About the NAD VISO HP50
Great sound through innovation
Great sound through innovation
Warm, open sound and premium construction are the hallmarks of the NAD VISO HP50 (shown in Black).
Every headphone has its own unique sound. But you rarely hear about headphones sounding like speakers. That's because a key ingredient is missing: the room. That was the driving force behind the development of the NAD VISO HP50 headphones. NAD and Paul Barton, founder of sister company PSB, worked together to come up with a pair of closed-back headphones that have a more open-air sound. The result? The HP50 have been universally raved about for sound that's natural, warm, and open, particularly for a closed-back headphone at this price.
Bringing back the sound of the room
The VISO HP50 headphones employ NAD's innovative RoomFeel™ technology. Its purpose is to simulate the sound of speakers in a room. After all, music is mixed and mastered in the studio using speakers. The sound of the room itself is a part of the listening experience as crafted by the artist and producer. RoomFeel is about delivering that experience as truthfully as possible. Through clever configuration of the drivers and acoustic chambers, the HP50 headphones are able to achieve this feat without the use of digital signal processing, for an organic sound that's inviting and smooth. Plus, you still get the benefit of noise isolation that's inherent to a closed-back, over-the-ear design.
Great looks, long-lasting comfort
The smart design of these headphones doesn't end with RoomFeel. Brushed metal and leather appointments give the VISO HP50 a sleek and elegant look. Soft earpads will keep you listening for long periods. Plus they're lightweight for commuting and travel.
Remote and mic for iPhone®
Two cables are included with the VISO HP50: one straight cable and one with a built-in remote and microphone. Use it with your Apple® device to control music playback and adjust the volume, or to make hands-free calls with your iPhone. The cable can plug into either earcup — a nice touch of flexibility for those times when you need it.
Praise for the NAD VISO HP50 from Sound & Vision
"This was an easy review to write; the NAD Viso HP50 sounds as smooth as silk, with excellent detail retrieval, a big soundstage, and bass with the perfect balance of speed and low-end oomph. ...the Viso HP50 demonstrates how good a $299 full-size headphone can be."
— From Steve Guttenberg's review in Sound & Vision, June, 2014
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Product highlights:
- closed-back, over-the-ear design helps keep out external noise
- 40mm dynamic drivers
- NAD's RoomFeel technology creates an open soundstage for richer, more natural sound
- detachable 3.5mm miniplug cable with three-button remote for controlling music playback and volume with an iPhone, iPad®, and iPod®
- remote includes a built-in microphone that allows hands-free conversations with an iPhone
- includes an extra 3.5mm miniplug cable without remote/mic
- cable can be plugged into either the left or right earcup
- leather covering on headband and earcups
- earcup cushions can be removed for cleaning
- carrying case with accessory pouch
- 1/4" and airplane plug adapters included
- frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
- sensitivity: 100 dB
- impedance: 32 ohms
- warranty: 2 years
- MFR # Viso HP 50 RED
What's in the box:
- Over-ear headphones (red)
- 48" Headphone cable with in-line 3-button remote/microphone (right angle 3.5mm plug)
- 48" Headphone cable (right angle 3.5mm plug)
- 3.5mm-to-1/4" adapter
- Airline adapter
- Padded vinyl zippered pouch
- Mini accessory travel pouch
- Carabiner
- Quick Start Guide
- Accessory guide
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Fit Style | Over-the-ear | |
Earcup Type | Closed | |
Earcup Width x Height | 2.785" x 4.001" | |
Noise-canceling | No | |
Bluetooth | No | |
Bluetooth Version | --- | |
Single-earbud Operation | --- | |
Mic For Taking Calls | Yes | |
Voice Assistant Access | ||
Amazon Alexa | No | |
Google Assistant | No | |
Siri | No | |
Connectors | ||
3.5mm | No | |
1/4" | Yes | |
Lightning | No | |
4.4mm balanced | No | |
XLR4 balanced | No | |
2.5mm | No | |
Other | None | |
Specs | ||
Frequency Response | 20-20k Hz | |
Sensitivity | 100 dB | |
Impedance | 32 Ohms | |
Weight | 9.6 ounces | |
Cord Length | 48" + 48" | |
Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 2 Years |
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Features
Overview: The NAD VISO HP50 high resolution over-ear headphones are designed to make your music sound like an open air live performance. The HP50s feature two 4' flat, tangle-free cables, one with an in-line 3-button remote/microphone, compatible with iPod, iPhone, and iPad. With the included 1/4" adapter, you can listen to your home audio components, or use the airline adapter to enjoy the in-flight entertainment on most flights. The headphones come with a padded, zippered pouch for storage.
Construction: The VISO HP50s not only sound great, but are stylish as well. The headphones are made of lightweight materials, such as smooth brushed metals, beautiful polished finishes, and lush leather fabrics. The ultra-soft ear cups pivot so they fit your head comfortably. The headphones feature 40mm drivers, especially developed for these headphones, to deliver clear, accurate highs and natural-sounding lows.
RoomFeel: NAD's audio engineers designed RoomFeel technology to translate the warm, open sound of a live performance into a private headphone experience. The entire soundstage is expanded, and your digital files are transformed in clean crisp audiophile-grade sound.
Ribbon Cables: The HP50s come with two 48" flat ribbon cables that are designed to resist tangling. One of the cables includes an in-line 3-button remote/microphone that is compatible with various models of iOS devices, including iPod, iPad, and iPhone. The outer buttons control the volume of your music and phone calls. The inner button can answer and end phone calls, and control music playback with single and multiple clicks. The remote and microphone are supported by iPod nano (4th generation and later), iPod Classic (120GB, 160GB), iPod touch (2nd generation and later), iPhone 3S, iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5/5c/5s, iPad, and iPad mini.
Specifications:
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, -3dB at 15Hz)
- Sensitivity: 100dB (1kHz)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: ≤ 1%
- Impedance: 32 ohms
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Product arrived in good condition, the sound quality is very good thru all types of music. Only the bass is lacking when listening to rock or heavy metal. They are also comfortable on your head for a good amount of time. Overall the NAD VISO HP 50 is a very good product, would recommend to others.
Charles J from Cherry Hill, NJ