Panasonic Lightweight Over The Ear Wired Headphones with Microphone, Sound and XBS for Extra Bass, Long Cord, 3.5mm Jack for Phones and Laptops – RP-HT161M (Black)

I had certain requirements after reading about a variety of headphones. I didn't need a mic, they had to be over the ear not on the ear, clear sound, adjustable headband and wired so I didn't have to use or charge batteries. This headphone checked all the boxes and it just happened to be a company I was familiar with Panasonic. They came today and I'm totally pleased. The sound on my laptop was so low but now I actually had to turn it down. They are very comfortable and super easy to adjust. I could wear them all day. Read about this one. You can get it with a mic if you want. I couldn't ask for a better headphone for listening on my laptop.

I like these headphones because they are not tight on my ears like that kind that completely cover your ears. I can hear if someone in the room is talking to me. I have bought two pair because I ripped the cord off the first pair by accident!

Has a very, very low-level volume on one side, from the 'mic button' (???). So, i tape it into the pressed-down position, when both ears went low from pressing & letting the button go. Taping made both ears work just fine. (Keyboard's new, but didn't work with my BT Adaptor b/c it made the keys have timing lag, or echo !!! lol...) SO, both ears working, have a VERY FULL & REALISTIC, sound. So much so, that it sounds like it's LIVE, in a room where it needs to be silent. & the headphones trick me b/c it SOUNDS like it IS LIVE, when i forget i'm wearing them. I've double-taked a lot forgetting i'm wearing them b/c they are very comfortable.

Stereo headphones have come a long way over several decades, and there have been so many advances, it's often hard to keep up with the latest technologies. In the beginning, there was basically only ONE type, that of being, the completely over the ear, studio-type and others. As things progressed, "earbuds" of many types began to be offered and an expensive type of these have emerged, with the advent of the I-Pod and various other portable CD and MP3 players. I've never really liked these, as no matter how much one spends, they still have to snugly and comfortably fit the individual's ears, which is no small task, as all human ears are not created equal. Fortunately, various forms of the original concept of over-ear, noise-canceling headphones have kept pace with the earbud variety. Some of these are more completely over the ear than others, some are more or less outside noise-canceling types, and then there are the cheapest non-earbud types, which can vary greatly in concept and overall quality. For the best experience in private listening, one needs to spend at least $50 these days, if not upwards of $100 or more. However, these type of stereo headphones are usually very large and are not really suited to portable, on the go listening. Still, they do not suffer from the earache of buds, and usually produce the best overall, robust sound. In between most earbud types and most larger "monitor" types, there are so many varieties nowadays, that the general, plug-in stereo-headphones shopper is usually left quite confused when trying to pick out a suitable, high-quality model, at a reasonable price. For almost all purposes, this is a really good buy, and I give them high marks in just about every headphone category one can think of or desire. And the asking price is a bargain. One little caveat however. The Amazon "product description" and even mentioned in a review or two, state that the cord length is nearly 10 feet. I think this must be referring to some earlier model or just a mistake, because the cord length of these is only about 6 feet total. While this does not interfere with my personal use or intentions of use before I even bought a pair, sound unheard, I think this should be pointed out. The difference between a 10-foot cord length and a 6 foot one is rather substantial. Therefore, these are in no way suitable for "roaming the room" or dancing "to your heart's content," as the Amazon product description states. Amazon should correct this product description. If one desires more than a six-foot cord length however, a cheap extension can always be purchased for a few bucks at Radio Shack and the like. It's a 6 foot cord though, not 10. Outside of this however, these are really great headphones for the price, and offer terrific sound and value. While they are "fold-able" in a way, this only applies somewhat, as they are not completely so, and attempts at making the set truly small for carrying purposes might only break them. While they are "over-the-ear," they are not entirely of the more expensive, truly "noise-canceling" variety, though they do a fair job at this, again, for the price. The earphones are padded and the set is nicely adjustable for nearly all head sizes, unless you have the head size of a mouse or Eraserhead. Extended use is no problem, once you easily adjust them to comfortably fit personally. That is, wearing these for hours will not cause any real head/ear strains or pains, either during use or afterwards, volume levels and adjustments aside. These tend to lean heavily towards the bass frequencies and are enhanced to do so, although the mid-range and upper-ranges come through very good as well. Still, since there is no equalizer function, it helps that whatever source you will be listening to with these, can be adjusted itself. That is, if you are using these to listen to a CD or MP3 player, it helps that you are able to use an equalizer at the source, since again, the bass response here is emphasized. I use these mainly for the computer, and my CD/MP3 player on that is fully adjustable as far as regulating highs, mids, and lows, so the extra bass is no problem. Still, even if one is not able to adjust low and mid and high end frequencies on your player source, the overall sound is excellent on generally all forms of music and sounds, and the stereo separation between left and right is, well, right on. I have always had a generally good experience with Panasonic products, and that includes higher-end, higher priced headphones from them. While these are rather cheaply made and fragile, if you take care of them and don't ask them to do what they are clearly not intended to do, you will be pleasantly surprised. A definite bonus is the small volume control on the cord. This comes in real handy at times, since not all music is recorded and produced at the same volume level, and this control allows one to raise or lower the volume without touching the source player. And again, while these headphones are not really suited for any long life with heavy abuse, and might seem too "cheaply" made for some, taking care during use negates any such negatives and I would guess these will last and perform well just about as long as you want them to. I bought two pair of these, which got me free shipping, and I really can't complain. They are great for plugging into one's computer, or using with any CD/MP3 player with an equalizer, but generally, they perform well for just about any purpose as far as headphones go. They also fit nicely and comfortably as a "necklace" during breaks in listening. One can easily buy much better headphones, but for the price, these offer remarkable sound at an easily affordable price, and I recommend them highly.

