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PSB M4U-1 BLK M4U 1 High Performance Over-Ear Headphones Black

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Brand PSB
Model Name PSB M4U-1
Color Black
Form Factor Over Ear
Connectivity Technology Wired

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  • Frequency Response - LF Cutoff -10dB - 10Hz to 20kHz, LF Cutoff -3dB - 15Hz to 20kHz and Within ±1.5dB - 20Hz to 20,000Hz and Impedance - 32 Ohms

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    Product Description

    The M4U 1 offers PSB's Room Feel(TM) acoustic technology with Two tangle-free cords and convenient remote and stereo monitor controls with mic for iPhone and Black. Has a unique dual input connection (left or right) and Comfort Fit Gyro-suspended. Comes with self-adjusting replaceable ear pads and can be easily folded for travel and storage

    Customer reviews

    3.5 out of 5 stars
    3.5 out of 5
    118 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the accessories and sound quality of the headphones. They mention that it comes with a spare set of ear pads, extra cables, and a cleaning cloth. They also appreciate the level of vocal and instrumental clarity, and the better tonal balance. They appreciate the removable cord and the fact that the headphone cable can be inserted into either side of the head phones. Customers are happy with value, and quality. However, some disagree on build quality, comfort, and portability.

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    79 customers mention66 positive13 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that it has a very good sound overall, with a neutral bass. They also appreciate the level of vocal and instrumental clarity, saying that the headphones have better tonal balance and sound very much like closed back. They say that the upper bass is well delineated, making it easy to follow the notes. They like that the sound leakage is very little at normal listening levels.

    "...Do not heat up as much as most closed headphones do. Very little sound leakage at normal listening levels.CONS:..." Read more

    "...Accurate sound is enough to make me happy with my new M4U 1's. That said, they aren't perfect. For one thing, they look HUGE on your head...." Read more

    "...Original review:Great sound, comfort is good with portability, replacement earpads and a secondary microphone cable that works with My LG P930..." Read more

    "...Beautiful build.PSB M4U 1:Excellent sound but I felt like a Martian (yes, I have been to Mars and met Martians) wearing them - WAY..." Read more

    18 customers mention14 positive4 negative

    Customers like the value of the headphones. They say it's well worth the price, excellent for audiofile headphones, and better quality for a better price. Some mention that the mids are very good and the sound quality is amazing.

    "...Excellent price for audiofile headphones. Do not heat up as much as most closed headphones do...." Read more

    "...The mids were very, very good though. Using my FiiO E07K amp didn't help either. You can't really correct for mid range with my equipment at least...." Read more

    "...Treble: These have as close to a perfect, extended treble for their price that I could possibly imagine...." Read more

    "...- easy to follow the notes. Transparency is very good - great for the price...." Read more

    16 customers mention13 positive3 negative

    Customers like the quality of the headphones. They mention that the mids are fantastic, the highs are exceptional, and the lows are good. Some say that the headphones are one of the best pairs they have ever used and are much better over-ear headphones than the beats they own.

    "...I tried the Beyerdynamic DT1350, great treble, punchy bass, and good mids. It just wasn't as "FUN" as I was looking for...." Read more

    "...Hundred bucks the ATH-M50s are classic and all around a great set of phones...." Read more

    "These headphones are AMAZING. If you want a true, clear sound then these are the headphones you want...." Read more

    "These are the best headphones I have heard. They have great mids, exceptional highs, good lows...." Read more

    12 customers mention9 positive3 negative

    Customers like the cord of the headphones. They mention that it's removable, durable, and detachable. They also appreciate that the cord can be inserted into either side of the headphone.

    "...comfort is good with portability, replacement earpads and a secondary microphone cable that works with My LG P930 Android phone...." Read more

    "...Also, the PSB M4U headphones are comfortable and the removable cord is a great feature...." Read more

    "...; soft earpads and headband; good, not great comfort; foldable; detachable cable; very good sound overall; neutral bass; forward, but beautiful mids..." Read more

    "...I really like that the headphone cable can be inserted into either side of the headphones, and supposedly you can "daisy chain" another set..." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the accessories that come with the headphones. They mention that they have a spare set of ear pads, cables, and hookup attachments.

