No comments about Brushed Aluminum Alloy "stick-style" Earphones.

2 comments about Sony Fontopia Earbud Headphones - MDRE829V.

1. These are great headphones. I've owned at least five sets. All of them comfortable, all of them sounded great. And the inline volume control is incredibly convenient. Unfortunately, I need to advise you NOT TO BUY THESE HEADPHONES.
   
   Why? Well, there's a problem with the construction that whenever the cord snags on something, more often than not the left headphone stops working, never to live again. The first few times, I just thought I was a klutz, so the third time it happened, I ordered two sets to replace it. Well, it just snagged again after a month's use, and again, the left headphone died.
   
   It's finally occurred to me (slow learner, here) that MOST people will probably snag their headphones at least as often as I do, so most people will not get more than a few months use out of these. So I regretfully have to advise you to avoid these otherwise wonderful earphones. And I'm looking for something comparably cheap and good with an in-line volume control.



2. I bought these earbuds for my CD player (at the time) because the ones I had before died on the right side. They were a pair of RCA behind the neck headphones I bought at Family Dollar for very cheap. I would buy another pair but now I have an iPod and want to buy mostly earbuds and clip headphones that are more portable. I was planning on buying a pair of Philips earbuds at Target because (I thought) these were dead on the right side and I dislike the iPod earbuds, but when I plugged these into my iPod they worked fine. After a break-in session they sound even better.
   
   Well, they are only ten bucks, so what can you expect? Not a ton, not a surround soundstage and great, powerful sound, but maybe something that has at least average sound, are comfortable, and will last a decent amount of time. And thatt's mostly what I got with these earbuds.
   
   They don't have stellar sound (that for some reason a ton of reviews rave about), but they have decent sound that's good enough for the money. Not a lot of bass, but some pairs at this price have barely any bass. The mids on this pair are emphazised (but not by a lot, props to Sony). And they do have a good, clean sound to them, so even if you are unhappy with the low end of these earbuds you at least have a good upper end.
   
   For other aspects of the earbuds, they are very comfortable and fit much better than the Apple earbuds, but feel better with the pads. I have already lost the pads but still fit fine and are still comfortable for long periods of time. Also, these are some durable headphones so far, and after a half-year of use they still put up nicely.
   
   Overall, not a bad pair of esrbuds for portables. Already got a better pair? Keep these for some useful back-ups. They don't have amazing sound, but are comfortable and last long enough to make them worth the price. 4 stars.
   
   NOTE: This version has a volume control remote, and may be a better deal over the MDRE828LP earbuds if you want a remote for your portable device.

No comments about Elecom Dynamic Sound Canal Type Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds(Designed in Japan) 240 Series (Black).

5 comments about Ear Force HPA2.

1. I also own a pair of Medusa 5.1 surround headphones, and as luck will have it, they both share the same 9 pin DIN connector, and both share the same wiring, thus interchangeable, which really makes for a great comparison.
   
   Comfort: Medusa 5.1. I have never had a pair of headphones that were so comfortable as the Medusa 5.1. Now, the Turtle Beach aren't that bad, but they do have a noticeable snug factor over the Medusa, so after a few hours just a minor shift on the Turtle Beach and it's fine. The Ear cup size on Turtle Beach is smaller than that of the Medusa, so larger ear folks might want to lean towards Medusa.
   
   Sound: Turtle Beach. Bass is far better, fidelity is better. Best way to explain it, is that the Medusa's are a bit more 'muted' than the Turtle Beach. Having great bass again is well worth these.
   
   Microphone: Tie: Both microphones have done well. The detachable microphone for Turtle Beach is more of a novelty for me, I never plan on taking it off. Neither, however, have a Mute button on the microphone. A small button on the boom so you can Mute your voice would be great, especially when you just need those few moments of silence to yourself.
   
   Design: Tie. The Medusa requires a large clunkly amplifier to rest on your desk, the Turtle Beach uses a slim in-line amp. I personally like the design of the Medusa Better, but at night, who cares....
   
   Final thoughts:
   To me it's a tie. If I want the heavy bass on clear sound, I connect my Turtle Beach. If I plan for a marathon of gaming, I grab the Medusas. Both are excellent, and since they share the same DIN connectors and wiring, interchangeable, except for the Mic. Medusa kept the microphone a seperate connector, Turtle Beach integrated it into the 9 pin connector. Not a big deal, just leave an extra connector to the microphone when swapping out headsets.



2. I'd tried 5.1 headphones once in the past and wasn't that impressed. I'd been in the market for a new PC headset with a mic on it and decided to give these a try. I was surprised how much I like them, they sound great and feel good. You can really get the subwoofers going if you have some explosions going on. I've had these for about 2 months, no problems so far.



