1 comments about Panasonic RP-HV21 Portable EarDrops Earbud Headphones (White).

1. I use them 5 times a week at the gym for the last 5monts, great so far.

No comments about Micro-USB to 3.5mm Adapter for Motorola V8 / V9 / V9m / Q9.

4 comments about Koss KSC7 Sportclip/Clip On Headphones in Silver/Black Finish.

1. I just bought this and a portable speaker system to use with my MP3 player. When i opened the box, they looked like pretty good headphones but when i tried to put them on, i realized that it wouldnt actually "clip" on. It had the clip, but, unlike other models that i have had before this one, it wouldnt click open and shut. I paid $10 for these. This is half the price of the Portable speaker system i got which was only 20. Hmmmmm....... Anyway, it did hav pretty good sound when i held the thing up to my ear, which is why i gave it a "2" star instead of a "1". Overall: DONT BUY IT!!!



2. Okay, I realize I didn't pay a mint for these things, but they're Koss, so I thought they would be "better". The sound is pretty decent if your willing to hold them against your ears. The clips seem to hold the speakers too far from your ears, so it ends up sounding "tinny". The clips tend squeeze your ears after a period of time, and it begins to hurt. Short periods tend to be okay, but after a time, it's painful. Overall, I'm not impressed and wouldn't recommend these to anyone.



3. For 8 bucks don't be expecting amazing sound quality. I paid $10 for my pair and was very satisfied. They fit my ears perfectly, and the sound was very good for that pricerange. The only reason I gave them 4 stars instead of five was that they broke after 6 months. At first the left channel started crackling, but now it is completely gone. Still, I'm about to buy another pair, because nothing I've tried since has really compared to these.



4. excellent high-frequency response. I was surprised at how good they sound and yet they allow one to hear "outside" sounds.

3 comments about TDK NP100 Stereo Headphone.

1. This set of headphones certainly isn't the greatest in the world. Its main flaws include a short cord and relatively flimsy design. Its design features a neckband and basic foam-padded circular speakers (2.5" diameter). Some people may like that setup, others may not.

   The long and short of it is that these headphones work. Their sound quality is decent; I have no complaints on those grounds. And the current price can't be beat.

   If you're not looking for anything special, this set of headphones is a bargain that shouldn't be passed by.




2. The sound is 5 stars, but the cord is only 3 ft. long and that really limits movement while you are using them. So, they only score 4 stars.



3. Great item, especially when you listen to a great vocie...Josh Groban.

5 comments about ILUV i903 Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Stereo Headphones.

1. There are issues with most A2DP headsets, and this one has its share, but with the understanding that there is no perfect set, this one is pretty good.
   
   First, this is the only headset I've found with both A2DP *and* noise cancellation. That was the key factor for my purchase, and what lets me put up with the shortcomings. I walk to work in Manhattan and really appreciate the feature. It's not perfect, especially since the cans don't enclose your ear, but it's fine if you keep the cans centered over your ear. It doesn't eliminate noise by any means (which makes it safer to wear while walking), but it reduces the noise enough so that I can follow the podcasts I listen to even when a diesel truck drives by.
   
   Now for the shortcomings..
   
   I do hear some crackling as people mention when the noise cancellation first turns on, but it usually disappears as soon as music starts playing.
   
   The top of the headband has a hinge which clicks into place, but my big head stretches the band, and it starts folding while I wear it when walking. I can kinda bend the lip to keep it from folding for awhile, but it's a hassle.
   
   The USB plug is nonstandard (it's not microusb), so you need to use the wire that comes with it to charge it, and not lose it. This is a pain since I'd like another one for work and travel, and I already have a miniUSB plug at each location.
   
   The play/pause button and the volume/track button are on opposing sides of one rim, and it takes some practice to hold the rim to get enough leverage to push one button without pushing the one on the opposing side. You kinda have to use 3 fingers in a Y configuration, very unnatural.
   
