Panasonic RP-HTX7PP-K Retro Style Monitor Headphones (Black)
- Retro styling
- Lightweight for outdoor use
- Single-sided cord
- Large-diameter driver units 40mm (1-9/16")
Product Description
Old-school style monitor headphones Frequency response: 7Hz-22kHz 40mm drivers Neodymium magnets 4' single-sided cord Made with leather and durable piano wire 24k gold-plated plug PANASONIC STEREO HEADPHONES - BLACK
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Panasonic RP-HTX7PP-K Retro Style Monitor Headphones (Black)
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- Publisher: Panasonic
- Label: Panasonic
- Studio: Panasonic
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Summary: too much bass for me, but still worthwhile if you are coming from stock earphones 2008-09-15
Comment: I was getting ready to really write a scathing review on these headphones. I bought these headphones on clearance for half price, and even though I paid such a paltry sum, I was ready to judge these as $40-50 headphones that they charged for them when they first came out. The minute I put these on, I was hit over the head with a strong boomy bass notes from the trance track my iPod was last playing. After listening to them for a few minutes, I was ready to relegate them to the drawer foreer as Youtube use-only headphones. As a headphone enthusiast, I already have a collection of decent headphones that I rotate through (headphones are like tools, depending on the music, the place, environment, or equipment being used, you have to choose one that fits the situation). I was hoping that these would be great knockaround headphones, that I could leave on my workplace desk permanently without worrying about somebody running off with them (i.e. expendable).
So despite the fact that I think the bass is too strong, I did spend a lot more time with them going through a collection of songs.
My verdict?
Comfort: these are circumaural headphones that surround rather than press on the ears. They don't clamp too hard but are still pretty firm, and the headband looks like it's easy to bend to lessen the grip. The plastic earpads do get sweaty, but they help create a sealed environment that helps reduce the music leaking out as much as iPod buds, or most other headphones supplied with MP3 players.
Build quality: these seem average. The cable is a bit stiff. They creak a little as you handle them, the retro styling is cool. Nothing stands out as being a deal breaker. The cable does trasmit a thumping sound right up to the earcups if it bumps against hard surfaces so beware if you intend to use them in high movement activities.
Sound quality: there is a trend toward excess midbass, probably around 50-60Hz, and at times it can be pretty distracting from the mids and highs. You can really hear this on pop songs, or anything with heavy bass. The bass isn't especially deep, and the bass has a slight one note sound to it. I guess there are some people who may find this trait an improvement over the standard iPod earbuds since the sound is pretty full bodied and has a lot kick compared to the sterile sounding iPod earbuds. The midrange tones sound slightly hollow, and lacking in body, as if the singer is singing to you while standing in a large closet. There is definitely a bit of detail missing in the mids or highs but still not too objectionable as the headphone does convey most of the frequency range better than many other budget earphones. There is sufficient shimmer in the highs that I don't feel like I need to reach for the cotton swabs to clear the obstruction. The soundstage (placement of the performers) is pretty constricted, like all the performers are in a small room. Am I being too harsh on these headphones? Maybe, since my normal reference headphones cost $300. But to put it in perspective, all of the other headphones I enjoy more cost more (or a lot more) than these, the cheapest that I've recommended before being the Koss Portapro and the Sennheiser PX100 which are twice the price. And I haven't yet heard any full size headphone that costs $20-30 that sound as competent as these, with the exception of the Sennheiser HD201 which was also quite enjoyable, but different in many ways. So I guess I will still recommend these even though the bass character is just too excessive for me. The one other thing I noticed is that if I wear these with my thick frame glasses, the bass emphasis nearly goes away completely, so these headphones rely on the seal to your head to get their bass. With my big head, these headphones do clamp my head firmly, so maybe others with a smaller noggin may find the bass more reasonable
So are they wroth $20 that I paid? Yes.
Are these worth the upgrade from iPod earbuds? Yes.
For me, I will probably use these as gaming headphones, I don't really enjoy them for music. I will probably go back to my Denon D1001 for music listening at my work even though I had hope these could be a cheaper/more expendable substitute at my workplace.
I give these a B- for sound quality overall, B for value, A- for looks and cool factor. Considering the price I paid....4 stars. But only 3 stars if I paid full price for them because ultimately, I prefer other headphones even if they cost a little more, but they offer a better improvement over the headphones that came with your MP3 player.
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Summary: Panasonic Retro Headphones 2008-07-08
Comment: Great sound, a little bass heavy, but if you have any EQ adjusments on the source equipment, you can get really even highs and lows. The one big problem with these is the size of the earcups. They are too small, therefore after a short period of time they become painful to wear and (for me) generate a headache. I do wish they had gone with a larger "can" because they really do sound great.
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Summary: Great cans 2008-07-07
Comment: I picked these up a year ago and was so impressed with them I picked up another set just in case. I haven't had headphones this well made with such perfect sound in ages.
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Summary: Not exactly as advertised 2008-07-01
Comment:
3.9ft./1.2m cord + extension cord 6.6ft./2.0m
That line is one of the main reasons I chose these particular headphones. There was no extension cord and the model number on them is RP-HTX7, maybe the PP-K version has the extension. Glad I got them when I did though, it used to say the vendor was Amazon and they were priced at $59.99. Now the price is $89.99 and it says the vendor is Toyzz. Also, the picture is a bit deceiving, the outer plastic part looks matte in the photo (even the large version) yet is very shiny in reality.
For me personally the sound is great on them though I am not known for being sensitive to slight distinctions in sound as many others are. I mainly just liked the retro styling and the extension, which I didn't receive. I'm not going to return them and hope the "new vendor" has them as advertised though, I'm sure I can find a suitable extension for under $30.
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Summary: These phones sound so much more expensive 2008-05-12
Comment: I got these for about $40.00 including s&h from Dell for small business and they are definitely worth more than I paid. If you plan on getting a pair do no buy them here on Amazon at the $89.99 price as they are trying to rob you. It may sound like a much more expensive set of phones but that doesn't mean you need to get robbed by a seller, and it is not being sold by Amazon themselves. Amazon tends to have MUCH better prices.
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Panasonic RP-HTX7PP-K Retro Style Monitor Headphones (Black)
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