Microsoft LifeChat ZX-6000 Wireless Headset

Visit Store Now !!

Digital speaker

Noise-canceling microphone

Padded ear cup and adjustable earband

Optimized for Windows Live Messenger

Wireless headset convenience

This comfortable headset features a Windows Live™ Call Button that makes calling fast and easy, wireless 2.4-GHz technology up to 30 feet, and an advanced battery that lets you talk up to eight hours between charges. Features Digital Speaker: Advanced speaker deliver crystal-clear audio. Noise-canceling Microphone: The noise-canceling microphone automatically picks up your voice with remarkable clarity. Padded Ear Cup and Adjustable Earband: Comfortable earpiece and two adjustable earbands for a custom fit. Optimized for Windows Live Messenger: Seamlessly integrated with Windows Live Messenger for easy setup and use. Wireless Headset Convenience: Four LEDs indicate out-of-range, battery life, charging, and connection status. Wireless Technology: Wireless 2.4-GHz technology with up to 30-foot range. Rechargeable with Eight Hours of Talk Time: The advanced battery delivers up to eight hours of talk time on a single recharge.



This review is from: Microsoft LifeChat ZX-6000 Wireless Headset

I want a wireless headset for Skype and maybe some gaming. I thought the ZX-6000 was it, but it's not. Not even close!

First, the sound can get really bottom out. Sometimes my Skype friends sound like gurgly lagoon monsters, hungry and ready to feed. I can't hear the mid or high ranges of their voices. And the connection seems unstable, causing pops and drop-outs. So I take it back, lagoon monsters may be more coherent. Initially I thought this was a Skype problem but I plugged in my wired headset and I could hear them clearly.

I like the headset design, but it doesn't feel comfortable on my ear. I imagine if my grandma took out her dentures and sucked on my ear I could get the same sensation. It's OK for a few minutes, but after that, I can't take it anymore....wearing the headset, that is.

Volume levels are fine and the volume buttons work, as does the power button. The call button, on the other hand, is an anomoly. It does nothing unless you use voice on Windows Live Messenger. And even then, you have to install software. The button doesn't work for Skype or Yahoo. But what annoys me the most is that button would serve much better as a microphone mute button. This headset does not have a mic mute! Volume and mic mute controls are essetial on any headset! How could you not have mic mute!

So those are my big gripes. A few other things that annoy me:

1) The USB receiver is large considering the dongles that come with mice and other peripherals are pretty small nowadays. It also has a cord, which is good if you want to set the receiver on your desk, but I prefer just a small USB dongle that plugs directly into my PC. I bought a wireless headset to...forego wires, not take one off the headset and add it to the receiver.

2) It would be nice if the headset was Bluetooth so I could use it with my cellphone. As it stands, it just works with PCs. I know, I'm probably asking too much seeing how Microsoft overlooked some of the more basic elements like a MIC MUTE!

I want to use a wireless headset, but there's not much to like about this one. I regret purchasing this headset. I just hope my $[...] rebate comes through to soften the blow....



This review is from: Microsoft LifeChat ZX-6000 Wireless Headset

I needed a new headset to use with Ventrillo, online voice chat for gaming, and I needed two requirements: 1. must go through the USB port because my mic port is broken, and 2. must be wireless because I constantly trip over the wire on my Logitech headset when making quick trips from the computer to the kitchen... which is why my Logitech headset broke in the first place.

This Microsoft headset fits both requirements, so I bought it. Unfortunately, the sound quality is HORRIBLE. It sounds like you are talking over the phone, like someone calling in to a radio show. It is NOT crystal-clear sound at all. My guild mates on Ventrillo laughed at me so much that I put this headset aside and slapped my Logitech headset together with masking tape....



This review is from: Microsoft LifeChat ZX-6000 Wireless Headset

I expected this to be working with my xbox 360...

b/c it looks the same with the 360 wireless headset.

The problem(for 360ers) is that it doesn't have sync button to use with controller.

wondered why this, even with the receiver, could be cheaper than the wireless headset for 360...

the bundled receiver works for wireless 360 controllers on computer though.

just wanted to warn you guys not to make the same mistake that I made.

