KEF has come up trumps with its first pair of headphones offering excellent build quality and a stylish comfortable design. After running in, the M500 headphones sound clear, punchy and balanced but won't blow you away quite as touted. They are also price...
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Published: 2014-12-22, Author: Paul , review by: dagogo.com
Abstract: KEF M500 Hi-Fi HeadphonesWe have a winner!I won these headphones at a KEF drawing during the New York Audio Show, held recently at the Brooklyn Marriott hotel. KEF neither solicited nor was I obligated to review the M500, but since I have really enjoyed l...
Published: 2014-02-09, Author: Tom , review by: audioholics.com
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In the world of on-ear headphones, few can actually be called comfortable. The KEF M500 headphones are the only ones I've ever encountered that were as comfortable, and in some cases more comfortable, than over-ear headphones. For some, that would be enou...
Published: 2013-10-26, Author: Paul , review by: technabob.com
Abstract: If you're in the market for some high quality headphones, and also want something with a cool, modern style, you might want to check out the KEF M500 headphones. I recently had the opportunity to put these to the test, and would like to share my experienc...
Published: 2013-08-20, Author: peter , review by: gizmodo.com
Headphones and their accompanying reviews are, at this point, highly subjective. Most of us are listening to music via streaming services like Spotify. So for me this boils down to comfort and looks because my listening experience rarely exceeds 320 kbps...
Published: 2013-08-19, Author: Ali , review by: chipchick.com
Fantastic Applelike design with excellent build quality. These are luxury headphones that look more expensive then their price tag. Great balanced listening experience. Super comfortable, lightweight, and collapsible, The
Might be too balanced for some who are looking for a more intense bass audio experience. Not impressed with the design of the 3button remote. Takes a while to burn in and appreciate
KEF's M500's headphones are simply masterful – they look and sound exquisite, and are crazy comfortable to boot. They may not turn on those bass lovers, but for traveling executives and well-heeled ladies, these headphones belong in the first class ca...
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Published: 2013-08-15, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
The KEF M500 on-ear headphones are sleekly and sturdily designed and offer a very comfortable fit. They also sound very good and come with two detachable cords, one of which has an Apple-friendly inline remote/microphone for smartphone use. The headphones
Fairly expensive, some people may not find the sound detailed enough
They're fairly pricey, but the combination of very good sound and a sleek, comfortable design, make the KEF M500s contenders in the $300 price class.
Abstract: Count another high end manufacturer getting in on the hotness that is the headphone market. Venerable KEF, one Britain’s top loudspeaker manufacturers has producced an in ear model, the M200, and the subject of this post, the over ear M500 headphones.K...