3. Having owned several cheaper headsets, I've worked my way up to these.
   
   All I can say is that Turtlebeach got it right: comfortable over the ear style, great mic, and thumping 5.1 surround sounds that are easy to adjust via the in-line amp.
   
   I've owned these for over 6 months and had zero problems. Also, two other friends I know on-line use these and they report high satisfaction as well.
   
   The only thing missing is a mic mute button; but, that's no biggy in my book. I just make sure all my games and TeamSpeak settings are configured to "push to talk".
   
   Hope this helps others with their purchasing decisions.



4. Just recieved these headphones today. I bought them as a replacement for my Kinyo KY-100 headphones (which are no longer made, as far as I can tell). The amp in my Kinyo headphones broke, and since I'm away at college I don't have the equipment with me to try and fix it, so a replacement was in order.
   
   These headphones are very easy to set up, and unlike my former pair the color-coding on the leads matched the standard color-coding for PC soundcards. (I'm just using the onboard 7.1 Realtek sound, although obviously the headphones are only 5.1 .)
   
   They sound great as far as I can tell, although I'm not exactly an audiophile, so YMMV. Tweaking with the switches on the in-line amp so as to give the sub more juice than the rest of the speakers results in very satisfying, spine-tingling bass. They definately sound better than the Kinyos I previously mentioned.
   
   Unfortunately, these are also less comfortable than the Kinyos. Also, the Kinyo amp had two DIN-9 ports, whereas this product only has one.
   
   I don't plan on using the mic, but I did test it and it seems to work fine. For now it's detatched and in a desk drawer.
   
   Overall, pretty solid. Not the most comfortable out there (but not awful, either), but they sound great.



5. This is a great headset. One of the best I have used. It was recommended by a friend and I would recommend it to you.

No comments about Jwin Jhp40 Super Mega-Bass Digital Stereo Headphones.

No comments about JVC HAB5A Backband design Stereo Headphone (Blue).

1 comments about JBL Reference 210 Headphone (Black).

1. Just as my title implies, I feel that these headphones are an excellent value for the price. It is a good example of getting what one pays for, proving the old adage.
   
   I deduct a point as I feel that the angle of the shaft to the ear bud itself is awkward and makes a less than secure fit for me. This is a personal thing, but then it is my review.
   
   If you do not mind spending a little more money and going for an in ear design, I highly recommend that you consider the V-MODA Vibe Earbuds - Gunmetal Black as sort of an upgrade.

2 comments about Jvc Hae170B Ear Clips With Retractable Cord (Black).

1. I have a real problem with earbuds staying in my ears and this headset works really well for me. The retractable wires are great.



2. Bought this for my mp3 player. I was really disappointed when I took this out of the box. Only one side of the headphones is retractable. It did not state in the description if both sides were retractable. I could not tell from the picture either. Whenever I put my mp3 player, with the headphones plugged into the player, into my purse the cord would sometimes get tangled whenever I took it out. My old headphones were retractable on both sides.

1 comments about Elecom Pearl Canal Type Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds(Designed in Japan) (White and Pink).

1. All of my friends told me to buy earbuds for better sound when listening to my ipod, but most earbuds are too big and hurt my ears after about ten minutes. These ear buds are soft and small and I can listen to music for extended periods of time without any discomfort. They are also really cute~! ^__^

5 comments about Denon AH-D1000S Headphones (Silver).

1. I bought these after reading many reviews on the Bose Triports, Sennheiser HD-280 Pros, and Grado SR80s. The Denons offer the best sound according to nearly every review I read as well as have a comfortable fit and durable construction.
   
   It definately took a few weeks of solid listening for these to break in. Out ofthe box the bass was twangy and weak, but after given ample time to break in the low end filled out nicely. The AH-D1000s play very low and accurately, but they will not provide the excessive amount of bass that most young people like.
   
   I have no complaints on the midrange or highend performance of these cans, they are clear and precise to my ears for all music genres.
   
   What I do like is the hybrid design that Denon came up with for the enclosures, it's as if you get open-canned sound with the dampening and privacy of closed headphones. They don't block out as much sound as other closed designs seem to, but they do enough to make a difference. They are also very comfortable. The leather is soft, thick, and supple and the padding is firm and relaxing. Some have said the grip is too strong, but I have found after about ten minutes with them on, I forget they are there. The extra long cable extender and 1/4" adapter are a great bundle to make this a great deal for the best sound, comfort, and affordability out of any other headphone out there. Denon hit the bullseye on the AH-D1000s in my opinion.
   
