These headphones may be ugly inside and out.
DankPods, one of the leading voices in YouTube’s audio review scene, recently tackled what he calls the “World’s Ugliest Headphones” – the Jecklin Floats. His video goes beyond mere aesthetics, delving into the design, functionality, sound quality, and the surprising discomfort these headphones deliver.
The Quest for the ‘World’s Ugliest Headphones’
DankPods starts his review with a light-hearted comment:
“Mate, I love uggo things. Hey, better than boring things, huh?”
This sets the tone for a review that’s more than just an ordinary critique. It’s a deep dive into the unique and often overlooked corners of headphone design.
The headphones in question are referred to as the “Jecklin Floats.” These headphones have been circling the internet because of their unique, boxy design.
The Floats, which have been around since the 1970s, can easily be described as “the ugliest”, according to DankPods.
However, aside from the design, the Floats also caught DankPods’s interest due to their rare electrostatic technology.
Unfortunately, his quest to acquire these headphones was filled with both anticipation and shipping mishaps.
Because of issues with the shipping, he got his hands on the electrostatic version of the headphones. But, the headphones that came were broken quite badly with one side falling off from the headband.
That’s why, he had to settle with another variant, which he guessed were made with dynamic drivers. This is because of the noticeable lack of the ‘Energizer’ required to power the electrostatic variant.
This hiccup, however, did little to dampen his enthusiasm.
How the Headphones Became DankPods’ ‘Worst Nightmare’
The actual use of the headphones revealed a stark contrast to their intriguing technical specifications.
For one, DankPods is candid about their lack of comfort. In fact, he described it as the “worst nightmare” for anyone sensitive to having something on their head.
Aside from that, he also compared the headphones to the well-regarded HD600s when it comes to their sound quality. Unfortunately, the Floats’ shortcomings become even more apparent.
Despite their old-school charm, they fall short in delivering the bass and soundstage that modern listeners expect.
Viewers Chime in With Knowledge and Wit
The community response to DankPods’s evaluation was as varied and engaging as the headphones themselves were unusual and unattractive. Viewers shared technical insights, experiences, and humor, reflecting a collective curiosity about the headphones.
A lot of users, as expected, resorted to jokes to share their reactions to the headphones. These are mainly focused on the headphones’ ‘ugly’ design.
Others, however, mostly reacted to the review side. While most viewers didn’t have personal experiences on the headphones, some of them expressed concern on hearing static during the headphones’ sound test in the video.
This, according to the users, was apparent when watching the video, whether with or without headphones.
On the other hand, there are also some users who have had the chance to test the headphones themselves. These users offered a technical clarification, especially on the differences between the two variants.
Many claimed that the sound quality issue may be because of the variant DankPods got. In these comments, users stood by how the sound quality of the electrostatic variants is far better than dynamic.
