SAMSON Studio Reference Headphones
WARNING!
This product is capable of causing permanent damage to your hearing if used at excessive volumes!
To protect your hearing, the Samson SR850s should always be used at as low a volume as possible. We recommend that you stringently follow the guidelines established by the U.S. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) regarding maximum time exposure at various sound pressure levels:
- Don’t use this product for more than 8 hours at 90 dB SPL
- Don’t use this product for more than 4 hours at 95 dB SPL
- Don’t use this product for more than 2 hours at 100 dB SPL
- Don’t use this product for more than 1 hour at 105 dB SPL
- Don’t use this product for more than 1/2 hour at 110 dB SPL
- Don’t use this product for more than 15 minutes at 115 dB SPL
- Don’t operate at listening levels of greater than 120 dB SPL!
Pay attention to what your ears are telling you! Ringing is a sign that you have set the gain levels too high and that damage may result. We recommend that you consult with a qualified audiologist if you exhibit ringing or any other symptoms.
About
Professional studio Reference semi-open-back headphones designed for monitoring, mixing, experience and gaming. Proprietary large 50mm drivers with rare earth magnets provide sustained response and excellent dynamic range On-ear, on-ear, velvet-cushioned design provides exceptional comfort for listening 1/4″ Stereo Adapter included.
Studio Quality
Sound Designed as a premium reference headphone for studio use, the SR850 offers listeners high-pitched sound, true midrange with good feedback, and low frequency with powerful and palpable depth. Rugged construction and exceptional durability allow these headphones to withstand the demands of important conversations, whether monitoring, mixing or mastering.
The Studio Comfort
SR850 combines a lightweight on-ear design with plush velvet ear cushions and a self-adjusting headband. These comforts ensure that listening hours don’t make you sleepy, and your focus is on the music.
Semi-Open Advantage
The ‘s combination of comfort and realistic sound makes the SR850 headphones ideal for musicians, podcasters and presenters in a closed studio. The SR850’s semi-open design provides a wide soundstage, bass response and high extension for truly immersive listening.
SR850 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the SR850, Studio Reference Headphones from Samson!
The SR850 are semi-open headphones designed to provide a linear frequency response making them extremely accurate and great for critical mixing or for music playback. The headphone’s high-frequency response is smooth and sweet, and the bass response is warm and tight, thanks to the 50 mm neodymium drivers.
The semi-open or circumneutral design reduces ear fatigue and is easy to listen to during long mixing or listening sessions. The SR850 employs soft ear cushions that are comfortable and fit snugly over almost any ear, and the self-adjusting band ensures a good fit. Whether you are just kicking back and listing to your MP3 player, or mixing your digital recording, the SR850 headphones are an ideal choice.
Introduction
In these pages, you’ll find a detailed description and specifications of the SR850 headphones, as well as step-by-step instructions for its setup and use, and full specifications. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support and so we can send you updated information about these and other Samson products in the
future.
Also, be sure to check out our website (www.samsontech.com) for complete information about our full product line. With proper care your SR850’s will operate trouble-free for many years. We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference.
Should your unit ever require servicing, a Return Authorization number (RA) must be obtained before shipping your unit to Samson. Without this number, the unit will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-3SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) for a Return Authorization number prior to shipping your unit.
Please retain the original packing materials and if possible, return the unit in the original carton and packing materials. If you purchased your Samson product outside the United States, please contact your local distributor for warranty information and service.
Features
- Professional studio reference headphones
- Semi-open design for the enhanced ambient listening environment
- 50 mm drivers for exceptional reproduction and a wide dynamic range
- Frequency response 10 Hz – 30 kHz
- 32 ohms impedance
- Self-adjusting headband for a secure, comfortable fit
- 1/8” to 1/4” gold plated adapter included
Feel the Difference
The SR850 Semi-Open Studio Headphones offer a great listening solution for musicians, musicians and music lovers alike. With good bass response, ultra-clear in-ear design, the SR850 is an excellent and accurate headphone. These headphones feature a semi-open design to improve the surrounding space, providing better sound reproduction for better stereo viewing and louder sound. The 50mm drivers deliver the best sound quality and dynamic range, giving confidence to your final mix or simply giving your listening pleasure a great sound.
WARNING:
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm, including DEHP.
KEY FEATURES
- 50mm dynamic neodymium driver
- Easy on-ear fit
- Semi-open design enhances stereo image Wide 10Hz to 30kHz
- frequency response
- Self-adjusting headband 4 velick4 4 pad4 4 side-black cable 3.5mm
- TRS mini plug , gold-plated 1/4″ adapter included
Specifications
- Driver type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dynamic
- Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Semi-open type
- Driver Unit: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 mm, 38μ diaphragm, Neodymium magnet
- Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hz – 30 kHz
- Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Ω
- Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98dB
- Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/8” (3.5 mm) with 1/8’ (3.5 mm) to 1/4” (6.3mm) adapter- gold-plated
- Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25’ (2.5 m) long
- Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 oz (276 g)
Sound Driver
Samson SR850 semi-open-back headphones are designed to provide high frequency response, making them extremely sensitive and ideal for mixing or music. Thanks to the 50mm neodymium driver, the frequency response of these headphones is soft and sweet, while the bass response is warm and tight. The semi-open, circular design reduces ear fatigue and is easy to listen to during extended mixing or listening. The SR850 has soft velvet ear cushions that are comfortable and fit most ears, and a self-adjusting strap for the perfect fit. Whether you’re recording, mixing, or just relaxing and listening to your favorite tunes, the SR850 headphones are ideal.
Samson Technologies Corp.
45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766)
Fax: 631-784-2201
www.samsontech.com
REFERENCE LINK
http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/headphones/sr-series/sr850/
