2 comments about HP GW470AA#ABA Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones.

1. I first bought these because I was looking for a pair of headphones that were both wireless and noise-cancelling, since there are only 3 that I know of as of this moment with this combination - this one, the iLuv 903, and one by Philips that isn't yet available in the US. The bluetooth reception is decent, although the included bluetooth adapter can be a burden - first since it needs to be charged and second because the audio quality is noticeably worse, with a slightly distorted "compressed audio" type of sound compared to using a regular bluetooth adapter. The lows are decent, though the mids and highs are a bit flat. The headphones use a built-in lithium ion battery, which unfortunately is not replaceable, so battery capacity may be affected after a few years of use. A full charge keeps the headphones going for I would say around 20 hours, and the bluetooth adapter slightly longer. The headphones are also supraaural, not circumaural, so after a few hours your ears may hurt a bit. The plastic construction feels a bit cheap and the band doesn't appear to be the most durable, so best not to toss it around too much. The noise-cancellation is alright - it mutes constant lower frequency sounds quite well and other type of sounds slightly, like most active noise cancellation systems.
   
   Pros:
   * unique combination of both noise-cancellation and no wires
   * decent sound quality
   
   Cons:
   * non-replaceable battery
   * cheap construction
   * audio quality poor if included bluetooth adapter used



2. I took this little headphone with me on five business trips in the past month. The sound quality was decent, and integration with my Blackberry 8310 was fairly easy (just flick the pairing button, don't hold it down). The control locations were intuitive, though the fast forward/rewinds buttons could be in a better place.
   
   Noise cancellation was just OK. There was a lot of noise leakage due to the small size of the ear pads. I only got really good noise reduction when I pressed both hands against the speakers to create a vacuum seal. The next model needs full ear cups. The uneven distribution of pressure also caused cartilage pain after more than 90 minutes of use.
   
   I have a large than average head, and the band was unable to reach from the top of my head to the bottom of my ears. I had to adjust it to a behind the head position to semi-seal the cups.
   
   I concur with a previous reviewer that the China made plastic on the headband is cheap. One side of the head band broke last week- just 10 days after the 21 days return policy.
   
   Pray you never have to deal with HP warranty service. After 1 hour on the phone with their outsourced customer service agents, their systems couldn't even locate the serial and product numbers from my headphone. I also had convince them that breakage after 30 days of normal use is due to poor material quality does not constitute user fault. I'm now out $170 bucks and will NEVER buy HP again.

5 comments about Audio-Technica ATH-CK7 QuietPoint Passive Noise-Reducing Titanium Earphones 11 mm Diameter.

1. Not sure why the CK7 has two different product listings on amazon, but these is a repost of my review under the other product listing
   
   I'm somewhat of a headphone fan, and have amassed a few nice premium headphones, but I picked up a set of these on a whim when I was travelling abroad. I have owned IEM (in ear monitor) $200 headphone models from Shure, Etymotic Research, and currently use a very nice set of AKG K701 and Denon D2000 reference headphone for my home use. But I was looking for something good but still fun sounding for my portable use. I have used popular earbuds like the Sony EX70/EX71, but I wanted something good sounding and easier to use than standard IEM models
   
   The ATH-CK7 is a premium earbud with some passive noise isolation (they isolate a bit of noise and leak less but without using a powered noise cancellation circuits. They basically seal into your ear opening and stay in your ear by a tight fit. You get three different sizes of rubber tips that you can use to find the right combination of comfort and sound quality. At first when I tried these earbuds, the sound was horrible, very harsh, no bass and vocals sounded garish. After some experimentation, I was able to get a better seal and the sound improved substantially. It still wasn't the best and I was mildly disappointed. I look on Audio Technica's site and noticed that the picture showed the headphones in the ear with the cable protruding forward instead of hanging down, and I tried this in my own ear. The sound was much better, but it took a bit more effort to put it into my ear and get a good seal.
   So as far as ease of use, I would say that these earphones are a bit hard to use for me, as I have to really take some time to make sure they are fitted and sealed into my ear. Once I do so, the sound is nice.
   
