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Marantz Professional’s MPH-2 headphones feature powerful 50mm drivers and a comfortable over-ear design,
perfectly suited for both long hours in the studio monitoring in-field recordings. With their authoritative 10–30kHz frequency response, the MPH-2 delivers the detail and accuracy needed to accurately evaluate every recording. The leather cushioning on the flexible headband and ear cups provides a fatigue-free listening experience for even the longest-lasting, most demanding sessions, with outstanding noise isolation. Their rugged stainless steel telescopic arms easily stand up to heavy-duty use. An impedance of 32Ω and 100dB sensitivity ensures compatibility with the widest range of equipment. The MPH-2 has a 180-degree rotating frame for convenient single ear monitoring and its collapsible design makes for easy portability. It includes a 1/8" to 1/4" adapter and a detachable locking 10-ft cable. The MPH-2 brings Marantz Professional’s industry-leading field recording engineering to professional headphone audio.
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Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones
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Over-ear design with a 50mm driver that delivers detail and accuracy.
Marantz Professional’s MPH-2 headphones feature powerful 50mm drivers and a comfortable over-ear design,
perfectly suited for both long hours in the studio monitoring in-field recordings. With their authoritative 10–30kHz frequency response, the MPH-2 delivers the detail and accuracy needed to accurately evaluate every recording. The leather cushioning on the flexible headband and ear cups provides a fatigue-free listening experience for even the longest-lasting, most demanding sessions, with outstanding noise isolation. Their rugged stainless steel telescopic arms easily stand up to heavy-duty use. An impedance of 32Ω and 100dB sensitivity ensures compatibility with the widest range of equipment. The MPH-2 has a 180-degree rotating frame for convenient single ear monitoring and its collapsible design makes for easy portability. It includes a 1/8" to 1/4" adapter and a detachable locking 10-ft cable. The MPH-2 brings Marantz Professional’s industry-leading field recording engineering to professional headphone audio.
FEATURES
Type - Ear coupling: Over-ear
- Primary application: Studio monitor
- Secondary application: General listening
- Operating principle: Closed
- Frequency response: 10Hz - 30kHz
- SPL: Info not available
- Driver size: 50mm
- THD: Info not available
- Noise cancelling: No
- Weight: Info not available
- Cable type: Info not available
- Cable length: 10 ft.
- Connector: 3.5mm with 1/4" adaptor
- Built-in mic: No
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by PowerReviewsMarantzMPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones
(based on 74 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
83%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable (40)
- Great sound (31)
- Good value (30)
- Good audio (28)
- Durable (26)
Cons
- Flimsy construction (4)
Best Uses
- Home audio (27)
- Music (27)
- Home studio (25)
- Amateur recording (18)
- Professional recording (13)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (17), Gear head (12), Audiophile (11), Professional musician (10), Novice (8)
- Primary Use:
- Listening to ipod (14)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (34), Yes (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Inexpensive yet extremely capable headphones
These headphones were inexpensive (& not reviewed anywhere), so I didn't expect much..."just another pair of DJ-style closed-back headphones." I was wrong! After ~75 hrs of...Read complete review
These headphones were inexpensive (& not reviewed anywhere), so I didn't expect much..."just another pair of DJ-style closed-back headphones." I was wrong! After ~75 hrs of burn-in, they sound quite good. Unlike many "U-shaped" closed headphones with hyped bass, treble, and receding midrange, these headphones have excellent impact and clarity throughout the frequency range. The midrange is their strong suit: very clear, non-fatiguing, and listenable. The bass is very capable, deep and impactful when present on a recording, and the treble is detailed but not bright. These headphones are a winner!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Ok for casual listening. But do not mix with these
You know that saying about Bose? "No highs, no lows must be Bose". Well these are the exact opposite. "No mids must be Marantz". Ok, I...Read complete review
You know that saying about Bose? "No highs, no lows must be Bose". Well these are the exact opposite. "No mids must be Marantz". Ok, I don't think that will catch on.
Anyways, these are super comfortable headphones with nice big pads that fit easily over my ears. Just the right amount of pressure too. Lots of plastic but nothing seems too cheap. Removable chord is really nice.
Soundwise, I can see why people would like these. I wouldn't mind them at all for casual listening. But they are very bassy and the highs are tipped up. This combo lends some excitement and openness that I usually don't associate with closed back headphones, but gets tiresome over long sessions. Real cymbals come out harsh and artificial sounding. The hyped up bass masks out lower mid textures. But worse of all, mixing with these results in dull, mid heavy mixes on other more balanced systems.
These often go on sale for about 40 and at that price these are a good value for casual use headphones. At full price, they are ok. Just don't use them to mix.
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Durable
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
- Listening to/enjoying music of all kinds
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
These headphones were inexpensive (& not reviewed anywhere), so I didn't expect much..."just another pair of DJ-style closed-back headphones." I was wrong! After ~75 hrs of burn-in, they sound quite good. Unlike many "U-shaped" closed headphones with hyped bass, treble, and receding midrange, these headphones have excellent impact and clarity throughout the frequency range. The midrange is their strong suit: very clear, non-fatiguing, and listenable. The bass is very capable, deep and impactful when present on a recording, and the treble is detailed but not bright. These headphones are a winner!
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Value
Cons
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Music
- Relaxing
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
You know that saying about Bose? "No highs, no lows must be Bose". Well these are the exact opposite. "No mids must be Marantz". Ok, I don't think that will catch on.
Anyways, these are super comfortable headphones with nice big pads that fit easily over my ears. Just the right amount of pressure too. Lots of plastic but nothing seems too cheap. Removable chord is really nice.
