All you need to know about the main SMS Audio headphones
SMS Audio is a company that specializes in creating top-of-the-line headphones. This US-based company was founded by Curtis Jackson, known as 50 cent, and is headquartered in Florida. SMS stands for Sound Mastered Sound, a brand that Jackson created after he bought KonoAudio in 2011.
By October 2012, this company began selling headphones that came with comfortable design. Since Jackson has been in the music field, he was able to bring his experience and expertise in designing headphones that brought out the best of music, irrespective of the genre that was played.
Since then, SMS Audio has been a pioneer in many designs. It came out with a design that would work best for sporty outdoor enthusiasts, and this product brought much patronage among users.
The latest is a pair of earphones that come with biometric capabilities to record body vitals such as heart rate. In this sense, these earphones make the best use of latest Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technology to give users a little extra for their money. Such innovation has made SMS Audio a popular brand within a short time. Below are reviews of five of its headphones to give users an idea of what they can expect from SMS Audio headphones.
1. SMS Audio DJ Pauly Headphones
SMS Audio DJ Pauly Headphones are one of the top products from SMS audio in both design and performance. As soon as buyers open the box, the first thing they see is the unique design and color combination of these headphones. These headphones are thick and feel durable, especially for extended use in the DJ booth. The color combination of dark green and black is also striking because it is not often that one can find headphones in subtle green shades. The entire design has a gloss finish with the green being the border that covers the black interiors. The outer side of both the ear cups have the logo of SMS Audio.
Though these headphones are made of plastic, they look bulky. This bulkiness is partly due to the extra padding given on all sides to make it comfortable for DJs to use it for extended periods of time. On the head band, the padding is thick and is wrapped in double-stitched memory foam to give users an extra degree of comfort for long use. The ear cups are over-the-style hat can completely cover the ears of any user. This design makes it comfortable as there is nothing that will poke or prick the ears. Along with this comfort, these large ear cups also provide excellent noise isolation, something that is important for DJs as they work in mostly crowded dance floors. Moreover, the leather pads on the ear cups are super soft and feel exceptionally comfortable.
Along with the headphones, other accessories that come with it include a three feet cable that is detachable and has a one-touch button for using it with smartphones. There is also a none feet coiled cable for DJ use, a hard carrying case that fit the headphones well and a quarter-inch gold plate adapter.
Besides the good looking design, the performance is also excellent. These headphones have a deep bass that also sounds warm and inviting – something that is not present in many headphone models today. Also, the bass is nicely rounded and accurate with no distortions even at high volumes. The highs, mids and lows have high clarity levels, and the transition between thee different notes is smooth. As a result, there is a good balance between these notes. The 40 mm drivers that come as a part of these headphones help to provide high quality sound with no distortion.
In short, the SMS Audio DJ Pauly Headphones are super comfortable and lightweight headphones that work well for everyday listeners and DJ professionals who wear it for extended periods of time.
2. SMS Audio Street Star Wars
When someone thinks of Star Wars, the last thing that would come to mind is a pair of headphones. However, SMS Audio has decided to use this brand along with its own to produce a brand new pair of headphones called SMS Audio Street Star Wars.
These headphones are trendy with a colour combination of orange, white and silver. The head band is silver while the padding is orange. The outer portion of the ear cups are orange, and is connected to the silver head band to give a stylish look. The cables also match with the color schema with the cable being white and the controls in orange. The outer side of ear cups come with Star Wars logo that is sure to excite every die-hard fan of Star Wars. The on-ear design and the leather padding on the ear cups make these headphones feel comfortable. Also, they are lightweight and fold easily, hence it scores high on portability. At the same time, these headphones are sturdy and are built to last.
Other than the design, its audio performance is also good. It delivers rich sound that comes with a good amount of warmth. Its high clarity also makes it ideal for any genre. There is a perfect balance among the different notes, and this makes it a pleasure to listen to these headphones. The only downside is that these headphones tend to leak a lot of noise, similar to that of open-back designs. Though this sound does not bother others while traveling on public transport or walking on a busy road, it sure is a problem when users are in a quiet place like office.
In short, these headphones are designed to appeal to the younger generation Star Wars fan who would die to own any part of this popular brand name. The good news is that along with the top brand name, users also get a sleek design and excellent audio to go with it. Though it is priced on the expensive side, it is sure worth every dollar!
