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5 comments about Creative HN-605 Noise-Canceling Headphones.

1. I had a set of Noise canceling headphones that broke, and I came across this set. I was weary at first given the low price, but decided to get them anyway.
   
   
   
   I was really surprised when I received the headphones, the form factor is great, the AAA battery fits right on to the, not very bulky, headset, and not as an attachment to the Cable as in a lot of other headsets. The carrying pouch was nice as well.
   
   
   
   The sound quality is actually very good for the price, although I'd say that the bass can be a bit high at times, though that can be easily fixed with an auto equalizer that can be found in most mp3 players. The Noise canceling works as I have seen in other headsets, and will filter out most but not "all" of surrounding noise.
   
   
   
   Overall, I'm VERY happy with the purchase and would definitely recommend it to others.



2. I just bought these the other day and they are going straight back to the store. The sound quality is good. Noise canceling works somewhat and I can hear better when I turn it on. However, turning on noise canceling seems mostly to just increase the volume. As a test, I turned my TV on in the background at a very low volume. So low that I couldn't distinguish any words but could still hear voices. I could hear those voices even with noise canceling turned on.
   
   I could put up with that, though, since they more than serve my purpose and not too expensive. The reason I am returning these is because they HURT! I am a woman with an average sized head. After only ten to fifteen minutes my ears begin to ache from being squeezed so tightly. I am constantly nudging the headphones to different positions in an attempt to ease the discomfort. But it's just too persistent. I can only imagine how they must feel for a man or somebody with a larger head.



3. the GOOD: Very confortable...
   
   what's OK: Noise cancellation is decent...
   
   the BAD: Sound quality is not very good. Too much bass and little treble. Little boxy and with no open sound stage...
   
   in SUMMARY: It is OK for the price, where if used on airplanes, you won't loose sleep if it gets damaged or lost. If this happens, my bet is that you would probable purchase this same unit again. Airplanes do not have the best sound quality, so this headphone would be OK...
   
   in RECOMMENDATION: So this is best as a traveling headphone. But if used mainly at home, you will want to try something else. I understand that the higher Creative headphones sound much better (at a much higher price). My best bang for the buck is the Grado SR-60 headphone at $60. No noise cancellation and not sound isolated (open aire style), but one of the most confortable and best sounding headphones around...



4. I tried to this headset in an office environment and the headphones create more noise than it cancels. When I turn on the noise cancellation, the low frequencies are reduced, but the headset introduces a high pitched white noise that sounds like tv static. Voice frequencies are barely reduced, so I end up hearing people down the hallway better with noise cancellation on.
   
   I've tried Bose's QC2 and I got no static from those headphones.
   
   I would not recommend this headset at all.



5. Creative HN-605 Noise-Canceling Headphones
   
   I bought a Creative ZEN the other day and I wasn't happy with the earbuds that came with it, so I decided to buy a new set of headphones this morning. I wanted something inexpensive that sounded good (i.e. deep bass and clear highs). The original ZEN earbuds sounded great, but they kept falling out of my ears when I was working out and kept getting caught and yanked out of my ears when I turned, picked up weights, etc. Anyhow, I settled upon the HN-605's. They looked nice, they also folded and it had a decibel rating of 121dB and had the "noise canceling" feature.
   
   I plugged the HN-605's into the ZEN and wasn't immediately pleased by the sound quality - until I turned on the noise-canceling. This NC feature is basically a sound booster, and boost the sound it did. It not only was louder, but was crisper! I liked that. The earpiece rest on top of the ear, but doesn't envelop the ear. I like that, too. Overall, these headphones are comfortable and hug my head and are not overly loud, although, it could be a bit louder - but I believe I'm limited by my MP3 players lack of features (it only goes so loud and doesn't have an equalizer). I will need to test these headphones with my home system and other MP3 players first before I give these headphones a minus for low sound. I give these headphones the highest rating because they exceed my expectations in what I was looking for in a headphone.
   
   Pros:
   Lightweight
   Folds and comes with a bag that I can also put my MP3 player in
   Good price ($29.99)
   Noise canceling feature
   
   Cons:
   None so far in regards to quality of product
   At the store, the exact same HN-605 model was marked at $39.95 - right next to the HN-605's that are $29.95!
   
