Harman Kardon CL

Proficient sound ; Excellent design ; Inline controls for Apple devices

Tight on ears

Harman Kardon’s CLs tick all the right boxes for a pair of on-the-go headphones. All audio - be it music, movies or audiobooks - are played with gusto, while the design keeps extraneous perversions out and your music private. The cups do sit too snug...

Strong audio performance with rich bass and crisp highs. Includes removable headbands in various sizes for secure fit. Integrated controls for iOS devices. Detachable, replaceable cable. Classy carrying pouch.

Earcups can be slightly uncomfortable over long listening periods. Very minor distortion on some deep bass tracks at top volume.

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Audio quality ; Industrial design cues

Sharp edges ; Portability ; Budget case

Comfortable on the ear; good inline mic; relatively light; open presentation; clear midrange

Lack the last ounce of sonic subtlety and agility of the very best in class

Proficient sound ; Excellent design ; Inline controls for Apple devices

Tight on ears

Swivelling cups, two braces and a little exposed wiring are some of the confronting design elements that give the CL headphones unique character. So many moving parts lend the impression these headphones are frail, but that first impression is simply...

If you’re looking for a pair of high-performance headphones, then you’ll find the Harman Kardon CL to be decent, although we think you can find headphones that offer better performance for this kind of price. The Harman Kardon CL headphones sell for...

Rich audio ; Well defined bass ; Tangle resistant detachable cable ; Comfortable

Wee bit lacking on the soundstaging front

Everything about the Harman Kardon CL exudes understated class - the packaging, the pleather carrying case, the old-school design, and finally the matter black housing with steel trimming - it's all pure visual delight. Put them on and you're...

Rich audio, Well defined bass, Tangle resistant detachable cable, Comfortable

Wee bit lacking on the soundstaging front

Rich acoustics. Sounds amazing when listening to Jazz, easily listening, or instrumentals. Solid design that looks expensive. Ear cups are very comfortable and only get more-so over time

Headband starts to squeeze your head after a several hours of listening