Reviews for Atomic Floyd SuperDarts +Remote Headphones

I bought these in February due to their amazing reviews! They replaced a pair of iBEATS which I loved the sound of but not their really shoddy build quality.
Personally, I'm a bit disappointed with the Super Darts. They just lack something for me. I use an iPhone 4s with 320kbps, Lossless and iTunes bought 256kbps AAC files. I listen to a lot of dance, drum and bass & RnB music. These earphones are definitely clear and bright, maybe too bright at times as they can be piercing. For me though, there just isn't enough bass. They lack bass compared to the Beats and I MISS THAT! Sound quality is subjective to the listener but i'm disappointed and given the chance, I'd return them.
Build quality is first rate though apart from the horrible remote which is too high up and doesn't feel comfortable plus I can't seem to be able to use the centre button without having to really look at it. Just not a very nice remote.
All in all, ok for £120 but wayyyyyyyyy over priced at £200. I bought because of the amazing reviews. Just be careful because for they don't do it for me! OK but 6 out 10

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I was a bit hesitant in buying these, as although most people loved the sound there seemed to be a few fit / use issues. After having used them I am so glad I ignored the negatives, the sound is simply stunning - and I have had a few very high end phones (in-ear, and also studio monitors etc). WELL worth the money, believe me.

Bass is as it should be in rock type music, for more heavy based rap / r&b it is like being in a club, vocals are superb, hi end superb also. All round, I have never heard better.

The issues I was concerned about where

1. Quite heavy and they fall out in gym. MY EXPERIENCE - I used them quite extensively in gym, and used a cable clip (from another headset) just under the 3 way splitter. They are totally solid, not the slightest bit of movement when jogging / running / weights etc. I think the issue could be more that if you let the 3 way connector dangle free it may pull out the phones from your ears (as it is quite heavy). Securing that in place seems to sort it out.

2. Not very warm, not good for vocals / acoustic. MY EXPERIENCE - I use them on iPhone, iPad and Apogee Duet 2 DAC. There is absolutely nothing that a tiny bit of EQ can sort out with regard to warmth. The way I understand it, these phones have boosted EQ in low and top end, however you can of course just adjust this back yourself by manually EQ;ing.

3. I had Etymotic HF3 previously, which were frankly like sticks in my ears - they didnt feel comfortable. I guess i must have short ear canals, but i could never get a nice fit. With these size M supplied tips are just perfect. Also sound is miles better than the Etymotics IMHO.

4. Price - is there anything better at £200? MY EXPERINECE - I have used quite a lot of higher end Shure, UE, Klipsch. These just blow them away. Also, which is a bonus is finish is superb, and I love the look (red).

All in, am so glad I got these ones - two way sound isolating, AWESOME sound over every range of music, fantastic construction. Pricey, but sooo worth it.

5 of 6 people found this useful

The SuperDarts are one of the best buy's iv ever done. Its like having sex in your ears, theres nothing more i can say about them.

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I've bought SuperDarts 7 months ago. The sound quality is really great but I've expected something more bass after reading those all 5 stars reviews - especially a deeper, better bass.

Generally I like those headphones but I won't write about the good sides because you can find a lot of them in the other reviews.

I like to take care of expensive stuff but treating those SuperDarts with kids gloves wasn't enough:
The small red logo sticker came out after 2 weeks.
The red wire is made of fabric which absorbs dirt and sweat - this is why it become very dark now.

Another weakness is the remote which has a design which is very hard to use. It's always hard for me to press the middle button - it's too small. Take a look at iPhone headphone's remote - the buttons are bigger and on the whole top side. Atomic Floyd's remote is round and it's hard to FIND and press the buttons.

The headphones are also a bit too heavy and they slide out from the ears from time to time.

I like the great sound quality but I wouldn't spend 200£ again to buy them. I think my old Creative EP-630 (which R.I.P. now) had deeper bass and had lifetime warranty.

I think there are cheaper headphones noteworthy than those.

