CA200:
RHA have been hard at work to combine value headphones that offer quality of sound and are stunningly designed.

CA200:
RHA may have just started out but they've been hard at work to combine value headphones that offer quality of sound and are stunningly designed, here is their latest creation, the CA-200
RHA have unveiled their premium CA-200 headphones which are clearly aimed at both the style-conscious and after a quality set of cans.

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CA200:
RHA CA-200 headphones deliver high quality audio across the whole range and deliver very powerful bass that does not overwhelm the audio experience.

CA200:

Since its conception Benchmark Reviews' primary focus has been on consumer and enthusiast PC hardware and games, but with the proliferation of mobile computing and gadgets it was only a matter of time before that focus shifted slightly. Today we will be taking a look at a set of RHA CA-200 Black Noise Isolating Headphones from Reid Heath Acoustics. The CA-200's are light weight over ear headphones designed for use at home, in the studio, or on the move.

Available now for a mere $29.95, the CA-200's claim to offer high quality and performance at a low cost. Features include; 40mm mylar drivers, neodymium magnet and CCAW voice coils, 3.5mm gold plated connections, an "ErgoFit system" which allows the ear cup to pivot on multiple axes, and most importantly - a detachable 1.2m fabric braided cable. On paper the CA-200's are an attractive prospect and we aim to see if they can really deliver.

The first thing you may notice here (my favorite feature) is the lack of a cable. The CA-200's from RHA have a detachable cable and this is great for many reasons, I will list a few I can think of just off the top of my head. When you are not using them you can easily detach the cable to keep it from dangling, if the cable becomes damaged in any way you won't need to buy a new set of headphones (just replace the cable) and if you were to snag the cable on something it is less likely to become damaged (it should pull free from the cans).

The 3.5mm stereo cable splits into two mono 3.5mm jacks and connects into the bottom of the cans, the cans are labelled left and right and the cable is color coded. This also means you can wear the headphones backwards depending on which way you find more comfortable.

The CA-200's have a good 2 inches of adjustment to cater for different head sizes. I find with headphones that I tend to be on or around the smallest adjustment position, but the CA-200's small position is very small (think child size). The large adjustment position would easily cater for larger headed masculine adult. There is an nice chrome accent around the cans that give the CA-200's a stylish look.

The glossy plastic head band has a silver stripe printed along its length which is broken on each side by an RHA logo. The main body of the cans are made from this same glossy plastic, and the unit initially has a kind of cheap feel to it, but after listening to the CA-200's this is immediately forgiven. This is where RHA have made savings in production costs, but also by design they are very lightweight and comfortable.

The CA-200's have a nice thick head band that will rest comfortably near the middle of your head top. If you find it more comfortable you can flip them round and wear them backwards and then the head band would sit more towards the back of your head.

The RHA CA-200 Black Headphones were tested in a range of scenarios such as listening to music and watching movies (PC and mobile) and while gaming. Since there are no benchmarks that can produce comparative results I will give my impressions on the performance and function of the CA-200's including important factors relating to comfort and ease of use. Please remember that these are my personal impressions and may not reflect the way you would feel, after all we are all different and what's good for me may not be so for you.

For just under $30 I wasn't expecting much, and after initially handling the CA-200's I honestly felt I was going to be let down, the plastic construction and lightweight design gave an immediate impression that they were just another cheapo set of headphones. To my surprise I was immediately impressed by the level of comfort and quality of audio delivery that is expected from a pair of headphones at twice their price. The detachable cable is an added bonus that you don't tend to see at this price point and instantly boosts their value.

Real world Usage: The RHA CA-200 headphones deliver high quality audio across the whole range and deliver very powerful bass that does not overwhelm the audio experience. With a little tweaking of the EQ settings of my Realtek audio software I was able to get very impressive results from the CA-200's. The level of bass produced by the 40mm drivers without distorting or over powering the rest of the audio experience was able to be not only heard, but also felt. I like my music loud but what I really want is to feel the bass, I have no preferred genre of music but I always prefer a heavy bass line where possible along with intellectual or clever word play.

