1 comments about Tangle Free, One-Way Retractable Headphones.

1. Retractable mechanism seems to be very robust. No problems with it retracting. Sound quality is surprisingly good for [...] earphones. Silicon adapters for the earphones are tricky to get on, but once on they stay put rock solid (I use mine for running and the gym). Also...the clip on the back is a good feature and keeps it secure on my pants. Overall I'm very happy with it. I had one of the cheap generic retractables that you see everywhere before this and it worked and sounded like crap. This one is built well...kudos.

5 comments about Sony MDR-101LP Overhead Headphones with 30 mm Drive Unit.

1. Well, I needed some new headphones. I tried the UR5 from Koss. The sound quality was alright, but they could BARELY be heard. I found these, thinking Sony, would make headphones with better and louder sound. I was right.
   
   The good news is that the sound quality is excellent. Sony headphones always seem to have more punch than other Koss, RCA, Panasonic, and other brands of headphones. The bass and treble are clear, and bass is pretty deep as other $6 headphones I've tried. I would have enjoyed the headphones that came with my player (SLSV570), but they were uncomfortable, and I mean VERY. These are pretty comfortable and lightweight, as the box explains.
   
   The bad news is the overall durability of these headphones, which is a big minus. I've been though two of these, yet the third ones haven't broken yet at all (keeping my fingers crossed).
   
   The price is very reasonable and very cheap, and I wouldn't have a problem buying another pair, because of their cheapness.
   
   Overall, these headphones add a punch to your music, and the volume is loud for those quiet CD players.



2. I used ReadPlease - a super program that reads back anything you past into it - to edit my novels. I enjoy the headphones because it keeps me focused. I was using the earbud styles (...)and running through them because they just too flimsily made. Plus, when you are editing for 13 hours straight having the buds in you ear begins to make me feel like I have earaches.
   
   These are SUPER. First, Sony -- enough said. They are VERY lightweight. I often forget I have them on, so when I am going for long hours, these are so easy. They have nice long slid adjustments so they will fit any head in comfort.
   
   But comfort means nothing if you are getting muffled or distorted sound. Not that case. I love is the deep, rich base, yet the treble is pure, too.
   
   So these are more than worth the price, giving you real comfort and sound for pennies.



3. The sound quality of the headphone is very good but I was very disappointed since the cable was so short (around 36 inches/ 90cm). I was struggling to hook it upto your computer and sit properly on the chair. Infact I could only use it either on a portable CD player or sitting on the floor near my PC to be able to listen music through it! Also, please note that although the headphone is of Sony brand, it is made in China and not (as I thought) Japan.
   
   Overall conclusion: Good sound quality but very short cable. Please consider the cable length which can bother you espically when using it on your computer.



4. Good sound, reasonable price. Would recommend this product to anyone who does not need an extra long cord.



5. I had 2 pocket mp3 players (one's an ipod and the other a $15 cheapo) and the Sony's didn't play loud enough on either of them. On both of these mp3 players I hand the volume cranked full blast and they still weren't loud enough with downloaded non-released live music. The Sony's do play plenty loud enough on an AM/FM walkman radio setup. I bought a pair of AKG k24p's for about $29 (this includes shipping) and the sound has better balance, way better bass response, is fuller, richer, and more detailed. They also play a lot louder (are more efficient). For the price the sony's are probably among the best (They are the best I've heard in the price range and the high's are very good).Most of the other cheap headphones (and one expensive pair) I've tried sounded muddy compared to the Sony's until I tried the AKG's which blow the Sony's away. The AKG's keep outside sounds such as traffic out better than the Sony's because they play louder. On the other hand people around me can hear the music playing more with the AKG's compared to the Sony's. I will say that the Sony's play loud enough with mp3 music ripped from CD's or mp3's downloaded from a store and played on an mp3 player. They will also play loud enough with a radio walkman or plugged into a computer. They are a good extremely cheap starter headphone. They are not as good for listening to downloaded live music (unless the live music is an actual release from the artist) through a pocket mp3 player (like an ipod or other very small mp3 player) as often the recording levels aren't loud enough on the source material. If you are listening to streaming live music or any music through your computer these Sony headphones perform remarkably well (for the price).(At least on my computer, a 2008 Toshiba laptop the volume goes up plenty loud to use the Sony's.) Lastly the Sony's drivers are 30mm and the AKG's are 40mm and I can sure tell the difference! If I had the money I'd buy the AKG's any day over the Sony's, but if extremely cheap is what you want then the Sony's are the way to go!

