Griffin WoodTones Over-Ear

sound, price, portability, comfort, noise isolation

usability

50% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Seriously enjoyable sound ; Very comfortable

Noisy headband spoils portability ; Design polarises opinion

The Griffin WoodTones Over-The-Ear headphones are a pleasant surprise. Despite not coming from a big name in headphones, they offer great sound quality and comfort, although some design issues stop them from being a great portable set.

High quality audio performance, with rich lows and crisp highs. Detachable cable with microphone and remote for mobile devices.

Light on accessories.

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On tracks with intense sub-bass content, like the Knife’s “Silent Shout,” the WoodTones do not distort even at maximum (and unsafe) listening levels. Some budget headphone models circumvent the issue of distorting on tracks with seriously deep bass by...

Light weight ; Fairly well made ; Beautiful real wood ear pieces

Not audiophile sound ; Out of production soon or now ; Some plastic pieces may break over time (have read this in other reviews) ; No carrying case or even cloth bag