Direct Sound DS-73 Semi-Open Critical Listening Headphones

The Direct Sound DS-73 are semi-open critical listening headphones for mixing and monitoring. Described as Direct Sound's first semi-open model, they aim for a more open, less fatiguing sound than closed-back headphones while still blocking more outside noise than a typical open-back design.

Large 50 mm drivers give a flat, extended response for judging balance from the low end to the top. At 32 ohms they are easy to drive from interfaces and laptops without a separate headphone amplifier.

Key features

• Semi-open design
• 50 mm dynamic drivers
• Frequency response 10 Hz to 36 kHz
• 32 ohm impedance
• 1500 mW maximum input
• Gold-plated 3.5 mm plug with 6.3 mm screw-on adaptor