No comments about Elecom Dynamic Sound Canal Type Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds(Designed in Japan) 210 Series (Black).

2 comments about M-Audio IE-20 Professional Reference In-Ear Monitors with Extended Bass.

1. This is my first Amazon review but when I saw the previous review I was compelled to add my thoughts. I can't speak to the problems the other person had but I love these. Previously I only used top of the line Sennheiser headphones but I wanted an earbud type for the gym. I read many reviews and although people seem to really like the sound quality of the Shure models, the IE-20 XB had two more things that were important to me besides excellent audio quality. One was comfort - I was very concerned that earbuds would not be comfortable in my ears. But these really are! I have used them for long plane rides and they fit great. Secondly, the bass response is amazing. I can hear every detail of my music (and I listen to many different types of music).
   These were my first experience with M-Audio products and I am buying another pair today for my wife.
   So, depending on your budget, get these if you want excellent audio quality, great comfort, and serious bass response in your music.



2. I am a DJ and I needed something that would go in my ear for events where using regular DJ headphones were cumbersome. Once you get the IE-20 positioned into your ear canal right, the sounds quality is stellar and works great for cueing in a DJ situation.
   
   One caveat though, is these earphones don't have a long slinky cord like you'd find on a pair of professional grade headphones. The IE-20 cable isn't very long, it is kinky, and gets tangled easily. If you step slightly away from the decks, you can bet on yanking at least one of the IE-20s out of your ear.
   
   The IE-20s come with a carry case which is cool, but is almost too small to pack them in. They also come with several size ear buds, to allow you to make the perfect fit.
   
   The sound quality is definetly suitable for even a professional environment.

5 comments about Creative Zen Aurvana In-Ear Headphones.

1. Compared to Shure's E2cs, the rival they're going for, it just doesn't match up. For almost the same price, they offer a higher noise isolation, i've compared them in outdoor environments.



2. Having been through three pairs of V-Moda Vibe earphones in the last year, each of which shorted out on one side, I absolutely accept that I may just be cursed. But these lasted an even shorter time than the Vibes did, and Creative has a much more annoying return process than V-Moda does. Because they won't ship to my USPS post office box, I've decided not to bother at all.
   
   As for their sound: much better high end than the Vibes, much poorer low end. Much, much poorer fit. I have to use the largest of the attachments to get any bass at all, and the entire time they're in, I feel them slowly creeping out of my ears.
   
   Guess I'll try the Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 5 next. The CNET review says they fell apart during the second week of testing...



3. These are solid headphones that work with the Generation 1 iPhone. They block 90% of background noise. My only complaint is that what I use them outside jogging or roller blading they block the noise so well that I can hear the vibrations of my feet hitting the ground.



4. I have been through several sets of earphones in my life and I will say that for the money these have really good sound. They fit comfortably in the ear and they do block most of the external noise. My only real grip is that they should put the plug at a 90 degree angle so it doesn't stick straight out in harms way. I use it on a Creative Zen player and I would think it would be obvious to the same maker that it should be thus. I have another set of cheaper earphones that don't sound anywhere near this good or block out the noise but it has a 90 degree plug in which I dearly miss. Other than that though they are good earphones.
   Now don't misunderstand they don't sound as good as a pair of $450 shures but then they don't cost $450 so you shouldn't expect that. I think they sound appropriate for nearly $100. Good base, good trebles, plenty of volume even for the hearing impaired. I would recommend them. They come with a little case that I don't use but I suppose I should to protect them when not in use. I don't carry backpack or a purse or attache case I can keep the case in. So the player and earphones usually reside in my pocket. Another reason for the 90 degree plug. Have I griped enough about that yet?



5. I bought these in December, 2006, and now in October 2008, they are good no more. Whenever I move the cord they crackle and one of the channels comes in and out, basically they are useless now. 22 months seems like a long time, but for most of that time period I wasn't really using them as I wasn't using my mp3 player, it wasn't until I got a Zune maybe 10 months ago that they started getting some use. In my opinion, you should be able to expect more than a year of moderate use (maybe 25 minutes a day) from $60 headphones!
   
