HP-11 seems to use the same speakers setup as the HP-7D, connected however on totally different hardware. These headphones are analog, with an separate 5.1 analog amplifier box. One would expect entirely different sound results from the HP-7D however, surprisingly enough they sound almost the same.

An explanation for this, is that both the analog amplifier and the USB audio controller, supersede the sound quality that the actual speakers can produce, hence the end result is limited by the speakers themselves. Since both headphones use the same speakers, the end result is the same.

Connection wise, these headphones come with a wide selection of cables and converters allowing them to connect to a 5.1 or stereo analog computer output, or a 5.1 or stereo analog DVD/TV output.

Not using a USB connection means that these headphones can connect directly to the analog 5,1 or stereo outputs of a DVD player, without needing a computer. Cables partial colouring, was a bit disappointing though, since you need to mark them your self

In addition, an in line controller is offered, for controlling the volume of front/rear/center/sub speakers separately.

The amplifier box, other than the 3 inputs, also has 3 outputs, allowing existing connections/cabling to coexist with the headphone amplifier box. In adition a stereo input is also available, and gets enabled with the 5.1 / Stereo switch at the front of the box.

Overall grade: A+

Pros: Very good sound for it’s price (about 40$) deep bass, mic, can be used with various analog devices

Cons: Nothing serious