I generally don't listen to music through headphones on my Blackberry (iPod belongs to my son) as I much prefer a fuller sound that can only be reproduced via a multi speaker setup with a subwoofer - like in my car, or the 7.1 setup at my PC. While I can appreciate what current generation mobile devices are capable of, not all headphones are able to reproduce sound equally. The RHA CA-200's took it in their stride and then some, I was able to listen to most tracks at full volume but I wouldn't want to do so for a long period, 85% volume was more than sufficient for the iPod and full volume on the Blackberry was perfect (before AUDIOBOOST kicks in). The CA-200's are over-ear but the ear cups aren't massive so they sit somewhere between over-ear and on-ear and share the benefits of both, blocking outside noise and reducing sound leakage without completely covering your ears and blocking everything out.

Comfort: The RHA CA-200's are very very light because of their plastic construction and it was quite easy to forget that I was wearing them. The padded headband and ear pads make the headset a pleasure to wear. If there was an option for fabric covered ear pads they would be my preference, but the faux leather coating does reduce heat build up better than fabric.

The RHA CA-200 headphones come with a 3 Year warranty as standard, for a sub $30 pair of headphones this is a great reassurance that you are actually getting a quality product. I am very impressed by the sound quality offered by these headphones, value for money is an understatement! The plastic construction is a necessary evil in regards to keeping production costs down and making the CA-200's light and comfortable. I have a similar pair of Sennheiser HD 407 headphones (slightly cheaper at $26) that I thought were impressive for their price but the RHA CA-200's literally blow them out of the water, and in addition to that the CA-200's have a detachable cable, so it's win win all round.

In this section I am going to write a brief five point summary on the following categories; Performance, Appearance, Construction, Functionality and Value. These views are my own and help me to give the RHA CA-200 Black Headphones a rating out of 10. A high or low score does not necessarily mean that they are better or worse than a similar set of headphones that have been reviewed by another writer here at Benchmark Reviews, which may have got a higher or lower score. It is however a good indicator of whether the CA-200 Black Noise Isolating Headphones are good or not. I would strongly urge you to read the entire review, if you have not already, so that you can make an educated decision for yourself.

Performance and value go hand in hand with the CA-200 headphones, if I were to do a blind test on them I would assume they were more expensive than they are. There is a level of bass than is not only heard but also felt, complemented nicely by the undistorted and well delivered mids and highs. If you want better sounding headphones then be prepared to spend more than double the price of the CA-200's.

The appearance of the CA-200's match its price point perfectly. The silver accents compliment the glossy black plastic construction and ensure that the CA-200's are not just another bland black set of headphones.

Although they are made from plastic, the CA-200's feel quite durable and flexible. The leather effect ear pads and headband cushion along with the lightweight construction ensure a pleasurable wearing experience.

As far as functionality is concerned the RHA CA-200 Black Headphones deliver on their marketing promise. The fabric braided detachable3.5mm stereo cable adds a unique touch that you won't find in many headphones at this price point. The range of adjustment, along with the pivoting ear cups, ensure that these headphones will fit just about any size of head. The ear pads are somewhere between over ear and on ear (RHA call it 'around ear') and provide a satisfactory level of noise isolation while also preventing sound leakage.

As of October 2012 the RHA CA-200 Noise Isolating Headphones are available for $29.95 (Amazon) / £29.99 (Amazon UK). The RHA CA-200 Black headphones represent outstanding value for money, and with a 3 year warranty as standard you can't really go wrong.

If you have the chance to, I would urge you to give the RHA CA-200 Noise Isolating Headphone a try. If not, and you are looking to buy a inexpensive set of headphones, then these deserve a place on your shortlist.

