A-Audio Legacy Headphones

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Pros:

Superb build quality, Warm, forgiving sound, Comfortable, Nice case, Noise canceling works well, Uses AAA batteries, A bargain
The memory foam works as described and made for an enjoyable listening experience.
Nicely built great attention to detail, Very comfortable, Nice sound

Cons:

Size not accommodating for larger heads, ANC alters sound of music, Bass Enhancer artificially boosts bass
Should have Bluetooth as an option for $299

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Last revision on July 19, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Superb build quality, Warm, forgiving sound, Comfortable, Nice case, Noise canceling works well, Uses AAA batteries, A bargain
The memory foam works as described and made for an enjoyable listening experience
Nicely built great attention to detail, Very comfortable, Nice sound
Work without batteries, Nice hard travel case, Tough design, Beautifully crafted, Inline Remote works well, Removable headphone cable, The

Reviewers Didn't Like

Size not accommodating for larger heads, ANC alters sound of music, Bass Enhancer artificially boosts bass
Should have Bluetooth as an option for $299
Noise cancellation isn't the best, Price is a little high considering the features
Hurts after an hour of wear, Microphone picks up background noise easily, Not rechargeable–require batteries, Noise canceling not good in windy areas, No auto shutoff for noise canceling

Expert reviews and ratings

There's a lot to like about these headphones, but we've seen other headphones do the same or better at a lower...

By Sound Guys on March 06, 2015

I've had an interesting time testing the A-Audio Legacy Over-Ear headphones. While they have active noise canceling and a bass enhancement mode, I had trouble with the $300 asking price. They are every bit as good as equally expensive Beats headphones,...

By The Gadgeteer on October 22, 2015

The $299 pair of buds are created by A-Audio , a Miami-based company, who are relatively new in the audio game, but have already become one of the big names when it comes to not only sound, but in quality of their products. They sent over the all black...

By Gear Diary on August 26, 2015

When it comes to over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones, good sound quality can leave a lot to be desired. A-Audio is a relative newcomer to the already crowded headphone market, but its headphones are designed to offer excellent sound in a plush and stylish...

By gizmag.com on February 12, 2015

The A-Audio Legacy headphones deliver wonderful sound in a premium package that offers active noise canceling and an optional bass enhancer mode that helps the headphones deliver the pounding low-end on many of our test tracks.For $299 users get a pair...

By GottaBeMobile on December 09, 2014

Headphones don't get much more serious looking than A-Audio's Legacy Over-Ear Noise Canceling headphones. These metal and leather headphones are beautifully crafted to emit a sort of industrial luxury, much like a luxury sports car. They feature a...

By Chip Chick on October 09, 2014

There's a good rule of thumb when it comes to buying headphones. The more money you spend, the more you're going to get in terms of sheer audio quality. It's not unheard of to see audiophiles spend upwards of $1,000 on a pair of high-end cans.The highest...

By makeuseof.com on September 22, 2014

En general, los Legacy de A-Audio son una excelente opción para aquellos que buscan una experiencia equilibrada de sonido. La modalidad ANC cumple con su cometido, desde Vivaldi hasta AC/DC, el resultado es muy bueno. Me gusta que A-Audio ha cuidado los...

By fayerwayer.com on February 19, 2015