I'm struggling installing the driver on my computer.

Amazon should make this product not show up at xbox 360 section....

Detail Products
Click here for more information



»»»Visit Store NOW...


Best price click here

PC 230 Headset

Visit Store Now !!

Collapsible noise cancelling microphone reduces ambient noise for crystal clear speech

Soft ear pads and ergonomic microphone design provide long lasting comfort

Volume control is intergrated on the ear cup for easy access

Microphone can be worn on left or right

Product Details

Product Dimensions:

9 x 8 x 3.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.

B003XQDYGK

Item model number: PC230

Average Customer Review:

Sennheiser quality speakers deliver clear, detailed sound reproduction



This review is from: PC 230 Headset

These are a pretty good unit, but I like my Sennheiser PC 35 unit much better. Particularly the microphone. Better fidelity, and the noise canceling of the PC 35 mic is really a gem.

Sennheiser PC 35-USB Binaural Headset with Microphone...



This review is from: PC 230 Headset

The Sennheiser PC 230

UNPACKING: This headset comes in the widely-used flexible hard plastic box that you can open manually without having to rip it apart. The included documentation includes little that you cannot figure out in minutes, although having the volume control on the headset might be somewhat unusual as it was for me.

COMFORT: Comfort comes first for me because even the best headphones in the world are useless if I cannot wear them. My ears cannot take closed (DJ-type) headphones for more than 15 minutes, which is one of the reasons why I settled for this open design. The other reason is that my ears simply cannot befriend behind-the-head models no matter how hard I tried (I was happy with the functionality of the Logitech G330 or even a comparable Microsoft product but their arms rested on top of my ears and my ears vehemently protested)

The ear pads cover much of my ear and do not breathe through the ear cups as the manufacturer's audiophile models do. Still, the foams allow air to get in and are not airtight so my ear canals can breathe. Sennheiser did a good job at the design by making sure that the pressure on your ear does not increase noticeably even if you happen to have a larger-than-average head (which I do), and the pressure is just enough to keep the unit over your ears without causing a serious level of discomfort. The foam pads are soft and thick enough to alleviate the pressure further. The PC 230 is light too. I can safely say that most users can adjust this headset when they put it on and soon come close to forgetting that they are wearing it.

The most obvious shortcoming I am experiencing about the design that can affect the comfort level for some (who knows how some ears take it) is that the ear cups swivel only from side to side, not around a pivot. That does not bother me much and I find that I can wear the PC 230 as opposed to the Logitech G330 that receives high claims for its comfort.

The most uncomfortable part of wearing this headset comes from the difficulty to adjust them, which you have to do before each use because once you put it down, the setting does not stick. Indeed, this is easily the biggest design flaw, and it also gives you a cheap feel.

FUNCTIONALITY: No USB plug is included, but the 3.5mm jack is good in the sound output of your PC/Mac as well as your personal stereo. If you decide to use it on your portable music player or cell phone, the microphone jack cannot be attached to the cable, so it will hang loose. You can use a USB converter if you have one (as I do for internet calls). Fold and swivel away the microphone when not using it. No case is included. The PC 230 is not foldable either. By transporting it, you run the risk of breaking the stupefyingly weak plastic the microphone arm is made of.

MICROPHONE QUALITY: microphone quality is easily the most overlooked characteristic of headsets. I had tried out at least 10 different headsets by the time I bought the PC 230, and experienced significant differences in microphone functionality. I used Skype on my netbook to test the microphone: you can visually observe how well the microphone picks up sound. The Logitech G330 was the best out of the cheaper headsets but the PC 230 beats the Logitech. That surprises me because the Logitech has higher sensitivity (-44dB as opposed to -40 on the Sennheiser). This is a good example that technical specifications can be misleading or plain wrong (in my experience, they are plain wrong this time).