    "...Two jacks built in. Provided: two 5' cables, extra set of ear cushions, plane adapter, 1/4 adapter, nice case, cleaning cloth, d-ring, and nice..." Read more

    "...Great sound, comfort is good with portability, replacement earpads and a secondary microphone cable that works with My LG P930 Android phone...." Read more

    "...They come with extra cables - you can use the flat-ribbon like cable with or w/o the i-controls and they have the adapter for the regular stereo..." Read more

    "...They also come with a spare set of ear pads...how great is that?!?!..." Read more

    49 customers mention28 positive21 negative

    Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that they sound excellent and are very comfortable, with firm clamping, but not uncomfortable with glasses. They also say that the fit is fantastic and sensitive enough to be driven directly. However, others say that it's fairly tight and the plastic is not the right fit. They are too big and heavy to be the most comfortable 'phones.

    "...Natural sounding as music was meant to be heard. PSB has "room feel" technology which gives them much better spacial imaging then other closed..." Read more

    "...Original review:Great sound, comfort is good with portability, replacement earpads and a secondary microphone cable that works with My LG P930..." Read more

    "...They're too big and heavy to be the most comfortable 'phones I've ever worn, but the earcups do almost completely cover my ears without squeezing..." Read more

    "...Also, the PSB M4U headphones are comfortable and the removable cord is a great feature...." Read more

    42 customers mention22 positive20 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the headphones. Some mention that the craftsmanship is beautiful, while others say that it's cheap plastic and broke apart. Some customers also mention that they just don't hold up and the headband leatherette material is cracking a bit.

    "...CONS:High-gloss looks good but picks up fingerprints easily. Hinge integrity might be compromised by plastic (see video)...." Read more

    "...at the top continuously needs to flex and unflex and it develops cracks over time. There is no solution to this...." Read more

    "...They are spectacular though - and none of the "only at home" use headphones (like AKG) even come CLOSE in sound quality to me (just me :-)...." Read more

    "...Ok, it is incredibly built, military grade even...." Read more

    18 customers mention12 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the portability of the headphones. Some mention that they are much more portable feeling, and pack smartly into the case. They are light and easy to drive moderately heavy phones. However, others say that they're too heavy in weight and uncomfortable after 20 minutes.

    "...It takes very little power to push them. Adding a dac to my laptop has boosted them to beautiful heights but still not necessary to sound fantastic...." Read more

    "...Original review:Great sound, comfort is good with portability, replacement earpads and a secondary microphone cable that works with My LG P930..." Read more

    "...They're too big and heavy to be the most comfortable 'phones I've ever worn, but the earcups do almost completely cover my ears without squeezing..." Read more

    "...NAD VISO HP-50:Excellent sound, portability AND comfort, but the right side DID FAIL after only 48 hours...." Read more