   If you don't care about durability, they're great headphones. They do block most external noise, they have great quality, and they never slip out of your ears. The little slide on the cord helps prevent tangling when you put them in your pocket.

5 comments about Anycom Inc CC3300-43 Anycom Bluetooth Stereo HDset Plug-n-play Wrls No Driver/sw.

1. This is a decent set, but with my Palm Centro I can only use it as a hands-free phone device, not A2DP stereo headphone (this is a Centro problem, though). I wear ITC hearing aids, so I needed something to go over the ear. These work great and I only look a little bit like Princess Leia when wearing them. They aren't like the big cans.
   
   For my Palm Centro, I couldn't use them for music unless I downloaded the $20 Audio Gateway software (www.softick.com) (there is a demo). It was very erratic, sometimes working fine, sometimes being scratchy, sometimes cutting in and out. I could call, though. And, for hearing aid wearers, it's nice being able to use both ears to hear the other end.
   
   I would not rely on these to work with any Palm, but if you have another phone they would probably work fine. I'm trying to pair them with my computer, too, but haven't succeeded yet.
   
   The main reason I give these a 3 instead of 4 stars is the microphone that you have to remove to charge. I think it could get lost easily. I leave mine plugged in when not charging, but I'd rather have had one that hides up next to the earpiece like some other models have. If you can live with that, these sound good and if you are reasonable with your electronics, they are plenty strong.



2. These headphones spent all of about 3 hours in my possesion. Fortunately amazon has offered a full refund.
   
   They proved extremely hard to pair with my laptop. I had to try over and over again. I kept getting a message saying that no devices were found, or that it would find the headphones and tell me no services were detected.
   
   Eventually it did pair with the laptop. However when it connected the sound was VERY choppy. I would hear 1 second of sound followed by 2 seconds of silence.
   
   Furthermore the 1 second of sound wasn't of very good quality.



3. I bought this primarily planning to use it as a headphone with my laptop. There is lo of static noice and clearly the music quality is very poor.



4. setting up the software required 2 tries because microsoft tried to help, but IF you read the instructions (I know, how blase!) the install works fine. Nice little headphones, will probably get another set for work. The range is not huge but is considerably larger than ones with a cord, and if you get disconnected you have to reconnect, it is not automatic, but, for the price, they do the job.



5. I bought this headset to listen to music/radio at work without bothering coworkers. I also bought the audio gateway so I could use the headset with multiple devices, and I thought that was more universal than a USB bluetooth connector.
   
   The combination of the headset and gateway works pretty well, once I get it going. Unfortunately, even after months of use, I still have to mess with it almost every time I turn it on to use it. I don't use it every day, and the blue/red blinking lights the devices use to tell you what status they are in are not intuitive. They are also not the same for the headset and the gateway. Furthermore, one light is used to indicate both battery status (charging/charged/full/empty) and communication status (linked to partner device, looking for a link, standby mode, etc.), not to mention power on and power off. It is very confusing and I have to keep the manuals handy for when I can't get things going on my own.
   
   Also, I use it with a WinXP computer, and every time I plug in one of the devices to charge, Windows tells me there is an unrecognized USB device. This doesn't seem to interfere with functionality, but it is annoying.
   
   I am happy, however, that I can charge and use the devices at the same time. Battery life is not great (a few hours?), and even though I turn the gateway off when leaving for the day, if it is plugged in to charge it and then my computer goes to sleep, somehow the battery is drained the next morning. So recharging while I use the device is a must. The only problem I have noticed is some background static during charging.
   
   As for the comfort of the headset, it always feels like it is going to slide down off my ears. I have tried various positions and nothing works. I think the battery, etc. is just too heavy. Whatever happened to regular "top of the head" headphones?
   
   So, it gets the job done for me, but I am not overly impressed. I guess that is what I get for being an early adopter. Normally, though, I am very pleased by the new technology items I buy, because I do read directions and pick up on new things quite well. Not so with this product. Even the directions leave much to be desired.
   
   I kind of wish I had tried a different product before investing in these, because now I feel stuck with them. At least they sound good. They do the job.

No comments about Sony Lightweight Noise Canceling Headphones.

No comments about Koss KEB20 Portable Isolation Earbud (Green).

No comments about Philips Swarovski Active Crystal " Icon" earphones.

No comments about Sennheiser HDR 120 Supraural Headphones For RS 110/RS 120.