Andrea SuperBeam Headphones: A Review

As someone who regularly makes Skype calls and podcasts, the right pair of headphones can make all the difference. That’s why when Andrea Electronics offered me a pair of its new SuperBeam Phones (SB-405 model) to try out, I was intrigued. However, once I received them, I found that my intrigue was soon met with disappointment. In this review, I will discuss what I liked and didn’t like about these headphones.

What I Liked

The Andrea SuperBeam Phones are definitely lightweight, making them easy to carry around in the handsome case they come with or loosely in a backpack. They don’t add much weight and don’t take up much space. Additionally, you can mute the phones directly on the headphone wire, as well as increase and decrease volume. The ability to plug in either through a traditional line-in/headphone jack or via USB (an adapter comes with the headphones) is also useful, especially for use with mobile devices.

Furthermore, I liked the fact that the phones had a built-in USB sound card that enhanced the sound quality of the phones. The software is easy to install and definitely improved the overall performance of the phones from an audio standpoint. When using the SuperBeam to make calls and conduct interviews, I didn’t hear any background noise seeping in, making it perfect for work-at-home settings.

What I Didn’t Like

The enhanced performance with the sound card is a bonus, but having to download software to take advantage of it isn’t. It’s something that might turn off users who do not wish to go down that road or might be disappointed by the results.

Although I liked the weight of the phones, they felt cheaply made. The pieces that held the very small earphones to the headpiece felt as if they would break with the slightest abuse. The construction of the Andrea SuperBeam Phones didn’t feel hardy enough for my taste and especially not at the price they are selling for. At $149.95 USD, these headphones do not feel like $150 headphones, nor do they perform as such.

Final Thoughts

I had high hopes for the Andrea SuperBeam headphones. The craftsmanship put into the software and the built-in sound card is to be commended. However, the exterior of the device did not match up, and the pricing is unjustifiable. Although the sound card provides improved sound quality for online calls, the headphones themselves feel like a subpar product at an overpriced cost. If you’re considering these headphones, I’d recommend checking out other options on the market.

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In this review, I will be discussing the Andrea SuperBeam headphones.

What I Liked

What I Didn’t Like

Final Thoughts