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title: "Samson SR850 Professional Studio Reference Headphones"
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# Wide 10Hz-30kHz frequency range Semi-open design for natural soundstage 50mm drivers for pristine clarity Samson SR850 Professional Studio Reference Headphones

**Brand:** samson
**Price:** £55.86
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound game with studio-grade clarity and comfort — don’t miss out!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Samson SR850 Professional Studio Reference Headphones by samson
- **How much does it cost?** £55.86 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2538657-samson-sr850-professional-studio-reference-headphones)

## Best For

- samson enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted samson brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Day Comfort Fit:** Velour ear cushions and self-adjusting headband ensure fatigue-free wear during marathon sessions.
- • **Immersive Soundstage:** Semi-open back design delivers expansive, natural audio that keeps you in the creative zone.
- • **Pro-Ready Connectivity:** Includes gold-plated 1/8" to 1/4" adapter for seamless hookup to all your studio gear.
- • **Precision Audio Drivers:** 50mm rare earth magnet drivers reproduce every detail with crystal-clear highs and rich mids.
- • **Ultra-Wide Frequency Range:** Hear the full spectrum from deep bass to sparkling highs (10Hz-30kHz) for flawless mixes.

## Overview

The Samson SR850 Professional Studio Reference Headphones combine a semi-open design with 50mm dynamic drivers and a wide 10Hz-30kHz frequency response to deliver accurate, natural sound ideal for musicians, engineers, and audiophiles. Featuring plush velour ear cushions and a self-adjusting headband, they offer exceptional comfort for extended use. The package includes a gold-plated 1/8" to 1/4" adapter, making them compatible with a broad range of audio equipment. These headphones provide professional-level audio performance at an unbeatable value, perfect for studio monitoring, mixing, and immersive listening.

## Description

Elevate your listening experience with the Samson SR850 Professional Studio Headphones. Designed for musicians, engineers and audiophiles alike, the SR850s deliver exceptional sound quality and comfort at an incredible value. Featuring a semi-open back design, the SR850s deliver accurate sound reproduction with clear highs, rich mids and deep bass. The wide frequency response (10Hz-30kHz) ensures you hear every detail in your music, while the large 50mm rare earth magnet drivers deliver pristine audio clarity. Whether you're tracking vocals in the studio, mixing your latest masterpiece or simply enjoying your favorite tunes at home, the SR850s provide a natural and transparent listening experience. The SR850s aren't just about great sound; they're also designed for maximum comfort. The plush velour ear cushions and self-adjusting headband conform to your head for a secure, comfortable fit, even during extended wear. The Samson SR850 headphones are the perfect choice for anyone who demands high quality audio without breaking the bank. A 1/8"" to 1/4"" gold-plated adapter is included for easy connection to a variety of audio equipment.

