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| | Features | Foldable, closed-back high quality headphonesS-LogicTM Natural Surround Sound PlusMU Metal shielding (ULE-technology)Safer hearing
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| | Description | The closed-back HFI-580 shows its very exclusive design and improved sound quality in a black-pearl coloured outfit. These headphones offer tight powerful bass, precise and detailed instrument placement with an impressive power spectrum. The HFI-580 is made for high power input with very efficient 50 mm heavy duty drivers and a persuasive sound intensity. The HFI-580 is ideal for bass players and drummers. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 10.5 inches | | Product Width: | 4.0 inches | | Product Height: | 8.5 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.63 pounds | | Package Length: | 10.55 inches | | Package Width: | 8.27 inches | | Package Height: | 3.07 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.54 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 28 reviews |
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18 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 Fantastic pair of high-end headphones May 01, 2008
By Esha
"Esha"
Well the Ultrasone HFI-580's came in today. Guess this is a good as place as any to write my opinion. They sounded so good I had to share. :)
First impression of them. They're very meaty, much meatier than the inexpensive Koss UR-15C I was using prior. (A $20 pair of headphones (when I bought them).) The Koss don't sound "bad" per-se, especially since they've been through multi-hundred hours of burn-in, and have settled in to sound as good as they can.
The looks are very bold, and they look very impressive close up. They may be targeted towards the more edgier crowd, as they're very "in-your-face" and don't have as a muted appearance as some other higher-end phones. Could be good or bad on your point of view, personally I really like it.
Now, the sound. Since comparing it to the Koss is a travesty in and of itself (as it utterly dominates them), my other comparison comes from Sony MDR-710 LP ($70 when I bought them, Ultraportable supra-aural headphones. Owned for going on 2 years.)
Now the Sony's sound pretty darn good, but they are supra-aural versus the Ultrasone and Koss which are circum-aural. The Sony are the reason I decided to purchase these Ultrasone, because they really opened up how a decent pair of headphones can really change the way you listen to things. I have also owned a great many cheap earbuds and circum-aural headphones in my life($5 - 10), so I know how the sound stacks up to cheapy's too.
Being circum-aural has advantages because of attenuation of outside noise. I first thought about gushing about how awesome they sound, but then I decided some actual thought out impressions would be more helpful. :) It's hard to describe since I'm not in the habit of reviewing headphones, so I don't know all of the terms one uses to describe the nuances of headphones to another person, but here it goes.
The sound is very "rich" compared to my other headphones I own, I don't know how to put it, there is more detail and it just sounds "fuller". I intentionally picked tracks I had listened to many times, because I knew how they sounded pretty well from my other pairs. I was picking up pitch shifts in notes and sounds that were previously undetectable. It just seems like it covers a much broader range of sound and the sound is fantastic. I listened both to CD music, and mp3's. I didn't have any DVD audio to test... other than DVD movies.
Bass. As I said the bass notes are very important to me. They actually tie the Sony MDR-710 here, you'd be surprised at how bassy those little Sony's are, and I might go so far as to say they actually have more bass than the Ultrasones. But again, it just seemed like the Ultrasone's convey more detail in bass, probably due to being more isolated from the circum-aural design. (Keep in mind the Sony's have about 40 hours of burn-in, and the Ultrasone's are out of the box.)
On DVD's, again I was picking up more detail. The sound of peoples clothes as they rubbed together was one thing that stuck out. Footsteps, breathing, just overall much more sound detail. I was pretty impressed overall, I watched Matrix Reloaded to test the action scenes. (Say what you want about the movie itself but the action scenes are incredible.)
Gaming. Well what better game to test on than GTA-IV since it just came out. (I chose the 360 to test on because my PC although using optical out to my receiver does not output 5.1 from the optical out.) I figured here is where the much touted "S-Logic" feature pattented by Ultrasone would finally show it's colors. It just sounded like a really good pair of stereo headphones, although I haven't ever listened to a pair of "true" 5.1's (3 speakers & sub in each ear cup). But from what I read, most 5.1 headphones can't deliver other than LTB. I did actually shop around for 5.1 headphones but I didn't find any with the right combination of features and aesthetics that appealed to me (USB-based is automatic disqualification for me).
So maybe S-Logic does work, this is something I will just have to give more than 30 minutes to. I did actually stand stationary and close my eyes and spin the control stick until I was unsure of my position, then slowly started rotating, detecting if sound was coming from left or right is easy as it only plays in one ear, but as it came to front to back, I did manage to accurately pick if the source was coming from in front of me or behind me 3/3 times. This is only a rough test and 3/3 could have just been luck, but I didn't spend much more time testing this.
Ultrasone claims you can achieve the same level of listening volume with lower decibles, due to their S-Logic off-center drivers, this was something I didn't believe and was skeptical of. Turns out it is true and then some, I actually had to turn the volume down a bit from what I usually have it set it.
Overall I am very impressed and think it was money well spent. They won't be replacing the Sony as those are so compact when they fold up and can slip into a pocket easily. Rather they will compliment them mainly for home use and some mixing.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Work Great for me. but others have had bad luck Dec 23, 2010
By pipedawg101
I have owned these phones for almost a year now. I have have little to no problems with them. It seems many headphone reviews in general vary because it seems with all companies (Ultrasone included sadly) the build of every product varies. I had a pair of Sennheiser HD 280's that had little to no bass and were very tight and uncomfortable. My Ultrasones have great bass and are not too tight. But surprisingly, I read a review that basically said the exact opposite. The user had HD280's and loved them. They praised the bass and said the hfi580's had no bass at all, and they said the Ultrasone hfi580's were really tight and uncomfortable.