   Changing tracks requires you to hold down the volume rocker for 3 seconds . This is difficult and awkward because of the aforementioned 3 finger thing. Also, depending on your software, you may not be able to go back a track, since the 3 second window will continually return you to the beginning of the current track, not the previous track.
   
   I got the i913, which is the same set as the i903, without the dongle and USB charger.
   
   Some have complained about the reception. This is a problem in general for bluetooth A2DP - it can't go thru your body well. It helps to have the player on a belt holster or a bag which is away from your body, or in a chest jacket pocket on the right side where the antenna is. If you leave the player on the desk, you'll see you can walk far away without losing signal.
   
   To the guy who lost reception in intersections: the same thing happens to me. It's because you're swiveling your head. Move the player closer to your head somehow. Or turn your hips with your head like you're skiing.
   
   I use this with Treo 650, pocket tunes and Softick Audio Gateway.



2. I really like the headphones. They're comfortable and the sound is very good. My problem is with the transmitter, which has a battery time that is less than the amount of time it takes to charge it. It takes a couple of hours plus to charge the transmitter for only 90 or a 100 minutes of transmitting and the transmitter will not work while it is charging. If you're buying these for work don't expext a full day of listening unless you do what I did, which is buy a separate transmitter (from another company) that plugs in.



3. If these headphones reduce or cancel noise, then I have not noticed that. I have had better noise reduction with $5 Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo Earphones and $20 JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds. iLUV do not cover the ear completely and I am not sure if there is any electronic noise cancellation.
   
   Supposedly these are the only Bluetooth Noise Reducing headphones in the market as of June 2008. The only plus about this item is that it uses mini USB charger. They do not cover the ears, significant noise gets through, there is a constant humming in the background (white noise), controls are tiny and not well placed, one multifunction button is very difficult to use, the audio transmitter does not come paired with the headset and customer service is poor - no human answered the call. Press the same multifunction button 3 seconds to redial, 4 seconds to turn on and off, and 5 seconds to pair! You have to pair their audio transmitter with these headphones (unlike Plantronics which come paired).
   
   Other problem I encountered is that audio transmitter fits very loosely in 5G iPOD Classic and the connection keeps breaking off. But I think the problem there is with iPOD because even expensive Monster audio cable also is loose in that iPOD.
   
   I bought these to replace Plantronics Pulsar 590, which I had been using to listen to podcasts while mowing the lawn. They broke after 2 years. Although I purchased iLUV for their noise reducing quality, I did not hear less background noise than Plantronics. In fact, Plantronics 590 cover the ear completely and I heard less noise. Lawn and yard equipment can be noisy and to avoid tangling the wires while working in the yard I need wireless headphones. But I am not sure if there are any out there.
   
   Headphones and headsets are consumables: they don't last very long. I have had Apple iPOD headsets last as little as 3 months and cheap Koss headsets, which are still going strong after years. Buying headsets is like buying wine: there is little correlation between pleasure and price.
   
   If you are not looking for wireless/Bluetooth, the best values for money are Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo Earphones for about $5 and JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds for $20. The best noise reduction is with wired headphones like Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 or Panasonic and they are around $100. Plantronics 590 are better Bluetooth headphones although their fabrication is not sturdy. Since you have to use headphones in all kind of circumstances, they ought to be rugged.
   
   Therefore, if you are looking for Bluetooth Noise Reducing headphones, I am not really sure whether there are any out there as of June 2008. There are other better Bluetooth or Noise-canceling headphones. I returned iLUV 903.



4. This product was sent to my sister for a gift. what was sent wasn't what was advertised. It was broken and in poor packaging. I will not buy from that merchandiser ever again.
   The worst service I have ever had on amazon.



