Lewitt LW6 Wireless Studio Headphones Review - Is It Worth the Investment?

With a first product in a new category, you often expect teething problems, but the LW6 feels so polished that you could think Lewitt has been making headphones instead of microphones for years.

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Our Rating:

Sound
★★★★★

The sound of the LW6 is outstanding: with the DSP settings and the Space Replicator, you get even more flexibility in how it sounds.

Connectivity
★★★★★

Connectivity is very good; we had no connection problems with either RealSound or Bluetooth.

Workmanship
★★★★★

The workmanship is top-notch; the headphones feel high-quality and you can wear them for a long time. Even details like the sounds when powering on are first-rate.

Lewitt LW6

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Lewitt LW6: First Impression and What's in the Box

When you unpack Lewitt’s first pair of headphones, you first wonder how a manufacturer with no experience in this area can put out such a good pair of headphones right away. You notice pretty quickly that the quality is high. The materials feel good, and the headphones sit comfortably on my head right away. The only thing you might criticize at first is the silicone headband, which feels a bit too soft, since it adjusts a little too easily under pressure. When you’re wearing them, though, that doesn’t bother you.

Besides a USB-C cable for charging and the headphones, there’s also a small box. The RealSound technology is hidden inside. More on how that works later.

RealSound and Open-Back Headphones That Are Actually Closed-Back

The RealSound technology makes it possible to transmit sound with nearly zero latency, that is, with a latency of under 6ms. By definition, the average person perceives a latency of 20ms. Sure, if you’re a drummer and want to record accurate to the millisecond, this isn’t for you. But for everyone else, the LW6 is worth a look.

Because you don’t just get closed-back headphones that you can use for recording and mixing; with the Lewitt Space Replicator you also get the option to get the sound of open-back headphones via DSP. On top of that, with the software, which is available for PC and Mac as well as smartphones, you can make further EQ adjustments. So if you don’t like the LW6’s sound profile, you can create your own. And it simply works smoothly. You can create a sound profile, which is then stored on the headphones themselves. So you only need the software to create the preset. After that, all you have to do is press a button on the headphones, and you can switch back and forth between the profiles.

Is It Worth the Investment?

I think this is the question most people will ask. It all sounds pretty good, but is it worth buying these wireless headphones? After all, they’re in the price range above €500. And the question isn’t easy to answer. On the one hand, they’re unique headphones, because nobody has pulled off the concept of “modern, wireless headphones” this well so far. (Feel free to read the AIAIAI Studio TM2 Review and the OneOdio Studio Max 2 Wireless Review)

Most concepts were more of an attempt to take a conventional pair of headphones and remove the cable. With the Lewitt, though, you don’t just gain the flexibility you get from leaving out the cable; you get complete flexibility over the device itself. The LW6 becomes a tool that’s as versatile as a Swiss Army knife.

Do you want to enjoy music on the go? Check. Do you want to record in the vocal booth without bleed? Check. Do you want to do a mixing session with open-back headphones? Check. Do you want to throw yourself into your studio again and not have to worry about your cable while producing? Check.

And that’s exactly what defines Lewitt’s first headphones: they’re the only ones you need, whether you’re a pro or a hobbyist.

But: if you only record, or only mix with open-back studio headphones, then in my opinion the €599 isn’t worth it.

In my opinion, Lewitt has managed to make headphones that you might not even need. But you want to buy them anyway.

Conclusion: Will This Be Lewitt's Only Pair of Headphones?

How could Lewitt even put out another pair of headphones at this point? Headphones that cover every audio application will also remain the only Lewitt headphones. An LW7 may come with better electronics, but the LW6 is made to last. I’m curious to see how it establishes itself on the market.

The Lewitt LW6 is certainly not a product aimed at beginners. Nor is it aimed only at people who like to use headphones casually on the go with noise canceling. And yet the LW6 has a very clear target audience that will probably love it: people who make music and work with audio. Whether you’re a hobby musician, a mixing engineer, you record vocals, or you like to produce with headphones in your studio… these headphones could be exactly right for you. And if not, you simply make them fit, with the DSP settings that you can preset at the push of a button.

Too expensive? Then check out our big Studio Headphones Comparison. Do you still need a microphone for your recording? Then head over to the Microphone Finder.

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