Pros:

+ Excellent bass response
+ High quality audio for this price point
+ Excellent value for money
+ Sufficient noise isolation and low sound leakage
+ Comfortable and lightweight
+ Detachable fabric braided cable
+ Low price
+ Very loud

Cons:

- Plastic construction is a necesary evil
- Fabric ear pads would be better than leather effect
- Ear pads don't appear to be replaceable

Overall:

Performance: 9.00

Appearance: 8.00

Construction: 8.25

Functionality: 9.00

Value: 9.50

Final Score: 8.75/10

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CA200:
RHA have excelled themselves with the CA200′s.  This small company from Glasgow deserves recognition for a job well done and if they continue to produce earphones and headphones of this quality then they will certainly be around for a long while yet.

CA200:

After listening to and reviewing the rather good RHA MA350 earphones and knowing that not everybody likes in ear buds, I thought I would take a look at another RHA product but this time a pair of headphones – the RHA CA-200s.

The RHA CA200′s are a bit of an enigma.  Retailing at the surprisingly reasonable sum of £29.95 one could reasonably expect something that is not too great in quality however this is simply not the case.

RHA have opted to build the CA200′s from plastic and whilst this may not be to everyone’s taste it actually looks rather good.  The set I had are all white with a silver stripe around the headband broken only by the RHA logo on either side.

The earpads are attached using RHA’s ErgoFit system which “allows the ear cup to pivot on multiple axes for a comfortable fit & better noise isolation.”

From a comfort perspective, the system works.  The sliding ball and joint system means that the headphones achieve a snug fit whilst not seeming as if they are trying to squeeze ones brain out of your ears!

The pads themselves are around the ear versions that cover the ear completely.  With the whole unit weighing in at only 166g after a while you can barely feel them on your head.

Another stand out feature of the CA200′s is the cord.  Completely detachable, it features gold plated connections and is made from braided fabric to help prevent tangling.

So, on to the sound.  The RHA CA200′s have 40mm mylar drivers, neodymium magnets and CCAW voice coils.

The bass is exceptional.  On tracks such as Insomnia by Faithless it is powerful without being overbearing whilst Soul II Soul’s Back to Life sounds simply awesome.

Emeli Sande is currently in vogue and when playing her track Suitcase the raw emotion contained within her vocals is transmitted superbly.

A change of tack bought about a listen to The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony.  The movement of the music was handled with ease, the violins sounded like violins and not some dogs squeaky toy whilst the mid range was an easy listen and not harsh on the ears like some of the lesser similarly priced headsets.

Overall, the sonic experience is a good one and certainly wouldn’t be out of place on a set of headphones costing twice the price.

As with the MA350 earphones,  RHA have excelled themselves with the CA200′s.  This small company from Glasgow deserves recognition for a job well done and if they continue to produce earphones and headphones of this quality then they will certainly be around for a long while yet.

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CA200:
Overall, RHA’s CA-200 offers a lot more than exceptional style, it also provides a solid over-the-ear headphone choice that can compete against headsets above its price range.

CA200:

It is fair to say that a certain level of quality is expected from a product that costs more and compromise is expected from a product that costs significantly less than its peers. The tricky part is finding the one that offers a good balance and value for the price and offers a specific set of features that fits your need; hoping that the manufacturer’s compromise did not translate into omitting or degrading the function you are searching for. This is referred to as a “bang-for-the-buck” item that many budget-conscious buyers are looking for.

While it is rare, and sometimes difficult, to find “bang-for-the-buck” items in the sea of products out there, the ones that do rise to the top are difficult to ignore.  Among headphones, RHA’s MA-350 and SA-950i have been recognized by plenty of audio enthusiasts as exceptional, high-grade audio products that offer significant value.  RHA seeks to continue this tradition with their CA-200 over-the-ear headphone.

The RHA CA200 is a lightweight, circum-aural headphone that is perfect for audio enjoyment while on the move or at home. The RHA CA-200 is available in high-gloss black or white finishes and carries an MSRP of $30 USD. For a comfortable fit, RHA has designed the CA-200 to utilize a ball and socket mechanism paired with noise isolating, soft ear pads to accommodate heads of various shapes and sizes. To reproduce high quality audio, the CA200 headphone uses 40mm mylar drivers, neodymium magnets as well as copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils, exposing the listener to a frequency range of 20-20,000Hz and a sensitivity of 113dB. To add to the portable convenience, the CA200 comes with a 1.2m detachable braided Y-cable designed with anti-fraying protection to prevent any damage from unnecessary tugs and pulls, ultimately prolonging the lifespan of the CA200 on top of the 3-year warranty.

