KEFs addition to the portable range of headphones is sleek, comfortable and most importantly sounds great! Clear detail with tight bass and crisp mids – They also fold up for easy storage and come with a spare cable for iDevices. The KEF M500 is extremely well built and feels solid, the pads are  soft and they isolate very well.

Pros

• Foldable
• Solidly built
• Extra cable with in-line mic and controls for iDevices

Cons

• Earpads are fully on the ear so can get warm

Key Features

• Driver diameter – 40mm

• Impedance – 32 Ohms

• Weight – 208 g

• Replaceable cable (iDevice cable included)

• Foldable headband

• Cable length – 1.3m

First Impressions

From the start you can see that KEF have gone for an elegant design. The packaging is simple, and follows the M500s colour pallet of silver and black. Inside you get a hard case – again very simple and well designed, 2 1.3m tangle-free flat cables (one with 3 button remote and microphone for iDevices), a flight adapter and a 6.3mm jack converter.

The M500 is very well built, and thanks to the aluminium frame not only are they light weight but they look great too! The headband padding is very soft and the earpads are made from breathable memory foam –  this provides great isolation. KEF has not only designed a headphone that feels good – they also look great and they’re extremely comfortable.

Sound Quality

The KEF M500‘s are well balanced without being boring – clean, clear and crisp with tight bass, well defined mids and lots of top end detail. Having a well balanced sound makes them sound great with all genres and the top end detail works really well with acoustic music or any songs with plenty going on. The separation is superb – you can hear the edge of every instrument, and considering these are fully closed back they have great soundstage.

Summary

For a portable headphone the KEF M500 is gives you everything – stylish, compact, well built, iPhone compatible, comfortable and it sounds great. The sound will suit anyone looking for a clean, balanced and detailed sound – especially in the higher frequencies. For a warmer sound I would suggest the Sennheiser Momentum or for something with more bass impact the Aedle VK-1 would be a good choice.

Score – 9.5/10

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Hifiheadphones is happy to announce that the VK-1,a new Portable On Ear Headphone from Aedle is in stock now.

Price – £299.95

The Aedle VK-1 Valkerie is a closed back, on ear portable headphone with an exciting sound and superb style. The aluminium driver housing and brown leather compliment each other very well, making them very light and comfortable.

Main Features

• Closed Back
• Replaceable Cable
• On Ear
• Easily Driven

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Taking the celebrated KEF M500 Closed Back Apple Compatible Headphones sound to the streets, the M500 headphones offer balanced and natural sound with intense clarity and detail united with comfortable design and Smartphone compatibility.

KEF M500 headphones incorporate fine-tuned 40mm neodymium drivers that deliver an extended high definition frequency response. Precise driver alignment in the acoustic chamber optimises clarity, dynamics and bass performance. Special acoustic sealing rings in the earcups allows for full isolation from external sounds while minimising sound leakage to the outside maintaining a private listening experience.

With KEF’s unique multi-directional Smart Hinge that make sure the earcups are positioned perfectly. Breathable memory foam earpads, lightweight design and comfortable headband together make the M500 a pleasure to wear, even for extended listening sessions.

KEF’s high performance audio cable incorporates an in-line microphone and remote for iPhone and other Apple devices, smartphones, computers and other mobile devices. To make sure the headphones are protected when not in use, KEF include an elegant storage case that matches the M500 design and build quality.

• Neodymium driver tuned to deliver full range high definition response
• Acoustic chamber is precisely positioned to optimise clarity, dynamics and bass
• Copper-clad aluminium wire voice coil improves response to enhance musical subtleties and detail
• Precision engineered in aluminium alloy lightweight frame
• Multi-directional Smart Hinge on frame conforms to head shape
• Memory foam earpads mould to the shape of the ear
• Breathable earpad material maximises bass performance and comfort
• Acoustic sealing ring isolates from external noise and minimises sound leakage
• In-line microphone and remote for iPhone and other Apple products
• Smartly designed matching case included

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