   I listen using my computer with an Auzentech X-Fi Prelude (National LM4562NA op-amp) and from my Zune when traveling (volume levels are adequate).



2. If you're looking for some good headphones at a good price, I suggest these hands down. I don't think I've ever been happier with headphones so far. You get great sound, good noise cancellation, as well as an extender and a bag for it all!
   
   If you buy these hopefully you'll be as happy with them as I am. :)
   
   5/5



3. Note: If you don't feel like reading the whole review, just read the notes after each paragraph.
   
   After doing a few days of research on audiophile forums, and reading across headphone reviews, I decided to get the Denon AH-D1000K headphones. http://www.head-fi.org/ does a great job on comparing the Denons to other headphones, so definately take a look over there to make sure these are what you're looking for. Many people might find it confusing that Denon also makes a D1001 model. I have seen both in person, and they are physically identical (except the D1001 is labeled D1001 of course). The only difference is that the D1001 comes with a nice carrying pouch.
   
   On to the review.
   
   Overall Sound Quality:
   Straight out of the box, the Denons sounded decent, very mellow tones overall, with superb trebel, but the bass was a bit lacking, and the soundstage was confined. However, they do blow just about every other closed pair of headphones in this price range clear out of the water.
   
   However, after a good 60 hours of listening at moderate volumes, the difference was remarkable. (You may find that most people who have reviewed these headphones wrote their reviews from initial out-of-the-box impressions, and therefore misjudge the sound.) The soundstage opened up, the trebel became even more detailed, the midrange was perfect, and the bass was stunning. Tests were conducted across a broad range of music: Etro Anime, Weezer, The Flashbulb, Radiohead, Sigur Ros, Cut Copy, and other good quality rock and electro sounded the best, and allowed for the headphones to produce the widest range of frequencies. All of the music I tested the Denons with is encoded in lossless FLAC, and played un-amped through my laptop, which has a pretty decent sound card. I must stress how important it is to use good quality music (i.e lossless, or above 192kbps), when assessing sound quality for headphones.
   
   Cliff's notes version: Denons sound great for Rock/Electro. Use FLAC.
   
   I also have a pair of Bose Triports to give a good comparison for what most consumers would consider "good sound". (Don't buy Bose by the way, they are overpriced, and as proven here, better sound can be had at cheaper prices.) Both heaphones are closed and circumaural, and roughly in the same price range, so I thought the comparison would be helpful to people who are shopping around. For this test, I used the same source (laptop), with the same music at equal volumes. The Bose Triports had thumpier bass, but the trebles were a bit muddied, and the overall soundstage felt a bit cramped. The Denons had much smoother bass (I guess you could describe it as less distracting?), but by no means flatter, and the trebels were much more detailed and clear. The Denons also had a much larger soundstage. In a few tracks there were sounds that I thought were coming from behind me, which made me instinctively look back, even though I knew the sound came from my headphones.
   
   Cliff's notes version: Denon > Bose.
   
   For most closed headphones, the sound is described as tinny, or as if you were listening from inside a bucket. This is not true for the Denons. For most closed headphones, the sound attenuation is quite good, and you can't hear much from the outside. The Denons aren't great for blocking sound from coming in, but little sound leaks out. This is where you, as the consumer, should think a bit about what you'll be using the headphones for. I use the Denons mostly at work, so I really appreciate that no sound leaks out. I don't really mind the sounds coming in either (which are only noticeable at low volumes, or when no music is playing.) If you really don't like hearing outside sounds, or primarily want to listen to music say, on public transportation, or in other loud environments, the Denons are not for you (or any open headphones either for that matter). For those users, I would recommend browsing through some in-ear-monitors (Shure, Ultimate Ears, are good), as they block out sound by literally not allowing it to pass through to the ear drum. I personally don't like noise cancelling headphones, as they cancel noise by emitting counter frequencies, that for some reason give me a headache after prolonged use.
   
   Cliff's notes version: Denons don't block out sound very well, but neither do most closed headphones. If this is a must for you, go look for In Ear Monitors, as these are the best compromise.
   
   Overall sound quality: 9/10.
   
   Comfort:
   You will not find a single review anywhere that describes the Denons as uncomfortable. Simply put, the Denons are the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn. I wear them to work, listen about 5 hours a day continuously there, and I barely feel that they're there at all. The earpads are made of soft pleather that envelopes your ears with soft squishy goodness. I have a pretty average sized head, and the Denons fit perfectly (even without adjusting the size).
   
   Cliff's notes version: Your ears will thank you.
   
   Comfort: 10/10.
   