Review: Quality open-back headphones at a bargain price - I bought these headphones over 3 years ago, so I can speak about their build quality and performance over time. For the price (currently about $35), these are unbeatable in terms of audio quality and reliability. Three years in, they have barely any signs of wear - their build quality is fine. They are open backs, so they produce a wide sound stage, and sound very open. They are pretty neutral with a bit of a boost in the upper range. They are not base-heavy, but offer a good amount of base. They are very comfortable to wear with velvety cushions and a comfy headband. Minor gripes (that do not amount to taking off a star) are: I wish they had a slightly more balanced high end and a detachable cable. Other than that, these are very nice. For your reference, other similar open-back headphones I have are the Massdrop/Sennheiser HD-6xx. Are they better? Yes, but at almost 10 times the price, this is not a fair comparison.
Review: Absolutely fantastic for the price, Wade from DankPods wasn't lying! - Wow, just wow. TLDR right up front, these are fantastic headphones for the price. If you have any hesitation to buy them whatsoever, let me tell you that you won't be disappointed. Bass is a bit lower than some people would like, but hey they're open backs! My pair arrived in their retail box, which was kind of surprising as the box wasn't even sealed. Thankfully the headphones were undamaged and they appear to be brand new, although I honestly wouldn't care if they were used since they look fine. Included I was surprised to find a 1/4 inch (the big audio connector for amps and such) to 3.5mm adapter pre-installed on the unit. I was actually kind of worried that I accidentally purchased the wrong variant of these headphones, since the adapter looked like it was part of the cable. Thankfully my initial assumption was incorrect, and the adapter unscrewed revealing a 3.5 mm plug, although I must say the quality of this adapter is what fooled me. It's super nice and fits on the cable seamlessly! The fabric the removable ear pads are made out of is kind of strange, it's almost like a felt material but it doesn't have the same shininess to it. Nevertheless it is very comfortable for the price, and in general comfort of these headphones is quite good. The self-adjusting headband and whatnot is a straight-up clone of the AKG K240s, which certainly isn't a bad thing in this case. Samson have done a fantastic job replicating the design of the K240s while also managing to keep costs low. The non-removable cable is a bit of a downside, but the included cable is very high quality and quite long. Seriously I've never seen gold-plated connectors that look and feel this good. As an Australian drummer once said "they're are symphony of plastic, but AvE has taught me that not all plastics are created equal". That statement is definitely true here, as the plastic that Samson has used for the SR850s is definitely on the higher quality side. The headband is fake leather and the supports that house the audio cable for the other driver are made of metal (maybe aluminum?). Now, onto sound quality. Honestly when I had seen and heard all of the great reviews on these headphones I was expecting them to be quite amazing. Maybe it's not as dramatic as I expected, but these are my first pair of legitimately good budget headphones. The "sound stage" or 3D feel of the sound is definitely there, and while playing video games with gunfire or engines you can definitely feel the openness of the semi open back design. I particularly enjoy running around in Skyrim SE with them. I will say the bass isn't crazy heavy, but looking at the frequency response graph for these headphones they're actually somewhat more bassy than more of the higher end true open back headphones. This is fine for me though, I do like base but I understand the concessions that had to be made for these headphones to have such good soundstage. That's always been the trade-off for open backs, less bass and also way less noise isolation. And on that note, yeah they definitely don't block anywhere near as much noise as a set of earmuffs would, but I actually like that since I need to be able to hear things while I'm using my computer or listening to music on my iPod. As always with audio, it's very subjective and you may find that these are the best headphones ever for you, or you may hate them because they're not crazy bassy like most everything else made nowadays. (Looking at you Beats and Raycons!) I can't really find any other descriptive words to describe the mids or highs, because I'm really just a novice when it comes to audio. Maybe just... they're great! As far as durability goes I've only had them for a few days so I can't say much as to how I think they'll stand up over the long term. I will say that the non-removable cable is definitely once again a downside as far as durability goes, but if you're really invested in keeping your SR850s alive and you're handy with a soldering iron I see no reason why you couldn't add an aux connector connector. The headband and metal supports seem quite sturdy given the price, and I expect these to last for years to come. By then I'll likely have something better, but honestly if you're just into them for the looks, for content creators or streamers they look really cool and professional. I think if these things ever have some sort of catastrophic failure I'll either buy a new pair or attempt to fix these myself, as the design seems fairly simple. The ear cups are removable and seem to be fairly modular. I'm sure there are several replacements on various websites, and if you're handy with sewing scissors and a needle and thread you could probably even make your own if you were so inclined. I think some gel ear pads would be super cool to try with these, although I don't know if these headphones have enough of a cult following for some manufacturer to take on that challenge. Maybe if I'm feeling brave enough one day I will take apart the ear cup and speaker assembly to see how repairable they are from the inside, but for now I'm just happy to have a very good sounding set of headphones for my PC and iPod. 9/10, definitely five stars but a non-removable cable is probably the only downside. You'll know these aren't crazy bassy if you're in the market for open backs so that's not a downside in my opinion.

