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Status Audio CB 1 Closed Back Studio Monitor Headphones
Last Updated: March 18, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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Sound Quality
250audiophile, cb, headphones, status audio, sound
+96%
-4%
" ... Sound quality is amazing one of the best pair I bought and at a great price, defiantly worth spending. ... "
" ... love the overall sound. ... the sound is rounded out nicely. ... "
" ... Sounds better than my Audio Technica MTH50 which I bought for about $150. ... "
" ... they feel like cheap crap but the sound is amazing, just perfect flat studio monitors! ... "
" ... Sound - Sound is super crisp. ... I would rate the sound 10/10. ... "
" ... Highly recommend, but give them some serious break in time for best sound. ... "
" ... crystal clear sound, I use these when I make tracks sometimes as a reference point. ... "
" ... These are the second pair of Status Audio headphones I've bought. ... I use these to edit audio tracks for my podcast or just if I want to listen to music while on the train. ... "
Comfort
221pads, comfort, headband, headphones, head
+89%
-11%
" ... Usually when I wear my beats for more than an hour my ears hurts but with this headphone it is super comfortable on the ears. ... "
" ... As someone who loves cloth-covered ear-pads, I was very delighted to put these on for a few hours and not have gross sweat around my ears. ... Despite their bulky look, they are very comfortable and I barely notice they're on my head. ... The sound is some of the best I've heard from closed-back headphones, and especially for the price these are hard to beat. ... "
" ... I would highly recommend that if you are looking for a great set of headphones, buy these. ... "
" ... Knowing that, I'd say these are warm, they have a great soundstage, and they're just very accurate, really makes one feel like they're in the studio listening to the recording while its being recorded. ... These cans are comfortable. ... The surface material for the muffs are soft on the skin, the cushion itself is also very soft and overall comfortable, same for the headband. ... More sensitive people or with bigger heads may not like it as the headband does apply a bit of pressure when left in the same position over time. ... "
" ... One thing though, mine came with the left ear cushion having creases on them . ... "
" ... They are comfortable. ... I loved them enough to buy a second pair, one for wearing at work and one for home. ... "
" ... They fit very well over the PSVR headset and are comfortable enough to be worn for hours. ... "
" ... (Very soft pads, fit around the ear well, could easily be worn for 8 hours) ... "
Price
136money, range, point, sounding, cans
+98%
-2%
" ... To get quality like this from other brands you'd have to pay almost double the cost. ... "
" ... Overall sound quality and feel make these definitely worth the price ... "
" ... 5/5 for the overall quality:price ... "
" ... You will not find better monitors under $200. ... "
" ... great product, awesome price! ... "
" ... I got them on sale before Christmas, but would be happy to buy another pair at the full price - well worth the money. ... "
" ... I can't believe they only cost $50. ... "
" ... At this price, they are difficult to beat. ... "
Headphones
118headphone, audio technica, sounding, m50x, comfortable
+93%
-7%
" ... I was looking for a good on ear, noise isolating headphone. ... "
" ... I love to use the Aux and Earphone jack on my amp to plug in my iPhone and practice leads to blues backing tracks without disturbing the whole household, but I digress. ... The cords are nice too, the Aux/Earphone jack ends are shielded with springs to help prevent fraying. ... "
" ... Sounds like $200 headphones ... Built like $40 headphones ... "
" ... These headphones sound better than any Beats headphones or other jock-promoted product as far as I'm concerned and for a fraction of what they cost. ... "
" ... I have a pair of Sony MDR 7506 phones which I love to listen to but they are by far not reference phones. ... "
" ... These headphones don't have the flashy name on them and affordable. ... Name brand headphones don't even compare to the sound quality or the comfort of these headphones. ... "
" ... Mostly casual headphone listener, fully professional ear user . ... "
" ... They are at least as sturdy as Audio Technica headphones. ... "
Cables
73cords, straight, detachable, coiled, jack
+89%
-11%
" ... I was surprised by the high quality packaging and the quality of the cables it comes with, one straight an one coiled. ... "
" ... They come with two cords which I thought was a really nice touch. ... the coiled cord is great at the desk while mixing, and swap to the long cord for standing and tracking guitar, or for vox. ... "