   Edit -
   
   I just plugged the headphones into the back of my PC and wow, these sound awesome! I only have Windows Media Player's volume at half an it's very loud! I now know for certain that the MP3 player is the weaker of the two. Too bad I can't carry around my PC! Thumbs up on the HN-605! These are the best headphones I bought so far (I've went through at least 5 in the past 2 years trying to find the perfect set. They were always under $20, and were either earbuds, clip around the ear or a combo earbud with a loop over your head to hold them on your head. I was willing to splurge a little more, but didn't want to pay $50 or more just in case there were some headphones with comparable quality for less - in this case I was right.) I highly recommend these headphones.

5 comments about Sennheiser HD25 Studio Monitor Sealed Headphone.

1. I purchased these to drown out office noise without damageing my hearing.
   
   I can hear the music at a low volume and focus on my task. The down side-my cube mates have to visually get my attention.



2. These are the only headphones I know that offer decent sound quality and audio isolation. I use them with an MP3 player (Cowon iAudio T2) both for travel and for pleasure.
   
   For some reason, my left ear is a funny shape. I mean, it looks just fine (as far as I can see in a mirror!), but "simple" earphones (like you get for free with electronics these days) fall out and expensive "in ear" phones don't fit. My right ear is fine, so it's not simple user error, I hope.
   
   So I'm left with closed-back headphones. After reading around, these had the best reputation (for sound quality) in my price range. And they're pretty good. Not, in my opinion, a match for a good pair of open headphones (they sound nowhere near as involving as the much cheaper Grado SR60s, and much less "natural" than the open Sennhesiers at the same price), but good enough to make them a pleasure.
   
   They have a slightly metallic tone and an emphasis in the upper-mids, but then become quite "shut in" at higher frequencies. So cymbals don't shimmer as much as you'd expect, but the result feels very "detailed". It's hard to describe, but different instruments are easily distinguished - sometimes I wear them in a quiet room just to focus in on one player in an ensemble, for example. The bass is there, but not particularly powerful, and is soon overwhelmed by ambient noise - the isolation is better at the higher frequencies.
   
   Isolation is not as good as an in-ear phone (for my right ear!), but it's "good enough" for general use (I work shifts that involve an overnight bus (coach) ride every week and can listen to music while travelling - I suspect they would be good on planes, but haven't tried yet). I haven't done a direct comparison, but my impression from occasional sampling is that they isolate better than active phones. And, as I said, the isolation is best at mid and high frequencies - if you listen to Jazz, for example, you're not going to hear a typical bass line in a noisy environment, even though the rest of the music is enjoyable.
   
   [Correction, added later: I was wrong above, about the comparison with active headphones. I did a direct comparison with some Bose noise-canceling headphones, and the Bose provided much more isolation.]
   
   Since I wear these in the street, appearance was a factor. I've taped over the logo/name and they look pretty "cheap" when hung around my neck. This is a good thing. However, when worn on the ears, they are very obvious - you look to be wearing bigger phones than anyone else. this isn't so much down to the size (they're on-ear, not over-ear), but the fact that headband goes "outside" the earpieces, making them look very wide. In the end the decent sound is worth the occasional odd glance.
   
   While they don't look that great - black and plasticky - they are very light and seem pretty tough. Way better than Grados. Also, they're pretty efficient - no problems driving them from my tiny MP3.
   
   It's a pity they don't sound "perfect", but I do like the sound they have. It's a pity the isolation doesn't block the lowest frequencies so well, but they're still good enough to listen to in noisy environments. For what they do, I don't know of anything better, and I'm glad I bought mine.



3. I used to have a Pioneer DJ5000 headphone and I loved it. But I purchased a Sennheiser HD 25 and now I think that Pioneer is just too heavy! Sennheiser HD 25 is so lighter and the sound quality is superior.



4. First of all I should say that I love these. They're lightweight, innocuous, and do a good job with muffling sounds outside. I say muffle, as coming from IEMs they do not isolate yourself completely from people talking to you (though they do have to speak much louder than they normally would), but they do isolate yourself from sounds of a city or an airplane. I've taken these on a flight and they are quite lovely. Instead of that awful humming from active NC (think Bose QCs), they merely attenuate all sound around me. I can still hear the flight attendents, yet for some reason can't hear the baby three seats behind me.
   