EASE OF USE: The microphone folds in and out, and also swivels; you can turn it off by turning it away from your mouth. However, the microphone arm feels so flimsy that I am afraid of adjusting it. The volume control also feels cheap. The volume control has an asymmetrical design, and it does not feel snug when you rotate it, which makes it unpleasant to touch it.

SOUND: Sadly, on these units, you hear what's on the recording. That is bad news for MP3 fans but good news for those who favor uncompressed sound. Other reviewers criticized the sound quality of the PC 230 but PC 230 far outperforms what you get on an average PC, especially without a good sound card and/or lossless sound files. MP3 sounds like MP3 on all halfway decent headphones: distorted highs, next to no lows, and mediocre dynamics at best. Using an equalizer will likely to reduce dynamics, and dynamics are already dismal on MP3 and other compressed sound files.

The open design ensures the feeling of being surrounded by the music. What you get is what I find `typical open-air Sennheiser sound,' the same sound quality of portable systems as my Sennheiser Ovation II (headphone of the year in 1994, I believe; you can buy better but you will have problems finding good enough recordings to hear a difference) produces.

The speakers are remarkably sensitive, so probably most portable stereo devices can drive them. The figures for the sound pressure (114dB/mV) seem to pan out: I need to turn up the volume to 18 of 20 on the Zune on the PC 230 while my Westone UM2 (119dB/mV; lists at $420, sells for about $240 at Headphone Solutions at the moment but averages out at $280) needs to be at 8 or 9.

Internet voice calls: the PC 230 is probably as good as it needs to get for VoIP calls. Good sound quality and sufficient loudness.

Gaming: I personally do not use my PC for gaming. See sound quality for music.

Music: Lacking the USB plug comes with the advantage that you can plug the 3.5mm jacks into portable devices. I tried it on a Zune and my Sony SRF-S84 analogue radio (one of the best portable radios ever made), and the sound quality is comparable to that of the UM2. However, they are two different beasts: earplugs produce a much closer sound stage than an open-air unit and I personally favor t...

Detail Products
Click here for more information



»»»Visit Store NOW...


Best price click here

DBSound White High Fidelity Noise Cancelling Stereo Headset with Micro

Visit Store Now !!

High Quality Stereo Sound

High-sensitivity on-cord microphone for crystal clear phone conversations

Click button to receive/end calls and control the music

Noise cancelling soft Earbuds-Fits comfortabily in you ears

Keep your hands free and on the wheel

Enjoy this high quality compact headset wherever you go. Specially designed comfortable ear buds block surrounding noises while giving you stereo sound. The cord has a built-in high sensitivity microphone for crystal clear phone conversation with a button to control the phone and music as follows:

Controlling Phone calls

Press the button once to take a call. During the phone conversation press button once to mute, press again to resume. Press button for 2 seconds to end the call.

Controlling the Music

While listening to music clicking the button once will pause/resume the music.

Toggle between music/phone

If you get a call while listening to music just press the button once to take the call, it will automatically pause the music, when done with the call press again and it will resume where it ended.

Specs:

Cord length:5 ft.

Diaphragm: 6?

Impedance:32Ohm

Sensitivity:103dB S.P.L@ 1KHz

Frequency Response:20Hz-22000Hz

Maximum Power Input:5mW

Speaker dimension:10mm

Connector: 3.5mm, gold plated

Detail Products
Click here for more information



»»»Visit Store NOW...


Best price click here

DBSound White High Fidelity Noise Cancelling Stereo Headset with Micro

Visit Store Now !!

High Quality Stereo Sound

High-sensitivity on-cord microphone for crystal clear phone conversations

Click button to receive/end calls and control the music

Noise cancelling soft Earbuds-Fits comfortabily in you ears

Keep your hands free and on the wheel

Enjoy this high quality compact headset wherever you go. Specially designed comfortable ear buds block surrounding noises while giving you stereo sound. The cord has a built-in high sensitivity microphone for crystal clear phone conversation with a button to control the phone and music as follows:

Controlling Phone calls

Press the button once to take a call. During the phone conversation press button once to mute, press again to resume. Press button for 2 seconds to end the call.