Unlike typical headphones that have an adjustable band, the RHA CA-200’s unibody design moves the individual ear cups instead. These ear cups also pivot to provide angle adjustment, depending on the wearer’s head shape.  Since the CA-200 weighs a mere 166g, it is very comfortable, even after an extended period of use.  The included detachable braided Y-cable is also equally light, allowing for comfortable use of the CA-200 while in motion or while at the gym.

The wide-range of angle adjustment possible with the ear cups ensures a proper fit and isolates a good deal of external noise. The 40mm mylar drivers can drive up a considerable amount of volume compared to the smaller 30mm drivers found on headphones within the same price range.

Considering the price, the CA-200 performed very well with punchy bass and well-defined vocals and mids. There is a bit of a splash when reproducing brightly tuned cymbals but one can only expect as much range on a headset of this price point. With the excellent sound isolation, live music and spoken word albums sound remarkably good.

The choice can be confusing when it comes to purchasing headphones as the price range wildly varies from $10 up to thousands of dollars. Higher priced headphones are expectedly a lot better when it comes to performance but they are mostly aimed for studio professionals and meant to be paired up with high-end audio equipment. Even with that large segment removed, sorting through the rest of the options is still going to be time consuming and confusing. Apprehension to buy more affordable headphones is understandable although thankfully, price does not always mean a heavy compromise and once in a while, you can stumble upon a pair of headphones that checks the requirements of looks, affordability, sound quality and function.

The RHA CA-200 is all of that and surprisingly more. With an MSRP of $29.95, and currently available for 33% less at $19.95 at amazon.com, the RHA CA-200 is a very satisfying value purchase, not just as a possible gift item this holiday season but in terms of function as a stylish headphone as well. The RHA CA-200 certainly does not look like a $30 headphone with its high-gloss frame and gold-plated 3.5mm jacks with braided cables. Although some people will probably be put off by the liberal use of plastic for the frame, I’m happy to report that it is surprisingly durable as RHA’s CA200 not just used any old plastic for the body, but thermoplastic hybrid that can withstand more abuse and gives more flex than typical synthetics used on budget headphones. The satisfaction ramps up further when songs are pumped through the 40mm drivers, producing crisp sounding audio and clear undistorted bass.

Despite not having an adjustable band, the pivoting ear-cup design works just as well and, since it is very light at only 166g, it isn’t cumbersome to wear and is fully useable even while on the treadmill. The use of leatherette material, while good for sound isolation, can sweat your ears while in motion and cloth would be preferable in that case. It is not a big concern however, as the CA-200 is not being marketed for active wear. On top of everything else, the RHA CA-200 comes with a 3-year warranty which is surprisingly long and speaks of the confidence the Glasgow based audio design company has for their product. Overall, RHA’s CA-200 offers a lot more than exceptional style, it also provides a solid over-the-ear headphone choice that can compete against headsets above its price range.

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CA200:
Highs and mids truly shine well with the CA200’s

CA200:Looking for that perfect pair of headphones that doesn’t take your wallet to cleaners can be a real struggle. There are several amazing options if you’re willing to spend major money but what about if you’re looking for sound similar to the top headphones at a fraction of the cost? Well you might want to take a look at the RHA CA200 Headphones and what they have to offer. Check out the full review below to see just how well they perform and if the affordable price is justifiable by its performance.

I’ve gone through countless pairs of headphones that never really live up to the hype they generate or the price they charge. Nothing is worse than spending over $200 for some headphones that really only give you half of a good sonic experience (Beats anyone?). RHA aims to give you adequate sound all in a great looking housing paired with a very affordable price point.