3. SMS Audio SYNC Sport
SMS Audio SYNC Sport was designed to overcome the problems that come with an active outdoor life. Many headphones keep falling off when users run or it pokes the ears, not to mention the cables that can get entangled all the time. To overcome these problems and to give its active users something that they could wear while running or performing any other outdoor activity, SMS Audio came up with this cool-looking headphone.
One of the most salient aspects of these headphones is the material used in making it. Unlike many other headphones, the SMS Audio SYNC Sport is covered in a 40U rubberized coating that will help to keep sweat and dust away.
At the same time, this rubber coating provides higher levels of durability and prevents accidental scratches from overhead branches and even abrasions tat occur when headphones are dropped among stones and other sharp objects.
The nano coating on the ear cups make these headphones water-resistant while the foam padding makes it sweat-proof. Along with these features, the SMS Audio SYNC Sport is sturdy, durable and also lightweight.
One downside to its design is the head band. Made of plastic without much padding, the head band can hurt the skull when worn for a long time. Also, these head bands can bend significantly after a few months, and this can alter the fit of the entire headphone.
Other than this downside, these headphones are have a good sound quality too. These headphones offer thick and deep bass sounds that make the most of the power of digital signal processing. Other sounds are good with the exception of high notes that tend to distort frequently at high volumes. Battery life is also good as these headphones last for 12 hours with a single charge while the bluetooth range is about 30 feet to give users the option to go wires and wireless to meet their preferences. In short, these headphones have the perfect design for outdoor use while the sound quality is also decent. For the price of over $200, it also comes with other features such as bluetooth.
4. SMS Sync Wireless
SMS Sync Wireless headphones have all the trademark of SMS Audio as its design is fashionable and it uses the latest technology to give users an excellent listening experience. These headphones are ideal for those who are looking for a pair of headphone that would match their way of life. It looks sleek with its white or black and gray combination, and this combination goes well with any attire. Whether a person is running with their headphones or is in a more formal setting such as office, these headphones double up as an accessory.
Other than looking nice, these headphones also feel comfortable with their plush padding on the ear cups. However, the white padding can get dirty after repeated use. The head band gives a reasonable fit though the plastic material makes it look a little flimsy from the outside.
Another advantage with the SMS Sync Wireless headphones is that they are wireless! The dongle plus into the audio source so that users can enjoy their music without carrying their cables around. A unique aspect about these wireless dongles is that they use Kleer Digital technology that does not compress audio signal like a bluetooth receiver.
As a result, audio tends to be cleaner, clearer and much more robust than other bluetooth headphones. Moreover, the dongle and the headphones come with rechargeable battery, which means users can listen to their music for any period of time. These cool features give an edge to SMS Sync Wireless headphones over that of its competitors in the market today. It also comes with FM transmitters and remote button for smartphone use to give users a greater degree of flexibility with their usage.
The performance is also top-class, especially on the wireless mode. Most headphones that offer wireless mode use different technologies, but none of them can keep the static noise away. However, the Kleer technology used in these headphones cycle through 16 different channels to find the ones that come from the best source. As a result, there are no more interruptions to great music! In short, Kleer technology is the highlight of these headphones besides its fashionable looks.
5. SMS Street Limited Edition DJ Pauly D Classic Style Headphones
SMS Street Limited Edition DJ Pauly D Classic Style Headphones look stylish and deliver excellent sound quality to give users an enjoyable experience while listening to their favorite songs.
These headphones come in black color with a mix of matte and glossy finishes. The center portion has a matte finish while the borders have the flashy gloss finish to give a chic look to these headphones.
They are also super comfortable with their heavy padding on ear cups. This padding includes half-inch thick memory foam pads that are covered in smooth leather. This provides for comfortable listening even for extended periods of time.
Along with the headphones, the box contains removable cables on both ears to give users the option to daisy-chain one headphone with another. Two kinds of coils come with it – one is a black DJ coil while the other is a blue coil with a single button mic.
In terms of performance too, the SMS Street Limited Edition DJ Pauly D Classic Style Headphones was excellent. A highlight of these headphones is a light and crisp high note that leaves users wanting for more while the powerful bottom end gave users the punch needed to make music interesting and peppy. The bass was deep and the midrange was warm and soothing. Instrumental music was an absolute pleasure with a brilliant sharpness and excellent detail. Overall, the sound quality was simply top-class. In short, these headphones are a great buy even though it is on the expensive side of headphones. The quality is simply unmatched, and so is its comfort. The fact that they are a limited edition model make it all the more attractive. Overall, SMS Audio headphones combine the latest technology and design to give users a one-of-a-kind listening experience.