Brainwavz HM5 USD $68 (~AUD $89.19) Delivered @ Brainwavz Audio

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WinstonWithAY on 24/11/2017 - 14:31 brainwavzaudio.com (127 clicks)
Last edited 24/11/2017 - 15:12 by 2 other users

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Described as being neutral monitor headphones. Lowest price I've seen them at. Very comfortable earpads. The coupon works for pretty much everything else on their store except for the B400 Earphones.

Some reviews:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lBPAcNv_pM
https://www.audiophileon.com/news/brainwavz-hm5-review

Beware there are some issues with the headband:
https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/2j9j55/brainwav…

Copy-pasted from their website:

The Brainwavz HM5 Studio monitor headphones designed to deliver precise and accurate sound production replicating audio as it was intended to be heard in a neutral sound signature.

Featuring an over-the-ear design, the HM5 sit comfortably on ones’ ear whilst sealing in the sound. The closed dynamic monitor are adaptable and customisable, as well as being a perfect pair of headphones for daily use.

Included in the package are two detachable cables, a short 1.3 meter cable for practical outdoor use, and a longer 3 meter cable for convenient home and studio listening.

Features:

Neutral sound signature
Accuracy & Clarity
Large, comfortable over the ear cups
Specifications:

Transducers/Drivers: Closed dynamic, 42 mm
Rated Impedance: 64 Ω
Sensitivity: 105 dB at 1 mW
Frequency range: 10 Hz ~ 26.5KHz
Rated input power: 100 mW
Plug(s): 3.5 mm gold plated
Cable length: 1.3 m
Cable length: 3 m
Warranty (24 Months)
Included Accessories:

Headphone Hardcase (Large)
Spare Pair of Earpads
1.3 m Detachable Cable
3.0 m Detachable Cable
¼” Adaptor
Instruction Manual
Warranty card (24 Months)
3.5mm Connector Compatibility:

Home Theater & Professional Audio Systems
iPods, iPhones & iPads
MP3 Players
Computers & Laptops
Other Audio Devices

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  qwijibo on 24/11/2017 - 20:48

  +1

  I had the jaycar equivalent of these headphones about 4 years ago (brainwavz, jaycar, some other higher end brand I can't remember are all from the same factory). Really liked them for sound quality and isolation, but not for longevity - the plastic frame that connects the ear-cups onto the headband is quite fragile, and broke after about 12 months.

  I since upgraded to both BeyerDynamic Custom One Pro, and Audio-Technica AD900X (one for home, one for work) - both are an upgrade in sound quality and sturdiness - the Custom One Pro are basically unbreakable.

  Get this if $100 is the best you can afford - get something more robust if you have more money ($200 or so).

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    WinstonWithAY on 24/11/2017 - 20:55

    I really want to get these but I want a headphone that I can attach a VModa Boompro to so it's a bit dissappointing

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      qwijibo on 24/11/2017 - 21:03

      Just personal experience, but I give two thumbs up to the Custom One Pro (apart from them being closed, and hence my ears get a bit hot in summer). Check if the VModa is compatible - they have a detachable 3-pole socket on the left, which seems to be compatible - and they have their own boom mic that plugs in there.

      Or, have a look at the modmic 5.0 with whatever headphones you choose - I suspect its a slight step up from the VModa, and you attach a thingy to your headphones (which would work with the Brainwavz HM5, C1P, etc), then the boom mic attaches to that with magnets. Its what I'm looking at to go with both of my headsets.

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        WinstonWithAY on 24/11/2017 - 21:06

        Yeah Vmoda are definitely compatible. I don't really like the ModMic cos it's more expensive and you have to stick the magnetic thing on the side of your headphones. Also, from what I've heard the Vmoda sounded better than the ModMic, although that might be the 4.0 not 5.0

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        qwijibo on 24/11/2017 - 21:24

        @WinstonWithAY: That is interesting. From a bit of a google, The VModa is indeed the better bang for buck https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/746123-v-moda-boompro-v… (but thats just a single user's experience).

        I'd like to know more about how sturdy the VModa is mechanically. The C1P have a notch that makes the cable "click" in - whereas the VModa looks like it is just held in by the 3-pole socket.

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        WinstonWithAY on 24/11/2017 - 22:28

        @qwijibo: Yeah. As far as i'm aware it's just a standard 3.5mm jack with nothing else, means it fits a wider range of headphones