Ultrasone HFI-580 Closed-Back Stereo Headphones
The HFI-580 headphones from Ultrasone provide crystal clear audio with exceptional bass response in a compact and comfortable package. Ideal for use by bass players and drummers and perfect for tracking, the HFI-580 is designed for high power input with efficient 50mm drivers.
The headphones feature S-Logic Plus, an advancement to Ultrasone's S-Logic Natural Surround Sound technology that provides the same realistic, spatial audio soundstage in a more streamlined earcup. This technology also creates a reduction of sound pressure levels, giving you the same perceived loudness at lower volumes, which may help to reduce the risk of hearing damage.
In addition to being able to listen at safer volume levels, the HFI-580 offers reduced electromagnetic emissions. The ULE technology uses an MU metal bufferboard to reduce radiation by up to 98% compared to standard headphones. For professionals who spend a lot of time wearing headphones, this is a fantastic feature.
- Foldable, Comfortable Design
- The headphones conveniently fold up for storage in the included bag. The adjustable headband and cushioned earcups provide long-lasting comfort.
- Fantastic Sound Quality
- The 50mm drivers provide clear sound with a superb bass response, ideal for bass players and drummers, and for tracking applications.
- Realistic Soundscape
- S-Logic Plus is an advancement of the S-Logic Natural Surround Sound technology, and provides the same realistic, three-dimensional soundscape in a slimmer earcup.
- Safer Listening
- The S-Logic technology produces the same perceived loudness at reduced sound pressure levels, allowing you to set the volume on your music player at a lower level, possibly reducing the risk of hearing damage.
- Reduced Radiation
- The ultra-low emission (ULE) technology uses an MU metal bufferboard to reduce electromagnetic emissions by up to 98% compared to standard headphones.
- Wide Compatibility
- The gold-plated 3.5mm stereo plug and 1/4" adapter allow you to use the headphones with virtually any audio source.
| Type | Closed-Back, Around-Ear |
| Frequency Range | 10Hz - 22kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 101dB |
| Maximum Input Power | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Connectors | Gold-Plated 3.5mm Stereo Mini Plug with 1/4" Adapter |
| Cable Length | 9.8' (3m) |
| Weight | 10 oz (285g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (10)
- Great sound (10)
- Good bass (9)
- Good value (8)
- Stylish (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- With my computer (9)
- Music (8)
- Home audio (7)
- Relaxing (5)
- Portable devices (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Audiophile (4), School (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)
Most Liked Positive Review
Really nice headphones
I bought the 580s to replace my work headphones, which were a pair of Sennheiser HD-201's that had worn out. I wanted a nice pair at around the $150 price point, since...Read complete review
I bought the 580s to replace my work headphones, which were a pair of Sennheiser HD-201's that had worn out. I wanted a nice pair at around the $150 price point, since I listen to music for at least a couple hours a day. I shopped around, eventually deciding between these and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50's. It was pretty close between the two; I eventually went with these because they look better, they are slightly less expensive, and I couldn't detect much difference in the sound between the two.
The 580's look really nice in a professional, industrial sort of way. The outer shells look like they were machined out of billet aluminum, which I'm sure they weren't, but I still enjoy the way they reflect the light. The faux leather ear pads are very comfortable and they do an excellent job of isolating outside noise. They seem well-built and I expect that they'll last a whole lot longer than the $25 HD-201s.
The frequency response is impressive. I can clearly hear 20 Hz tones, and bass response is very smooth, not muddy or peaked on my old pair. I've got pretty eclectic taste and I've yet to finda genre where these headphones underperform. There's a bit of a response peak at about 300 Hz and another at 3000 Hz, but still pretty flat for closed back headphones.
These headphones are almost too sensitive; the lowest volume setting on my Dell E6410 laptop's on-board sound card is still a bit too loud for listening at work. I have a 3rd generation Ipod nano for listening on a plane which works well at about 15% volume.
Speaking of which, you really do need a good source to enjoy these headphones. The sound card on my laptop is not up to the task, producing a lot of random snaps, pops, low-volume high frequency whine, etc. Dell's website contends that this is a result of various capacitor oscillations on the motherboard and can't be fixed, which seems dubious to me. Anyway, since these headphones are so much better then my old HD-201's I can hear all of the electronic noise that I used to be able to ignore! Fortunately I have an external USB sound card which sounds much better, which is what I use at work. Best results so far are on my home stereo receiver, which is a Yamaha HTR-5830.
Listening to an MP3 player is certainly possible, but on my Ipod I can hear a pretty broad spectrum static white noise that increases with volume. Again, I think this is just a function of getting very sensitive headphones. I can't hear this static on my external sound card, so I don't think it's a fault of the headphones themselves.
Overall, I'd definitely recommend these over similarly priced competition, and actually I'd recommend them over some much more expensive headphones. I've listened to the $300 Bose noise-canceling Quietcomfort headphones and the $400 Monster Beats Pro, the I prefer these to both. The real competition to the Hfi-580s is from the ATH-M50s, Beyerdynamic DT770s, and ye olde Sony MDR-xxxx. Among those four you really can't go wrong, but on balance I'd recommend the 580's.
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Most Liked Negative Review
There was no sound in the right ear
There was no sound in the right ear to days after I started to use the headphones. :(((
There was no sound in the right ear to days after I started to use the headphones. :(((
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Working
Comments about Ultrasone HFI-580 Closed-Back Stereo Headphones:
I bought the 580s to replace my work headphones, which were a pair of Sennheiser HD-201's that had worn out. I wanted a nice pair at around the $150 price point, since I listen to music for at least a couple hours a day. I shopped around, eventually deciding between these and the Audio-Technica ATH-M50's. It was pretty close between the two; I eventually went with these because they look better, they are slightly less expensive, and I couldn't detect much difference in the sound between the two.
