A Great Balance of Open and Closed Headphones
Direct Sound's DS-73 Semi-open Professional Monitoring Headphones are typical of the headphones engineers at Sweetwater prefer to use for mixing and mastering. These circumaural headphones feature more sound isolation than open-back headphones, so you’ll hear exactly what’s going on in your mix while shutting out distracting noise from your environment. Plus, they move more air than closed-back headphones, so you’ll be less likely to experience the ear fatigue that typically accompanies longer mixing/mastering sessions. DS-73 'phones are also ideal for tracking louder instruments with some distance between the headphones and the mics (e.g., drums). With a flat frequency response of 10Hz all the way up to 36KHz, large 50mm drivers for strong output and bass representation, and an impressive max power output of 1500mW, Direct Sound's DS-73 Semi-open Professional Monitoring Headphones are worth a look — and a listen.
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Not too open, not too closed — just right
The primary appeal of semi-open headphones is that they combine the positives of closed and open headphones. They’re more isolated than open, so you get less environment noise; however, they breathe more than closed, so your ears won’t get tired as quickly. This makes DS-73 headphones an excellent choice for when you need to listen critically for longer periods of time or track louder instruments — like drums and amplified guitars — while still allowing the musicians to hear themselves.
Wide frequency range and flat EQ curve
Since they cover 10Hz–36KHz, you can be sure DS-73 headphones will allow you to hear everything that’s going on in your mix. In addition, DS-73 headphones give you an honest representation of your mix courtesy of a flat EQ curve and minimal coloration. This enables you to make informed decisions about how your mixes and masters will transfer to other playback systems. A gold-plated 3.5mm TRS plug further ensures a transparent signal, and these 'phones also come with a 1/4-inch adapter.
Powerful enough without an amp
The DS-73’s 50mm drivers mean that you’ll get quality sound (with particularly powerful bass representation), and tracking musicians will have no problems hearing themselves. An impressive max output power of 1500mW means that these headphones can function adequately by themselves without the need for a headphone amp. If you’re in the market for a pair of semi-open headphones that also strikes a great balance between sound, power, and price, then call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer and ask about the Direct Sound DS-73 Semi-open Professional Monitoring Headphones.
Direct Sound DS-73 Semi-open Professional Monitoring Headphones Features:
- More sound isolation than open-back headphones ensure the shutting out of ambient noise from your mixing/mastering environment
- More air movement than closed-back headphones results in less ear fatigue during longer sessions
- Great tracking headphones for louder instruments such as drums and electric guitars
- Wide frequency response of 10Hz–36KHz
- 50mm driver for powerful output and bass representation
- High 1500mW maximum power output
- 3.5mm gold-plated TRS plug with 1/4-inch adapter