Soundwise, I can see why people would like these. I wouldn't mind them at all for casual listening. But they are very bassy and the highs are tipped up. This combo lends some excitement and openness that I usually don't associate with closed back headphones, but gets tiresome over long sessions. Real cymbals come out harsh and artificial sounding. The hyped up bass masks out lower mid textures. But worse of all, mixing with these results in dull, mid heavy mixes on other more balanced systems.
These often go on sale for about 40 and at that price these are a good value for casual use headphones. At full price, they are ok. Just don't use them to mix.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Easy To Use
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
Hands down - these ARE the best cans for under a hundred. Frequency response is phenomenal - 10Hz low end - you only find that rating on high end cans from Bose, Beyerdynamic, etc. Crisp mids and highs - and defined (not muddled in the least) bass.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Comfortable
Cons
- Long, cheapish cable
Best Uses
- Home Stereo
- Mobile DJ
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
As far as I know, these just came out and I happened to get them on sale before the price went up. These are super comfortable headphones! I use these for private listening of CDs, LPs and other formats played through vintage Sherwood and Harmon Kardon stereos, and they sound fantastic. They're just a bit bassy for my taste, but not in an annoying sense, but hey, that's what EQ is for, right? They sound okay with my iPhone and Fiio X1 high resolution portable player, but the EQ *really* needs to be tweaked on both devices to get a decent sound.
There are two issues I have with these headphones... First, I might try some DIY cloth earpads to help tweak the sound; the leather pads are nice, but I can imagine the sound would open up just a bit more with cloth pads. Second, the cable is TEN FEET LONG and feels a bit cheap to me. The cable is detachable (bayonet style) and is plastic where it locks into the left ear cup; I'm afraid either the cable end or the cup could eventually wear out with repeated removal of the cable and would have liked if it was threaded metal similar to the 1/4" screw-on adapter. I'd also like the option to use an aftermarket or DIY cable to further tweak the sound... Those issues aside, the MPH-2 are a great buy!
Pros
Cons
- Breaks Easily
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
I was super excited to get this from the Stupid Deal of the Day because I had been needing a new pair of studio headphones for home recording. Bad decision. Literally the second time I put the headphones on, they fell apart and broke into pieces. Sent it back, I'm going with a different pair of headphones.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
Cons
- Flimsy Construction
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- Portable Devices
- Relaxing
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
Overall it is a good sounding cans, maybe a bit bassy for some people, but I'm a bass player so l love it and it is a very easy listening device, I own very expensive hi end audio equipment, and this headphones is good enough for me, now the bad part, the hinges came apart after 3 uses, I thought it was just the screw got loose, no the plastics that hold down the the screw were all shattered into pieces, how can a brand new headphone with the aged plastics, I have to use electrical tape to tape it up, sad, it could be a five star product, now I would not recommend this to anyone.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Breaks Easily
Best Uses
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
I was quite impressed by the sound reproduction of these relatively inexpensive headphones. Unfortunately, they were sitting on my head the second time I used them, and cracked and fell apart solely from the spring pressure of the headband. The part that broke was the plastic mount between the right ear cup and the telescoping arm. I'm rating this product well, at this time, as I have only the one experience, and I'm sure it would be a fine product if not for this immediate breakage
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Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
Highly accentuated bass, and bass drum sound. Muted and unnatural mids and highs. I would not recommend these for mixdown use.
Pros
- Durable
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
- Pricey / Poor Value
Best Uses
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
Bought these as a "stupid deal of the day" but still had to return them. Although they are quite comfy, there is WAY too much bass here and I would never use these as studio headphones. I'll stick with Sennheiser 280Hd's any day.
Pros
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
I bought a pair of the MPH-2's in a SDoD to have as extra closed back headphones for my studio. I find the sound is heavy on bass and dull throughout compared to my hi end Sennheisers. Usable for studio monitoring for performers but not for close listening. Also, they are quite large so may not fit well on some performers.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
I took a chance on these and I'm glad I did. Every once and awhile a bargain exceeds expectations and this is one of those items. Buy and you won't be disappointed.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
I am a Professional podcaster/broadcaster and have used these in leiu of more expensive variants for a couple years now. They are amazing through and through and for the price (even retail) you cannot beat its quality on any level.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Noise Blocking
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
I'm no pro at recording. I record at home primarily as a hobby. I was using studio "style" headphones prior to getting these. They sound great for what I do. I cannot hear any external sound and the clarity of my recordings as well as just casual listening such as I-Tunes, YouTube, etc. it exceptional.
Comments about MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
Very happy with these headphones. They are a bit on the heavy side, and took a few days to get used to the fit and heft, but now I find them quite comfortable. They do make my ears a bit warm, a price I am willing to pay for the relative isolation they provide. As for sound quality, I am extremely satisfied. I have been known to wear headphones for under ten seconds before rejecting them outright, so be sure that I am particular about sound. These are quite good.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
- With My Computer
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
Great sound and comfortable. Good noise dampening as well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Sound
Cons
- Unattractive Design
Best Uses
- Home Audio
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
I was disappointed to see that these headphones are designed to require a special 3.5mm cable, and that the cable that came with the headphones was a little faulty after just one day. Mine are already going in and out after day one. Seems like this was designed to suck money from the consumer.
Overall sound quality is good however.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Great Sound
Cons
- Unattractive Design
Best Uses
- Music
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
Sounds very good, bass is tight. Fits well and pretty comfortable.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Value
- Great Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
Great price, Great deal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- Music
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
I upgraded from my ten year old headphones, and the technology has improved greatly; I use them to practice the bass so I don't disturb the wife.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Durable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Marantz MPH-2 Professional Studio Headphones:
I hse it for working out
- Primary Use:
- Working out
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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