Superlux S502From real comments

Name: Superlux S502
Rating: 3.7 (8 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 8 mentions across 6 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment63%

PROS 62%

CONS 38%

Rank based on 8 mentions across 6 aspects

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What users love

Good stereo soundstage0 mentions

Widely praised

Solid low-end pickup0 mentions

Widely praised

Beats onboard computer audio0 mentions

Widely praised

Clearer than previous setup0 mentions

Generally positive

What users complain about

Picks up ambient background noise0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Some unexplained noise in recordings0 mentions

Generally negative

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Superlux S502

Good stereo soundstageBeats onboard computer audioClearer than previous setupPicks up ambient background noiseSome unexplained noise in recordings

Superlux S502

Good stereo soundstage

Beats onboard computer audio

Clearer than previous setup

Picks up ambient background noise

Some unexplained noise in recordings

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1. Lewitt LCT 640arrow_upward6
2. Neumann TLM 193arrow_upward3
Versatility
1. Shure Beta 57Aarrow_upward4
2. Sennheiser MD 441arrow_upward1
Premium price
1. Lewitt MTP W950arrow_downward1
2. Lewitt LCT 640arrow_downward3

Overall Impression

The Superlux S502 is an ORTF stereo microphone used for field recording and general audio capture. Commenters highlight a good stereo soundstage and solid low-end pickup, even catching ambient fan noise. One user said it sounded far better than a prior setup that made voices sound muffled and tunnel-like. Another reviewer called the sound great but warned to turn off fans and AC before testing, since the mic clearly picks up ambient noise. That same commenter said it easily beats onboard computer audio. A separate viewer was inspired to buy wind protection after seeing S502 footage. Someone else asked if two units could handle a roundtable, but no confirmed answer appears. Overall, the S502 impresses for stereo imaging, with background-noise sensitivity as a practical caveat.

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surround_soundGood stereo soundstage

2 mentions

Widely praised

Reviewers describe the S502 as delivering a good soundstage and stereo recording quality. This is highlighted as a core strength of the ORTF stereo design.

@Ajflick42

Zeos... they sound great... however, turn the fan and AC off when doing a real test... way better than current onboard audio.

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August 1, 2017

@trued2010

Good soundstage/ stereo recording, picked up the low end from the fan pretty good too, was a bit noisy though (not usb or 60hz or white noise).

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August 1, 2017

graphic_eqSolid low-end pickup

1 mentions

Widely praised

One reviewer noted the mic picked up the low end from a fan pretty well during testing. This suggests decent low-frequency response.

@trued2010

Good soundstage/ stereo recording, picked up the low end from the fan pretty good too, was a bit noisy though (not usb or 60hz or white noise).

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August 1, 2017

volume_upBeats onboard computer audio

1 mentions

Widely praised

A commenter stated the S502 sounds way better than onboard computer audio, even when background noise from a fan or AC is present. This positions it as a clear upgrade over built-in laptop/PC microphones.

@Ajflick42

Zeos... they sound great... however, turn the fan and AC off when doing a real test... way better than current onboard audio.

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August 1, 2017

check_circleClearer than previous setup

1 mentions

Generally positive

One viewer said audio sounded way better than a prior setup where speech sounded muffled, described as talking in a tunnel. This suggests an improvement in clarity compared to what was used before.

@Leonard_Lewis

Sounded way better than the other setup where the audio would be somewhat loud and you talking would sound as if you were in a tunnel with a ice in your mouth. \n\nSorry you couldn't do over the past subwoofer reviews with this setup.

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August 1, 2017

warningPicks up ambient background noise

2 mentions

Frequently criticized

The mic was reported to pick up ambient noise from sources like a fan, with one reviewer recommending turning the fan and AC off for a real test. This indicates high sensitivity to environmental sound.

@Ajflick42

Zeos... they sound great... however, turn the fan and AC off when doing a real test... way better than current onboard audio.

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August 1, 2017

@trued2010

Good soundstage/ stereo recording, picked up the low end from the fan pretty good too, was a bit noisy though (not usb or 60hz or white noise).

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August 1, 2017

report_problemSome unexplained noise in recordings

1 mentions

Generally negative

One reviewer noted the recording was a bit noisy, though they clarified it wasn't USB noise, 60Hz hum, or white noise. The exact source of this noise was not identified.

@trued2010

Good soundstage/ stereo recording, picked up the low end from the fan pretty good too, was a bit noisy though (not usb or 60hz or white noise).

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August 1, 2017

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