[Allanmarcus]

Monoprice HR-5C High Resolution Closed Back Wired Headphones
$69.99

Win a Kewpie doll. Tell me what "DSP Tuned" means.

 

[Lurk650]

Brainwavz called...they want their HM5 back

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

Brainwavz called...they want their HM5 back

You’re right! It looks exactly like it! Monoprice is not even trying to hide that fact.

 

[Beagle]

Looks like the Lindy...and the Fischer...and

 

[Allanmarcus]

wow, they do look like HM5 clones. Alternatively, they are rebadged version, or brainwavz OEM versions.

 

[Lurk650]

Yeah, its like KZ and their Campfire shells lol

If you look at the Brainwavz HM100 thread people pointed out the Chinese OEM of the housing for sale

 

[Cruelhand Luke]

Who cares? It's yet another Yoga CD880 clone...Brainwavz isn't the owner of this design. Off the top of my head there are versions by: Fisher, NVX, Brainwavz, Spadger and...I know there are at least 2 more I'm not remembering.
So, just looking at it on the website: it's the least expensive of the clones, it comes with only one cable (most come with two sets) a carrying case and two sets of pads. It's sold from Monoprice directly so you have a certain level of customer service/support backing it. It's a well known, tried and true design. They sound good in stock form if not a little bit analytical and anodyne. There are lots of mods out there for them, they are a very tuneable headphone, totally worth $70...especially considering Monoprice has sales and coupons quite often...you will have a chance to get them for 20% less within the next year I would bet, so now we are talking about a $50 headphone...
Seems like a good deal...I'm not sure what the problem is y'all?

 

[Allanmarcus]

And....

They are DSP tuned at the factory!

[whatever that means]

 

[trellus]

Yup, and Monoprice have an open version, too, which I essentially already own since I have one of the rebadged open clones, the AIZER AZ-700-B. Pretty darn decent, too.

 

[Cruelhand Luke]

Yup, and Monoprice have an open version, too, which I essentially already own since I have one of the rebadged open clones, the AIZER AZ-700-B. Pretty darn decent, too.

Aizer!! I knew there were more. I was going to say something about that open backed version, the HR-5. That's the one I am keeping an eye on. I liked the closed version, but I think I'd like the open version better...they will drop to $50 or lower and I will grab a set then.

 

[Cruelhand Luke]

I should also mention, their claim that they can be worn for hours without any fatigue is absolutely true. These are easily the most comfortable over ears I have ever worn. EQ in a little bit more bass, or upgrade to pads that increase bass and soundstage (there are literally a dozen options out there) and you have really enjoyable movie headphones.

 

[Lurk650]

I said BW bc it's the most popular model and I don't know the other models lol

 

[Cruelhand Luke]

I said BW bc it's the most popular model and I don't know the other models lol

It's cool...I used to think Brainwavz was the OG, they have the best marketing by far.
I have to question their value proposition versus the Monoprice.

 

[Roderick]

Aizer!! I knew there were more.

there is also studiospares ,reloop, some Indian version and digitech. Digitech were dirt cheap on jaycar UK. I think 28£ at lowest.

 

[Dawnrazor]

Aizer!! I knew there were more. I was going to say something about that open backed version, the HR-5. That's the one I am keeping an eye on. I liked the closed version, but I think I'd like the open version better...they will drop to $50 or lower and I will grab a set then.

Just got a pair of the HR-5 opens. Dude these cans rock right out of the box, at least running balanced. Pretty amazing and damn I bet modded they are off the hook.