Author: Matthew Hughes / Source: The Next Web
Studio headphones can be pricey beasts. They’re designed to offer the precision required when mixing audio or editing video. At the cheaper end of the scale is the Brainwavz HM5, which retails at just under $110.
Brainwavz isn’t a household name, and the HM5 lacks many of the bells-and-whistles offered by more everyday-focused cans.
There’s no noise-cancelling or bluetooth. Just faithful reproduction of music.TNW’s got its grubby mits on a pair a couple of weeks ago, and so far, we’re decidedly impressed. But read on for our full breakdown of what makes these pocket-friendly studio cans so worthwhile.
Design
The Brainwavz HM5 connects to an output device over bog-standard 3.5mm or 6.35mm jacks. For the device to work, both left and right sides of the headphones need to be connected.
The earcups themselves are supremely comfortable, and are wide enough to ensure that they completely enclose your ears. They’re constructed of a comfortable memory foam fabric, which makes them ideal for long listening. That’s pretty sensible, considering Brainwavz intends these to be used in a professional or semi-professional setting.
Overall though, the Brainwavz aren’t especially flashy — at least, on the outside. They’ve got a pretty simple construction, blending basic hues of black and grey, and with the Brainwavz branding stitched subtly across the headband.
And that’s about it. It’s worth noting that the Brainwavz HM5 comes with a hard case, quite generously filled with an assortment of cables, connectors, and replacement ear cups.
It also includes a shoulder strap, allowing you to carry around the cans without having to shove them in a bag.Performance
I was reasonably impressed with the Brainwavz HM5. The cans themselves…
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