If you are looking for comfortable over-ear headphones that you can wear for long hours, this is the one to buy! Other than comfort, the looks are quite spectacular too! What about other things? Well, here’s the Hammer Bash Max Review after 4 months of use!
It packs everything a headphone around 2.5k should have like; USB-C Charging, Mostly fabric body, premium looks, Dual Bluetooth connection, etc. But still, there are many things that we experienced in the past 4 months. So let’s talk about that.
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In this Hammer Bash Max review, you will get to know the Pros & Cons, Specs, Unboxing experience, Built Quality, Looks, Comfort, Features, Audio Quality, Mic Quality, Battery Backup, and finally our verdict on whether you should buy it or not?
With that said, let’s begin the Hammer headphone review with pros and cons.
PROS
- Great built quality
- Exceptional design and comfort
- Touch controls work great
- Audio quality is good with overall detail
- No audio distortion at all
- Battery backup is great
- Supports fast charging
CONS
- Not a bass-centric headphone
- No Dual Bluetooth pairing
Hammer Bash Max Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Dual Bluetooth Conneciton | Yes |
| Tiltable/Foldable | Yes/No |
| Audio Drivers (MM) | 40 |
| Frequency Range | 2.402 GHz – 2.480 GHz |
| Battery mAh | 3.7v, 500 |
| Charging Voltage | 5V/1A |
| Media Controls | Touch Panel on Right Earcup |
| Color Options | 3 |
| Check More Specs on | Amazon |
Built Quality (10/10)
The moment you hold the headphones, it’s all cloth & soft fabric on your fingertips. Be it the headband or earcups you will feel like it’s a premium product. Other than fabric, you will feel some plastic for headband adjusters & tilt mechanism.
The adjusters have a common slid-in and out design with 8 levels of adjustments. So far the headband adjusters work fine and there’s no squeaking or panel plastic noise.
Just below the headband, you will see the tiltable earcups. Thanks to the design, you can flat out the earcups and rest them on the neck or in the backpack when traveling.
On the right ear cup, you will see the touch controls & single button to control media or accept or end the call. It’s quite a neat headphone.
What about durability? This headphone has visited the gym a few times, jogging sessions, late-night movie marathons, ruff handling, etc. and it’s in implacable condition. Sure, we will test it more and keep updating the article as time passes.
So at the moment, the built quality is quite good and Hammer Bash Max gets a 9/10 in this department.
Looks (10/10)
Hands down, Hammer Bash Max is the best-looking headphone under 3000 Rs. Starting from the ear cups the headband design is very futuristic. The fabric on the headband (the top and bottom offer different designs) makes it look very premium. It shows attention to detail.
The ear cup fabric speaks of quality. It is a soft and breathable material that snugs so well that you will not wish to remove it even after long sessions. We’ve talked more about it in the Comfort section.
We bought Cool Grey color and the overall color scheme feels like a 5000 Rs headphones. It also comes in Apricot and Black color as well.
Hammer has not offered any color combination, it’s pure single color but the plastic and fabric combination gives it a remarkable presence. I liked the “fake leather” treatment on the earcups fabric
Hammer Bash Max looks great so here’s 5/5 for that!
Comfort & Grip (9/10)
When it comes to comfort nothing beats Over-Ear headphones. This statement is true for Hammer Bash Max as well.
The ear cup padding is very soft, the fabric on the headband generates a firm grip and the best part is the clamping force, It is so firm that the headphones rest around the ears with utmost comfort.
Since the earcups have tiltablity, you will find your sweet spot the moment you wear these.
Hammer Bash Max is a very comfortable headphone that you can easily wear for 4+ hours. So if you are looking for an over-ear headphone that you can wear for long hours without a single minute of discomfort, this is the one to get.
What about workouts or gym use?
You can wear it to the gym. The clamping force is high and the headphones stay on even during high-intensity movements.
I do a lot of cardio activities and it did not fall even once. It’s a different breed of over-ear headphones that check marks for comfort & grip during workouts.
So, Hammer Bash Max gets a solid 9/10 for comfort & workout-centric nature.
Features (9/10)
#1 Dual Bluetooth Connection: Hammer Bash Max can be paired to two devices simultaneously. This is a great feature if you switch between two devices quite often. So, you are watching a movie on your laptop and get a call on your phone. You can accept it and take the call via the headphones.
#2 Touch Controls: Usually headphones have physical buttons to increase/decrease the volume, move to the next track, or repeat. But Hammer added touch controls to this headphone and things are working quite well. You will need to spend some time before getting used to it. But before that please remove the sticker for an even better response.
#3 Full-Tiltable Headphone: The headband allows 90-degree revolvable ear cups. As a result, you can tilt the earcups completely 90 degrees and lay the headphones straight in your bag pack. This helps in better space management during travel. Also, it will enhance comfort if you keep the headphones on your neck during travels.
