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RHA SA-500

RHA SA-500
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alaScore 82

23 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 reviews of RHA SA-500. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and design. The comfort and price are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the reliability and treble quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the RHA SA-500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for RHA SA-500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of RHA SA-500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design and usability. The price and comfort also get good views. Reviews about the treble quality and portability are different.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

RHA SA-500

 

Are these on-ear headphones a route to headphone heaven for less than £35?

Good bass response, Removable cable

Not very comfortable, Limited treble resolution

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

RHA SA-500 review

 

These closed-back headphones produce a well-judged, balanced sound

Good, balanced sound

Don't fold ; need positioning carefully

Pipped to the five-star post by the amazing Panasonic RP-HTX 7s, these are nevertheless a fantastic buy at the money

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : Libby Plummer (pocket-lint.com)

RHA SA-500

 

The selection of headphones on offer has never been bigger and there are plenty of options to choose from, ranging from high-end cans such as the Bose AE2 to quality earbuds like the Monster Diddybeats , to affordable headphones like the SA-500 from...

Good price, slick design, decent audio, non-tangle wire

Can be uncomfortable for long-term listening

The RHA SA-500 headphones are a good quality product and at a reasonable £34.95, they're not going to break the bank, either. Good sound - and a particularly impressive bass performance - along with a neat, lightweight design and a surprisingly...

Jul, 2011
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Expert review by : Mark Hattersley (techadvisor.co.uk)

RHA SA-500 review

 

When it comes to earphones, you typically have to pay quite a lot for a decent pair of over-ear cans. Coming in at just £34.99, the RHA SA-500 buck this trend by offering great value for earphones that cover the whole ear.

Overall though, the SA-500s are stylish, well made and possess good audio quality. And for just £34.99 they are a bit of a bargain. You would be hard-pressed to find better earphones on the market at this price.

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : Mark Hattersley (macworld.co.uk)

RHA SA-500 review

 

Great quality from a bargain set of earbuds

Good price; decent audio quality; nice styling

Bass isn’t quite as strong as we’d have liked

If you’re looking for a great set of earphones at a bargain price then the SA-500s certainly do the job.

Jul, 2011
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Consumer review (headphonereviews.org)

RHA - Reid and Heath Acoustics SA-500 Headphone Reviews

 

These lightweight headphones sit tightly on the ears, and aren't particularly comfortable with their thin pads. They don't really seal around the ears, but they put a bit of pressure on the ears, so they're not very comfortable. Build quality is about...

Jul, 2011
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