If we got down to withdraw some measure of innovativeness, expressed as a ratio of unusual models to the total size of the lineup, is a clear leader here would the company 1More, and the leadership they would be even more noticeable if the competition was price. Consider as an illustration their full-size headphones H1707.
I have surveyed the IEM-model with three and four drivers, noting to the sound quality and unusual solutions in design and decoration. In the full model 1More went even further and implemented them in a complex scheme with two speakers and passive bass radiator. Dynamic driver with titanium coated diaphragm is responsible for LF and MF (in the bass helps the reflector), ceramic and Twitter takes care of HF. The General scheme typical for most full sized speakers, than for a very affordable portable solution. To tuningova it’s the sound 1More traditionally helped kreminsky Luca Bignardi, and the company’s designers added a complex sound scheme is very stylish metal body with a retro design.
Separately pleased that all this beauty is available very inexpensive, and in Russia more cheaply, than in the world. At the time of the review to buy 1More H1707 is only 9990 rubles.
Specifications
- The configuration of emitters: dynamic + ceramic + passive bass radiator
- Frequency range: 20 Hz – 40 kHz
- Impedance: 32Ω
- Sensitivity: 104 dB
- Nominal power: 50 mW
- Cable: OFC, 1.35 m, symmetrical, replaceable
- Plug: 3.5 mm TRS
- Weight: 293 g
Packing and delivery
Traditionally, the packaging here is very beautiful, with a pleasant combination of black and beige colours, thick cardboard and magnetic flap adds to the whole image of solidity. In General, as a gift (even to yourself), these headphones look great.
Inside there is a hard case with zipper, there are the headphones, replaceable cable, adaptor to 6.3 mm, as well as “aviation” adapter with two Jack 3.5 mm. in Other words, the package is also good.
Design and comfortable wearing
In terms of convenience and everything else 1More gave the maximum possible for this price. In the design of the headphones is actually not plastic, all made of metal, and thus made comfortable and quite stylish. Discreet Golden color goes well with black, looks like it’s not catchy, but not corny. Thought out trivia type bidirectional rotating cups that provide optimal angles. The build quality is also at altitude, there are no discounts on the price to do not necessary. Perhaps, in this price range I don’t know of other headphones with the same quality performance.
Wearing comfort is also very good, the developers picked the correct pressing force of the headband, and the stock adjustment allows you to adjust H1707 under any head. The adjustment mechanism is made of high quality, fixed position with a nice click. And headband, and ear cushions covered with quality “in fabric” and feature a lovely soft, providing good comfort and distribution of weight (by the way, despite the metal construction, these headphones weigh less than 300 grams). Ear pads medium size, so I relate to the ears on the top and bottom, but because of the good selection of materials it does not cause discomfort. Wear H1707 the long effect of fatigue does not occur.
At first glance, this model seems open although actually under external decorative grilles hides a clear plastic cover through which you can see the one bass radiator. Therefore, for sound insulation, this model is somewhere in the middle between open and closed headphones. In General, they can be worn on the street, noise of cars and the environment will not be a hindrance, but here in the subway or plane they probably will not be enough. Also, they significantly play “outside”, it is necessary to consider those who work in a quiet office.
Headphones feature a removable cord to connect to cups uses 2.5 mm plugs, the wire quality, it is a good oxygen-free copper. Above the splitter leads use silicone insulation, below — very high quality fabric braid. Block splitter and plug made of metal, so nothing to worry about reliability is not necessary.
Sound
To listen following equipment was used.
- Yulong DA9 and Resonessence Labs Concero HP in the role of DAC and amplifier
- Apple MacBook Pro Retina 2016 as the source
- Fidelia in the role of player
- Lotoo PAW Gold, theBit OPUS#2 and iBasso DX200 and the role of other portable players
- Recording high-resolution Lossless-formats (Dr. Chesky have The Ultimate Headphone Demonstration Disc and others)
Before listening headphones were heated for 48 hours, a noticeable change in the sound was observed.
If you look at the filling, these 1More could have been closer to some speakers than to headphones. Megadriver system, ceramic tweeter, the bass radiators — is that all developers use the “big HiFi”. Again, most of the attempts to make full-size headphones, which will be more than one emitter, usually end with questionable results. So before listening to these 1More I was skeptical, but the company’s engineers managed to build a very nice sound which, perhaps, can be described as “fun.”
