Design and features:Although this portable on-ear model lacks active noise reduction, the closed design helps to reduce both outside noise and sound leaking out into your environment. The headphones have high sensitivity so they can provide satisfying volume levels when used even with lower-powered portable audio devices. The Liberate has an inline volume control that works with iPads and some iPod and iPhone models, plus an integrated microphone and player function controls that are compatible with iPads, some iPods, and some iPhones and some other cellphones. The call connect/disconnect button can be used with some iPhones and some other cellphones. These headphones may not operate properly with some non-iPod players or other audio equipment. This model comes with a carrying bag.
Sound quality: The Liberate delivers good overall sound, with a warm character. Bass has decent impact but is a bit pronounced, lethargic, and lacks definition. It also doesn't go deep. Midrange is recessed and somewhat muffled, and treble is uneven-- lower treble is slightly prominent compared to the midrange, while mid- and upper-treble are very rolled off. Overall sound is closed in, with so-so dynamics.
Comfort: We found that these headphones produce a sense of moderate pressure on the ears, and the earpads might feel hot and/or sticky after prolonged use.