    Package arrived... DUSTY??
    3 Stars
    Package arrived... DUSTY??
    I recently demo'd these amazing headphones at my local audio shop. As a headphone and sound enthusiast, I was completely blown away with these headphones(tested/own AKGs, Beyer, HifiMan, Senns, Bose, B&W) They are the closest thing headphones have come to my home stereo. Crystal Clear, Exciting with brilliant soundstage(VERY impressive for closed back phones). I pulled out my phone and ordered this set before I left the the store(saved 50$ + 25$free tax) The package arrived yesterday on Christmas, I greeted the UPS man at the door. Brought the box to my computer room and opened it (the headphones were well packaged for delivery and suspended within the shipping box) However when I opened the box, I was greeted with a bunch of dust! Perhaps this set has been opened used/tampered with? The sound sounds off (to me). I'm going to stop at my local sound shop(eggers audio and video) when the open on Monday. I will bring these headphones to test against their set. I will report back if they sound off. If the set was NOT tampered with, I'm curious if perhaps this set has been sitting around for ahwhile? Have you ever exprienced this PSB? I will update this review to 5 stars when I figure out what happened.
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    Steve Taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Incredible
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2015
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     It was a dark and stormy night, therefore it was time to update my late night listening headphones. I, like many of you are forced to wear a closed headphone because we have spouses that want quiet when they sleep. The M4U1s are not a replacement for my Beyerdynamic DT990 Pros (250) or the other cans I own but an addition to them. Yes I am a headphone junky. Open headphones are a better design in my opinion but not always practical. As a broadcaster for over 30 years I am well versed in good sound and have my home filled with music, even my garage. For my new headphones I researched for weeks, reading all the reviews and forums I could get my hands on. It's a big world of headphones out there and finding the right pair just by reading and watching videos is a daunting task. Every set out there has positive and negative reviews which is to be expected but boiling it down to one that stands out took me a long time. The M4U1s stood out from the crowd therefore they became my choice. At an efficient 32 ohms they play very well on a phone, tablet or mp3 player. It takes very little power to push them. Adding a dac to my laptop has boosted them to beautiful heights but still not necessary to sound fantastic. Note: During the video I called my DT990s the DT880s. Sorry about that. Some aspects of getting old stinks.

    PROS:
    Incredible sound reproduction. Natural sounding as music was meant to be heard. PSB has "room feel" technology which gives them much better spacial imaging then other closed headphones. Great for all types of music. Comfortable and not too heavy. Two year warranty. Two jacks built in. Provided: two 5' cables, extra set of ear cushions, plane adapter, 1/4 adapter, nice case, cleaning cloth, d-ring, and nice packaging. Excellent price for audiofile headphones. Do not heat up as much as most closed headphones do. Very little sound leakage at normal listening levels.

    CONS:
    High-gloss looks good but picks up fingerprints easily. Hinge integrity might be compromised by plastic (see video). Ear cup might be small for those with large ears. L-shaped connector may not fit in devices with large protective cases.

    Music tested:
    News Boys
    Jars of Clay
    Burlap to Cashmere
    Steven Curtis Chapman
    Frank Sinatra
    Dean Martin
    Glenn Kaiser
    Benny Goodman
    Big Daddy Weave
    Kutless
    Mel Tormé
    Nat King Cole
    Itzhak Perlman
    Phil Keaggy
    Lost Dogs
    MercyMe
    Christafari
    Doris Day
    Glenn Miller
    Salvador
    Code of Ethics
    Steve Camp
    The Beach Boys
    Charlie Daniels
    Warren Barfield
    Five Iron Frenzy
    George Winston
    Rez Band
    Chopin
    Doyle Dykes
    Luciano Pavarotti
    Strunz & Farah

    Devices used:
    Samsung ATIV S
    Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
    Pioneer Elite Reciever
    Carver CD player
    Apple iTouch 5
    Fiio E10
    Fiio E5

    Other headphones:
    Beyerdynamic DT-990 (250)
    Sony MDR-1R
    Turtle Beach i30
    Turtle Beach XO Fours
    Sony PS Silver
    Sennheiser HD230
    Sennheiser HD219
    Assorted IEMs

    If you don't like the looks of the M4U1 then take a look at the other headphones made by Paul Burton. Great reviews and what I can tell are the same headphones with a different shell.      NAD Electronics VISO HP50 Noise-Isolating Over-Ear Headphones (Black)

    Highly recommended
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    Tom Ryan
    4.0 out of 5 stars High Fidelity
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    I live in the middle of nowhere and don't have easy access to audition audio components without a long drive to find high-end audio dealers. I needed a decent set of headphones and was preparing to do some traveling when I discovered that PSB is now making headphones as well as speakers. I've owned their speakers for many years, and PSB is one of the few companies I trust enough to buy from sight unseen (or sound unheard as the case may be). So I bought the M4U-1s here on Amazon and I'm glad I saved myself the drive to a dealer. They are excellent. and far better than anyone has a right to expect at the price.