Note: I have now tried both the on-ear (older review) and over-ear style (new review) of these headphones. Both reviews are below. New review of Over Ear style: I am pretty experienced now with "budget" headphones... I've tried pairs of sub-$25 phones from JVC, Koss, Sony, Panasonic, etc., plus some slightly nicer pairs from Sennheiser, Panasonic, etc. These are solid headphones for the price, but nothing outstanding in my opinion. The higher-end sound is nice and pretty clear, that's where these shine. The low end is weak and flat compared to the competition - the JVC Flats and all of Koss' lower end phones (KTXPro1, PortaPros, etc.) have better bass. If you mostly listen to hip-hop-rap, I'd pass on the Panasonics and look into the Koss/JVC. (NOTE: I just got these, I'll update as they warm up/break-in, but I can't imagine the bass is going to improve THAT much. UPDATE: They might have gotten a hair better in this regard, but not that much...) Comfort-wise, these over-ears are just okay. If you have large ears, I think these might give you trouble - they're a smallish circular shape that could pinch - luckily I have small ears so they juuuust fit inside the pads. The headband is unpadded hard plastic - not as comfortable as the KTXPro1 (which has a nice gel-suspension band) nor the Flats (which are just smaller/lighter.) The angle the earcups sit at is also not quite right for me, and there's no swivel at all - vertically or horizontally! The JVC have vertical swivel (front-to-back) while the KTXPro1 have horizontal (up-and-down) swivel, both of which lead to a better fit. The long cord is appreciated, though I would have liked a lower-profile jack, as it won't work with my relatively slim phone case on. (This is very annoying, actually...) Overall, these are fine - maybe great for the money, depending on what you listen to/head size/etc - but for me, there are just better options out there. UPDATE: I've now also tried Sennheiser HD 202, and those are superior in just about every way: sound quality (especially low-end); comfort (the cups swivel in multiple directions); cord quality (thicker); looks; etc. Older review of On-Ear version: These headphones are fine for the money, but I would definitely suggest that you spend just a little more and get the Koss KTXPRO1 headphones instead. The Koss phones are MUCH more comfortable (I can't stress this enough) and they also sound better. Trust me, your ears will be glad you spend the extra bucks. I wear the Koss phones for hours each day at work, and they never hurt. These Panasonics are somewhat uncomfortable after less than an hour. I think it's because the face of the phones isn't parallel with my ears, so the from edge of the earpieces digs into my upper jaw. Of course, your head may be different than mine, but I think most users will find the Koss phones more comfortable. Good luck!

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Très bon casque, bon son, pour ceux qui ne supporte pas les intra oriculaire ou les gros casques qui cache toute l'oreille

Die Kopfhörer sind sehr gut, das Klang ist auch sehr gut.

I love these. I bought these because many years ago I had panasonic headphones and they were fantastic. These are just the same! Very comfortable and lightweight, and the long cord is great. I no longer have to bother with bluetooth earbuds (always needing charge or dropping connection) and I no longer have to lean in close like with my regular corded earphones. I use these plugged into the computer monitor or with the keyboard piano. The sound is clear and great for my purposes (everyday normal use). I tried a few bluetooth headphones before buying these, but they were all heavy and I sometimes get neck tension and headaches., but not with these! Couldn't be happier.

Very good product sound quality is good & comfortable too