Upon first glance you would be miffed to guess these headphones cost what they do. Hands down they look better than ¾ of the over the ear headphones out there today. The design of the CA200’s are very minimal and sleek which is welcomed with open arms. The CA200’s have a very glossy finish to the entire outer of the headphones with a silver stripe down the headband and a simple RHA lettering on each ear cup.

The cable on the RHA headphones are of the fabric kind that I always enjoy using especially if you’re going to be taking these headphones out of the house. The fabric cord always seems to work well when walking around the streets as it blends in very well with your clothing and you don’t hear a constant bump from a heavy plastic cord. The cable is also detachable from both ear cups which is a nice feature if something should ever happen to your cable you can just replace that and not the entire headset as a whole.

The ear cups on the CA200’s are wrapped with an extremely comfortable faux leather that is very soft and padded ensuring you will be able to wear these for an extended amount of time without the pain and constant pressure of some other headphones. Each ear cup fits very well around your ear as well with adequate room for even the largest of ear. I found it very easy to use these for several hours with no need to adjust them because of discomfort or a loose fit. Each ear cup has a nice pivoting to them which ensures you will have a good comfortable seal no matter what size you head and ears are. Adjusting the length of the CA200’s is easy as well with the hidden mechanism to either lengthen or shorten the size of the headphones.

The headband is padded with the same faux leather and is very comfortable as well. I have to say the padding on the CA200’s are much nicer than the price point of these headphones would make you believe but that is a constant theme throughout the entire feature list of these headphones. 

The CA200’s are extremely light for the size which is great for people who will be using these for an extended amount of time as nothing is worse than having a heavy pair of cans on your head while trying to escape through music or get work done.

Each ear cup has a 40mm Mylar driver which gives off great sound throughout the entire range of sound no matter what kind of music you are listening to. Highs and mids truly shine well with the CA200’s as everything in these two ranges are above normal performance wise and much better than headphones 3 times the price. The bass is adequate but just didn’t have that big solid kick that I normally would need from a pair of headphones like these. The amount of bass is perfectly fine for most music but for hip-hop or rap listeners you may be looking for more power from the low end when looking at these headphones but for the price you pay you definitely get what you pay for

In the end while I want to compare the RHA CA200 headphones to much more expensive competitors I can’t because that’s just not fair. That’s partly RHA’s fault for making such a nice pair of headphones that feel like they cost 4 times as much. For the money you aren’t going to find a better pair of over the ear headphones no matter where you look. With its great design, comfort and sound it’s hard to nitpick anything about the RHA CA200’s.

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CA200:
Sounds come out of the drivers crystal clear and will fill your eardrums with the crisp sounds.

CA200:
I have previously introduced you to Reid and Heith Acoustics (newly rebranded as RHA), the audio company based out of Glasgow, Scotland, when we reviewed their MA-350 earbuds. We were incredibly impressed with the MA-350s, so we were excited to get the opportunity to review their CA-200 headphones.

Will the CA-200s live up to the legacy that the MA-350s left us with? Keep reading the review to get our full thoughts on these over-the-ear headphones.

The CA-200s are very aesthetically pleasing headphones. They are beautifully designed headphones that are extremely lightweight weighing only 156g (0.34 pounds). The plastic build on the headphones feels extremely durable, but flexible enough to be comfortable.

The CA-200s utilize RHA’s “ErgoFit” system. The ErgoFit system pivots each earcup so each cup fits perfectly alongside your head’s contour. The system works well with the up and down pivots, but the cups also pivot side to side. This can cause a bit of discomfort if the headphone doesn’t fully pivot to the correct side.

Another thing that I like about the ErgoFit system is the fact that the cups are adjustable to your head. By including this feature on these headphones, it makes the CA-200s compatible with anyone.

When you put on the headphones, they do feel very comfortable. The earcups have thick padding and then the band at the top has padding. The synthetic cushion earcups are also large enough so that you are able to use them for prolonged periods of time without your ears becoming fatigued. This is especially great if you take them on long car rides or flights or even just use them as your everyday drivers.

