Review: NAD VISO HP50 over-ear noise isolating headphones

The NAD VISO HP50 headphones are available in black, red and white in Singapore for S$399.

The NAD VISO HP50 headphones retails in Singapore at S$399. In the US, it has an RRP of US$279.

The NAD VISO HP50 headphones retails in Singapore at S$399. In the US, it has an RRP of US$279.

The NAD VISO HP50 Over-Ear Headphones join NAD Electronics’ growing range of high performance personal audio products that already include the NAD VISO 1 and NAD VISO 1 AP Wireless Digital Music Systems.

Hands-on

The NAD VISO HP50 headphones were launched in Singapore during the Mook Headphone Festival.


Exploded view of the NAD VISO HP50 headphones.I had a listen in to see how it sounded.

The headphones are portable and light, but feels pretty rugged, but you’ll really only know through extended usage.

The fold-flat design allows the NAD VISO HP50 to be stowed away into its soft neoprene carrying case.

The noise-isolating ear pads are soft and comfortable and significantly reduced the effects of ambient noises.

Audio quality was good – clear and clean – and you can discern the details.

There is a nice sense of space.

Bass can be stronger though, but at S$399, it’s actually quite value for money.

Building on the culmination of more than 40 years of audio innovation, the NAD VISO HP50 Over-Ear Noise Isolating Headphones represent a new way to bring the warm, open sound of live performances directly into your private headphone experience.

The NAD VISO HP50 headphones come in black, white, and red (shown here).

The NAD VISO HP50 headphones come in black, white, and red (shown here).

The headphones are engineered with Room Feel technology from NAD’s sister company, PSB Speakers, to expand the whole soundstage and dramatically change how headphones should be heard.

The NAD VISO HP50 feature state-of-the-art driver terminals and technology to ensure a seamless sound experience without fatigue or distortion.

Coupled with years of sound research inside one of the world’s most sophisticated acoustic labs at Canada’s National Research Council, these headphones from NAD ensure smooth, fluid acoustics and produce a more natural type of sound.

The ultra-soft ear pad fabric has been specially designed to improve sound quality, while still providing all-day comfort, allowing listeners to enjoy their music longer.

The NAD VISO HP50 also include a custom-designed carrying case and Apple compatible tangle-free ribbon cord that works seamlessly with an iPhone or iPad.

Listeners can take full control of all their Apple music with a touch of the 3-button Apple Remote, and talk hands-free with the microphone built for voice-calling and device control with Siri-compatible devices.

Suitable for music lovers to enjoy their music at home and on the move.

Check out the tech specs below.

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