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t3ch Review - iFrogz Mogul DJ style Headphones
Ricardo Trejo
I’ve noticed that whenever you’re recognized with a huge set of audio-cans wrapped around your neck you automatically become the coolest cat on the block. The instant assumption is that you’re not just into music, but style as well. So when I find these iFrogz Mogul headphones, I was intrigued if their sound was as good as their looks.
Product: iFrogz Earpollution Mogul DJ Style Heaphones
Specifications:
- On ear headphones
- 3.5mm audio jack
- 50mm speaker drivers
- Cord length measures out to 1.5 meters
- 10-30,000 Hz frequency response
- 7 adjustable sizes
- Earcuffs can turn as well as fold upwards for portability
My Experience
The first thing that attracted me to the Mogul’s was just how unique they looked. It’s hard to define, but the right use of colors and reflective silver give it a futurstic style that I haven’t run into anywhere else. And when you see someone wear a pair of these they stand out quite well. Now that’s what first turned me onto them, however I was a little skepitcal as to how they actually felt in my hands and what they sounded like, so I had to give them a try.
When I got them out of the package for the first time they were surprisingly lightweight. Now that may have a lot to do with it mostly consisting of plastic parts, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing, which I’ll explain in a little bit. The area where your ears rest are lined with vinyl, however it’s cut in a way that looks a little bit cheap if you ask me. The name “Earpollution” is all over the device; on the sides of the earcuffs, on the headband, it just seems a little too much. Speaking of the headband, the headphones don’t overbear on your head due to a nicely padded headband, which I really enjoyed. The Mogul’s build is solid, durable, and certainly doesn’t give the feeling like they’re going to break down any time soon. The lightweight nature of the headphones make for easy portability, since they aren’t a pain to lug around and also aren’t a strain on your head when wearing them for long periods of time.
Now when it comes to actual sound quality, the Mogul’s don’t stand up nearly as well when compared to their design. The site advertises “super-deep bass”, and while I’m here to attest that this is true, it also is one of the headset’s biggest problems. Why? Well, because the overall sound quality of instruments and vocals tend to get drowned out by the overpowering bass. In fact, at times when I was hearing something very melodic or light, the music felt as if it was being muffled. Almost as if a small pillow was in between the headphone’s drivers and my ears. The end result is a fairly mediocre treble experience, though I gotta say that when you do listen to something that works with the bass, you can lose yourself to the music. It’s an issue that’s pretty disappointing, especially since the headphones themselves are quite comfortable to wear.
Another thing I didn’t appreciate from the Moguls was that when set to a high volumes, the “sound leak” is quite noticeable. What’s sound leak? That’s what I call when you’re next to someone listening to headphones and you can hear everything that they’re hearing. Now some people don’t have a problem with this, but think of the practical issues of having leaked music, especially when on an plane or a bus, where people are sitting at such a close range and well within earshot. The Mogul’s are guilty of a tremendous sound leak when the volume is high. And that’s just when you’re wearing them around your ears — have them at full blast and then place them on your neck and you could easily confuse a pair of headphones for full-on speakers! What’s funny though is that they actually block out a lot of outside noise when worn regularly, so you may not even notice how much of your music is being heard by others. Again, this might actually be a good thing depending on what you’re looking for, but it’s something to note for those who listen to Taylor Swift on high and are looking to enjoy it while keeping it a secret.
Overall
If you’re an audiophile in any respect than the Moguls just won’t do. The sound quality simply doesn’t hold up to its looks. The muffled sound really annoyed me at times, especially when wearing other headphones and then trying the Mogul’s right after. There’s quite a bit of a difference, even when comparing them to Apple’s standard earbuds. If audio clarity is your thing, then you may want to steer clear of the Mogul’s. Though, their unique look and urban flair will appeal to many, and at an affordable price they indeed will have a consumer base. However, for those who beg audio clarity, the Mogul’s are nothing but average.
Pro’s
- High-End Urban look
- Foldable parts make it highly portable
- Can be worn for long periods of time comfortably
Con’s
- Muffled audio quality
- Loud music can leak substationally when volume is set on high
Price: $69.99
Where to buy them: iFrogz
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This review was done by Ricardo Trejo, who was provided Earpollution Mogul Headphones by iFrogz.
