AudioQuest NightHawk

48 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
sound (46)
comfort (38)
design (36)
bass quality (22)
durability (21)

Negative
price (9)
noise isolation (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews of AudioQuest NightHawk. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Views about the durability and bass quality are generally positive. The comfort and design also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the noise isolation and price, while comments are divided on the usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the AudioQuest NightHawk is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for AudioQuest NightHawk

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of AudioQuest NightHawk from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the soundstage and size. The durability and portability are also appreciated, whereas views about the price and usability are different.

sound, portability, durability, size, soundstage

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for AudioQuest NightHawk

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of AudioQuest NightHawk from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. People are impressed by the bass quality and comfort. The design and durability also get good opinions. Many are critical about the treble quality.

sound, durability, design, comfort, bass quality

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Ryan Waniata (digitaltrends.com)

AudioQuest NightHawk review

Those seeking a comfortable upper-class headphone that add some character to the mix -- and a pleasant boost of bass – will fall in love with the NightHawk.

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Vlad Savov (theverge.com)

AudioQuest's NightHawk headphones sound as beautiful as they look

Modern life is too full of disposable things. From the simplest pen to the smartest phone, we just consume our way through a litany of gadgets, tools, and devices without ever stopping to truly...

You can wear them for days without fatigue ; Lusciously warm sound ; Unique aesthetic and suspension design

Sound signature might not be to everyone's taste ; Large and ostentatious ; Impractical for outdoor use

May, 2016

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (soundandvision.com)

AudioQuest NightHawk Headphone Review

Performance Build Quality Comfort Value

Everything about the AudioQuest NightHawk headphone, from its materials, design, and sound, differs from what came before. Take a gander at those ear cups: They’re made from something called Liquid Wood. Don’t worry, they’re not the least bit squishy...

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : Steven Stone (hometheaterreview.com)

AudioQuest NightHawk Over-the-Ear Headphones Reviewed

Many audiophiles were excited when AudioQuest premiered its first headphone, dubbed "NightHawk," at the 2015 CES. The product looked beautiful, and all the preliminary reports offered glowing descriptions of its sound. But a lot can happen from the...

The NightHawk's physical design results in earphones that are comfortable and light weight ; The NightHawk headphones have excellent bass dynamics, definition, and weight ; The harmonic balance gives the NightHawk headphones an unfatiguing sonic character

At last count, Amazon had 62,541 entries in its headphone category. Out of those I can almost guarantee that none of them sound similar to the AudioQuest NightHawk. With a lesser headphone, that would usually be a bad thing. But if you follow...

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

AudioQuest NightHawk headphones

A super-comfortable, well-crafted pair of over-ear headphones that are a joy to listen to

Excellent sound ; Excellent comfort ; Appealing design

Semi-open design means those around you can hear what you're hearing, so don't use them in an office

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Audioquest Nighthawk review

These headphones will give you gentle caressing, but no rough and tumble.

Innovative and stylish design ; Smooth, weighty, dynamic performance

A bit too polite ; Need tighter timing and greater clarity

It's a smooth listen, but not a rounded one. Could do with more bite

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (pcworld.idg.com.au)

AudioQuest NightHawk headphones

A super-comfortable, well-crafted pair of over-ear headphones that are a joy to listen to

Excellent sound ; Excellent comfort ; Appealing design

Semi-open design means those around you can hear what you're hearing, so don't use them in an office

These headphones are about appreciating the finer things in life, and are a piece of audio gear that can invoke as much emotion in the owner as the music that's listened to. They are not a purchase to be taken lightly, especially if you are an aspiring...

Aug, 2015

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

A Top Contender! A new competitor has arrived!

A web of controversy: The usual suspect of "snake oil items" Audioquest has established itself as a notorious company, solely focused on the manufacture of "state of the art" Hi-fi, primarily "exclusive cables" that focus on reducing audible...

High Quality Acessories, Beautiful Aesthetics, Solid Build, Sweet Mids, Delicate Treble, Mellow low end, Natural and Airy Sound Signature

Might be Gaudy to some, Polarizing Sound Signature

Mar, 2017

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Not very good for the price...

Heard these with Chord Hugo and boy oh boy was I unimpressed... These are not worth anywhere their price point where their sound is concerned. Decently comfortable though. The sound signature is just not pleasant, it's not very detailed or musical,...

Comfortable

Dark sound, uncompetitive at price point

Mar, 2017

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Consumer review (head-fi.org)

Knowing their price, what a let down!

Heard these with Chord Hugo and boy oh boy was I unimpressed... These are not worth anywhere their price point where their sound is concerned. Decently comfortable though. (The sound signature is just not pleasant, it's not very detailed or musical,...

Comfortable

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Mar, 2017

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