I recently splurged on the Slate VSX headphones and, honestly, they're pretty awesome. The coolest part? They've got this tech that mimics different studio environments. It's like being in an acoustic wonderland, right from my own desk. I'm into music production, and these headphones have totally changed how I mix and master my tracks. And the sound - it's just wow. Crisp, clear, and balanced. The bass has just the right amount of kick, and I can hear every little detail in the mids and highs. It's not just great for work; even when I'm kicking back with some tunes, the experience is top-notch.

But let's get real - they're not perfect. Setting them up was a bit of a headache. There's software, calibration... it's a bit much at first. And the whole studio-simulating thing, as cool as it is, might not be everyone's cup of tea. It took me a bit to really get the hang of it. On the plus side, they're super comfy - a big deal for someone like me who's glued to them for hours. They're light, the ear pads feel like clouds, and they seem sturdy enough to handle my not-so-gentle care. So, are they worth it? For someone serious about their audio game, absolutely. They're not just headphones; they're like a mini, portable studio.

You can't really go wrong with this set. You might read countless things like, I'll never go back to regular cans or Vastly improved my mixes and I forgot they were on my head, they replicate studio speakers that well. And these statements are all very true.

There is certainly a heavy amount of marketing with these headphones. But, my God can you obtain such a clean mix with these. Will they replace my studio speakers entirely? No. But they are the best way to double check your mixes, no doubt. And it makes it so much easier to find tune EQ and adjust your mix. If you don't have quality studio speakers and a treated room and if these were all you had to go by, it would be acceptable.

The only negative I would say about this set is that while the emulations of professional studios are fantastic, the headphones themselves could certainly be improved. While the bass reproductions work and they provide the data you need to make your adjustments in the mix, the bass is very muted and weak. Again, the necessary frequency reproductions are there but it needs more oomph.

I think what the VSX system needs is just a higher ohm model with some higher quality bass drivers. Why not provide a premium edition?

All in all, I don't think anyone could actually be disappointed with these.

I've been using them for well over a month, at this point, and I can confidently say that they are very much worth every penny.
My favorite room/speaker combination for mixing is the NRG Studios with the midfield speakers.
My second favorite is Archon Studios (again on midfield).
The SUV is really good for a different/troublesome listening environment.
Lastly, the Howie Weinberg Mastering Room is really good for finding honky frequencies, particularly in dialog.
My first music mix was greeted by my bandmates with the first comment that they could hear the bass better than any of our previous demo mixes.
For the cost of the headphones at the highest level, you can't even come close to competing with buying pro-sumer monitors and acoustic treatment.
I'll take it a step further and point out that, if you're like us and can't really afford a studio space that's completely sound treated, or you have multiple machines running in your room (NAS, servers, hard drives, etc.) the amount of money you would spend to accomodate all of that and get an excellent listening environment is going to be a 5-figure investment, easily, if not more. For a few hundred $$$ the headphones will get you everything you need, plus the amazing portability of being able to mix anywhere you can take your laptop and interface.
The Slate VSX Headphones are certainly a game changer that can benefit anyone in the audio realm.

Great product for next level production make your work flow much easier i recommend to anyone in music production and recording !

100% satisfied...

I am finally able to mix with headphones! These are so much more than an eq curve. It is like you can really hear the mixing environment.

As always, my B&H shipment arrived on time. A

I travel a lot. Tracking in a treated room or the same studio is not an option. These headphones blow me away! The stereo imaging processing that is going on within the software is ridiculously useful and revolutionary. The headphone box and website do a great job at explaining how to set up everything. Just make sure the VSX plugin is the last plugin loaded on the stereo out in your DAW...and, then adjust the plugin volume.

Feels like I'm tracking or mixing through real monitors. You simply have to hear it...no, online review or YouTuber can convey the stereo field that you perceive while listening. Don't sleep on these. They have a natural flat sound without the plugin. Great for tracking. I would compare them to HD280s without the software. With the software...I feel capable tracking, mixing and mastering any project. Worth every penny!

These babies make it easy to mix with relative accuracy while on the road. The settings work as advertised, and provide a great deal of sonic information about how your mix would fare in similar live environments. Of particular help to me was the Club setting, and the ability to toggle between moderate club interiors, and those with heavy bass. I like that Slate makes it easy to purchase the Pro kit software upgrade if you want all the settings available, but the Essentials gives you experiential simulations for EarPods, car, club, and pro studio environments, plus a flat mix setting to acclimate to between environments. To me that setting's like a palate cleanser at a wine tasting—it clears your ears so you can hear new simulated environments without rogue frequencies. My great caution is to READ THE INSTRUCTIONS first and take time to acclimate to the headphones by critically listening to a variety of familiar tracks in various environments. I chose a wide range of genres over 10 tracks to experiment with, and I'm glad I did. Great product!