Philips HL150 Lightweight Stereo Headphones
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Manufacturer: PhilipsModel: HL150
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Foldable for easy storage and portability, with very good sound performance
- 30 mm NEODYMIUM speakers for powerful sound
- Foldable, ultra-lightweight design
- Reinforced cable connection for durability
- 3.5-6.3mm stereo adapter
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Customer Review: Decent Sound, Poor Durability
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought these headphones as a replacement of my iPod earbuds. What attracted me was the cheap price, and once I had opened them, their easy storage; the headphones have three hinges, one at the top and one for each ear, that lets them fold up and thus fit with ease into my trenchcoat pocket.
The sound of these headphones is good for the price. However, a lot of the sound blasts outward and so if the volume is too high, everyone else knows what you are listening to, but in crowded areas it is no concern. Nothing in particular stands out about the sound quality, good or bad; the sound is clear and nothing is over or underemphasized.
However, the headphone design is not particularly durable. I tend to shove my headphones into a pocket while in class so I don't have to worry about them. Since these headphones fold up, one would think this wouldn't be a problem. Instead, the right phone comes loose from the base. Seeing as the phones are screwed in, and the screw comes off WITH the earphone, I honestly have no idea how this happens. My only guess is that the plastic is too flexible/loose and so the screw is able to slip out and no longer secures the headphones in place.
Perhaps this would be fine if it only happened once in a while; however, I regularly have to pull out my mini screwdriver set to delicately screw the headphones back together. No matter how tight I make it, without fail, the right ear eventually comes loose from the base again. As this happens, I can see the wear around the screw hole, and I'm certain the plastic will break altogether eventually.
The sound quality isn't affected, and I can even temporarily shove the headphones back together without breaking the structure and have it stay secure on my head for a time; however, it is an annoyance that makes the storange convenience of the headphones seem pointless. Why store them when they will fall apart?
Hence, while I may recommend the headphones for having decent sound quality for the price, I would not recommend them for their design; it is flimsy and offsets the convenience of being able to store these headphones in tight locations.
Thank you for reading my review, and I hope it was helpful.
Description of Philips HL150 Lightweight Stereo Headphones
Philips foldable lightweight stereo headphones. They have 30 mm NEODYMIUM speakers for powerful sound with a bass beat. Foldable, lightweight design with reinforced cable connection for durability and a 3.5mm- 1/4" stereo adapter included.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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