" ... Detachable cable is a big plus! ... I usually have to replace headphones due to bad cable, now I can keep these for longer and just replace the cable when or if it goes. ... "
" ... Even the two cables and their plugs are better than anything I have seen at any price point. ... "
" ... It comes with 2 cords with is a fantastic addition to these. ... "
" ... The detachable cord is a great feature. ... "
" ... and I appreciate the cord options, something that the Sony model lacks. ... "
" ... The coiled cord is also a huge bonus. ... "
Bass
66treble, highs, punchy, mids, muddy
+94%
-6%
" ... The sound is great good highs, midrange and I found the bass to be very good anymore bass would be to over powering. ... "
" ... Soundstage is huge, everything is clear, the base could be harder, but it's very controlled and good for music production. ... "
" ... They sound very nice, but lacking,(only slightly), in the bass I am accustomed to in broadcasting. ... "
" ... If a track has a lot of bass, the lows will come through, but these headphones definitely don't give you any bass that isn't already in the recording. ... "
" ... Great highs and mids but plenty of bass but not too much. ... If you like a ton of bass these may not be for you. ... "
" ... Both are close to flat across the specturm but still have good bass, just not sloppy like Beats, the mid and upper frequencies are near perfect to my ears. ... "
" ... they punch way above their weight class,I paired these with a Fiio A3 and the bass was excellent on my fire tablet the vocals were also clean on the songs. ... I like these better than my audio technica m50x's, I also own some nvx xpt100 and these head phones have far better bass with an amp connected,the earpads are so soft that I didn't even buy replacement ear pads like I usually do for other headphones. ... "
" ... Bass is awesome. ... "
Build Quality
66plastic, headband, build, comfortable, spring
+70%
-30%
" ... Appears to be of good quality in construction and materials. ... "
" ... I'm plenty happy with the overall build quality and as long as you treat them right I would expect them to last a long time. ... "
" ... The build quality is fantastic and I keep them in my backpack, which gets tossed around (I'm a college student). ... "
" ... Feels like they'll last me a while with enough care. ... "
" ... The cords are nice too, the Aux/Earphone jack ends are shielded with springs to help prevent fraying. ... The build quality seems solid and I expect them to last a long time since I won't be taking them out of the house. ... "
" ... I love it but I feel like if I drop them they will break I dropped them twice and they haven't so idk, I love the sound best sound ever! ... "
" ... They are also extremely soft. ... I would rate the build quality 10/10. ... "
" ... Cheap plastic feel but they work and sound decent. ... "
For Running
58owned, best, listening, ever, comfortable
+98%
-2%
" ... These headphones let you hear your music as it was created by the artist. ... I'm sure that when I let them hear the music using these headphones, they will buy these. ... "
" ... I've never spent more than $25 on headphones, but these are aurally the best headphones I've ever owned. ... "
" ... These headphones are everything they claim to be. ... "
" ... Best headphones I've ever owned. ... "
" ... I have a pair of Sony studio headphones that ran around $120.00.These sound Better. ... "
" ... GOOD: these are great headphones! ... "
" ... They are more comfortable than wearing no headphones. ... "
" ... These are very good headphones. ... "
Frequencies
56bass, mids, lows, treble, mids and highs
+91%
-9%
" ... They show nice clarity, separation of instruments, and are especially good at the top end (midrange and above). ... "
" ... By comparison it's like the difference between the "flat" and "rock" EQ setting on most any boombox circa the 90's. ... "
" ... Sounds great to my ears, but I am not sure I can be trusted to differentiate all the highs, lows and mid tones. ... "
" ... Midrange has cleared up, soundstage is amazing. ... "
" ... Others describe the frequency response as "neutral" but in my personal opinion it isn't. ... elevated mid-bass and lower treble. ... This thing, while still kind of bright, is much more laid back in the treble by comparison. ... "
" ... cant believe they’re saying these are perfect for studio mixing, and have a flat frequency response. ... "
" ... I would say they have a good balance between highs and lows. ... "
" ... The mids are pleasant and smooth, but not ultra detailed, which may be the only downside to these headphones, but even then, I only noticed when comparing side by side with a pair of borrowed NAD HP50's ($180 cans). ... "
