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recently my ears have been spoiled by the fantastic Sennheiser HD 598 close Mac Edition headphones they were welcoming change over my trusty dt9 and premiums from biodynamic and as a content creator I value three things in headphones first close to reference sound signature then comes comfort which is important considering the long hours I spend editing and scripting videos and then comes design which might not be your cup of tea but it's just something that I care about premium sound quality does come with a premium price tag and not everyone has two hundred plus dollars to spend on a pair of headphones which is why Mac strap is collaborating with EMU to bring you guys their new purple beats headphones this is what they look like what an interesting name and an even more interesting set of headphones but before we take a look at how they sound quick message from our sponsor the new NZXT air RGB fans can be daisy chained together for awesome lighting cohesion in your build with vibrant and accurate color illumination all easily controlled through the hue plus via cam software full details in the description below master op has made a serious name for themselves by collaborating with some of the best-known companies and their respective feels an effort to offer premium price products at a more affordable price point some of you might recall their success with the fostex th x00 and more recently the HT 6x x now they've teamed up with EMU systems to launch the purple heart headphones which will be available for $75 starting today and you can check it out through the link posted in the description down below do note that this drop is limited to 3000 units and it'll be available to both us and international members so what exactly are you getting for $75 let's start with the design and it looks simple you might notice some design similarities between this and the Denon D 1000 but they've added a few touches here and there to visually standout the ear cups are crafted in this beautiful purple heart finish which is one of the densest woods in the world and that should theoretically reduce acoustic venison's there are also no signs of branding on these headphones especially on the ear cuffs and aesthetically they look and feel awesome the ear cups have plenty of articulations so some swivel and angle adjustments and this should come in handy when resting the pair of around your neck although I would have preferred a flat 90-degree rotation setting the rest of the build is mostly plastic which necessarily isn't a bad choice as it complements a lightweight design plus the smaller footprint makes it perfect for on-the-go use which is exactly what mass drop-in EMU are aiming for the slim headband features light leather padding and their adjustable steel sliders that are well defined with step by step adjustments the soft protein leather earpads have plenty of cushioning to prevent your ears from making contact with the drivers and throughout my test period it was a comforting experience I'm so used to over here headphones like the HD five nine aids and EDT 990s so switching to an on your style felt a bit different but I got used to it eventually the clamping force isn't too strong or weak whereas it's more balanced which didn't cost me any head fatigue over hours of use and that's always a thumbs-up so overall the lightweight structure along with the comfortable ear pads serves its purpose as a perfect travel companion but I have a few concerns first mass drop hasn't include a traveling case or a pouch to store these headphones and that makes me really concerned about the longitude of the Purpleheart finish it may be dense and the lack of any caring option was likely to reduce cost but this isn't a corner I like to see being cut second the 1.2 meter cable is a bit too short for my taste because I was barely able to connect it to the front io of my PC and hey I get it it's designed for portable and casual use but if this is your first purchase as a multi-purpose pair I would highly suggest looking elsewhere or you should pick up a five point five millimeter extension cable speaking of connectivity these headphones use a 3.5 millimeter gold-plated stereo plug and it doesn't require a separate DAC or AM to properly drive them these can easily be powered by a smartphone or any other portable audio source that receives a 3.5 millimeter audio jack now this cable splits up power to each driver and unfortunately these cans are not removable so I'd be extra careful with them during travel now on to the best part about these headphones this sound quality the 40 millimeter by cellulous drivers feature a frequency range between 10 to 30 kilohertz and they blew away my expectations for a pair of headphones that cost under $80 with a neutral sound signature I was able to identify vocals perfectly without experiencing distortions of any kind the bass was warm and well pronounced plus it never overtook the highs or the Mint's I was also able to notice subtle details and certain tracks which provided a cohesive experience and it blended really well with the wonderful sound stage of drivers and given the clothes bag design they do block the surroundings fairly well but expects some minor sound leaks and now given I have a terrible DAC inside my Nexus 6p I used my PC to drive these but I tested the purple hearts out of an LG g4 and they didn't disappoint me either so to conclude the purple hearts by mass drop and EMU have surprised me in every single way the simple design and the lightweight structures stole my heart from day one I was blown away by the moment I started listening to tunes on these and I wasn't expecting that for $75 the soundstage is excellent for different genres and I think this would be a perfect pair for anyone who's looking for an entry point into the world of high-end headphones they're also a great travel companion so that's a good thing the concerns I mentioned previously are minor and if you're comfortable with that pick them up right now before they're gone good luck with the drop guys and let us know your thoughts about the Purple Heart headphones are you satisfied with a naming scheme up list also are you interested in any of the alternatives at the same price point let us know in the comments down below feedback is always appreciated I mean but with harbor Canucks thank you so much for watching and we'll see you in the next one