![]() While most of the detail is there, hardcore listeners may be put off by a lack of attention where high high-notes are concerned. ![]() Unlike the relaxed bass, though, this high end doesn’t sound more natural, but instead just seems lacking. Unfortunately, though, the Nighthawk Carbon sports a fairly subdued high end. I was actually expecting the high end to be brighter – even the least little bit. Lacking any distortion or compression, it’s clean as Hell. Vocals and instrumentation seem to drip with definition. Keeping up with the low end, the mids host just as much detail and accuracy. On the down side, bass seems a bit subdued – but perhaps more natural-sounding as a result. Furthermore, there’s enough control here to really eliminate any bleed, leading to remarkably clean listening experience. With tons of detail and a strong sense of precision, the clarity in the Nighthawk Carbon’s low end is a thing of beauty. Finally, Total Harmonic Distortion seems low – probably close to <0.2% or <0.1%. Sound Pressure Level might appear a little low at first glance, but it’s about what I’d expect from a semi-open headphone. A low impedance of just 25 ohms means this headphone will work fine with low output devices. If I had to guess, I’d hazard the frequency range being somewhere around 12-30,000 Hz. SpecsĪs you can see from the specs, AudioQuest doesn’t offer any data regarding the frequency range or harmonic distortion. There’s a thickness to it that reassures you: this thing will never break. Perhaps the most serious-looking headphone cable I’ve ever seen, the audio cable is dual-entry. Padding on the headband and earpads is deep – you could wear these things all day (or night) and still be ready for more. The around-the-ear design easily ensconces your ears – even big elephant ears. Utilizing a suspension-type headband, the Nighthawk Carbon is light but durable. There’s also a short user guide and a 1/4” stereo adapter plug. Accompanying the headphones, you’ll find a softer drawstring pouch, a removable 4.25 ft (1.3 m) cable, and two sets of removable earpads – one suede set and one pleather set. The Nighthawk Carbon is comes in a huge, black pleather case. But at $699, is it worth the cash? AudioQuest Nighthawk Carbon Review Having heard some of the hype, I’m more than anxious to see how this semi-open headphone sounds. I wasn’t expecting the AudioQuest Nighthawk to arrive on my desk today, but I’m very glad it did. ![]()
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