Bass Frontiers Magazine, an online publication for professional bass players, recently reviewed the Equation Audio RP-22X headphones and it seems like they liked them! The review can be found here.
Here is the review in its entirety.
We recently reviewed the Equation Audio RP-22X headphones and believe that we have stumbled onto the bassist’s new must have piece of gear. Equation Audio, started in 2003 by former CAD founder Bruce Forbes, has designed a set of ‘cans’ that really deliver the low end punch that both bassists and drummers crave. Not only do they sound good, but they are built with unmatched quality for around the $100 price point.
Upon first inspection, we noticed that the headphones are very well built and made to take a beating. The “R” in RP-22X should stand for rugged, because that’s exactly what these headphones are. You don’t have to worry about pulling them off your head a certain way or breaking them if you have a large skull. The solid construction gets an A+.
The Equation Audio RP-22X Headphones
A couple other features include a detachable cord and extremely comfortable ear cups. The cord was a big plus because it makes swapping simple. It doesn’t matter if you like coiled cords (which comes standard with the RP-22X headphones) or straight cords, switching to one or the other is an easy task. Simply turn the cord counter-clockwise and it pops right out of the left ear cup. Insert the other cable and turn clockwise to lock it into position and you’re ready to go. This feature is one of the most innovative we’ve ever seen. We give it an A+!
The ear cups are extremely comfortable and give just the right amount of isolation. Wearing these ‘cans’ for hours will not make your ears bleed. When Equation says they are built for comfort, that’s exactly what they mean. This is a big plus for musicians, producers, and mixers that sometimes spend hours working on projects. Comfort is everything. We give the ear cups an A.
The sound of the RP-22X headphones is simply amazing. The lows, mids, and highs all sound great, but the idea behind the RP-22X headphones was to deliver an extended low frequency to meet the demands of bassists and drummers who tend to like it a little heavy on the low side. The bass sounds great and there is no distortion when cranked up loud. These cans really rumble! We found the burn in rate to be very good also. It seemed like the more we used them, the better they sounded! Sound quality definitely gets an A+.
We have listened through many pairs of headphones and the Equation Audio RP-22X cans are among the best we’ve ever reviewed. You can find these for around $100 at a local dealer. At this price point, we think you’d be hard pressed to beat the RP-22X headphones! But don’t take our word for it, Equation Audio quotes Vinnie Colaiuta as saying “I won’t go anywhere without my Equations!”
Here is Equation Audio’s description of the RP-22X headphones: “RP-22X Extreme Stereo Headphones are engineered to deliver more bass, extended response and more gain. Engineered to deliver years of extremely well balanced and extended frequency response, fatigue resistant performance, along with superb fit adjustment and comfort, the RP-22X is the perfect headphone for drummers, bass players and those who like extra bass. The RP-22X headphones come with a heavy-duty 10-foot detachable (locking) coiled cable. An optional straight cable can be purchased separately.”
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