   As far as the sound quality, I'm really happy with these. Good tight detailed bass, but with still nice punch. Clear distinct vocals with lots of detail. Highs can get a bit much sometimes, but the highs sound detailed with good articulation, and never really harsh. Again, this is only after you get a good seal. Soundstaging quality, like most other earphones, suffers from the "all the music in your head" syndrome, but the good instrument separation makes it less annoying. They have some noise isolation but are not as good as the professional models from Shure or Ultimate Ears using foam tips or triple flange tips in that respect. All in all, these are a good compromise between the neutral sounding professional quality IEM's and the basshead models like the Sony EX71. Overall, their sound quality is more about "clarity" than outright "shake down the house" However, if you are finding they are shrill as some people are reporting, I'd suggest that you are not getting an adequate seal.
   
   You get a vinyl pouch to store these which don't really protect the headphones against damage except for keeping the dust and moisture off them. The cables look average, fairly thin. Hopefully these will last a long time. The body of these headphones is thick and bulky and have a lot of heft to them. As you are handling them, and they are knocking around, you hear a distinct thud/clanking from the solid Titanium body. These headphones feel solid.
   
   I'd rank these at the top of the under $100 earbuds I've heard, and I actually prefer these to all other IEMs except the triple driver models from Ultimate Ears. I now also own the Triple.Fi 10 Pro and although they are superior at 4x the price, I still find a special place in my heart for these CK7. My Etymotic ER6i, ER4S are collecting dust as I prefer the CK7 for everyday use (The Etymotic ones are great for air travel as they do isolate more). As for the popular earbuds, I'd rank the quality of sound in the following order:
   
   1. Audio Technica CK7
   2. Sony EX90
   3. Panasonic HJE70



2. These worked so well, except that at the slightest tug at the cord, the whole thing just completely snapped in two. The cord and wire are both extremely soft, so any accidental tug will probably break it. If they would only add some protection so that the cords aren't so fragile, this would be an amazing set of high-quality earphones.



3. I've been using Sennheiser CX300's with my iPod for a while and just love the sound. Then, on an impulse I picked up a pair of ATH-CK7's, thinking that the good reviews and higher price would surely take me to an even higher level of audio enjoyment. How wrong I was. The first thing I noticed was the lack of power - compared to the powerful CX300's, these things have to be cranked way up to hear anything. Next, the bass - what bass? Very poor indeed, and the treble was annoyingly sibilant, too. Overall the sound is flat and thin. I thought it might just be a case of getting used to them, but after a couple of days nothing improves and I gave up. Thought it might be a problem getting a good seal, but nothing I tried would improve the poor sound, so now I'm back with my trusty Sennheisers. Should have stuck with them all along. I know tastes in sound vary, but I really cannot fathom why people rate these things so highly...



4. I have owned the CK7 (which is made in Japan!) for about a year now and I am still blown away each time I use them. I have owned about 20-30 other canalphones and the CK7 is my absolute favorite. The highs are sparkly and beautiful, the midrange presence is fantastic, and the bass has great impact without being "boomy" or overwhelming. These are fast little canalphones and are great for rock or metal since they can keep up with a double bass. I also use them to listen to Jazz and classical music. On a high quality recording you can even make out the impact of the piano keys or the fingers strumming the guitar strings. Wind instruments have a fantastic airy quality, usually only found on far more expensive headphones or speakers.
   
   The CK7 comes in a beautiful titanium housing that looks great and really protects the delicate drivers inside. I take good care of my electronics but they still tend to get tossed around since I use them almost every day. The CK7 has held up extremely well and looks as good as new.
   
   Also of note is that the CK7 has a "Y" shaped cord unlike the "J" cord which is popular with manufacturers these days but generally not with consumers.
   
   All in all anyone looking for an amazing pair of earphones with fantastic sound and decent isolation should check these out. You will not be disappointed.
   
   Just note that directly out of the box the CK7 can sound a bit harsh or shrill. Give them some time. The drivers need to be burned in, and after a few days of use they will really come into their own. You may want to let them play overnight before using them the first time.



5. this are the best headphones ever, better then bose. And you all know bose its one of the best brands.

1 comments about Philips SHE1360/27 Bass Vent In-Ear Headphones.

1. I recently bought this and liked it. The sounds levels great as i expected it to be. The only turnoff is that it says bass vent headphones but i did not get that xtra bass. But how much can you expect from earfones ryt? All in all a good buy!

