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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£90
  • Avg. price in US: ~$100
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Griffin Woodtones Headphones review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

4.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

4.4

Technical Score

20.0%

6.0

User score

Poor
4.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.7

Sound

20.0%

4.1

Features

10.0%

6.4

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

5.4

Calls & Controls

Poor
6.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

6.9

User reviews

30.0%

4.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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3.5
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3.4
(37)
United States
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3.5
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3.4
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Good
  • 2.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 1.1
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    4.7

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 2.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 3.5
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.7

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Griffin WoodTones are over-ear headphones distinguished by real hand-turned wood enclosures available in walnut, sapele, or beech, which are designed to enhance acoustic warmth. They feature large 50mm moving coil neodymium magnet drivers, a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, 32-ohm impedance, and a sensitivity of 108dB. Key advantages include a lightweight 240g build for long-term comfort, a self-adjusting headband, and a detachable 3.5mm cable with an integrated microphone and single-button remote. However, they lack built-in volume controls, do not fold for portability, and do not include a carrying case or additional accessories.

Technical Specifications of Griffin Woodtones Headphones

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.7

Sound

20.0%

4.1

Features

10.0%

6.4

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

5.4

Calls & Controls

4.4
Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a technical score of 4.43 points, which is lower than that of 75.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

6.9

User reviews

30.0%

4.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.5
(46)
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3.4
(37)
United States
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3.5
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3.4
(37)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

6.0
Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a user score of 6.05 points, which is lower than that of 92.6% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
4.0
Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a popularity of 4 points, which is lower than 53.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.8

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.3
Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 70.8% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Griffin Woodtones Headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

50 mm
Griffin Woodtones Headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.1% of headphones and equal to 8.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Griffin Woodtones Headphones uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Griffin Woodtones Headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Griffin Woodtones Headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Griffin Woodtones Headphones is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Griffin Woodtones Headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

yes
Griffin Woodtones Headphones includes a boom microphone. 84.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wired
Griffin Woodtones Headphones supports wired connectivity, equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Griffin Woodtones Headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Griffin Woodtones Headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Griffin
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

240 g
Griffin Woodtones Headphones weighs 240 g, heavier than 57.6% of headphones and equal to 1.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Griffin Woodtones Headphones vs the average headphone

  • 10 mm larger driver size
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
    When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Griffin Woodtones Headphones uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • In-line controls
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
    What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
    When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.

    Importance: LOW

    Griffin Woodtones Headphones includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Boom microphone included
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
    What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
    When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

    Importance: LOW

    Griffin Woodtones Headphones includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • In-line controls
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Boom microphone included
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 10.1% higher weight
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones is heavier than the average headphone (240 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • No travel bag
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 4.2 % higher distortion
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (4.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 4 years older release date
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
    June 2013
  • 4.2 % higher distortion
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (4.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
    When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=1%

    Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (4.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.4.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 32.2% lower user score
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.05 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.05 vs 8.000).6.05 vs 8
  • No travel bag
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
    What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
    When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Griffin Woodtones Headphones does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 10.1% higher weight
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones is heavier than the average headphone (240 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Griffin Woodtones Headphones is heavier than the average headphone (240 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.240 g vs 218 g
  • 6.5% worse value for money
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.33 vs 6.736).
    What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
    When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.33 vs 6.736).6.33 vs 6.74
  • 4 years older release date
    Griffin Woodtones Headphones was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
    June 2013
    What it is: Official release or launch date of the model
    When it matters: When you want a newer model for fresher features, longer support life, or simply to avoid buying into an older generation.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2020

    Griffin Woodtones Headphones was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.2013 vs 2017

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Third-party reviews

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Griffin Woodtones Headphones?

  • Distinctive design featuring real hand-turned wood (Walnut, Sapele, or Beech)
  • Extremely comfortable for long listening sessions due to lightweight build and plush cushions
  • Warm and smooth sound profile that is forgiving for lower-quality MP3 files
  • Includes a detachable 3.5mm cable with an inline microphone and remote
  • Self-adjusting headband provides a secure and easy fit for various head sizes
  • Excellent value for the price, often performing better than other sub-$100 models

What customers dislike about Griffin Woodtones Headphones?