Bass is the first thing that draws attention to itself in this model. Engineers 1More then managed to do almost unreal focus. Massive bass here, with little added effect of “elasticity”, but headphones are hardly perceived as bushenyi, bass is well controlled and in most cases remain in place. Of course, if you incorporate some really rich bass synth thing, then the average frequency will be clamped, but it’s corny physics, from which there is no escape. In other cases, the bass here is very organically fit into the overall flow, adding sound very interesting effect of “weight”. In terms of speed and transfer textures everything is good for this price range, although with a top isodynamic H1707, of course, do not compete. Plus a single bass in these headphones is that with this filing they are well withstand the street noise, because low-frequency interference can best penetrate “inside” of the headphone, depriving us of a pleasant bass.
Mid-range also deserves praise with the remark “for its price”. The middle here is quite readable, not sharp, with a normal but not super-high resolution. If you complain, it may be noted that the lower half of the mid-range H1707 lacks a bit of weight, I think this feeling is in contrast with the elastic bass, but to call it a big problem, I can’t, because the rest of the midrange sound quite organic and natural. Thanks not completely closed design, these headphones are well-built imaginary scene, she a little more average in depth and width, with good separation of instruments and plans.
My second concern related to high frequency range, too great was the risk that the developers will “break away”, getting their hands on a ceramic tweeter, but, fortunately, a sense of proportion, and then did not change 1More. Treble here is well balanced in terms of number, they are sufficient to set off a massive bass, giving the sound enough lightness and the required amount of attenuation, but called this model sharp can only really sensitive to HF people. Of course, the ideal testing attacks the rich and attenuation characteristic of the expensive models, not here, but HF H1707 really long, which gives the overall supply of headphone accuracy in transfer of the overtones.
Comparison this time I will not spend, first, in this price segment not so many decent models and, second, 1More did for their headphones are quite impressive flow, therefore, to make comparisons of style “is not like” I don’t see much point.
Compatibility
That included no wires to the headset tells us that the company is positioning these headphones as a model for players, and it is reasonable. Of course listen to H1707 can from your smartphone/tablet, but completely reveal the players upper elementary/lower-intermediate level, providing quality control of all these 1More can give. The optimal impedance and sensitivity, make these headphones a viable option even for players that differ noticeable background noise.
If we talk about styles, you can make a lot of interesting remarks. For example, I like the sound of they Symphony orchestra. Here, of course, and nowhere near the fullness and detail that distinguishes the top models, but 1More H1707 play symphonic music quite extensively, which, combined with good solidity gives a very dramatic (though not perfectly reliable) sound. In General, I would still call these headphones are quite versatile, as though with a number of reservations, listen to them, interested in almost any genre. However, personal taste preferences of potential owners will be there to play a bigger role. The recording quality of the model is quite tolerant of the 10 points on the scale of waywardness, she will gain in the best case 5.
Traditional tracks are examples
Postmodern Jukebox — It Ain’t Me. Perhaps, if judged by the number of albums PMJ are one of the most prolific bands on the planet, but good jazz covers of never too much. The work of the team suits to the nature of headphones, which we’ll discuss today is juicy and massive bass in combination with a long RF gives a nice sense of presence and realism.
Lindsey Stirling — Heist. Who of us in school are not customized solution for your answer? And this track is the music, just the same force which is adapted for 1More H1707 with the aim of creating maximum effect. Powerful, deep beats bass, accented with the passive heatsink off the nuances of the violin, play ceramic emitter, in General, it all sounds delicious.
Thank You Scientist — A Wolf in Cheap Closing. Well, should be in this collection track for those who appreciate exceptional music. His role will make a pleasant composition from prog-rockers from new Jersey. The abundance of wind, unusual melodic turns, emotional vocals — here is an incomplete list that allocates TYS on the background of other contemporary music. 1More, of course, is not the ideal model for similar material (the perfect will cost 10 times more), but with a rich track doing okay, though a little overdoing with shock.
Insights
In General, this beautiful model for neautiful wanting to get decent sound, good appearance and solid construction at an affordable price. As usual, on a scale of “why do we love the products 1More” these headphones get 4 points from 4.
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Pavel Dmitriev