RHA’s cables never fail to impress me. The cable for the CA-200s is a detachable, braided, fabric cable that does not tangle much. At the end of the cable, you will find 3.5mm gold-plated connections. The 3.5mm connection makes these headphones compatible with most of today’s popular devices including all of Apple’s devices, most Android phones, etc.

As I have previously mentioned, the earcups are made out of a synthetic cushion that are actually extremely comfortable. Unlike most headphones, I find that these headphones actually go over your ears, not on. This reduces fatigue since the sides are flush against the sides of your head.

RHA’s “ErgoFit” system really helps up the comfort level of these headphones. The headphones don’t’ “lock in” like other headphones. Instead, they move with you and readjust themselves for an optimal fit. Even when you move, the movement of the headphones counteracts your moving and it feels like they never move.

 Headphones can look great but if they don’t sound, they belong in the trashcan. The RHA CA-200s have kept the reputation that RHA established with the MA-350s.

If you listen to vocal-heavy songs or videos, you may find the sound to be a bit muffled. By muffled, I mean that certain sounds can sound a little tinny. This only happens, however, if the voices are hitting high pitches. I found this the most with singers like Florence + the Machine’s Florence Welch & Maroon 5’s Adam Levine. Now, if you turn up the volume a bit, that problem goes away. It’s definitely an odd sound quality. It’s not bad, it’s just something unique to these headphones.

Now, if you are listening to fast, techno-like dance music with a lot of bass, you will find these headphones to be fantastic. These sounds come out of the drivers crystal clear and will fill your eardrums with the crisp sounds.

RHA has done it again by creating a pair of headphones at an unbelievable price. The CA-200s have okay sound quality, but when I was told that they retail for only $29.95, I was shocked. After testing the headphones, I figured they would retail for somewhere around $150, so how they are able to sell them for only $30 is beyond me. For $29.95, these are a no-brainer.  The sound quality is unique (not bad, not great, just special to these headphones) and the build is fantastic. I have grown to love RHA, and I can’t wait to see what they will bring out next.

Overall TRG Rating: 10/10

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CA200:
The vocals have a deep lushness in them, but also extend well to create great dynamics and sweetness.

CA200:

RHA may not be the most known company within the US, but their mission of delivering good quality at a low price-point is shown in their CA200 over-ear headphones. Coming in at 30 dollars, this is the base-line offering from RHA. Although it is impressive for the price point, there is a little more to be wanted.  

The CA200s are offered in two different flavors, black and white. They offer a glossy plastic body that has a nice glare to it and is attractive overall. Their small body doesn’t make them look obtrusive or flamboyant. However, they remain beautiful in their own way from a distance. Up close, you’ll find that the glossy surface becomes a fingerprint magnet. A single strip goes around the entire headband leading up to the RHA branding on either edge of it. The entire design is flashy, but also subtle at the same time. Overall though, I’m very pleased with the overall design.

Design: ★★★★½

These RHAs offer a classic V-shape in terms of sound signature. The bass and treble is boosted while the mids remain warm with a bit of sweetness. It’s not tuned to perfection, but it is still enjoyable nonetheless.

The low end on the CA200s is focused towards the lower-mid bass. This offers a big impact and slam. The end result is a more boomy sound that offers good depth. The depth leads to wonderful textures, despite being a bit solid, that are shown beautifully in your music. The CA200s do, however, lack that mid-bass balance with the rest of the spectrum as the lower bass overshadows them a bit.

Bass: ★★★★½

The midrange on the CA200s is warm and inviting. Despite this, clarity within the instruments not only is intimate, but very clear. Detailing, on the other hand is at a bit of a loss. Timbre is one of the areas that this headphone does excel well in. The vocals have a deep lushness in them, but also extend well to create great dynamics and sweetness. They, however, do have a tendency to be more sibilant than they need to be. Sound stage is on the larger end of the spectrum, partly due to the V.