5. first of all, lets clear the air...if you can read you can do anything. that said, and in response to those who say the noise canceling is "non-existent" or "poor" in this product, it is just fine. it does what it's suppose to do. i had noise canceling headphones from logitech and these are no different. it is OKAY! i had to replace my logitech headphones because the swivel feature of the turning ear pieces on both left and right ear broke, and get this, i had the headphones 6 months and they broke ONE DAY APART! my personal opinion...swiveling ear pieces are not what they are cracked up to be. rather, they are just one more thing to go wrong with headphones that forces the user to have to break down and buy a new pair long before necessary had not that feature EVER existed. on this score, iLuv and in fact, just about EVERY manufacturer loses, because they've all gone in this direction and therefore, the consumer who has no other choice but to buy them, also loses.
   
   the bluetooth feature is what drew me to iLuv, since ONLY iLuv has a bluetooth headphone that ALSO includes the invaluable noise canceling feature i need for my work. with my old headphones, i found myself tethered to a connection between the headphone itself and the voice recorder that i also use. using a bluetooth headphone broke my bondage to the wire that connected me to the two of them and also made my life a whole lot easier when my cell rang on vibrate in my pocket.
   
   before when the cell rang, i'd have to remove the headset from my ears by wrapping them around the back of my neck, then dig the cell out of my pocket while driving, and answer it. i told all my friends, DON'T call me when i'm working or i'm going to get someone killed on the road trying to answer your call. but with the iLuv 903, i'm in heaven. because of bluetooth, now all i have to do is push the button on my right ear to answer my cell phone calls. no more do i have to dig it out of my pocket at risk of life, limb and property!
   
   with regard to the size of the ear cushions and feeling like a freak for wearing them, hey, the earphones were NOT intended to cover the ear, but rather to set ON the ear. there are many different designs of earphones. this is merely one design and it is a common design that every manufacturer of headphones mimics.
   
   besides the swivel feature that i hate that unfortunately now seems to be appearing on all makes and models of headphones across the entire spectrum of the industry, there are only two things i can find to criticize. one, the dongle wire is permanently tethered to the dongle, so if the wire goes bad, you'll have to replace the entire dongle. but on that count, DON'T WORRY, there are lots of other replacement dongles you can use that are much more sturdily built (at least for my needs) than the one supplied by iLuv, but i had no other choice in headphones and you may not either. i HAD to have a bluetooth noise canceling headset and for the extra money of the version 903 vs. the 913, i consider the extra money spent well worth it and you will too as long as you consider the purchase a "starter product" with the intention of replacing that dongle down the road. that was and is my plan. that wire WILL go bad during my daily usage of this product and my purchase was made with the thought in mind that the supplied dongle would probably not last more than a month or two for my usage needs. are you listening iLuv? you need to create a dongle where if the wire goes back, you need only to replace the wire, not the entire dongle!
   
   the 2nd criticism is i can't get the volume control to work on the headphones, but this is minor as on all audio devices that i know of, the audio device itself should also have a volume control of its own. so i go back to that unit and adjust the volume from there instead.
   
   oh, and as an aside...this is not an issue with iLuv, but i just learned that bluetooth signals don't work through walls without the audio breaking up. so if that is important to you, you might want to wait until the technology improves.
   
   as for the rest of you manufacturers of headphones out there, it's time you got with the program. there is no doubt in my mind that iLuv is making a killing on this product, since they are the only ones who seem to have it.

5 comments about AKG Acoustics K26P Foldable Stereo Folding Headphones.

1. I bought 2 pairs of these headphones about 1 1/2 years ago. I do like the headphones. Not the best fit in the world, but I think they provide excellent sound quality and block out surrounding noise. Great for the price (I found them online for ~$35 at the time.)
   
   Unfortunately, one pair is no longer working. Called AKG for warranty replacement/repair and they told me the model is now obsolete and parts are not carried any more. They said they could upgrade to the K414 P for $139.99! Whoa! Looks like an identical product to the K26P.
   
   At that price I may just hack into the old headphones myself and try to fix them!
   
   Too bad since one reason I buy AKG products is their warranty (2 sometimes 3 year warranties). I may hesitate in the future to buy AKG products that cost more because of this warranty issue.



