Phiaton Fusion MS 430

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Light yet solidly built, Comfortable, Ambidextrous cord input, Sound quite good without being overly bassy, Currently available for under $150
Wellbalanced, powerful audio performance with rich lows and welldefined mids and highs. Removable cable with inline microphone and remote control for mobile devices. Stylish design.

Cons:

Only a soft pouch included when a hard case would have been nice
Uncomfortable over long listening sessions. Light on accessories

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Last revision on February 25, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Light yet solidly built, Comfortable, Ambidextrous cord input, Sound quite good without being overly bassy, Currently available for under $150
Wellbalanced, powerful audio performance with rich lows and welldefined mids and highs. Removable cable with inline microphone and remote control for mobile devices. Stylish design

Reviewers Didn't Like

Only a soft pouch included when a hard case would have been nice
Uncomfortable over long listening sessions. Light on accessories

Expert reviews and ratings

A staunch traveling companion The Phiaton Fusion MS 430s don't provide audiophile-quality playback, but for the price, many consumers will like what they hear. Flat, even bass emphasis gives your music plenty of oomph, and with the right fit, you...

By reviewed.com on August 19, 2014

There's no doubt that the Fusion MS 430 headphones perform above their sub-$200 price range, and for anyone looking for a portable audio solution, they're an easy recommendation. With a bit more attention paid to user comfort, this sleek headset...

By tuaw.com on January 16, 2014

Phiaton's Fusion MS 430 headphones provide both quality bass response and solid balance, but wearing them for long periods can get...

By PC Mag on October 16, 2013

You'll have a hard time finding a better set of headphones in the $200 price range than Phiaton's Fusion MS 430. They provided a brilliantly clear sound stage with excellent balance, detail, and solid passive noise isolation, all in a modern, classy...

By Digital Trends on October 16, 2013

Phiaton is still a little ways away from becoming a household name in the headphone market, but they're getting there. You get a lot of value with their heapdhones. These Phiaton Fusion MS 430 M-Series Carbon Fibers sell for $149.00 on Amazon.com ,...

By Chip Chick on April 27, 2014

This holiday season, I have little doubt that over-the-ear headphones will be a big seller. Among those sold, it's hard to deny that the bulk will likely be Beats by Dre, because that's what all the cool kids are wearing. If you're more concerned with...

By Android Police on December 11, 2013

I am not the type to go and spend a few hundred dollars on a pair of headphones for a brand, but the Phiaton Fusion MS 430 deliver everything when it comes to the quality of sound, comfort and usefulness.Chris Del CastilloGrowing up Chris watched a lot...

By nerdreactor.com on November 27, 2013

Phiaton has been on a roll and expanding their headphone line-up at a rapid pace. We recently reviewed their CHORD MS 530 headphones. Now we're taking a look at Phiaton's Fusion MS 430 wired headphones. These retail for under $180 and are on Amazon for...

By Gear Diary on October 31, 2013