    What do the M4U's sound like? Pretty much like nothing at all -- which is exactly what a high fidelity audio component is supposed to deliver. What they "sound like" is the recording they're playing. Paul Barton (PSB's founder and chief engineer) does not intend his products to sound "punchy" or "lively" or to have "awesome bass" or any of the other phrases people use to describe the sound coming from their speakers. He designs speakers that are intended to accurately reproduce the music on the recording. And this is what the M4U's do. If you play a low-resolution nasty recording, they will faithfully reproduce the low-resolution nasty sound. But if you play an excellent recording they give you every bit of the excellence captured on your disc. That isn't the "Beats" audio way. Lots of mediocre audio designers think that if they just exaggerate the bass or add some other "exciting" colorations into the playback you'll be so thrilled you'll throw your money at them. (And enough people do that that I can't say it isn't a viable business model. But it isn't "high fidelity.")

    One other point on sound--these are very, very sensitive headphones. Listening on my Kindle Fire HDX I never need to crank the volume much past half-way. But these headphones really shine when connected to a more worthy source. They may not be expensive, but they truly are high end audio. If you've got a decent amplifier or receiver to plug them into you'll get the full reward of owning them.

    Accurate sound is enough to make me happy with my new M4U 1's. That said, they aren't perfect. For one thing, they look HUGE on your head. My wife says I look something like a spaceman wearing them. Not a big problem for me since I don't plan on wearing them in public...but just so you know. They're too big and heavy to be the most comfortable 'phones I've ever worn, but the earcups do almost completely cover my ears without squeezing too tightly, and I have no problem wearing them for a couple hours at a time. Also, there is a lot of plastic used in making these headphones. The fit-and-finish is not up there with something like the Bowers & Wilkins headphones. I can live with that since I figure Mr. Barton made the choice to put the money into the sound-producing guts of the thing rather than the cosmetics, but they aren't all that impressive to look at.

    None of that matters a whole lot to me, but I'll deduct one star just to be cranky. If I was rating the PSB MU4-1's on the quality of the sound they can reproduce, a full 5 stars would be a no-brainer.

    If you want accurate. high fidelity headphones, the PSBs may be just what you're looking for. If you want, "OMG the bass blew me away!!!" then Wal-Mart is just down the street and you can buy your Beats there.
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    littlecolombia
    1.0 out of 5 stars Headband will crack over time. Do not buy
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    Update:

    DO NOT buy these (unless you're comfortable replacing them potentially every year). I have received two of these headphones and both! cracked. One of them cracked within a year at the headband. They apparently "fixed the bad batch" of plastic causing the issue but it's terrible design. The problem is the headband at the top continuously needs to flex and unflex and it develops cracks over time. There is no solution to this. They need to change the design to include a replaceable* metal support band and have stress joints so the cracks don't develop. The company is well aware of the issue but doesn't want to back up their product or provide a redesign.

    Buy a different pair if you're like me and expect $300 headphones to last for several years.

    Original review:
    Great sound, comfort is good with portability, replacement earpads and a secondary microphone cable that works with My LG P930 Android phone. I did a lot of research before buying this set. Easy to drive, can handle any music genre I throw at it. Gets better if you throw a decent amp and a good quality mp3 or FLAC file at it. If you can't try it before you buy and you're worried about sound quality, don't be. They look fairly big but better than I thought, if you're spending this much money on headphones, you gotta be proud of them and enjoy your music, that's it. Money well spent
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    Rat_Ana
    1.0 out of 5 stars I had two of these in two years and both ...
    Reviewed in India on December 25, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    I had two of these in two years and both developed cracks in the headband where the metal top of the cans slides onto the band, owing to the flexing that occurs each time you put on the headphone. I had been extra careful both times and this problem never resolved. I saw a review today by another buyer who posted a second review complaining about this very problem after an initial review praising the sound of these cans. I've had the same issue, and I seriously think the company should provide the buyers replacements straightaway as it is clearly a design and material fault that should have been resolved by PSB. It doesn't speak well at all of their attitude toward customers who have spent so much of their hard-earned money on their product.
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    Enric
    5.0 out of 5 stars Una calidad de sonido apabullantemente buena
    Reviewed in Spain on July 5, 2017
    Verified Purchase
    Estás leyendo a un audiófilo. Seguramente, si no fueras audiófilo, no estarías leyendo esto. Así que vamos a sincerarnos: estos auriculares son una absoluta maravilla: Balanceados, con poco color y con un rango dinámico extraordinario (dentro de lo que son unos auriculares de menos de 400€). Además vienen con almohadillas y cable de recambio, algo que siempre es de agradecer. Además de una funda a prueba de huracanes, claro está.