2. I love these headphones. They have great sound quality and have made me appreciate my music by bringing out the small details that you miss in other speakers and headphones. I highly recommend them. That said, they do have a couple small flaws. Here are my Pros and Cons
   
   Pros
   - Superior sound quality. Everything sounds better in the these AKGs. After buying these now I realize how bad my car stereo and my other pairs of headphones are. The bass is very clear, so you can hear very subtle changes in basslines. The highs are amazing. You can hear some great detail, such as extra echo on the bongo drums or longer vibration of the strings on acoustic guitars. And you can hear these details even at low volumes, which isn't the case for any other headphones I've had. I'm not a gamer, but I also imagine these would be good headphones for first-person shooters. You should be able to hear small footsteps and other subtle sounds very clearly.
   
   - Good Size. These are pretty small for being over-the-ear headphones, so you don't feel like an idiot walking around or riding public transportation with them on. They are also very light on your head. I use these for everything except for going to the gym, and that's only because I don't want to sweat on them and dirty them.
   
   - Portability. They fold up very nicely and come with a small carrying bag. They'll fit easily in small backpack pockets or in a purse, and the foldability probably also protects them from breaking.
   
   
   Cons
   -Noise Reduction. Although sound quality is great, their ability to reduce outside noise is only ok. They are fine for most situations, but i was disappointed with their performance on an airplane. They did very little to get rid of the loud hums.
   
   -Comfort. They were uncomfortable at first, although I've gotten used to them and they don't give me much problems anymore. They're still not very comfortable if you want to use them primarily for multiple hour sessions. Also, if you have a big head these might be a little snug for you.
   
   
   Overall, these are a really great pair of headphones that provide superior sound quality at a reasonable price. I am very satisfied with them and have recommended them to all my friends. I would only caution against them for people who want to use them primarily on airplanes or who are very picky about comfort. More than anything, headphones should give you great sound quality, and these definitely do the job.



3. I bought a pair of these headphones about 6 months ago to replace a pair of Sennheiser PX-200s that came apart on me. I dearly loved those Sennheisers, so the AKGs had a serious gap to fill. I was leary about buying them for the price I got because as we all know, you get what you pay for. However, I was quite pleased with the sound quality out of these little guys. The bass drive is just as deep as on the PX-200s. Perhaps even more so! The highs are also quite clearly reproduced in these as well. The mids? Eh, I think the PX-200s have an edge there. These don't have quite the "full" sound that the PX-200s did, though it is very good in its own right. It's not so much important on pop and rock music. But when you get into, say, classical music, you can definitely tell the difference. But for most people, I don't think you'll notice a difference so much. The cushioning on the earpads is quite comfortable and block out quite a bit of noise while sealing in what should be sealed in. DEFINITELY better in that department. But as mentioned in other reviews, the overall comfort leaves a bit to be desired. The tension on the band is pretty stiff and tight. Longer listening sessions can get downright bothersome because of this. Perhaps it just needs to be worked in a bit more. But overall, they are very good headphones and I'm pretty happy with them. I think I'll get another pair of PX-200s when I move back to MN. Until then, these are working out a lot better than I expected them to.



4. Excellent for a portable device or any application. Clear highs,a focused mid, and a tight bass. Could use a slight boost in the 60-100HZ range but very good as is in most situations. These phones have a very "live" sound with great stereo separation and definition.Very adjustable with a nice firm fit. In almost daily use for the past three months,very durable.Very comparable to Bose on-the-ear and superior to the Bose over-the-ear phones I tried prior to purchase. I recently purchased the AKG 27i model for my wife...would give it the same recommendation.



5. The sound on these is quite good, but the headband is a bit constricting (you will feel pressure on the top of your head) and the ear pieces become uncomfortable as well during extended listening. This set is also rather on the flimsy side, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone that isn't in the habit of being exceptionally careful with their headphones. I've had two different breaks occur separating an earpiece from the unit; they were repairable with superglue, but shouldn't have happened in the first place. For $60 I think better phones can be found. On a personal note I am puzzled by all the 4-5 star reviews that admit that these phones are uncomfortable; for me comfort is on par with the sound.

5 comments about Denon AH-D1000K Headphones (Black).

