AudioQuest Nighthawk Carbon Semi-open Over-ear Audiophile Headphones

AudioQuest Nighthawk Carbon Semi-open Over-ear Headphones

Reviews

"These headphones present recordings with a bare-feet-on-black-soil naturalness that makes most other ’phones sound mechanical." (Herb Reichert, Stereophile, June 2016)

"Okay, here’s the deal MajorHifi Readers. I’ve tested tons of headphones and earphones. I’ve listened to flagship models and I’ve listened to cheapo Chinese samples. But when I try to think of headphone to compare to the AudioQuest Carbon, I draw a blank. Nothing else out there sounds quite like this." (Major HiFi review, link below)

"Best headphones for under $1000" ()

Features

- Remarkably low distortion and exceptionally flat impedance for clean, clear, naturally beautiful sound from a wide range of amplifiers and source components, including mobile devices

- 50mm dynamic driver with biocellulose diaphragm, rubber surround, and voice-coil former for low distortion, high excursion, true pistonic motion

- Sophisticated ergonomic elements for unsurpassed comfort and fatigue-free listening

- Sustainably engineered, eco-friendly design elements and materials, including Liquid Wood earcups, biocellulose driver diaphragms, and 3D-printed biomimetic sound-diffusing grilles

- Features luxurious Carbon Grey Metallic high-gloss automotive finish and includes high-performance AudioQuest cable with discrete mic and smartphone controls

Specifications:

- Impedance: 25 ohms
- Sensitivity: 99dBSPL / mW
- Power Handling: 1.5W
- Weight: 346g (12.2 oz.)

Sale includes:

- AudioQuest Nighthawk Carbon Headphones
- AudioQuest leather case
- 4-ft OFC copper cable
- 8-ft braided silver cable
- 1/4-inch adapter plug
- Right-angle 1/4-inch adapter plug

Web references:

personal.audioquest.com/nighthawk-carbon
personal.audioquest.com/docs/NH-Carbon-Flight-Manual-EN.pdf
majorhifi.com/audioquest-nighthawk-carbon-review