkstuginski]

Hey man, what do you think its better, this or Sennheiser HD451 ?

[@jonnno243]

Its 4 years on now. If you see this, could you please tell me ,how are the headphones working after all this time

[@GBCACHO]

Would you recommend these for playing bass AND for mixing? Awesome review btw

[@brandonkang2509]

Oh hello nice quality channel, I subscribe now. This is also just the video I was looking for just now lol.

[@BubVisuals]

Nice, and thanks

[@anupamsaikia7320]

Amazing review of the headphones. This video deserves more views. Btw is it a good headphone for competitive games? Or should i get the dtx 910

[@SynthApprentice]

Gaming has different demands than studio use for headphones. These would be a lot better than general purpose ear buds, but maybe not as good as a decent quality set of gaming headphones.

[@FunBoysGaming]

I love your hair dude.

[@AnubhavTyagi7]

Bro Loved both content and quality of your videos. Definitely, as impressive as Ash Tailor. Lastly, i am getting one of these but how are they as compared to Samson sr950.

[@BubVisuals]

Haha thanks. And it just depends on whether you want open or closed back whether you chose the 850s or 950s

[@Eric-yc2kf]

I find with my current headphones, when I am in a car I can only hear the sounds of the car on the road, would these block that out?

[@BubVisuals]

Absolutely not, these are open back, so I'd be way louder

[@amielpatrickpunzalan3882]

Hi man. I love your review. I'd like to ask if your samson sr850 is still working up to this day? Thanks!

[@joninio6542]

Excellent quality review. Sounds great through my 8€ Grundig headphones.😄

[@melissamosek]

Good to know because I wanted to buy the same headphone for my live streaming.

[@kjcsk8r]

ive been using these headphones myself for about two years now, and i cant sing their praises enough. for the price, theyre the only headphones id consider buying, but they still work great so i dont need to buy another pair!

[@angelicaamora11]

Are they only good for its price? Or I can find some better studio headphones options even in a little bit more price?

[@kjcsk8r]

@@angelicaamora11 honestly I don’t think I could get an equivalent or better pair without spending at least $100 I’f not more

[@sanietariq]

Nice production!! Subscribed!! im looking into getting these headphones for general day to day use, and some music making. how bad is the Bass capability of Samson sr850?

[@bigdipper1578]

Clear,deep,non thumping bass. None of that Beats or Sony's extra bass sound signature. If you're a basshead,this one wouldnt meet your expectations..

[@sahilkamal1499]

honestly this was some great editing that was done on this video u did a great job with it and piqued my interest in these headphones

[@jaydenadams29]

Wow such a good editor

[@HahaYes]

Are these good enough for edm production?

[@Mumbai-Toronto-NY]

Great review. Just wanted to know How are these compared to the Philips Fidelio X2? As both are cheaper in price.

[@adrianastro1]

The fact that you can still hear some of your surroundings is actually a plus for me (for outside use)

[@aisy5139]

love your videos bro, but I think you should take a look at some headphones from oneodio. I heard there a good brand

[@oliverviljaste4827]

Just because of the intro I already subscribed

[@user-mb8ep5eq5m]

Is this better than phillips shp9500? In my country phillips a bit cheaper than this?, btw i use to play aaa game not esport

[@gemilangarya6211]

I heard it has a poor bass? Anf is it better than sennheiser 202, edifier 840, tascam th 02 ?

[@aztattookid13]

Great video. I have been looking at these headphones for a while now. Main use would be for PC gaming and listening to music. Would it be wise to pair these with a DAC? I have been looking at the FiiO E10K USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier. What do you think?

[@justintheoreo]

I have these headphones, and I love the earpads and sound, but after only like 20 minutes, I get a headache because the clamping force is too high for me. Any ideas on how to loosen it up?

[@BubVisuals]

I'd say just stretch them tbf. The band can defiantly take it

[@justintheoreo]

@@BubVisuals thanks

[@JoshSeals]

Incredible cinematography! Is there a version similar to these that are closed back?

[@BubVisuals]

Yep, I think they’re called the sr950s, and thanks

[@patrickpunzalan5939]

Hi is your samson sr850 still working?

[@amolthorat9762]

Oneodio pro 50 vs Samson 850 which is better in terms of sound quality

[@b0bbinrobin]

these headphones are now selling in a twin pack for 39 Euros at thomann

[@producedbybrxzzy4358]

im a hip-hop/trap producer and these headphones seem perfect for me. might have to cop.

[@bigdipper1578]

Just got mine yesterday. After a few hours of burn in,it definitely sounded a bit better than when i first opened and used it. Overall sound is crisp and clear,bass is not overwhelming as this pair of headset brings out the best in mids and highs tho the bass response is still pretty excellent. It's totally worth the price

[@gorgnof]

I think you just got used to the sound, burn in doesn't exist

[@MrVillyOdin]

Hey! Great review and nice video. Just a question. Are these 5.1?

[@BubVisuals]

Thanks, and no, they’re semi open back, while I’ve found be better in my experience

[@Tolmore]

Just ordered these for 20 usd looking forward to trying them out

[@JamesHanks]

genuine question: does it ever get annoying having the long hair inbetween your ears and the headphones? idk i just feel like it might mute the sound a bit or be physically irritating

[@lyterz141]

Since these are semi open headphones, would my microphone pick up the sound from these headphones?

[@BubVisuals]

Depends how sensitive it is. If your levels are low, then no, if they are high, then yes

[@Heartlessted]

Qualityyyyyyyyyyy!!