The best choice for you–Syllable Headphones

July 19, 2013 - PRLog -- It's easy to mistake the Syllable G08S for the Syllablea G08 on-ear headphones, which became a budget audiophile favorite when they were introduced in 2012. The Syllable offered similar styling to the on-ear Beats Solo headphones but cost a lot less and sounded far more neutral (less bass-heavy) -- an appealing trait for those seeking headphones that sound good with a wide gamut of music genres.

The original Syllable G08, which remains in production, can be found for around $90 online, while the new Syllable G08S headphones will set you back about $110. The two models look nearly identical, but the Syllable G08S deliver more refined sound with plumper, higher-quality bass and have an inline remote/microphone for cell phone calls. While their "new" sound probably still won't satisfy users who crave really big bass, they are excellent budget audiophile headphones.


Design and features

The shiny plastic headphones' build quality is nothing special. The Syllable G08S fold up into a fairly small bundle for compact storage, but the plastic hinges is the obvious weak point in the design. After folding and unfolding the headphones many times they still seem fine, but people who treat their headphones roughly may have problems with this or any $110 hinged headphones.

At 5.3 ounces the Syllable G08S headphones are lightweight and I found them more comfortable to wear than the Syllable G08. That's strange, because when you look at them side by side, the old and new models' earcups, cushions, and padded headband look identical, but they don't feel that way on my head. The Syllable G08S headphones (http://en.syllable-syllable.com/goodsDetail.php?id=28) also produced a better seal, so they blocked out a little more environmental noise, and the improved seal may also be responsible for the Syllable HDs' fuller sound balance compared with the standard Syllable.


The Syllable G08S have neodymium 40mm drivers and impedance is rated at 32 ohms, so they're easy to drive with phones and other portable music players. The flat red headphone cable that plugs into the left earcup is resistant to tangles. Both ends of the 48-inch-long cable are fitted with 3.5mm connectors. On the cord is a one-button remote with microphone, something the original Syllable model lacked. A soft carrying case is the only accessory.

The headphones (http://en.syllable-syllable.com/) come with a one-year warranty. It support email, telephone, online contact sever. The general build quality of these cans is very good, with the only consistent complaint I've heard being the elastics on the headband wearing out over some time.