   As for sound quality, these are quite lovely. While certainly not the best headphones I've ever heard (I reserve that distinction for the HD650s and Grado HF-1s), they have a nice, deep and accurate bass that helps distract from the din of the outside world. Vocals are presented quite well, and as everyone else has said here... treble could use some work. I've only noticed the annoyance in classical pieces, more specifically with strings.
   
   These headphones are built well. Despite being mostly plastic, they do look like they could survive a beating. I've already dropped them a couple of times, and they haven't had a scratch. Plus even if you do manage to break them outside of warranty or are at fault for breaking them Sennheiser has a parts shop to replace most any part. While I have not yet had to deal with them for this headphone, I have had to get replacement pads for another of their headphones and they were quite courteous in sending them and even emailed me instructions on how to properly replace them. I suspect that despite this headphone's high price, it'll in the end prove its own value by outliving me.
   
   Sadly besides the treble they do have a slight problem in their comfort. They initially have a vicegrip on your head. While this helps with isolation it certainly isn't comfortable for the first couple of weeks. Fortunately it does stretch out slightly with regular use, and now I can wear it comfortably even with glasses. If I wanted more grip (for better isolation or if I'm being shaken about for whatever reason), I could just split the headband a bit.
   
   In short this headphone is a great one. Perhaps the best I've ever encountered for a closed headphone, and my new favorite for portable use. Sure they're a bit uncomfortable, bad for classical strings, and look butt ugly... but that just means that they're great at isolation, good at just about every other kind of music, and have little appeal to a mugger.



5. Despite their size these headphones are intended for professional use. DJ Mag voted this product No 1 last year, and I've noticed a few influential Dj's using it in live shows (eg Paolo Mojo). Personally I don't like to use them while dj-ing because I find them a bit uncomfortable. They are very well built though, with all the components replaceable and providing a good noise cancellation but not near any bigger size headphones. The base is a kind of disappointing for this price. Also, beacause of their light weight, they were built with a tough plastic headband (adjustable in length but not in pressure) which makes them uncomfortable especially if you wear glasses (the soft sponge headband reenforcement doesn't help here). These headphones will last and I'm sure they will be able to provide an ok sound for a long time adding the coolness of a minimalist design but I strongly recommend that you try them on for a couple of weeks before you buy them.

1 comments about NOISE-CANCELING HDPHONES.

1. I was in the marketplace for a over the ears headphone and also a noise canceling headphone. I looked all around and found ones that were not that great; and came across this one for only $40.
   
   I not sure if the noise cancelation works; but the quality of the music output is equal to that of the second generation earbuds! I just love them. If you use the noise cancelation switch it increase the volume and make it more bold. I have not have a change to test it to be fair but I have listen to my Nano for over three hours and I decided to write this - I am so please with these headphones.
   
   If you can find them; buy them! You cannot go wrong!

5 comments about BOSE(R) (R) In-Ear Stereo Headphones.

1. I bought these for a Christmas gift and the recipient LOVED them !! Huge hit !!



2. The product design for these ear phones is just terrible. The customized ear buds fall off almost every time I use these, and now after paying way too much money, I am just going to buy another brand of earphone I can actually use. Save you money and a lot of frustration, do not buy these!



3. I really really dislike these headphones. I can't wait to replace them. These are the "NEW" ones with the black and white cable.
   
   I use them mostly when I am flying with minimal head movement. Yet, they ae constantly falling out of my ears. I spend more time positioning and re-positioning these obnoxious little buds, I could just spit.
   
   I don't have huge ears like, say, Barack Obama. They are pretty normal. But these little devils spill out with every turn of my head. I hate them.
   
   The sound is okay: not "WOW!" like you expect from Bose. Maybe it's because these buggers sit outside the ear canal cradled in the outer ear. I hate them.



4. I really liked this headphones, and the original ones sound awesome. So I started looking for better deals on internet and I found that a few online sellers offer this Tri-port in-ear headphones to get better prices. So, I ordered two from different dealers (even different websites) and both turned out to be counterfeit!!!! When I called up Bose to inform them about this, even they agreed that the market is loaded with fakes and at times only a few can realize the difference. I would recommend that if you buy this product make sure to call on their Tollfree # and verify if you got the right one or not.
   