Mids: ★★★★

The high end has a well-controlled, soft sparkle to it. It extends well into the higher octaves without problem. That said, energy is at an all time high with these, but still remains fatiguing. Sibilance is nowhere to be heard. There is a slight loss of micro-detailing though. Clarity is good throughout, as is separation. Overall, the highs aren’t fatiguing, despite being boosted, and actually are an overall joy to listen to.

Highs: ★★★★½

Audio: ★★★★½

If I were to name one part of the headphones that was disappointing, it would have to be the build. Even at 30 dollars, I’ve seen headphones with build quality light years ahead of the CA200s. No case or pouch is provided which leaves them even further vulnerable.

Outside the padding, everything on these is plastic. The plastic doesn’t have a quality feel to it and actually feels a little fragile. The hinges and sliders are all matted plastic. Basically, the housings are light, but don’t feel strong by any means, which does give me a scare.

The headband is made of the same plastic that is used in the housing. Once again, weaker, not the strongest I’ve used by any means. There is a good flexibility to the headband which helps a little bit. Like the housings, the word fragile is all I can think with these. They aren’t a piece of glass, but feel very weak nonetheless.

The cable does give the build a big step up. The cable itself is a thinner, but strong, braided cable. Tangling is non-existent with them as well, always a plus there. Although I’d rather it be a little stiffer, it’s still tough enough to last.

The headphone jack and connectors bring it back down. The straight connector is small, and doesn’t have that quality feel to it. The strain reliefs are tiny in size, and look as if they tear a little easily. They are flexible, but offer no resistance to movement. The jacks themselves are gold plated which helps fight corrosion.

Build: ★★½

Although I feel the build needed some fixing, the light plastics used do play a positive roll when it comes to comfort. These are probably one of the most comfortable headphones I’ve worn to date. The padding is nice and soft throughout. Break in periods are basically non-existent as well. Their lightweight design allows users to keep them on for hours. I really can’t say much more, they are really just comfortable.

Comfort: ★★★★★

These headphones can be had for 30 dollars on Amazon (through RHA). For the price, they offer a stellar sound, excellent comfort, and a flashy design that is a bit above its price range. The build is what turns me away from these though as it’s an Achilles heal, and a bad one at that. If you can get through that though, the rest of the package remains strong.

Value: ★★★★

I feel that RHA did a fine job on the majority of the CA200s. Outside the materials used, I feel strongly that the sound, comfort, and design is one that will be able to keep sales going. For 30 dollars, they do offer a well balanced package overall.

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CA200:
RHA have given us yet another quality product, with good sound quality, and excellent design.

CA200:

This is a review of RHA’s CA 200 over ear headphones. RHA is a British company based in Glasgow in Scotland. Reid Heath Audio are brand which focuses on providing high quality audio and design for an affordable price.

Look, Design and Feel

 The RHA headphones have a sophisticated look with a single grey pinstripe down the side of the headphones with a subtle RHA logo. The headphones are made of flexible gloss plastic and as such do give off a nice shine. However the plastic is perhaps to flexible in some areas, and could be firmed up. Better and stronger materials could be used, but considering much more expensive headphones use the same type of materials, e.g. ‘Beats by Dre Solo HD’ it is not to much of a trade off.

The headphones themselves feel comfortable on your ears due to the swivel system found on the earcups, extremely similar to the system used on the popular Sennheiser HD202 headphones.  Furthermore the construction is very lightweight so they do not feel like a burden to carry, or to have on your head. Furthermore the earcups padding is sufficient to block out most background noise without feeling uncomfortable. The material used on the padding though is not of a high quality and unfortunately feels very plasticky. However this can be expected for this price of headphone.

The cables are an area for innovation at RHA, and as such bring with them a high quality gold plated connector as well as a fabric cable. Why fabric? Fabric, according to RHA, does not get into knots and tangles so easy and as such your headphone cable is in a better condition. Furthermore the Y style cable is detachable at both earcups, allowing the cable to be completely removed

Overall good levels of build quality and design, but materials used do let them down in some areas, however for the price great value for money in terms of this category.

