Years after debuting as a $420 limited edition, are these worth 439?
With these choices, the Hemps rest on your head more than clamp down on your cranium.
In addition, the coiled cable is disproportionately thick, dwarfing the tiny jack on the end.
The wood used combines to have this intricate, almost marbled pattern to it, which looks sublime.
It carries a different feel to other cans that use metal, with a more natural presentation.
But now the important bit - sound.
The Hemps are unlike any other pair of headphones I’ve tested.
With this in mind, the Hemps' low-end isn’t so prominent that it’s overpowering.
With this mind, their mid-range presentation and handling of vocals is impressive.
That was presented with the utmost clarity.
All of this also combines to make the Hemps a great pair of gaming cans too.
So, where does all this leave us?
Well, it’s quite simple really - the Hemps are a majorly excellent set of open back cans.
They’re rich, detailed and wide, while the combination of maple and hemp helps their fortunes dramatically.
It also looks fantastic, while making the Hemps quite unique among its peers.