So in conclusion, I have no idea how these headphones will turn out for you. It seems that all headphones vary drastically no matter the brand. All I can say is good luck and if they don't work, send them back and try another (or since they vary in build, try the same model again... maybe).
Just my 2 cents worth.
9 of 11 found the following review helpful:
My Favorite Headphones! Great In Every Way! Sep 06, 2008
By Totally Honest Reviewer
"barb"
First, let me say that I own three pair of headphones: Denon AH-D1000S, then upgraded to Denon AH-D2000, and these Ultrasone HFI-580 S-Logic Surround. Out of the three, I prefer the Ultrasone HFI-580.
The HFI-580's are very stylish, light and comfortable. And may I add, they have outstanding sound - good clear highs and punchy base - actually better than the Denons to my ears. Also, there is no fatigue with the Ultrasones after listening a long time. As far as the surround effect, I do hear it come through in some music but haven't tried them with movies yet. The AH-D2000's have a smooth, distinct sound, and were the most expensive but are quite heavy and large. However, the base seems to be lacking in both the Denons, at least to me. I do love the AH-1000's for their comfort and good clear sound. I use a small amplifier, which tends to bring out the detail even more and add to listening enjoyment. All in all, I still prefer these Ultrasones for the bright highs, punchy base, and for the lightweight comfort and good looks. These are by far my favorite.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Like having a whole new music collection. Apr 06, 2011
By Ty Nelson
Wow. This is my first pair of audiophile headphones, and I don't know why I waited so long. Typically, I use $20-$50 in-ear headphones. The difference between those and these Ultrasone closed cans is staggering. The first thing I noticed is how BIG the music sounds, not loud, BIG. With the in-ears, the music sounds like it is all in your head, it is all in the same place, a single point. These cans spread the sound out immensely. Some instruments sound like they are by your left hand, some sound like they are over by the wall next to you. It sounds as if the band is all around you playing the song. With all that extra space, there is room to discover nuances in your music that you have never heard before.
If you have never owned a good pair of full size headphones, I highly recommend it. In the $100-$150 range for closed cans, your best options are these or the Audio-Technica ATH-M50s. The M50s are more popular, but I went with the HFI-580s after reading many posts from people who have used both, and said the Ultrasones had the better overall sound. Check out the forums at head-fi.org, and this post in particular: ([...]).
Happy Listening!
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Best All Around Closed Headphones for the price! Jan 11, 2011
By kzone86
My new Ultrasone HFI-580's are great. I'm listening to them as I write this review. I compared them with several competitors costing much more, including the Beats by Dr. Dre, the Bose QC15, Sennheiser HD280Pro, and even a very expensive pair of Bluetooth headphones from Nokia. All of these headphones but one cost $300. I paid $140 for the Ultrasones at DJDeals.com. The Ultrasones blow them out of the water. All of them.
Why?
Well the Beats by Dre have the bass, but not the high-end clarity to match. I don't care if all you listen to is Hip-Hop, clarity still matters. You're not walking into Studio 54, you're buying a pair of headphones...
The Bose QC15...Oh man, the Active Noise Canceling is sweet. And they're the most comfortable here. But Sound quality is not worthy of $300. That's why you're buying high-end headphones, right?
The Sennheisers are a great choice for the $99 they cost. For a long time they were the champs in this range. Until Ultrasone came along. For $40 more, you're moving up a level in sound quality, particularly with bass.
Finally the Noika BH 905i is probably the best pair of Bluetooth headphones you can buy. But honestly, there is no comparison in sound quality. Bluetooth technology is simply not there yet. I wish it was, I probably would have kept them. Plus they slip off your head easily.
I should also mention that Grado offers Open-back headphones for the same price. These reportedly have even better sound quality than the Ultrasones. I haven't tried them myself but I believe it. Except because they are open-back, everyone else will hear the music you're listening to loud and clear. Isn't that the reason you're buying headphones? So you can listen privately? I mean, you might as well just buy speakers...
Anyway, you get the point...these headphones are tops. I love the bass clarity. It thumpy and clear, with just enough hit. Turn on some Bassnectar and you'll hear what I mean...Oh yes. I'm a lover of all music. I like to listen to Beethoven while studying, and these perform just as aptly for that type of music. You don't need Active Noise Canceling, these block out most of the outside noise the tried and true way, before Bose showed up.
Ok, minor gripes, then I'm gonna get out of here...
A 3 meter cord is too long. I know it's that way so you can plug into a receiver and sit across the room, but who does that? I have a thing called a computer. This is remedied by buying the Ultrasone DJ1, essentially the same headphones with a coiled cord. A side note here: These headphones work well with my iPhone 3Gs and cheap $600 Best Buy laptop. So you need not worry about a headphone amplifier as far as I can tell.
Oh and the headband could use some softer padding. Don't get me wrong, these are very comfortable. Just something they could improve on the next iteration.
Anyway, thats it. Buy these.
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