Sound quality

 These earphones are obviously for the bass heavy market, as these offer amazing performance in the bass regions of sound, for example

dubstep or house music sounds great through these headphones, the treble is well defined and the mids offer lots of detail. The sound quality overall is excellent, considering their price. However on some pieces the sound does feel distant or the bass un-defined but this is very rare for these headphones.

If you’re a numbers and stats type of person then it will delight you to know that the headphones have 40mm mylar drivers, with neodymium magnets and CCAW voice coils, which all help to add to the sound quality.  The usual frequency range of 20-20000Hz is present along with a 32ohm impedance and 113dB sensitivity.

The bass response was great for their size and the lack of distortion was impressive.  Furthermore the range of frequencies is also great creating a realistic stereo effect when listening to large group pieces. While we’re not going to say their as good as £200 Bose headphones they are at least level with the same price range headphones but they do have a few valiant competitors, namely the Sennheiser HD202 series which offers comparable sound quality, for around the same price, but the design and general look of the headphones is bland, and features such as the braided fabric cable on the RHA’s are sorely missed.

Real-World Performance

The RHAs do not have an active noise cancellation system like more expensive rivals but the over ear design and padding blocks out most of the background noise that you could encounter on a train journey or a noisy bus. Their 156g weight certainly helps them to be portable but unfortunately the headphones do not collapse or fold in anyway so are bulky to carry in your bad and as such could easily be broken by putting stuff on top off them.

Overall the headphones are practical for travel on longer journeys or when you have enough free space to carry these around with you. It would however be more effective to take

Verdict

 RHA have given us yet another quality product, with good sound quality, and excellent design. Although the brand name isn’t well known these are good alternatives to Sennheiser’s lower end models, and are a much more stylish option. I would recommend these headphones to anybody who wants some headphones with a good quality of sound which are good looking and great value for money. Overall a good buy.

Score: 4.0/5.0

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CA200:
The sound really is excellent. Great punchy bass, and a good clean sound these headphones kick out brilliantly

CA200:
When you look at the price of the RHA CA-200 headphones, you’re likely to think they’re not going to be very good. They’re cans, and just too cheap.

But swizzle my swizzler, if I’m not mistaken these headphones are excellent.

Okay, to be sure, they have a build quality that you’d expect for the price: the joins are a bit shonky, though sturdy, and the plastic headband feels pretty, well, plasticky. But if all you’re really worried about are the sound and comfort factor, these win in both departments.

For this price, the sound really is excellent. Great punchy bass, and a good clean sound – these headphones kick out brilliantly.

While they may not look the coolest, for indoor use or while sitting at a computer, they’re an absolute bargain.

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CA200:
They raise the bar in all departments from the low lows to the very high highs and lets not forget the bass, its very deep and rich.

CA200:
Well look at them, are they not just a vision of beauty ?, when i received the CA-200 i was impressed with the design, i had not seen anything like them in  quite a while.Opening the box was a nice experience as it had a very easy pull tab to open at the back, none of this annoying plastic wrapping that takes 20min to get into, by the time you get into the box you feel defeated! i digress.So i opened up the box, popped them onto my little balding head and was surprised by how comfortable they were, I  am not normally a huge fan of on-ear headphones but these felt very natural. That will be because of the materials used and also the pivot system used to ensure a comfortable feel for any shape or head size.So how do they sound i hear you asking me ? well normally for the price point that RHA have these in you get a decent quality of sound, but nothing great.. but what do RHA do ? they raise the bar in all departments from the low lows to the very high highs and lets not forget the bass, its very deep and rich.Like most of you know i listen to a lot of metal music, well these did not disappoint at all, they were rich in sound and had the punch for the head-banging to begin The overall feel of the CA-200 was very impressive for the RRP of £39.95 they are out on there own of any headphones i have had the privilege to test, for this price ? you can’t go wrong as you get both style AND high quality audio.

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