#4 Bluetooth 5.3: Under 3000 Rs many headphones offer Bluetooth 5.0. But the latest version is 5.3 and that’s what Hammer offered. We are not saying 5.0 is bad, but we have experienced better reception with a higher Bluetooth version of audio gear. As a result, we did not face audio breaking or disturbance even when the paired device was about 5 to 6 meters away in the bag while I was working out.
#5 IPX3 Water Resistance: When a headphone can be used in a gym or for jogging some amount of water resistance is a must. Because water can cause damage in the long run with the Hammer Bash Max, you get IPX3 water resistance that will allow you to focus more on the workout than the water damage!
Audio Quality (8/10)
This is the first time we’ve tried Hammer headphones and it is good. Hammer Bash Max comes with a 40mm audio driver.
As you know, we never boast an audio gear with the driver size as it is just marketing. What matters is how good the quality of the driver is. Let’s talk about that.
The very first thing you will notice is the distortion-free sound signature. Yes, we’ve tested a variety of songs, podcasts, media content, etc, and nothing baffled the audio drivers. Kudos to Hammer for that.
The overall audio quality is crisp and full of detail. The vocals, instruments, and trebles are the strong suit. The bass is decent, certainly not a bass-heavy headphone. You will enjoy media consumption or listening to music.
Though the sound signature is good we felt the loudness could’ve been better. if you are coming from Infinity or BoAt headphones you will feel the volume is around 80%. This is not bad!
Because it makes Hammer Bash Max a headphone with no audio leak you can wear it anywhere without worrying what people will “think” about what you are listing. We had never been so confident about headphones in the outdoors.
So to sum up, the overall audio quality is quite good with plenty of details in vocals, instruments, and even trebles but the bass is decent not the best.
| Score Card | Value |
|---|---|
| Vocals | 9.5/10 |
| Treble | 9/10 |
| Bass | 7.5/10 |
| Overall Loudness | 8/10 |
| Overall Clarity | 9/10 |
| Best Buy Link | Amazon |
Therefore, Hammer Bash Max gets 8/10.
Call/Mic Quality (8.5/10)
Most headphones offer a microphone but only a few are good for taking calls and Hammer Bash Max is on it!
Though there’s only a single microphone on the right earcup it picks up voice quite clearly. There will be no complaints of static disturbance or low volume from the other person on the call. Moreover, the mic is so responsive it picks up your voice even if you whisper.
Since there’s no ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) mic picks ambient noise. Hence, if you have a lot of disturbance or people talking loudly in your proximity it will be transferred as is.
During our testing of the mic indoors as well as outdoors, we found it quite good and did not have a single network disturbance or interference.
So for calling, Hammer Bash Max gets an 8.5/10.
Battery Backup & Charging (8/10)
Over-ear headphones are known for their battery backup and Hammer Bash Max is no expectation either! It packs in a 500 mAh battery and can provide juice for about 18 hours. So, what are the real-world figures?
You can expect anywhere between 12 to 15 hours even with Dual Bluetooth Connected Devices and max volume. If you use headphones for 2 hours a day, expect a little over 1 week.
Everyone has a different listing pattern so can’t predict an “exact” number, however, if you prefer to listen to music at around 60 to 80% volume, then you will move closer to the claimed figures.
In terms of battery backup, you will not be disappointed. However, you should also know that there’s no provision for aux-in. This means you will not be able to use this headphone as a wired headphone. This can be a deal breaker for many, so choose accordingly.
So with lightweight, we have no issues with the battery backup. Thus, Hammer Bash Max gets 8/10.
What About Charging?
Hammer Bash Max comes with a USB-C cable and supports fast charging too. Though, that’s not mentioned anywhere on the website. On the user manual, it says to use 5V/1A voltage. I guess using a higher-powered charge can damage the battery.
However, for the past 4 months we have been using a 20-watt charger, it reached from 10 to 100% in 2 hours and 10 mins. You can get even better results with 40 or 60-watt chargers. Do not worry it will not damage the headphones.
New chargers are smart they “only” send “current” the headphone or audio gear can handle.
if you are a casual user who uses headphones for 2 to 3 hours a day, you will be fine for a week. So we do not mind the battery backup. There could have been an aux-in mode.
Should You Buy Hammer Bash Max?
Yes, if you are looking for a comfortable headphone. Other reasons to buy it are the premium built quality, best in-hand feel, workout friendly, good mic for calling, overall good audio quality, dual Bluetooth connection, and more than a week’s battery backup!
Why you should not buy Hammer Bash Max? There’s some latency during gaming and the lack of “aux-in” does pinch being a gamer. Another reason is bass. It’s decent but certainly not a bass-heavy headphone as the brand claims. As far as warranty goes, Hammer gives only 6 months of warranty which you should also know.
With all the pros and cons, we think Hammer Bash Max is a good headphone for the price especially since the build/feel are the biggest highlight. This is the most premium headphone you can get under 3000 Rs. Is it the best for audio quality? Well, yes, if bass is not your only parameter.
Out of 10, the Hammer Bash Max gets an 8.5/10 from us.
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