Rode NTH-100

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Rode NTH-100

Rode

NTH-100

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 540588
Brand: Rode
Model: NTH-100
Price: $135.30

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The NTH-100s are surprisingly solid headphones for the price. They're built like a tank with those Alcantara pads making long sessions a breeze – perfect for podcasters, engineers tracking drums, or anyone needing accurate, reliable monitoring without breaking the bank. Just be aware they're a bit heavy and the closed-back design keeps the sound contained.

Product Description

  • Rode NTH-100
  • Studio Headphones
  • Robust headphones ideal for musicians
  • sound engineers
  • podcasters
  • filmmakers etc.
  • Dynamic
  • Closed-back design
  • Circumaural
  • Passive noise cancelling
  • 40 mm neodymium drivers selected in pairs
  • Robust spring steel headband
  • Adjustable ear cups with FitLok locking system
  • Memory foam ear and headband cushions covered with Alcantara
  • Ear pads with cooling CoolTech gel
  • Frequency range: 5 – 35
  • 000 Hz
  • Impedance: 32 Ohm
  • Sensitivity: 110dB
  • Max sound pressure: 126 dB
  • Single-sided cable routing (left or right connection possible)
  • 3.5 mm Jack sockets with bayonet locking mechanism
  • Detachable straight 2.4 m connection cable (3.5 mm TRS jack)
  • Weight: 344 g
  • Includes jack adapter (3.5 mm to 6.3 mm jack)
  • carrying pouch and cable identification rings (blue
  • green
  • orange
  • pink)
PROS
  • • Alcantara ear cushions provide luxurious comfort for extended tracking sessions.
  • • Robust spring steel headband ensures durability and long-term reliability.
  • • CoolTech gel ear pads prevent overheating during critical mixing tasks.
  • • 32 Ohm impedance makes these headphones versatile for various audio interfaces and devices.
CONS
  • • The 344g weight can be fatiguing during prolonged use, especially for smaller heads.
  • • Closed-back design limits soundstage; not ideal for critical listening requiring spaciousness.
  • • While balanced, the sound leans slightly towards a neutral profile; lacks some 'fun' coloration.

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Key Features

Type Studio Headphones
Driver Size 40 mm
Impedance 32 Ohm
Frequency Range 5 – 35,000 Hz
Sensitivity 110dB
Cable Detachable 2.4m TRS
Weight 344 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NTH-100s offer a more balanced and less harsh presentation than the 7506, though the 7506 is often considered a benchmark for a reason. They’re a more comfortable, slightly less clinical alternative.
They genuinely do help. The gel keeps the ear pads from getting uncomfortably warm during extended use, which is a significant benefit for critical listening and tracking.
Absolutely. The 32 Ohm impedance makes them very easy to drive from most phones, tablets, or basic audio interfaces – no external amplification needed.

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