Fit
41head, ears, pads, ear, ear cups
+80%
-20%
" ... The price is good though and they sound fine so I'll hang onto them for work--maybe they'll fit a little better after they break in! ... "
" ... They used twist ties to secure the headphones in place (took me a while to figure that out . ... "
" ... Got these for Dad for Christmas as his old ones were falling apart. ... "
" ... Nice fit for a larger head. ... "
" ... Nice touch that the adjustments are numbered and notched so that you can always adjust them right back to that perfect fit if someone else uses them. ... "
" ... They fit nice, and do not get uncomfortable after hours of use. ... "
" ... Fits well, although comparing it to my bose QuietComforts, not as comfortable. ... "
" ... Folds for portability but I would still recommend getting a case for it. ... "
Product Reliability
28last, year, update, month, ago
+64%
-36%
" ... I've had my eyes on these for months. ... While I still use my Sony pair when I go out as they are wireless, these are always in use while I'm working and gaming on my computer. ... "
" ... Durability: Looks like it will last long, will update in few months. ... "
" ... I use headphones a lot and have gone through a lot of them over the years. ... Still working great long after I bought them. ... "
" ... Have used for almost a year and have had no issues. ... "
" ... Ive had these for a month now and i love em! ... "
" ... I bought a pair a few years ago and took them to work. ... "
" ... Arguably one of the best purchases I made this year. ... "
" ... I have had these for several months and they work great. ... "
Gaming
27music, headset, games, gaming headsets, game
+100%
" ... Very comfortable to wear all day at work so I’m assuming gaming all night as well. ... "
" ... I use them for gaming as well as mixing music. ... "
" ... The only thing is after a marathon gaming session(6hrs+) they got hot and uncomfortable, which won’t bother the majority of people. ... "
" ... I mostly use them for gaming, but also for music every once in a while. ... "
" ... I use these for a wide variety of music and games. ... "
" ... Great for music and good for gaming. ... "
" ... These are great gaming headphones that work great with the microphone chord that comes with the headset! ... "
" ... Games, music, movies, all sound great. ... "
Noise Cancellation
20noise, isolation, noise cancelling, reduction, decent job
+95%
-5%
" ... Pros: The sound quality is great, but not being noise cancelling they are very good for the office where someone may need to get your attention. ... "
" ... Noise Isolation: 4/5: They do decent job, clamping force is not too hard. ... "
" ... I'm not a professional by any means, just a casual listener who wants good-sounding music and some isolation from background noise while working at my computer. ... "
" ... If you are listening to music, they are noise cancelling. ... "
" ... They are super super comfortable and they have pretty good sound isolation. ... "
" ... They are very comfortable, and helps block out the outside noise . ... "
" ... tehse are not noise cancelling but they still do a decent job - about 10db worth of noise reduction. ... "
" ... Sound is really nice and noise is blocked out with the pads. ... "
Design
16looks, design, styling, premium, logo
+94%
-6%
" ... Design: Simple and unassuming. ... Looks good and prefer the look without branding. ... "
" ... The box it comes in looks amazing. ... "
" ... I received several compliments on them and their "no-brand" but premium look. ... "
" ... very nice tight . ... "
" ... Quality wise, looks decent. ... "
" ... I like the styling and logo-less approach. ... "
" ... Looks/build quality. ... These have a very minimal design, which I love. ... "
" ... Looks, Feel, and sound great. ... "
Drivers
11driver, status, m40fs, daily, cb
+64%
-36%
" ... Works for everything else but I can no longer get sound through chrome, I tried everything, sound settings, restarting, driver updates, complete uninstall and re install. ... "
" ... If they made another set like this with better build overall, but the same drivers and pads I would love to buy it. ... "
" ... I also know that the drivers will also loosen up as well so the best sound is still yet to come! ... "
" ... I find that the Status Audio CB-1's are much more comfortable - they feel lighter than the ATH-M40fs yet they have larger drivers (the CB-1's have 50 mm drivers whereas the ATH-M40fs have much smaller 40mm drivers). ... "
" ... Whatever Status Audio did to design and build the drivers for these cans, hats off to them! ... "
" ... What you do get however is a fantastic driver that pairs well with any lower power headphone amp of your choice, 300 mw is more than enough to get you to painful levels. ... "
