UPDATE: RØDE actually now provide a lifetime warranty with NTH-100 headphones! You just need to register at RODE.com once you get yours - details here: rode.com/en/about/news-info/the-nth-100-headphones-are-now-covered-by-a-lifetime-warranty Link to NTH-100 at Gear4music: www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Rode-NTH-100-Professional-Studio-Headphones/4P85
Thank you very much for this helpful review! The NTH-100 has the potential to become my daily driver. I look forward to the in-depth durability tests. But Rode has never let me down.
Thanks for watching Phil! Have been using these as my daily driver for several days now and enjoying them a lot (wearing them this exact second!), they are incredibly comfortable over long periods. Strongly agree on RODE durability as an owner of many of their products. Having visited the RODE factory personally it's true that they do extensive durability tests, combined with the fact that they manufacture in house it means you get something with very strict quality control and built to last. Their stuff is great! - Alex
Hi there. I have my guitar plugged into an amp and now I need a headset to plug in so that I can practice silently. What headset do you recommend? Thank you
Not folding down limits their usefulness (maybe even lifespan) for people on the move, e.g. DJs and videographers. Should be right as rain in the studio, though. Also, remember the days when pro headphones had a 6.5 mm plug as standard with a 3.5mm adapter
Definitely a hard case accessory would be a nice option for those who travel a lot, although as mentioned you get a pouch to help protect against dust or scratches, the cable is easily detachable, and they do feel very solid indeed.
@@Gear4musicSynthsTech It’s the size, too. My M50x are ⅔ of full-size when folded. If they’re in a soft case/bag, being folded protects the dangly bits.
So, after watching this video, I thought I'd take a punt and buy a set from you guys (G4M). I don't usually follow up on social media, but these are so bad, I just had to say something! Firstly, they are not comfortable (I didn't think).. The sound quality.. (okay, i compared them to my AKG 660's which I know are a lot more expensive) but here they compare to AKG650's which are also high end phones, and what I heard wasn't comparable in all respects! Audio quality was "Dull" and lacked any type of warmth.. I did the test coming out of my UA Apollo X and audio was direct from Logic... I m sure they would be okay for podcasting, but for music production (in my opinion) these are not for me.. Sorry G4M, these are coming back...!
That's no problem at all. Really sorry to hear these didn't suit you personally, but thanks so much for trying them and sharing your feedback, it's fascinating to hear how differently these have been received! We know it takes time to even consider a switch when you're happy with your existing headphones and speakers, so really appreciate you giving these a go. It's such a personal decision, and you have to be happy with the result. So please do submit a return and we will arrange a full refund. Let us know if you need any assistance with this and thanks again! 👍
There is a lot of variance in individual units unfortunately. It's basically a lottery on these things. Sad because when they're good, they seem to be really good.
We haven't been provided official frequency response charts, but reviewer Curtis Judd posted a great review recently where he actually did some frequency response measurements! In them you can see the NTH-100's compared to other popular headphones. To the best of our knowledge he used an Earthworks microphone (which is to say a VERY accurate reference mic), testing pink noise played back through the headphones. This doesn't tell the whole story of their sound signature, and so while it may not be perfect test, it should help get a sense of where the NTH-100's sit relatively: ruclips.net/video/Si2GEA9JNow/видео.html - hope this helps a little!
@@Gear4musicSynthsTech thanks. That’s a channel I never miss to check before any other. Curtis’s review must be heard in its entirety. He terms the sound from the Rode NTH-100 as “veiled”. I have done extensive listening on my end, and from an individual perspective don’t find it useful for audio/vocal/singing monitoring purposes. The bleed is a tad more than expected from a closed back too. Again, it is very comfortable for longer periods of time. I shall be returning mine today with some disappointment.
They are rubbish. They break VERY EASY at the opposite side of the twist lock. Until they change that stupid design, don’t buy these headphones! I’m not the only one this has happened too either. 😠
Were these purchased from Gear4music, if so were you able to get a resolution? Note that RODE have extended the warranty terms on NTH-100's so that they are subject to a lifetime warranty. You can email us at info@gear4music.com if you need any assistance! rode.com/en/about/news-info/the-nth-100-headphones-are-now-covered-by-a-lifetime-warranty
![[Eng Sub] Rode NTH-100 closed-back headphones](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/nij85zTw6XM/mqdefault.jpg)
UPDATE: RØDE actually now provide a lifetime warranty with NTH-100 headphones! You just need to register at RODE.com once you get yours - details here: rode.com/en/about/news-info/the-nth-100-headphones-are-now-covered-by-a-lifetime-warranty
Link to NTH-100 at Gear4music: www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Rode-NTH-100-Professional-Studio-Headphones/4P85
Didn't know these came with lifetime warranty so I regestered for it. Thank you!
Thank you very much for this helpful review! The NTH-100 has the potential to become my daily driver. I look forward to the in-depth durability tests. But Rode has never let me down.