    Muchos de mis amigos son músicos profesionales de estudio (lo que implica grabar con algunos de los mejores auriculares del mercado) y se quedan boquiabiertos cuando prueban los PSB M4U1. Cada día que pasa, me sorprenden más.

    Para ponerle una pega, diré que son bastante voluminosos para ir por la calle. Pero si no tienes complejos, los vas a disfrutar muy mucho en cualquier lugar.
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    Karthik Vastare Gundurao
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good sound quality
    Reviewed in Germany on February 27, 2017
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    First of all, I am not an Audiophile.
    I bought this pair of headphones after reading a lot of reviews online.

    The headphones are a bit heavy (especially when compared to Bose).
    It took me some time to find the right position for the comfortable fit on my ears (I wear glasses).
    However, the sound quality is amazing!
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    Giulio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding sound
    Reviewed in Italy on March 22, 2016
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    Truly impressive quality, balance and details. Basses are powerful without being dominating, high are precise, the sound is very detailed which gives and overall outstanding sound experience. Truly a balanced sound.
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    Chung
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just Perfect
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    This is a perfectly engineered piece of equipment, especially for this price. I know you might be put off by this little known brand (not really, they are one of the biggest 'indie' players in the speaker market), and how expensive this lovely pair of headphone is, but trust me, this £200 will be THE best money you'll ever spend.

    I've own expensive headphones, and not-so-expensive, & downright cheap and nasty ones before. The Sennheiser HD202 set the bar for the first ever headphone; at £20, there was no other headphone that was close to beating it. It had properly sound insulation, and moderate magnets to deliver the sounds. But after a hour of intense music, it gets rather mono-toned and dreary. Then came the Sony MDR-XB 700, headphone that is still the comfiest (with those massive sofa cuddling you ear), and still with the biggest bass. 3 years ago, it was king. The sound was rich and open, and i mean OPEN. They didn't feel like headphones, rather, like a stereo with its speaker a tad too close. But the 700, as perfect as it was for bassy music, never did quite make it to the high note league.

    Bass is easy to produce; just add a bigger magnet. The higher notes however, are not. I had headphones that SCREECH when it can't handle the high note (and indeed, that was the call from the 700). This is not pleasant, as most actual music is reliant on high notes.

    And that is where the PSB comes in. It may not pack a big punch at the bass, but because everything else is so rounded off, you don't notice that deficit. At the high notes, you just get a nice sound. There is little static, and indeed you'll need the room to be silent to hear them. The middle notes aren't dramatic, they don't scream at you, they're just there. So sound-wise, the PSB is like an orchestra; it optimises sound from every section. It isn't biased towards any part of the spectrum, and that is what's soo amazing about it.

    Comfort wise, it's okay. Certainly, the 700's MASSIVE sofas are more comfortable, but i'd doubt you'll get another headphone, with the same sound quality and price bracket, that is more comfortable. The build is okay. It has a folding hinge, which aides with ease of transport (a hard shelled case is also provided). It is actually quite stylish, albeit a bit matured when compared with Beats. & that's not the only bad thing it has against beats; the box is less attractive; the material of the cables are shoddy; attention to detail is just more apparent with Beats.

    However, these little nibbles are offset by the forever glorious sound these headphones make. They can literally play everything perfectly. Even if the bit rate of the song is crap, these headphone will still play them without fault.
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