What Hi Fi Sound and Vision
Fri, Sep 24 2010, 3:00PM
Nokia BH-905
£
200
These don't sound bad at all, but they're overpriced, especially without apt-X support
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Muscular and detailed sound; comfortable; good with dynamics
Against
No apt-X support; expensive
At £200, this chunky set of Nokia 'phones here marks a big jump in price over the £60 Nokia BH-504 – though you can find them cheaper.
You get bigger ear pads and a thicker, more cushioned headband, complete with a curious, slanted design.
Still, they're comfortable and better envelop your ears – ideal for the ace in the pack, noise-cancelling, charged by a USB power cable. Again, controls are on one ear.
Sonically, they're a muscular, detailed and musical proposition, and there's punch, dynamics and emotion to vocals, with Mount Kimbie's Maybes offering subtelty and weight.
There's no apt-X support, and they're pricey, but a Bluetooth range of up to 20m makes this a solid buy.
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