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Panasonic RP-HV152 Portable Earbud Headphones with Powerful Sound | List Price: $4.99
Discount Price: $0.68
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Brand: Panasonic
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 3 months warranty
Features: - XBS port increases bass response
- Neodymium rare-earth magnet for rich and powerful sound
- Large-diameter driver units 134.8mm (9/16")
- Frequency response 10Hz-25kHz
- Cord Length - 3.6 feet / 1.1 meters
Good? 9/10 Therapists Would More Than Likely Say No. [Posted on 2003-11-21]
Gravity is sometimes a problem when it comes to many a product design, and sometimes the concept of everyone having difference in the way they are built seems to escape inventors. They seem to omit that some ears are a little wider than others, that one person's "snugly" is another person's annoyance, and that a product of this type and the way that it fits simply doesn't work well on a broad base. Such is the case with this. When I first picked these up, I thought that they might work well and I personally liked the idea of covered headphones that sat inside the ear. That would do away with having to insert something inside my ear, I told myself, and would also go away from the audio earmuff and would allow me to have the best of both worlds. So, I jumped on it with glee and thought that the price had to be a mistake. Well, the only mistake was me actually defaulting from what I used the most and going here for two reasons. First, the fit is an issue. I'm not exactly sure who this product was tested on and if the audience was a person(s) with a body(ies) that was perhaps in the below average build, but I do know that they were uncomfortable. They didn't seat exactly right, not allowing me to have the sound envelope I had been hoping for when I went out and picked them up. Instead, it was an ordeal, actually making me give them away because I couldn't stand them. Second, the gravity problem is a serious one, especially when the weight of the cord is handing on something without a base. Sitting still is fine for something like this if you have the proper size to your below-average head, but already having a fit dilemma and then moving around is actually an annoying concept. When the cord is actually allowed to run wild, bouncing to and fro, it manages to put weight on the headphones and to yank on them. So, the blasted things keep jumping out of your ears over and over and over and - you get the picture. Perhaps this is something that simply didn't work for me, with me being spoiled by other brands, and perhaps they'll work for you. They SEEM to have a decent design, the concept looks like it would work, and a person with a tiny head could theoretically use them. I, however, would recommend staying away from them and buying something a little better for your buck.
Not bad for the price [Posted on 2005-11-20]
I didn't expect much out of these, but for the price I was impressed. Good range, clear treble that's not tinny, and a lot of volume. There's less bass and midrange than other sets, but not a big deal- I prefer the midrange cut anyway (good for rock) and with the bass turned up higher on a portable player the sound is actually quite good. They are very comfortable in the ear, and the cord, at 44 inches, is just right, not too long or short.
I'd recommend these to anyone looking for an inexpensive spare set of earbuds. I've also had more expensive Panasonic buds, and while there was more bass, the drivers made a horrible popping sound at high volumes. I didn't have this problem at all with the RP-HV152s. If you need a spare set, pick these up- they're definitely a good buy.
AWESOME Headphones [Posted on 2007-02-17]
Great sound, loud as hell, and fit comfortably under your hat during winter.
What more can you ask?
I Agree with Gregory [Posted on 2007-09-26]
The sound is very balanced and smooth, but still has dynamics. A touch bass shy, but not in a bothersome way. Actually quite musical and clean. A steal for the money. I use these more than my Etymotic Research ER4P earbuds because these are much more comfortable and the sound is more natural and relaxed, which isn't saying much for the ER's I realize, but those are my views.
one of the best buys yet [Posted on 2008-06-04]
This is one of the best earbuds in its class. They are loud , have good quality, and so far have proven to be durable. now a few warnings, these are "open air earbuds" they are built so that you can hear the outside, cars, conversations, etc. so with that in mind it is impossible for incredible sound quality but these headphones are definitely superior to the iPod headphones in sound quality. They fit my ears perfectly and never fell out on their own. The connector and earbuds feel cheap and light but so far they have proven sturdy and when in you're ears they fell fine. these headphones are a great replacement for the iPod headphones and are a steal at such a low price.
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