Performance

Our normal, portable setup is a Samsung Galaxy S3 with the Boeffla kernel installed. From an aesthetical point-of-view, the new FLYs look fly. Gigabyte managed to give them a minimalistic look that includes a few details.

The FLYs are very easily powered by any telephone or modern PMP. Their sound is quite bass-focused, with a pleasant, dialed-back treble. Midrange-wise, the FLYs sound quite close to the RHA SA950is we tested recently, but the FLYs' midrange just cannot compete with the Sennheiser PX-200 IIs. The Sennheisers do a good job compared to the Rosewill RHTS-11002s but are also five times as expensive.

Both the RHASA950is and the FLYs have some quirks in the midrange. You basically have to go up to the PX-200 IIs in order to get a natural-sounding midrange. This is a bit of a shame because the bass performance here is good for the price, and the long-term wearing comfort is surprisingly good for a set of headphones without a headband pad. Detail-wise, the FLYs are almost on level with the RHAs but a far cry away from the PX-200 IIs. They do not sound particularly bad in any way, but the sound quality needs a boost in order to sound more lifelike.

The ear cups can twist on the FLYs, making the seal between the ear cups and your ears close to ideal. The pads are also of a very good quality, which definitely contributes to their better-than-average bass performance and very good ergonomics. The metallic headband is definitely not for the bald or short-haired as having them rub against the skin will feel quite irritating.

As a set of everyday headphones, these are absolutely perfect if the midrange gets sorted out. The bass, ergonomics, and looks are all there.