Nixon is an American company that was founded in 1997 in the city of Encinitas in California. This company initially began with an aim to make watches and accessories with a special focus on the younger generation. Its custom-built products appealed well to the young generations and were sold through independent retailers, specialty boutiques and fashion stores across the country. Due to its popularity, the company extended its products overseas too, so it is available in more than 80 countries worldwide. Besides selling through retail stores, Nixon has also opened its own store in Berkeley, California and in couple other cities in Australia and Bali.
This company entered into the headphones market in 2009 with the release of its of its fashion conscious headphones that come with high quality features and portable speakers. Below are a couple models that have appealed well to its users.
Nixon Watches Trooper w/ 3 Button Mic Headphones
The Trooper from Nixon is a headphones that scores high on simple and aesthetic design, functionality and sound performance. At a price of $69, these headphones give the best of everything without breaking the bank for users.
To start with, these headphones have a unique design that is lightweight and easy to carry. The materials used for making these headphones are of the highest quality to make it sturdy and durable for rough use. At the same time, these headphones are also lightweight so it is comfortable for travel. This combination of sturdiness and lightweight make these headphones the perfect combination for anyone. Moreover, the material that has gone into making these headphones is sweat resistant thereby making it ideal for outdoor and gym use.
The headphones have a thin padding, but it is good enough to make it feel comfortable on the skull. The ear cups also have only a thin padding, but this is also enough to make the ears feel comfortable even when a user listens to music for extended periods of time. This is because these ear pads are not made of leather or faux leather material, rather it is made of molded silicone to give a comfortable fit. The overall design of these headphones is smooth and flexible to fit the head of any user. Furthermore, it comes with a three-fit adjustability to give users an unlimited range of fit, so this model is sure to give every users a great fit.
Other than a good fit, these headphones are also easy to carry as it is lightweight. Moreover, it folds down flat, so that it can fit well inside any bag. The collapsible hinges on the head band make for easy storage and foldability as well. These headphones fit well into a good looking molded carrying case that is also black in color to go well with the overall theme and color of the headphones.
Other than the carrying bag, these headphones come with a rubberized cable that can be removed when needed. This aspects gives greater flexibility for users because they only have to replace the cable when it stops working instead of buying a whole new headphone. Due to the rubberized material used, this cable does not tangle easily. Also, this cable comes with a three button remote and a microphone that is compatible with iPhones and other iOS devices. As a result, it doubles up as a headphone that can be used for taking audio calls as well. Though it works well with all iOS devices, its functionality is limited with Android and Windows devices.
In terms of sound quality too, these headphones are superb. Its 40 mm drivers outputs excellent music that is ideal for all genres of music. Every note is clear and has good depth, and this is evident in both vocal and instrumental tracks. Its midrange notes are warm while the high are crisp. Bass is rather subdued and does not impact other aspects in any way. Treble is impressive as well, and does not distort even at highest levels of volume. Due to these aspects, there is a good balance between different notes thereby providing a good sonic signature. This translates to a good listening experience across all genres of music, and this aspect makes it ideal for every music lover.
Overall, these headphones provide a good value for money at an affordable price of $69. For this low price, users get a cool-looking and comfortable design that is matched by stellar audio performance.
Nixon Stylus Headphones
Another popular model from Nixon is its stylus headphones. As the name implies, these headphones are stylish with a combination of black and white. These headphones are all white except for the padding on ear cups and head band that is black in color. It looks sleek with a docking station to place these headphones and a coiled cable that is attached to these headphones. The coiled cable ensures that users do not have to worry about cables tangling with each other when the headphones are not in use.
Other than good looks, these headphones provide a comfortable fit as well. The ear cups and the head band are well-padded to make it comfortable to wear for long periods of time. It is also reasonably lightweight to make it easy for users to carry it around.
High range notes are crisp while the midrange notes are warm to give a good balance. Bass and treble are also mild, and this gives a perfect sonic balance that is right for any genre. However, the noise isolation is pretty low, so users will hear the outside rumble and grumble mix with their music, especially when they are walking on busy roads or traveling on public transport. It can also be a bit bothersome to co-passengers as sound leaks out from the ear cups. In this sense, these headphones are not ideal for morning commute on the busy metro.
The final verdict – these headphones are good for $130. The design is definitely attractive and eye-catching and goes well with any dress. Sound quality is also decent.