1 comments about Cerulean X1 In-ear Stereo Earphones Black.

1. Cerulean is a product line by iSkin comprised of four high-end consumer electronic audiophile products. There are currently four products, three of which are basically headphones. The fourth is a Bluetooth transmitter/receiver pair to allow your iPod to transmit to a module which is plugged into an iPod stereo dock (allowing the iPod to function as the stereo's remote, in essence). The X1 is the latest addition to the Cerulean line. They are high-end earbuds.
   
   The X1's come in black or white and sell for $99.00 US. The headphone market is becoming more and more similar to the camera market. In short you get what you pay for. Before I tried the X1's, my collection of headphones numbered three. A high end set of on ear headphones for home use (Bose), a high quality pair of earbuds for the road (Extreme Mac FS1) and a surprisingly good-for-the-price pair of cheap earbuds (Griffin Earthumps). Each have their niche. The Bose are the hands-down winners in audio quality with the FS1's in very close second place. Respective prices are $179 and $149. It came as no surprise to me that the iSkin Cerulean X1's rank 3rd in sound quality. That said, I've found myself wearing them more than the FS1's! More on that in a minute.
   
   Sound - I'll try to describe the X1's by way of comparison to my other headphones. My twenty dollar pair of Griffins deliver good bass but are a bit muddy in the high treble frequencies. But they are very small and won't fall out of my ears when I pull a winter hat over them. The Extreme Mac pair give you almost all the frequency range I could ever want. I can hear nuances in the music that I didn't even know existed! And they are in-ear portable buds. I can keep them in my pack. The downside? They're large for in-ear buds. Also, for best sound you have to moisten them (e.g. - lick them) before inserting in your ear. Owners of Etymotic or Shure buds will be familiar with this practice. And the Extreme Mac buds are fidgety. They want to fall out of my ears when bumped. There is no way I can wear a winter hat over them - which excludes prolonged outside use for me (in Alaska) for half the year. The iSkin X1's are almost on-par with the Extreme Mac FS1's in autio quality. They're respectable in both bass and highs, but they don't require pre-moistening and seem to have a very solid fit in my ears. This convenience is outweighing the slight benefit of audio quality from my former FS1's. As an end note, the Bose home units have even greater audio detail than the Extreme Mac units, but are not practical for me away from the house.
   
   What's included in the box - The earbuds in either black or white accents to match your classic iPod. Snap-on silicone ear gels in three sizes, and an unusual carry case. The `case' is actually a rubber puck, molded to hold the buds and provide a slot along it's disc edge to wrap the cord. The design is tedious to use and the rubber is heavy. I tossed the puck and evicted my FS1's from their zippered clamshell fabric case.
   
   The fit-and-finish of the X1's are top-notch. The earbuds are encased within gunmetal black-chrome finished metal housings that provide small amount of pleasant weight. The point where the headphone cord splits is also encased in the same metal. This small amount of weight above my breastbone has the added benefit of keeping the cord from bunching under my jacket. In short, these buds scream `quality'. My conclusion: for a hundred bucks, iSkin delivers a good solid product. If you're in the market, buy these headphones.
   
   Rating 5

No comments about Coosh 780249-B Headphones - Black.

2 comments about Bandless Ear-clip Headphones.

1. for the price of 10, you cannot complain! I very much appreciate the fact that it is bandless. I can put it into the pocket.



2. I purchased three set of these headphones for my men in the family that have too small of ears for most headphones. They are ok to use. I have noticed that after 1 year of having them, only one person still uses this pair. They do work fine, they just slip off easy and the sound needs to be high to hear well.

1 comments about Shure Balanced Microspeaker Sound Isolating Earphones - SE110.

1. Really reduces the outside noise. Gives a nice and clear sound. But the bass response is not great.

5 comments about Creative Wrls Headphones Se 2300 Stylish Comfort.

1. i like the form factor, and the sound is decent but there is a very high frequency buzz that gives me a headache. It is most apparent when listening to talk radio. I will be returning these.