## Features

- Semi-open design for enhanced ambient listening environment
- 50mm drivers for exceptional reproduction and wide dynamic range
- Frequency Response: 10Hz 30kHz; Impedance: 32 ohms
- Self-adjusting headband
- 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch gold plated adapter included

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002LBSEQS |
| Additional Features | Adjustable Headband,Lightweight |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Recording |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Battery Charge Time | 10 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #447 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Brand Name | SAMSON |
| Built-In Media | SR850 Headphones |
| Cable Features | Retractable |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Music Production Equipment, Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Telephones, Studio Equipment |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Volume Control |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (7,779) |
| Earpiece Shape | Over Ear |
| Enclosure Material | Velour |
| External Testing Certification | Não aplicável |
| Frequency Range | 10Hz to 30,000Hz |
| Frequency Response | 30 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00046798264613, 00809164009788 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 32 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Type Name | Semi Open-Back Studio Reference Headphones |
| Item Weight | 1.1 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Samson |
| Model Name | SASR850C |
| Model Number | SR850 |
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB |
| Series Number | 850 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Studio |
| Style Name | Studio Reference |
| Theme | Studio Recording |
| UPC | 809164009788 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Limited 2-year manufacturer warranty. |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Studio,Podcasting,Recording Headphones |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SAMSON
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 32 Ohms

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality open-back headphones at a bargain price
*by S***V on November 12, 2025*

I bought these headphones over 3 years ago, so I can speak about their build quality and performance over time. For the price (currently about $35), these are unbeatable in terms of audio quality and reliability. Three years in, they have barely any signs of wear - their build quality is fine. They are open backs, so they produce a wide sound stage, and sound very open. They are pretty neutral with a bit of a boost in the upper range. They are not base-heavy, but offer a good amount of base. They are very comfortable to wear with velvety cushions and a comfy headband. Minor gripes (that do not amount to taking off a star) are: I wish they had a slightly more balanced high end and a detachable cable. Other than that, these are very nice. For your reference, other similar open-back headphones I have are the Massdrop/Sennheiser HD-6xx. Are they better? Yes, but at almost 10 times the price, this is not a fair comparison.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely fantastic for the price, Wade from DankPods wasn't lying!
*by A***E on August 22, 2022*