   Build Quality:
   Overall, I would put the Denons on the more fragile side, as I wouldn't feel comfortable throwing these into a bag to carry somewhere. The size adjustment mechanism works well and the overall build is great, but as I noted before, they would probably break if thrown around. On the other hand, the connector is superb, and the cable looks like it would withstand heavy use quite well. As with any good piece of equipment however, as long as you take good care of it, it should serve you faithfully.
   
   Cliff's notes version: Will break if sat on.
   
   Build Quality: 8/10.
   
   So there you have it. The Denons are a great pair of headphones if you are looking for closed circumaural cans to be used in a quiet setting. You will not regret buying them. You will have happy ears. I hope this review was helpful.
   
   Total Score: 27/30



4. First of all, I normally write a detailed review (and normally make it independent of other reviews to be as objective as I can) but I found J. Gu's excellent review to describe better all I could say about it, so I'll keep it short and simple. I recently got Grados and I love their sound, but the open design allowed me to hear every bit of the window A/C in my room. However, I didn't really have the money for a really high end closed set and I'm starting to find IEMs to be too uncomfortable to be worth it so these days I just use my IEMs when on the go. I also did a little investigating and originally was kind of leaning towards the Sennheiser HD-280, but didn't like the idea of some of their sound response (though undoubtedly they'd still be amazing for a closed set at their current price.)
   
   When I looked these up though, I found their sound response curve to be amazingly consistent (normally there are a lot more peaks and valleys and normally they go further from the main curve -- for example, Grados have a sudden extreme response increase in a small area of the upper ranges then drop off quickly after that for a sound that many call "sparkly") and thought this described what I was looking for in a set.
   
   It turns out that I was right. In fact, I do believe I'm liking these better than my Grados, though they do have a rather unique sound that does appeal to me as well. The bottom line is that these have a very even clean response with little coloring to the sound (and by the same token can be boring) but to some such as myself this can actually be ideal. Certainly you can do better no matter what your preferences, but at the price tag that was on these when I snatched them up they can't be beaten by any closed set -- in fact, even now that they've gone back up to a more normal price range they are still hard to beat for a closed set without spending a pretty fair bit more... I've been completely surprised given their cost. Very pleasantly surprised. Don't get these if you're looking for a more "colorful sound" though.
   
   As for the isolation, it's roughly 10dB according to a somewhat official test not done by myself. I can't give you exact numbers. I can still hear my A/C droning on a bit in quieter moments, but these isolate enough that now it no longer truly distracts me from my music if I'm not concentrating on it. In particular, the isolation is enough to block out some of the worst of the extra noises it makes so that I mostly just get a regular sound that is easy to ignore. I wanted to compromise somewhat on the isolation and not try to get something too extremist at the cost of sound quality while still being able to block somewhat out and I think these Denons did the job nicely.
   
   Oh, and Denon rates these at 32 ohms. I've found that a GOOD DAP (that's digital audio player -- aka MP3 player though most these days are capable of so much more than just MP3s) can actually drive these pretty well. They still sound a bit better with an amp, but my Cowon D2 is able to get not just good highs, but good lows even out of these, which isn't bad for a portable player and headphones of this level.
   
   Note that the AH-D1001S is the same thing as the AH-D1001K, it's just in a silver/black color rather than all black.
   
   PS. I would recommend checking out the Markl mod for a great way to make these headphones even better. You can find information about it here: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/markl-type-mods-denon-ah-d1001-d1000-350167/ Basically you're just taking a Dynamat (which you can get for a great price here on Amazon in fact) and putting a bit inside then optionally adding some soft loose stuffing (like that used for a pillow.) It will improve the bass a fair bit (and if you leave out the stuffing it should give it more punch according to the person who posted that -- though personally I opted for the stuffing and prefer it that way so can't say much about what exactly it sounds like without it.)
   
   EDIT: Sorry, I accidentally posted a review for the AH-D1001S I bought on here. HOWEVER, I leave this review up because the AH-D1000S is just the consumer version of the AH-D1001S. There is no real difference between the two models other than that the 1001 comes with an extra carrying pouch (and believe me, the pouch is nothing special. I'd recommend something far more solid if you want to carry these around a lot.)



5. I had heard about Denon for HD receivers for TV and home theater. I was looking for a good set of headphones for work and these Denon headphones are surely more than worth their price. I have never heard such crystal clear sound (not even from some of the noise-cancelling headphones or Sennheiser HD212s or 205s, I have used in the past). I am no audiophile. Some people say it has issues with bass, but it sounded good enough for me. I highly recommend this pair for any everyday listener.