2. I use these earphones with my zen vision w, home pc, and work laptop. They have very good sound quality but are not for the audiophile. Volume is a bit low, but turning up the volume on the vision/computer fixed that problem for me. Range is very good as long as the receiver has clear line of sight (I was getting clear reception at 40+ feet), but walls or any other obstacles will cut down that distance dramatically (I averaged about 10-15 feet moving between rooms before the sound would begin to drop). These earphones are fairly light and look a bit bulky when I put them on. Fit and degree of comfort will vary from person to person, but I found them very comfortable. I can wear them for several hours without a problem. However, I have fairly small ears, and these guys fit a bit loosely on them. For me, they are secure enough to wear while doing chores and when I'm sitting at my desk at work but not while exercising. I can carry on a conversation with another person without removing them. They will run about 8 hours on a 3 hour charge. I do wish Creative had provided more protective storage than the fabric drawstring pouch they included. The plastic on the earphones also feels a bit cheap. The pads on the speakers cannot be changed out. When the battery dies out, you will not be able to use the earphones until they have been recharged. Overall, I am very pleased with these earphones. I was looking for a light, over-the-ear, wireless type of earphone (not many good ones to choose from right now), and these met most of my expectations. :)



3. I bought these directly from Creative for $40 (they were having a "Recession Buster" sale) and after using them I would say they are worth what I paid and not more. While they have pretty good sound, the range is extremely limited. If I use the set sitting out (like connected to a laptop) the range is maybe 20 feet, but it isn't so good through walls or fabric. For instance, I had though I'd be able to put it in my backpack, purse, or pocket and use it from there, but it turns out that it can't handle that much fabric between the transmitter and headphones. Putting it behind even a single layer of canvas results in skipping, even at 2 or 3 feet and fully charged. It is fine if I leave the transmitter hanging out of the zipper/pocket though.
   
   My other gripe with these headphones is that they don't work with anything that I have that has its own bluetooth. I realize that it is supposed to work independently of the transmitter if you have bluetooth, but both my iMac and Macbook Pro can see it but can't find any functions to use (they don't recognize it as headphones). So even with bluetooth devices I have to use the adapter, and I wonder if the range would be better if I could do away with it.
   
   Overall, I think these headphones are worth what I paid for them, because as long as they are in range they sound great and are pretty comfortable. Another reviewer mentioned buzzing sounds, but I think they got a defective set - mine has very clear sound. With the range restriction, though, I really wouldn't recommend anyone buy them at full price.



4. I loved them for as long as they worked but died in less than a year. :( Still worth it for busy subways and buses. Your player stays safe in your bag while you're listening.



5. I was researching to find a set of bluetooth headphones and looked at a lot on line, especially the Jaybird, but got mixed reviews on that one. I found these at Frys and the best part of it was that I only paid $23.71 with tax for them. So it was a comfortable releif for me to experiment with these.
   
   The look of them is great. The sound quality is soso to much on the highs, but I'm a bass-a-holic and the bass is decent, if you don't have any background noise. Someone stated that they had a buzzing noise when they were using theirs and so does mine, but it only has that buzz for Heavy Rock music and singers with high voices, but when you get to HipHop, Easy listening the buzz goes away. What's crazy is that the sound of Hendrix songs sound great on the unit.
   
   The unit on a single charge lasted for about 6 hours for me, but that's cool for me. The signal does cut off when your away. For me it was about 10 feet, but I was in my bathroom and my ipod was sitting on the couch with the bluetooth transmitter. But most of the time when I use these, I'll have my mp3 player on me.
   
   I was reading someone elses review and they stated that the pause, fastforward and reverse features only work for "certain" mp3 players. If you ever read my review, please let me know what mp3 player works with the headset. My experience with them would be a whole lot better.

2 comments about Wireless Infrared Headphone System.

1. I am satisfied with the performance of these headphones, but the enclosed installation instructions of the infrared sensor are not detailed enough and need improvement.
   
   I had trouble getting good reception from my DVD system until I learned from a local installation shop that the infrared sensor should be mounted at the same level or above the headphones in the vehicle.



2. The product arrived as advertised, works well with my previous transmitter so I didn't even have to go to the trouble of installing a new transmitter. The spring load on the earpieces is a bit strong, but I've got a big head. Oh, well. Overall, very happy with the product and service.

No comments about Radius Tru-Tune Ultra-light Aluminum Earbuds W/ Noise Isolation, iPhone Compatible - Matches 3G green nano(Designed in Japan).