Wow, just wow. TLDR right up front, these are fantastic headphones for the price. If you have any hesitation to buy them whatsoever, let me tell you that you won't be disappointed. Bass is a bit lower than some people would like, but hey they're open backs! My pair arrived in their retail box, which was kind of surprising as the box wasn't even sealed. Thankfully the headphones were undamaged and they appear to be brand new, although I honestly wouldn't care if they were used since they look fine. Included I was surprised to find a 1/4 inch (the big audio connector for amps and such) to 3.5mm adapter pre-installed on the unit. I was actually kind of worried that I accidentally purchased the wrong variant of these headphones, since the adapter looked like it was part of the cable. Thankfully my initial assumption was incorrect, and the adapter unscrewed revealing a 3.5 mm plug, although I must say the quality of this adapter is what fooled me. It's super nice and fits on the cable seamlessly! The fabric the removable ear pads are made out of is kind of strange, it's almost like a felt material but it doesn't have the same shininess to it. Nevertheless it is very comfortable for the price, and in general comfort of these headphones is quite good. The self-adjusting headband and whatnot is a straight-up clone of the AKG K240s, which certainly isn't a bad thing in this case. Samson have done a fantastic job replicating the design of the K240s while also managing to keep costs low. The non-removable cable is a bit of a downside, but the included cable is very high quality and quite long. Seriously I've never seen gold-plated connectors that look and feel this good. As an Australian drummer once said "they're are symphony of plastic, but AvE has taught me that not all plastics are created equal". That statement is definitely true here, as the plastic that Samson has used for the SR850s is definitely on the higher quality side. The headband is fake leather and the supports that house the audio cable for the other driver are made of metal (maybe aluminum?). Now, onto sound quality. Honestly when I had seen and heard all of the great reviews on these headphones I was expecting them to be quite amazing. Maybe it's not as dramatic as I expected, but these are my first pair of legitimately good budget headphones. The "sound stage" or 3D feel of the sound is definitely there, and while playing video games with gunfire or engines you can definitely feel the openness of the semi open back design. I particularly enjoy running around in Skyrim SE with them. I will say the bass isn't crazy heavy, but looking at the frequency response graph for these headphones they're actually somewhat more bassy than more of the higher end true open back headphones. This is fine for me though, I do like base but I understand the concessions that had to be made for these headphones to have such good soundstage. That's always been the trade-off for open backs, less bass and also way less noise isolation. And on that note, yeah they definitely don't block anywhere near as much noise as a set of earmuffs would, but I actually like that since I need to be able to hear things while I'm using my computer or listening to music on my iPod. As always with audio, it's very subjective and you may find that these are the best headphones ever for you, or you may hate them because they're not crazy bassy like most everything else made nowadays. (Looking at you Beats and Raycons!) I can't really find any other descriptive words to describe the mids or highs, because I'm really just a novice when it comes to audio. Maybe just... they're great! As far as durability goes I've only had them for a few days so I can't say much as to how I think they'll stand up over the long term. I will say that the non-removable cable is definitely once again a downside as far as durability goes, but if you're really invested in keeping your SR850s alive and you're handy with a soldering iron I see no reason why you couldn't add an aux connector connector. The headband and metal supports seem quite sturdy given the price, and I expect these to last for years to come. By then I'll likely have something better, but honestly if you're just into them for the looks, for content creators or streamers they look really cool and professional. I think if these things ever have some sort of catastrophic failure I'll either buy a new pair or attempt to fix these myself, as the design seems fairly simple. The ear cups are removable and seem to be fairly modular. I'm sure there are several replacements on various websites, and if you're handy with sewing scissors and a needle and thread you could probably even make your own if you were so inclined. I think some gel ear pads would be super cool to try with these, although I don't know if these headphones have enough of a cult following for some manufacturer to take on that challenge. Maybe if I'm feeling brave enough one day I will take apart the ear cup and speaker assembly to see how repairable they are from the inside, but for now I'm just happy to have a very good sounding set of headphones for my PC and iPod. 9/10, definitely five stars but a non-removable cable is probably the only downside. You'll know these aren't crazy bassy if you're in the market for open backs so that's not a downside in my opinion.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good headphones at a great price
*by N***R on June 13, 2018*

First of all, I'm impressed by the sound quality coming out of these. They reproduce all ranges pretty evenly, and the bass is not completely overblown like so many other headsets you find these days (looking at you, Beats by Dre). I play bass and bought these to keep me from angering my neighbors, and these headphones produce every note I can play on it very well, even at high volumes - that alone makes them worth the pittance I paid for them. They allow a lot of ambient sound in, and when I have them on I can hear what's going on around me almost to the same degree as I can when I'm not wearing them at all. That's great for me, because I like being able to play a track on my stereo and hear it so I can play along on bass, but if you want something that isolates sound, these are not the headphones you are looking for. The build quality is certainly good enough, even a little bit better than I would have expected for the price, but it's not great. Of course this is totally understandable; for such a low price they had to cut costs somewhere. In spite of that, they feel sturdy enough and I don't get the impression that they'll fall apart any time soon. I must say, though, from a purely aesthetic view they look completely unimpressive; bog standard black on grey tones, nothing really interesting about their looks whatsoever. Also they look a little big when worn, but that's what you get with studio headphones, so it's not really fair to hold that against them. As for comfort, the self-adjusting strap works great, and the ear pads are nice and soft. They easily fit around my relatively large ears, and they hold their position on my head nicely without squeezing too hard. They do start to hurt my temples a bit after about an hour of wearing them, but I'm pretty sensitive to that kind of thing so it's true for most headphones on me. Honestly, an hour before I start to feel irritation is better than most. Overall, I am happy with my purchase, I would buy these again. They reproduce sound very well, and they are comfortable as far as over-ear headphones go. Looks-wise, they are very plain, and the build quality is only slightly above average, but they are definitely worth the price you pay for them. Four stars.

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