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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Philips SHP9500 vs Superlux HD 681

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Philips SHP9500
Superlux HD 681

Tested using Methodology v1.8

Updated Apr 18, 2025 06:40 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.8

Updated Dec 09, 2024 07:16 PM

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Philips SHP9500 Picture
Superlux HD 681 Picture

Variants

  • SHP9500 (Black)
  • HD 681

Our Verdict

Philips SHP9500

Superlux HD 681

The Philips SHP9500 are somewhat better for neutral sound than the Superlux HD 681. The Philips are more comfortable, more breathable open-back headphones with a considerably better build. Sound is perceived as much more open and spacious as well. They share a similar sound profile that features balanced and articulate mids at the expense of bass extension and an overly-bright treble range.

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