Best On Ear Headphones

Big sound
The scosche rH656s provide
fun audio, although sonic
precision is not a strength

On-ear (or supraaural) headphones have earpieces that are smaller than over-ears and sit on the ears rather than fitting all the way around. They rarely block sound as well as over-ears, but tend to be more portable.

The rH656s are just such a set of on-ear headphones. They’re sturdy and attractive, with a pleasing combination of textures and finishes set off with glossy bits and chrome accents.

Scosche says the foam earpads soften in response to body heat to better conform to your ears, but we didn’t notice this.

An inline microphone sits on the (rather thin) cable at chin level – sound quality was good for calls, although friends reported that We sounded a bit quiet – with an easy-to-use three-button remote a bit further down. Comfort is about average for headphones of this type: the rH656s never felt heavy, but their tight fit may bother those with larger heads.

And surprisingly, the underside of the headband has two ridges that are visible as ‘stitching’. you can easily feel these with your fingers, and after wearing the rH656s for a while, your head will feel them too.

The first time you crank up the volume, you’ll be impressed with the big sound. Keep listening, though, and you’ll realise that what at first seems like real bass is mostly a healthy boost of mid-bass frequencies; the lowest octave gives the rH656s some trouble, resulting in audible distortion.

Similarly, the rH656’s lively midrange distracts you from the roll-off of high frequencies; these are not for exacting jazz fans or audiophiles. The rH656s emphasise a fun, exciting experience over sonic accuracy.

Best On Ear Headphones
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