The 580's look really nice in a professional, industrial sort of way. The outer shells look like they were machined out of billet aluminum, which I'm sure they weren't, but I still enjoy the way they reflect the light. The faux leather ear pads are very comfortable and they do an excellent job of isolating outside noise. They seem well-built and I expect that they'll last a whole lot longer than the $25 HD-201s.
The frequency response is impressive. I can clearly hear 20 Hz tones, and bass response is very smooth, not muddy or peaked on my old pair. I've got pretty eclectic taste and I've yet to finda genre where these headphones underperform. There's a bit of a response peak at about 300 Hz and another at 3000 Hz, but still pretty flat for closed back headphones.
These headphones are almost too sensitive; the lowest volume setting on my Dell E6410 laptop's on-board sound card is still a bit too loud for listening at work. I have a 3rd generation Ipod nano for listening on a plane which works well at about 15% volume.
Speaking of which, you really do need a good source to enjoy these headphones. The sound card on my laptop is not up to the task, producing a lot of random snaps, pops, low-volume high frequency whine, etc. Dell's website contends that this is a result of various capacitor oscillations on the motherboard and can't be fixed, which seems dubious to me. Anyway, since these headphones are so much better then my old HD-201's I can hear all of the electronic noise that I used to be able to ignore! Fortunately I have an external USB sound card which sounds much better, which is what I use at work. Best results so far are on my home stereo receiver, which is a Yamaha HTR-5830.
Listening to an MP3 player is certainly possible, but on my Ipod I can hear a pretty broad spectrum static white noise that increases with volume. Again, I think this is just a function of getting very sensitive headphones. I can't hear this static on my external sound card, so I don't think it's a fault of the headphones themselves.
Overall, I'd definitely recommend these over similarly priced competition, and actually I'd recommend them over some much more expensive headphones. I've listened to the $300 Bose noise-canceling Quietcomfort headphones and the $400 Monster Beats Pro, the I prefer these to both. The real competition to the Hfi-580s is from the ATH-M50s, Beyerdynamic DT770s, and ye olde Sony MDR-xxxx. Among those four you really can't go wrong, but on balance I'd recommend the 580's.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Bass
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Mixing on the road
- Portable Devices
- With My Computer
Comments about Ultrasone HFI-580 Closed-Back Stereo Headphones:
Always on the search for the perfect headphones. I'm a sound designer and own many many sets of cans I actually went in B&H to get the AT M50's but, heard these and was unexpectedly blown away. Cause of their portability they've replaced my Beyer 770 pro's on the road which I thought would never happen. At one month of heavy use I can say I they're my favorite closed cans I've ever owned and lay to waste the DT770's, the 280 and 380 pro's. Love Them!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- Traveling
- With My Computer
Comments about Ultrasone HFI-580 Closed-Back Stereo Headphones:
These are the best headphones you can buy for Hip Hop/Rap music for the price range. They have exceptional build and sound quality. I feel like I am rediscovering my music library! At first I did not think they were that comfortable and too tight, but that was because I used to use earbuds. Now that I have found the sweet spot I find they are very comfy! Leather rim is also great for flipping back my bains out of my face!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Great Sound
Cons
- No noise cancelling
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Relaxing
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Ultrasone HFI-580 Closed-Back Stereo Headphones:
For [$] I don't have any buyer's remorse. I was actually expecting more bass than they deliver because of other reviews, but I feel like the levels are right. I use them everyday and unlike other reviews said they don't get uncomfortable from tightness. I usually listen to rock/hip-hop/folk/indie. a nice change from my klipsch earbuds. Actually works with my ipod shuffle too (no amp).
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Stylish
Cons
- Cord is too long
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Relaxing
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Ultrasone HFI-580 Closed-Back Stereo Headphones:
Very nice set of headphones that shine particularly well in electronica music yet do quite well in almost all areas of music except opera.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
- With My Computer
Comments about Ultrasone HFI-580 Closed-Back Stereo Headphones:
These things sound amazing...Far better than anything else in the same price range.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
Comments about Ultrasone HFI-580 Closed-Back Stereo Headphones:
I play lead guitar in a church worship band and these sound great!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
- Cord too long
- Non-detachable cord
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Relaxing
- With My Computer
Comments about Ultrasone HFI-580 Closed-Back Stereo Headphones:
Exactly what I wanted. Returned my Beats by Dre headphones and got these with that money and couldn't be happier. Bass even hits harder! I also bought the Beyer DT250 velour pads for these and they fit on them perfectly. Super comfy with great sound. get them!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
Cons
- Unattractive Design
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
- With My Computer
Comments about Ultrasone HFI-580 Closed-Back Stereo Headphones:
Can't believe how good these headsphones are. I went in to the shop to buy a pair og Bose Around Ear but an employee asked me to try the Ultrasone and compare them to the Bose. I was completly blown away by the Untrasone.
They might be big and bulky, but the fold nicely and are worth every penny and more too.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
Cons
- Really Big
Best Uses
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Ultrasone HFI-580 Closed-Back Stereo Headphones:
Great soundstage, decent separation, a little extra tight bass when you want it. Fun signature. A little clampy on my head at first but they're loose and comfortable after a few weeks. I've owned them
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Poor Value
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- With My Computer
Comments about Ultrasone HFI-580 Closed-Back Stereo Headphones:
There was no sound in the right ear to days after I started to use the headphones. :(((
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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Cables
- Price: $6.99
Adapters
- Price: $2.95
Stands & Support
- Price: $19.90
Earpads & Comfort
- Price: $17.05
What's in the Box
- 1/4" Adapter
- Transportation Bag
- Demo CD
- Instruction Manual
- 5 Year Limited Warranty
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