" ... and the 50mm drivers are very responsive . ... "
Cable Length
11cable, long, coiled, included, cables
+100%
" ... These come with 2 interchangable cords and a 1/4 inch adapter plug. ... "
" ... The inclusion of the larger jack adaptor and the extra long cord is extremely nice. ... "
" ... The coiled cord is perfect for attaching to the PSVR without being distracting. ... "
" ... Detachable cable is a big plus! ... "
" ... The cables are plenty long, grossly so on the straight cable which is roughly 10 feet from what I gather. ... "
" ... Plug & cord seems good quality. ... "
" ... The coiled cord is also a huge bonus. ... "
" ... I also appreciated that they came with two cables, an extremely long on, which I used on my computer, and a short one. ... "
Volume
9volume, studio, volumes, volume level, listening
+67%
-33%
" ... They are louder, clearer and better when used with a conputer. ... "
" ... black on black with a black background in a room lit like a studio . ... "
" ... I know they sound clear and loud. ... "
" ... The set also handled loud volume better than I expected. ... "
" ... There's minimal bleed from external sounds. ... "
" ... Given that these are closed cans, I can take them to school and not worry about leakage (as long as you keep a reasonable volume level). ... I usually find that a volume level of 3~4 on the FiiO is enough for an enjoyable experience. ... "
Device Compatibility
9macbook, headsets, cell phone, travel, tablet
+89%
-11%
" ... I do used these with my cell phone and they work really well. ... "
" ... They sound best plugged into your computer and not your phone! ... "
" ... These 'phones are pocket-friendly and audio-engaging. ... "
" ... I use it with Macbook Air & iPhone 7. ... "
" ... I have tested both the "pigtail" and the aux cable both work fine in other headsets and devices. ... "
" ... I have numerous other headsets that I use with travel, or to talk on this phone, or whatever. ... "
" ... They are more than adequate for an iPod or phone and easy to drive. ... "
" ... 2.0 HD3 Desktop System with built-in Amp/Dac combo ... "
For Travel
8traveling, bag, headsets, foldable, cb 1
+100%
" ... Just make sure you treat them with a loving hand, don't throw them around or into a back pack (not travel-friendly IMO) and you should be OK. Is there a need to change the pads? ... "
" ... The closed back will serve me well on trips as not to bother others while listening to music. ... "
" ... I have numerous other headsets that I use with travel, or to talk on this phone, or whatever. ... "
" ... I even took it on the plane and found it superior to my budget noise reduction headset. ... "
" ... Myrtle Beach,S.C. ... "
" ... The packaging was nice and sturdy, but I do wish the manufacturer supplied a travel bag for the cans as well. ... "
" ... However, in my opinion, the CB-1's foldable design suits my traveling needs more than the OB-1s, but both are excellent headsets. ... "
For Kids
8son loves, son, bought, sound, quality
+100%
" ... I bought these for my husband to play his guitar with and he loves them. ... "
" ... Son loves them ... "
" ... Bought these for the daughter so she can have the comfort almost all kid headphones don't have. ... Plus kids have a hard time with earbuds. ... "
" ... As a college student, I didn't have 100+ to spend on headphones, but I love quality sound. ... "
" ... They are "fun" headphones. ... "
" ... I purchased these headphones for my son. ... "
Size
8bag, would, portable, fit, carrying
+88%
-13%
" ... As well would be awesome if there is a box or a bag to carry them around, even a nylon cheap bag. ... "
" ... I have numerous other headsets that I use with travel, or to talk on this phone, or whatever. ... "
" ... Folds for portability but I would still recommend getting a case for it. ... "
" ... they also fold up nice and small to fit in your backpack. ... "
" ... The packaging was nice and sturdy, but I do wish the manufacturer supplied a travel bag for the cans as well. ... "
Overall performance
6editing, job
+100%
" ... The midrange and top end on these are smooth as well. ... "
" ... For mixdowns and editing work, would definitely recommend. ... "
" ... It's really improved my podcast editing. ... "
" ... It's the performance value that matters,not all that fancy crap, and big names attached to a product. ... "
" ... Do the job, no muss no fuss. ... "
Microphone
6listening, headphones, mixing, mastering, listen
+100%
" ... If you are a super audiophile using these for professional recording you may want to step up a level or two. ... "
" ... I dj and record with these headphones and they've been great to use and i enjoy listening with them. ... "
" ... Not a bass-set of cans, but clear and true to the recording. ... "