   For sound quality & durability I would rate the original product rating as 5 stars but the fakes dont even get a single star!



5. These are by far the best sound headphones that I have ever purchased. It is almost like if I am at home listening to my surround sound system...Thanks

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3 comments about Coby CVE207 Neckband Digital Stereo Earphone.

1. I am using this headset for a yr now and they are still working just great.
   I bought it for 12 bucks, at the current price its a steal.



2. I received these headphones yesterday thinking I had finally found a good pair for the gym. They look nice, but after only 2 minutes of trying them out I realized that I had wasted all of my money.
   
   The problem is not the sound quality of the headphones themselves, because they sound fine. The frustrating thing is that the things that are supposed to go in your ears do not stay there and instead pop right out once you take your hand away, meaning you can only barely hear the music. It's like trying to listen to a song in another room throug a wall. So, unless you don't mind having to hold them in your ears with both hands the entire time you listen to your music, these are pointless. Did they even test these?!
   
   Also, if you plan on doing anything at the gym that involves a bench, the behind the head design of these is horrible, as the head band will hit the bench and get pressed upwards making you look and feel like an idiot. It is hard to describe, but just trust me that these were not meant for lifters.
   
   Such a frustrating design! Please avoid these headphones at all costs!



3. What did I expect for $14? It was OK at first. Occasionally only pinching my ears where the two plastic pieces joined. Then it started making some weird humming noise. One day it made a loud pop, and gave me some sort of electric shock through the eardrums. Luckily, it only took one motion to rip it off my head and toss it in the trash.

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4 comments about Sennheiser Omx52 Street Series Supraural Clip-On Headphones.

1. I was expecting alot better from Sennheiser.These are not my first Sennheiser 'phones but they are definetly the worst.These headphones are not terrible, but are no better than average either.The sound quality is so-so and the bass response they brag about is virtually non-exsistent.I'm sure You can get a much better product than this for $30+.



2. These $35 head phones were lower quaility than the $13 set i bought to replace them. At full volume, you can still hear people talking to you. I'd stay away from this product



3. I bought the mx55 and really loved it. i wanted another pair to use only at work and the others for everything else and decided to try something a little different and found the OMX52. i love hte way my mx55s sounded so this seemed like a good fit. these are very very small in compared to the picture- i cant believe how little they are! also they are much darker in color, which is nice because they are stylish but still low profile. at first i didnt like the sound but i wasnt wearing them right. they were too far back on my ears. i adjusted them on my ears and it sounded just like my mx55s. yeah it took a few minutes to see what worked but now i'm happy. there was plenty of bass (which is what i loved about the mx55) and the clarity was very good. the extra design pieces and case are nice too so i can tuck them in my desk drawer after work and make them look unique. another great buy for me from sennheisers but i have to stop or i'll go broke and have only earbuds to show for it!



4. I used to own a pair of Sony MDR (dont remember the model number, the foldable ones that go around the back), which unfortunately got destroyed because a friend`s dog decided to make a snack of them. Those headphones were excellent as travel headphones, and I wanted a pair of headphones that would replace these adequately. So when I saw these Senns, I naturally assumed that, owing to its magnificent reputation for quality headphones, Sennheiser would surely be CAPABLE of churning out a decent pair of portable headphones. How wrong I was?
   
   I think that selling such inferior quality headphones under that brand name is an incredibly stupid move, as it will just damage the company name in the long run. These headphones are badly designed, to say the least, and do not sit in the ear properly. As a result, a lot of the sound they produce is lost. I have worn a hairband over these to "force" them into my ears, and to be honest, they sound much better that way, though nothing close to the Sony MDR`s mentioned above. And as far as Im concerned, if the headphones cant quite deliver the sound when worn the way theyre meant to be worn i.e. without a hairband, then theyre practically useless. Even the Creative earphones that I got free (with the Xmod) sound WAYYY better than these (though these do sound better with a hairband over them). And while on the move (e.g car or plane), I could not hear A THING, with volume turned up to 90 %, on either my Nano or my Archos 404.
   
   I strongly suggest that anyone and everyone steer clear of these headphones in particular, and in my opinion the entire "Style Your Sound" line by Sennheiser is complete rubbish. May be the ear phone models would be a little louder, but you can do MUCH better with your money elsewhere.