  • Lacks a protective carrying case or storage pouch in the retail package
  • Headband is known to make an annoying creaking sound when moving or walking
  • No built-in volume controls on the inline remote
  • The design does not fold or collapse, making them less portable for commuters
  • Bass and detail may lack the precision found in higher-end audiophile headphones
  • In-line mic/remote placement is difficult to see while wearing

Expert reviews

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gamingshogun.com
19/02/2014

The Griffin WoodTones Over-The-Ear Headphones Review by Jerry Paxton highlights a product that stands out due to its real beech wood ear cup housings, which give them a classy aesthetic reminiscent of coffee, green tea, and flannel. A major pro praised in the review is the innovative, auto-adjusting one-size-fits-all headband system, which eliminates the need to manually slide the...Read more

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geardiary.com
07/11/2013

The GearDiary review of the Griffin WoodTones Over-The-Ear Headphones highlights them as a high-value, under-$100 option featuring real wood housings on the ear cups for a premium look. Key pros include exceptional comfort from ultra-soft cushions and a self-adjusting headband, alongside a lightweight yet durable design that provides decent ambient noise isolation. Gear...Read more

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androidheadlines.com
05/08/2013

The Griffin WoodTones over-the-ear headphonesGo are highlighted for their unique aesthetic, featuring real wood accents in Beech, Walnut, or Sapele on the earcups and cable tips. The review notes that the headphones are remarkably comfortable, offering a lightweight build and a large headband that easily accommodates users, even when wearing hats. However, the evaluation notes...Read more

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androidguys.com
01/07/2013

The Griffin WoodTones Over-Ear Headphones feature a lightweight, comfortable design with real wood enclosures that offer a distinct, premium aesthetic. They deliver a warm, balanced sound through 50mm drivers, highlighting mid-range vocals while providing decent passive noise isolation, complemented by a practical detachable mic cable. However, the headphones lack in-line volume...Read more

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cravingtech.com
12/12/2013

The Griffin WoodTones over-ear headphones feature a distinctive design crafted from real wood, available in Walnut, Sapele, and Beech finishes with a black coated contrast and an engraved logo. In terms of performance, they are equipped with 50 mm drivers that deliver clear sound, a wide soundstage, and powerful, solid bass that avoids becoming muddy. At an affordable price point of...Read more

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reviewed.com
13/03/2014

The Griffin WoodTones over-ear headphones (MSRP $99.99) offer a visually striking aesthetic featuring ear cups carved from real sapele, beech, or walnut wood. The primary strengths of these headphones lie in their exceptional comfort, lightweight design, and effective passive noise isolation against high-pitched ambient sounds. Users will find the very cushy ear cups and supportive...Read more

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the-gadgeteer.com
16/11/2013

The Griffin Technology WoodTones are rectangular over-ear headphones priced at $99.99, featuring unique earcups made of dark walnut, blonde beech, or sapele wood. Designed to mimic natural ear shapes, they offer exceptional, long-term wearing comfort and feature a self-adjusting, one-size-fits-all headband, plush earpads, a built-in Apple-compatible microphone, and removable cords....Read more

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trustedreviews.com
30/12/2013

The Griffin WoodTones Over-The-Ear headphonesGo offer surprisingly enjoyable sound quality and an exceptionally comfortable, lightweight fit with a distinct real-wood design. While the audio performance is a standout feature for the price, the unique, polarizing look of the wood ear cups may not appeal to all users. However, the headphones are marred by a significant design flaw,...Read more

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pcmag.com
11/09/2013

The $99.99 Griffin WoodTones over-the-ear headphones are highlighted as a stylish, lightweight, and comfortable entry-level option featuring real-wood earcaps, a secure fit, and a detachable cable with an in-line remote. They deliver a high-quality, rich audio performance that resists distortion, though the sound is heavily sculpted rather than flat. However, the headphones are...Read more

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auriculares-hifi.com
29/03/2014

Here is a detailed summary of the forum review for the Griffin Woodtones headphones: Review Summary The Griffin Woodtones are minimalist, ultra-lightweight, and comfortable circumaural headphones featuring real wood earcups available in walnut, light wood, or sapelli. Priced between €50 and €90, they feature 50mm neodymium drivers, a 32-ohm impedance, and a detachable 1.9-meter...Read more

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