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Altalen « Beautiful and affordable! »
Published on 05/01/12 at 04:15
Value For Money :
Excellent
* How long you use it?
3 weeks
* Did you tried many other models before buying it?
Not in this product line. Being unable to test it before purchasing (sacrilege I know for certain ^ ^), I relied on many critics (including here) and items of specialized sites.
* What is so special that you love the most, least?
I had several requirements for the headphone I wanted:
- It is comfortable for good listening sessions but also that the headphones are adjustable (possible use of type DJ)
- Closed type so as not to benefit others, and myself not being bothered by outside
- It is rather neutral and faithful, in fact approaching qqchose more "audiophile" (at least much more than the product entry / low end)
- Finally, its impedance is relatively easy to let the driver including with mobile sources
This headphone filled all these requirements with flying colors
Very comfortable though still a bit "stiff", but it is still new so it will get better work out like the others.
For sound:
I found the sound of the HD238 (open) good enough and airy. I was afraid it sounds like the HD202 too closed ... Not at all! I was quite impressed, I even think it has nothing to envy to some open models.
For the frequency response I am also very happy. Finally a headphone without sweetened low, a piece with little bass in a little, a bit more responsible and rewarded with a low round and warm but never exaggerated nor tiring.
Listening with headphones that makes the instruments more lively and easy to distinguish the nuances are more noticeable and it is not uncommon to hear details go unnoticed with other headphones, even with songs that we know well!
Also clear treble sound, very clean and not agressants. All this emerges a good sense of clarity, that's exactly what I wanted.
The downside is that a piece of poor quality is immediately heard. With this headset, choose if possible sources of good quality material. Use of audio cd, mp3 no less than 192kb / s or better yet the FLAC example, it is a treat!
It is also we realize that the basics of PC sound cards are not very faithful and clear high frequency, my player does better!
May be a less, the coiled cable that is both practical and annoying depending on usage at one point but ...
A good point when even the detachable cable and replaceable so
* How would you rate the quality / price?
Excellent! I had not thought of exploring the catalog Professional brand before, I knew that the products are good but also very expensive.
This model is an exception, it deserves to be known.
* With experience, you do again this choice? ...
No problem! Go for it!
3 weeks
* Did you tried many other models before buying it?
Not in this product line. Being unable to test it before purchasing (sacrilege I know for certain ^ ^), I relied on many critics (including here) and items of specialized sites.
* What is so special that you love the most, least?
I had several requirements for the headphone I wanted:
- It is comfortable for good listening sessions but also that the headphones are adjustable (possible use of type DJ)
- Closed type so as not to benefit others, and myself not being bothered by outside
- It is rather neutral and faithful, in fact approaching qqchose more "audiophile" (at least much more than the product entry / low end)
- Finally, its impedance is relatively easy to let the driver including with mobile sources
This headphone filled all these requirements with flying colors
Very comfortable though still a bit "stiff", but it is still new so it will get better work out like the others.
For sound:
I found the sound of the HD238 (open) good enough and airy. I was afraid it sounds like the HD202 too closed ... Not at all! I was quite impressed, I even think it has nothing to envy to some open models.
For the frequency response I am also very happy. Finally a headphone without sweetened low, a piece with little bass in a little, a bit more responsible and rewarded with a low round and warm but never exaggerated nor tiring.
Listening with headphones that makes the instruments more lively and easy to distinguish the nuances are more noticeable and it is not uncommon to hear details go unnoticed with other headphones, even with songs that we know well!
Also clear treble sound, very clean and not agressants. All this emerges a good sense of clarity, that's exactly what I wanted.
The downside is that a piece of poor quality is immediately heard. With this headset, choose if possible sources of good quality material. Use of audio cd, mp3 no less than 192kb / s or better yet the FLAC example, it is a treat!
It is also we realize that the basics of PC sound cards are not very faithful and clear high frequency, my player does better!
May be a less, the coiled cable that is both practical and annoying depending on usage at one point but ...
A good point when even the detachable cable and replaceable so
* How would you rate the quality / price?
Excellent! I had not thought of exploring the catalog Professional brand before, I knew that the products are good but also very expensive.
This model is an exception, it deserves to be known.
* With experience, you do again this choice? ...
No problem! Go for it!