3 of 18 people found this useful

Pro:

I have them and I love them...these will be some of the best looking and for most of us will be the best sounding in ear phones one will own for a long time. The sheer capability of these sets are incredible and durable for a life time. the mid range isn't the best compared to say Klipch X10i or high end Shure headphones, mid range I would give it say 3 1/2 maybe 4 out of 5 but they sure do scream in all other factors especially BASS.

Con:

The BIG BUT is if you do sports they are not for you 100% as they will fall off very easily due to its twin speakers in each headphone, they are made of metal so they are a little heavily construction, (I use apple ones for gyming).

Contrast:

I think for those who know about headphones and in ear phones Beats by Dre are rip offs. they have better sound quality then the generic with a high endorsement and high price (sorry to say but it's true). Atom Looks Great, Feels Great, above all Sounds Great and to top it off it will last a looooooong time because of its construction, I mean LOOOOOONG!!!

18 of 19 people found this useful

I bought these earphones after doing much research on them. Its a very very well built headphone and I am sure it will lasts you a very long time. Because of the high quality material used, it is quite heavy on the ear and may feel uncomfortable or maybe even drop out. However, if you replace the silicon ear tip with a memory foam ones, all the minor problems will be resolved. I came across the memory foam ear tips after being advised by Atomic Floyd's customer service. The memory foam ear tips that I used are by MoBeast and you can find them fairly cheaply on eBay. At least much more cheaper than the rip off Comply brand of which I tried and is not as good as MoBeast's. As for the sound, all I can say is its the best I have ever experienced! I used to own Dr Dre Tour and Klipsch x10i and the Superdart is far superior in terms of built and sound quality.

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I spent weeks looking into headphones, I think I read every review for every headphone ever made!
I finally went for these over the B&W C5's and the Atomic FLoyd Minidarts.
These are amazing, quite the best noise my ears have heard. They are a little on the heavy/large side, but this can be forgiven for the pure sound quality.
The ear tips are really difficult to change, and I found a little ill fitting, but that was sorted by fitting some ComplyFoam tips.
If you are looking for a fantastic (reasonably priced, compared with Shure etc) headphones you won't be disappointed!

7 of 12 people found this useful

Nice one for the prize

8 of 11 people found this useful

I was sceptical about paying this much money for in-ear headphones but I don't regret buying these for one second. The sound is unbelievable! They're comfy to wear, they don't fall out of my ears (like some people suggested they might), they look great and (most importantly) they make all of my music sound ace - not just the electronic / dancey / bassy stuff (although that does sound especially awesome)! Worth every penny in my humble opinion. I couldn't be more impressed!

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Wow. I am a self-professed audiophile, all of my music lossless, despising mp3, and loathing headphones that do not provide a solid acoustically balanced experience.

When my current favourites broke due to what I'd consider a design flaw I went in search for a new pair and looked for *months*. Figured I'd wait until I was in the US to look there, too, but couldn't find anything that made the grade however saw these on the Apple website, but only in the UK - not the US, so waiting until I returned to check them out.

Of all the headphones I've purchased to date (and there have been many, all of them top quality), these have simply crushed everything.

The sound from these headphones, once you've got the right size plugs (or just cheat - use moldable earplugs with a hole in them for the darts), the bass alone is jaw tingling.

I wondered how a pair of headphones could get nothing but 5 star reviews however once you've tried these out (make sure you use lossless audio source!!!) you will cringe at the sound other headphones produce.

These headphones are head and shoulders above everything I’ve had to date (Shure, Etymotic, Perfect Ears, etc.) with a build quality that is absolutely stunning. You don’t have the worry of an earbud falling out and stepping on it, as these are *steel*, nor concern the earpiece may break (as some plastic ones have, including my last pair) as they’re *steel*.

The cord simply doesn’t tangle, and the moment you hit play and perfect, lossless audio takes you away, you’ll realise you’ve spent your money wisely.

If you love audio, you'll love these.

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