Thanks for watching Phil! Have been using these as my daily driver for several days now and enjoying them a lot (wearing them this exact second!), they are incredibly comfortable over long periods. Strongly agree on RODE durability as an owner of many of their products. Having visited the RODE factory personally it's true that they do extensive durability tests, combined with the fact that they manufacture in house it means you get something with very strict quality control and built to last. Their stuff is great! - Alex
Being comfortable is probably the number 1, 2 and 3 priority. Everything else fades into insignificance if you can’t stand wearing them.
This is the best discussion on YT for the new Rode NTH-100 headphones. Well done!
Thank you for stopping by and watching! 👍
Due to the dual socket for the cable, could be possible to use a balanced cable at some point?
That's a very good question, I would assume so - yes.
@@TOMLEW1S No, you cannot. It's purely to switch sites depending on where your source is.
Hi there. I have my guitar plugged into an amp and now I need a headset to plug in so that I can practice silently. What headset do you recommend? Thank you
Not folding down limits their usefulness (maybe even lifespan) for people on the move, e.g. DJs and videographers. Should be right as rain in the studio, though. Also, remember the days when pro headphones had a 6.5 mm plug as standard with a 3.5mm adapter
Definitely a hard case accessory would be a nice option for those who travel a lot, although as mentioned you get a pouch to help protect against dust or scratches, the cable is easily detachable, and they do feel very solid indeed.
@@Gear4musicSynthsTech It’s the size, too. My M50x are ⅔ of full-size when folded. If they’re in a soft case/bag, being folded protects the dangly bits.
Awesome info.
los compre . me parecen fantasticos !!!!!!!!!
👍
No te resulta incomodo el poco espacio para la oreja? Q tal el microfono?
So, after watching this video, I thought I'd take a punt and buy a set from you guys (G4M). I don't usually follow up on social media, but these are so bad, I just had to say something! Firstly, they are not comfortable (I didn't think).. The sound quality.. (okay, i compared them to my AKG 660's which I know are a lot more expensive) but here they compare to AKG650's which are also high end phones, and what I heard wasn't comparable in all respects! Audio quality was "Dull" and lacked any type of warmth.. I did the test coming out of my UA Apollo X and audio was direct from Logic... I m sure they would be okay for podcasting, but for music production (in my opinion) these are not for me.. Sorry G4M, these are coming back...!
That's no problem at all. Really sorry to hear these didn't suit you personally, but thanks so much for trying them and sharing your feedback, it's fascinating to hear how differently these have been received! We know it takes time to even consider a switch when you're happy with your existing headphones and speakers, so really appreciate you giving these a go. It's such a personal decision, and you have to be happy with the result. So please do submit a return and we will arrange a full refund. Let us know if you need any assistance with this and thanks again! 👍
There is a lot of variance in individual units unfortunately. It's basically a lottery on these things. Sad because when they're good, they seem to be really good.
We need a frequency response measurement
Yes please.
We haven't been provided official frequency response charts, but reviewer Curtis Judd posted a great review recently where he actually did some frequency response measurements! In them you can see the NTH-100's compared to other popular headphones. To the best of our knowledge he used an Earthworks microphone (which is to say a VERY accurate reference mic), testing pink noise played back through the headphones. This doesn't tell the whole story of their sound signature, and so while it may not be perfect test, it should help get a sense of where the NTH-100's sit relatively: ruclips.net/video/Si2GEA9JNow/видео.html - hope this helps a little!
@@Gear4musicSynthsTech thanks. That’s a channel I never miss to check before any other. Curtis’s review must be heard in its entirety. He terms the sound from the Rode NTH-100 as “veiled”. I have done extensive listening on my end, and from an individual perspective don’t find it useful for audio/vocal/singing monitoring purposes. The bleed is a tad more than expected from a closed back too. Again, it is very comfortable for longer periods of time. I shall be returning mine today with some disappointment.
@@Gear4musicSynthsTech DMS posted a measurement of his set on twitter too, using his GRAS clone rig
Awful! There is no criticism. Even the bad, he presents it as good. Sales hypocrisy.
From what I've heard, QC is so bad that every single unit is unique :D. Basically playing the headphone lottery here.
They are rubbish. They break VERY EASY at the opposite side of the twist lock. Until they change that stupid design, don’t buy these headphones! I’m not the only one this has happened too either. 😠
Were these purchased from Gear4music, if so were you able to get a resolution? Note that RODE have extended the warranty terms on NTH-100's so that they are subject to a lifetime warranty. You can email us at info@gear4music.com if you need any assistance! rode.com/en/about/news-info/the-nth-100-headphones-are-now-covered-by-a-lifetime-warranty
Yes! This “clip breaking” thing… which happened after using them for about a month… has happened to a lot of buyers! I can’t use them! Disappointing!
Junk
what do you recommend for that price?