Nixon The Master Blaster

design, treble quality, mids quality, sound

67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

The Nixon Master Blaster over-the-ear headphones deliver highly detailed sound with strong bass; heavily padded real leather headband and ear cushions; right channel earcup doubles as a volume control; detachable headphone cable; large, semisoft carry...

The earpads of the Nixon Master Blaster headphones put excessive pressure on the ears, which may feel downright uncomfortable over long listening sessions.

Nixon's Master Blaster headphones' bright, immediate sound will appeal to some buyers, but comfort issues may be a deal breaker.

Not the best-sounding headphones you can get for this money, but different and enjoyable

Not the best-sounding headphones you can get for this money, but different and enjoyable

As for the sound, the Master Blasters excel in high and mid-range clarity, able to delineate one intricate sound texture from another. On the other end, the bass handling is adequate, if not spectacular. Punchy bass tends to sound lifeless, while...