" ... I do know enough, however, that these are quality headphones that are great for listening to music the way it was originally recorded. ... "
" ... Recording quality varies widely, so if they seem too quiet, look for a different source for your music. ... "
Band
6plastic, taking, snapped, head band, broken
+67%
-33%
" ... Got these for Dad for Christmas as his old ones were falling apart. ... "
" ... I just did a 3 hr session for a band this week end & everyone agreed these are the best bang for buck. ... "
" ... They wont fall off if you move around a little. ... "
Marketplace
6pads, amazing, support, site, sale
+83%
-17%
" ... But the new pads are actually better and thicker than the pads shown on the product image. ... "
" ... They have amazing costumer support and actually value what the costumer is saying. ... "
" ... It would have been nice if they included the original pads too. ... "
" ... Also the owner of the company sends you an email thanking for your purchase. ... "
Cleaning
6sound, quality, neutral, clear
+100%
" ... Good sound quality, very clean. ... "
" ... Sound quality is very clean. ... "
" ... The aesthetic is super clean, with not even a logo on the outside. ... "
" ... Very neutral and clean sounding. ... "
" ... They look great sitting in a clean/minimal PC desk set up. ... "
Call quality
6listening, voice, talking, volumes, status
+83%
-17%
" ... It was easy to hear how neutral they are which is exactly what I was looking for. ... "
" ... Lots of clarity, could hear piano peddles, page turn in moonlight sonata. ... Everyone can hear what you are listening to. ... Would be good for connecting with a loved one, the register you hear from the head phones sounds clear. ... "
" ... it's like you hear the as it is. ... "
" ... For Audible or narratives these are some off the best headphone I've ever used as far as voice quality goes. ... "
" ... You can really and truly hear EVERYTHING. ... "
Ease of Use
5neutral, hear, drive, difficult, comfortable
+80%
-20%
" ... It was easy to hear how neutral they are which is exactly what I was looking for. ... "
" ... The quality and foldability of these makes them easy to move around. ... "
" ... also it is very easy to drive. ... "
" ... Comfort: Fairly light set, making it very comfortable and easy to adjust. ... "
Returns
5returned, return, replacement, refund, back
+40%
-60%
" ... Extremely disappointed, and apparently my "return window" is closed. ... "
" ... Needless to say, they were sent back for a refund. ... "
" ... Talked to Amazon and they issued me a full refund. ... "
Ports
5nice, inch, cable, 4, 2
+100%
" ... Then you wouldn't need an adapter, and it would suit both kinds of audio needs. ... "
" ... These come with 2 interchangable cords and a 1/4 inch adapter plug. ... "
" ... I have tested both the "pigtail" and the aux cable both work fine in other headsets and devices. ... "
" ... The 2 included cables and 1/4 inch adapter are nice touches as well. ... "
" ... Add a USB DAC to take full advantage of their capabilities. ... "
Storage
5would, bag, well, put, even
+80%
-20%
" ... They fold nicely and store easy but I just put them back in the box they came in so I don't mess them up. ... "
" ... As well would be awesome if there is a box or a bag to carry them around, even a nylon cheap bag. ... "
" ... The box is pretty cool and would look well on any shelf. ... "
" ... They come in a decent box with a molded insert so you can keep it for storage. ... "
Packing
4quality, professional
+75%
-25%
" ... Very pleased — and I love the packaging, too. ... "
" ... The packaging was great and not what I expected, it felt very premium. ... "
" ... The packaging is just enough to be professional yet frugal. ... "
Delivery
4product, box, arrived, good, delivery
+100%
" ... I love the box. ... "
" ... Firstly, arrived before time and product is exceptional. ... "
" ... Also, they came in a really nice box. ... "
Resolution
3years, sennheiser hd, headphones, away
+100%
" ... Excellent, Comparable to my Sennheiser HD 280. ... "
" ... I own quite a few 'decent' headphones with a basic dac/amp setup - Sennheiser HD 600, Oppo PM3, Shure SRH 1540, Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro, AudioTechnica M50x, RHA T20i, Bose QC35, and the Soundmagic E10. ... "
" ... My Sennheiser HD 280 Pros finally kicked the bucket after over ten years. ... "
Bluetooth
3pair, sound, mpow, headphones, could
+100%
" ... Because of their modularity I can pair these with an Mpow bluetooth adapter for use on-the-go and at work. ... "
" ... Comparing them to some headphones of around the same price range (a pair of Audio Technica's and Sony MDR bluetooth headphones) I prefer these by a mile. ... "
" ... I also bought a Bluetooth adapter at the same time. ... "
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