1. The last time I went shopping for hi-fi headphones was back in 1982, when I purchased the at-the-time mid priced leader Yamaha HP-1, an on-the-ear open back headphone. I still have them. Compared to the Denon AH-D1001S they sound muffled, veiled, and ill-defined in the bass. The only attractive aspect of the HP-1 is a natural lower midrange, but nothing else about them can compete with the Denon in terms of clarity, accuracy and neutrality. At nearly the same time I owned the Stax SR-84 (SR-80 headphones plus SR-4 partnering amplifier), an electret design that represented very high quality in headphones at the time. Compared to the Stax's, the Denon has nearly the same level of transparency across the frequency range but much more satisfying - and accurate - bass. It's mainly about "balance" and the Denons show this to be its trump card against other headphones.
   
   The Denon AH-D1001S (and the other D1001 versions that are simply color scheme changes) quickly gets your attention with a transparent and fast sound. It has the ability to follow complex music passages and at the same time is revealing of subtle details within the mix. The upper midrange is very slightly forward sounding, giving a lighter sound when balanced against the bass, but this is not a detraction from the overall enjoyment of music and does not depart too far from accurate balance. If, like me, you want accuracy (and not on-the-go pop-flavored "fun" sound that becomes fatiguing) for which to gain the most your recordings have to offer, the bass from the Denon AH-D1001S will have you grinning. Like most around-the-ear sealed back headphones these will give good reach into the lowest octave but without the uneven, tubby quality typical of this type of 'phone.
   
   Recording after recording I appreciate the highly revealing nature and transparent quality in the bass. It is easy to distinguish between Bass Viola and Cello. Want to follow the seismic bass at high volume from rock band Tool? The Denons will put you there. Want to savor the turgid pulsing keyboard lows from Laurie Anderson? You'll find them glorious through the Denons. The highs are appropriately delicate when the music calls for it and give good sense of air and transparency and are well balanced against the rest of the frequency range.
   
   While overall you can't say the Denon AH-D1001S sounds as transparent, lithe, fast and detailed as say, a high end Stax electrostatic headphone at 5 times the cost, the Denon does a very respectable job of allowing a close look at the music artist's and recording engineer's intent without missing important recorded detail.
   
   If anything leaves me questioning the Denon's ability, it is a minor veiling of the midrange that doesn't allow one to explore, say, the finger skin rubbing on stringed instruments. However, I never feel wanting for more musical involvement - I enjoy all my recordings and have no urge to run out and find a better set of headphones.
   
   The Denon AH-D1001S is involving, natural and detailed with an extended, robust (though neutral and controlled) bass. One caution - the Denon needs at least 60 hours of break-in time to eliminate a somewhat dimensionally flat and un-dynamic sound.
   
   Comfort has been the reason I have never joined the hard core headphone listener's camp. It seems no headphone has been comfortable enough to listen for more than an hour or so. While the Denons took a little tweaking for me to find "the right spot" for comfort on my head (the top band needs to be slightly toward the front of my crown) and I needed to bend the top band slightly to remove pressure on the top of my head, they are nearly comfortable enough to forget I am wearing them. I find them very comfortable. Some may find them slightly confining around the backs of the ears (like me) yet it is possible to find a position to accommodate. (My solution was the forward-position of the band on top of my head.)
   
   I can't speak to their portability for use as high-activity headphones, but they appear robustly built and will be an easy amplifier load for small battery powered music devices. These Denons will play very loudly with minimal power. Those with smaller heads may find it a challenge to keep these on while running.
   
   I also appreciate the included 11.5 ft. extension cord included and 1/8 in. female-to-1/4 in. male adapter.



2. 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).



3. 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



4. 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



5. 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.
   
   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.)

1 comments about Mini Headphones.

1. So if you're tired of the clips, you can just swap them out. Nice cheap mod.

2 comments about Core Series Stereo Headphones.

1. Item is exactly as described. A word of caution, make sure the headset is compatible with your player.



2. I have been using this product for 3 years and the only thing that happened like 1 month ago is that the foam ripped but you can buy another 1 for like 1 dollar. I suggest you buy them, perfect for your MP3 player.

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