Panasonic RP-HT21 Lightweight Headphones with XBS port for increased bass response | List Price: $4.95
Discount Price: $1.98
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Brand: Panasonic
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 3 months warranty
Features: - XBS port increases bass response
- Comfortable open-air design with wide headband
- Frequency response 16Hz-22kHz
- Neodymium rare-earth magnet for rich and powerful sound
- Large-diameter driver units 30mm (1-3/16")
The Absolute Best Bang for your Buck [Posted on 2008-10-08]
Value: 5/5
Comfort: 5/5
Sound Quality: 3.5/5
Bass: 3/5
Durability: 4.5/5
Isolation: 2.5/5
Volume Sensitivity: 3/5
For a $3 pair of nice, superbly comfortable, clear sounding headphones with some bass that you can feel, no other headphones will offer the value you will get for this one.
Yes, for $15 the Koss KSC75 does sound better but comfort goes down quite a lot with those as they're ear-clip headphones that don't want to stay on your head whilst you move and the ear clips are easy to lose, so you're sacrificing durability and comfort for sound quality.
Yes, for $50 the Sennheiser px100 does sound better, offer richer bass, and better volume sensitivity, but it's 15 times the price of these headphones. If you have the money though, they are an upgrade from the RP-HT21.
I like the clear, fun sound from the RP-HT21 and the nice punchy bass that you can feel hitting your ears. And I especially LOVE its comfort. Take my advice and take off the pads that come with the headphones and wear them raw - not only does this make the sound clearer and the bass punchier, but your ears will stay cool and comfortable also. I can wear these for 8+ hours and even sleep with them on. I once steped on them and a driver popped out, but you just pop them back in and they're good as new. The drivers themselves vertically adjust to your ears to add to the comfort. I've owned these for a year now and these still sound and feel as great as day 1. Comes with an adequate 4-foot portable cord, and looks nice. It's a small thing, but I also like that it has an L-shaped plug. Yes, these are open headphones with no noise cancellation feature so they leak a bit of sound, but only enough so that the people really nearby can hear muffled if the volume is too high. And they don't block outside noise too well, but you must sacrifice comfort and style and get some huge closed headphones if you need to block outside noise.
Still probably the best $3 you will ever spend.
Nice Headphones for an MP3 player [Posted on 2008-10-15]
I have an old pair of XBS headphones that came w/ a portable CD player. I've always liked their full sound, so when I changed over to an mp3 player, it was no surprise that I found them to sound the best for that format too. I am one of those people that can't keep earbuds in my ears, they always fall out and/or don't sit right in my ear and sound "tinny". Anyway, as the old ones are beginning to wear out I found these new ones and decided to purchase. They have the same full, rich sound as my old ones and at a price that makes them disposable anymore. My one complaint is they are using thinner foam that decreases their comfort level somewhat. Overall I highly recommend them.
Good value [Posted on 2008-11-16]
I like to listen MP3s and FM radio at work. I used to have the ear buds which were becoming annoying & sometimes even hurting, so I needed a more 'ergonomic' headphone & bought this one.
It is comfortable, the sound quality is VERY good for the price. If you fall for the 'value for money', then this one is for you.
inexpensive and work great [Posted on 2008-11-24]
These were a great value for our use. My wife likes to watch TV after I've gone to sleep. They work great for her.
Great Headphones! [Posted on 2008-11-25]
I was skeptical about these headphones. I'm use to the big, bulky kind and the little ear plugs. I hate the ear plugs, but traveling on a bus or walking down the street with an MP3 and the big ones isn't exactly any better. These are.
They are lightweight and have an awesome sound quality. I couldn't believe I could have my volume on the lowest setting (on my laptop) and it still be too loud. Another reviewer mentioned the bass. It is astounding. I was so use to my big and bulky (and old) ones for laptop listening, and with these new ones I'm hearing the music in such a better way.
The only (slight) issue I have with them is I find myself fidgeting with their placement on my head. It's not a big or constant deal, and maybe it will go away the more I wear them. I've owned them for a month now. It's as if they feel too light, or they move easier than the big ones do since they don't cup around your ear.
All in all, I still highly recommend them.
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