Controlling the Music

While listening to music clicking the button once will pause/resume the music.

Toggle between music/phone

If you get a call while listening to music just press the button once to take the call, it will automatically pause the music, when done with the call press again and it will resume where it ended.

Specs:

Cord length:5 ft.

Diaphragm: 6?

Impedance:32Ohm

Sensitivity:103dB S.P.L@ 1KHz

Frequency Response:20Hz-22000Hz

Maximum Power Input:5mW

Speaker dimension:10mm

Connector: 3.5mm, gold plated

Detail Products
Click here for more information



»»»Visit Store NOW...


Best price click here

Sennheiser HD-280 PRO Headphones

Visit Store Now !!

Dynamic, closed-ear headphones with up to 32 dB attenuation of outside sound

Lightweight and comfortable, ergonomic design

Extended frequency response and warm, natural sound reproduction

Collapsible ear-pieces for compact transport

Earpads, headband padding, and audio cord are easily replaceable, ensuring long life

The HD280 Professional is Sennheiser's most significant closed, circumaural headphone to be introduced in years. Designed to exceed the demands of the professional environment, the HD280Pro boasts extremely robust construction combined with extensive features that meet the requirements of today's most demanding applications. The unique collapsible design combined with swiveling ear cups, offers maximum flexibility in any application.



This review is from: Sennheiser HD-280 PRO Headphones

the folks at Sennheiser must not have large heads. As with about every pair of headphones that I try on, I had to extend these all the way to fit. After a few months of daily use, the plastic headband began to develop small cracks. Now the cracks are growing and I fear that the whole thing will just snap one day. Unfortunately, that is one of the parts that isn't listed as replaceable.

That said, people who look at this headphone are looking for: a) quality sound synonymous with the name Sennheiser b) excellent noise reduction.

a) The sound from these phones is excellent. The standard criteria are there. The signal is very clean, thanks in part to the oxygen free copper cabling used. Bass is controlled and precise so a timpani doesn't sound muffled. Higher frequencies do not hiss and the phones are able to drive high frequency sounds and pull out details lost by consumer grade headphones. Soundstage is fairly narrow as some have said, but much better than consumer sets that sound like the sound source is inside your head. Of course, a DSP solution for soundstage expansion could help if someone didn't like the soundstage.

What people should realise is that most music is optimised for listening on a stereo system and not headphones. A search for "binaural music" will yield samples that show how music should be sampled for headphones. Anyways, the HD-280 Pros also have 64 Ohms of resistance so an amplifier isn't needed.

b) The biggest impression I got from these phones is silence. Not total silence, since with the headphones on I could still hear outside noise. Once the music starts playing, however, music is much clearer because background noises have been attenuated so effectively.

That was the biggest attraction of these headphones. For my sound processing work, ambient noise from my computer and the outside world are suppressed admirably. 32 decibels is a lot of sound attenuation, far more than the Active Noise Reduction sets from Bose or even Sennheiser. The HD-280 Pros use passive noise attenuation. This means that for the phones to supress outside noise effectively, they have to be tight. They are very tight in fact. Four Newtons of force are applied, a number significantly larger than most headphones. If it weren't for the thoughtful padding, they would feel as uncomfortable as firing range headsets. Passive noise attenuation also means there is no artifacting from electronic noise that is usually the case in Active Noise Reduction sets.

If you have a very large head, a solution is to find in-ear phones (the expensive Etymotics sets have even better sound quality and noise reduction). If you are sensitive to tight headphones, a solution might be the Active Noise Reduction sets (although they aren't as good sonically). If you listen to sound in a very very quiet environment, Grados or some other Sennheisers would probably get you that better soundstage for the money.

If none of these situations applies to you, then these phones will provide better sound through their native excellent quality and their superior noise attenuation. After all, the listening experience with Sennheiser 600's on an Audigy 2 card or a tube amplifier is diminished with that noisy computer fan in the background.

All in all, these phones are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

*** UPDATE, October 20, 2009 ***

Wow, well these headphones are still ticking after over six years and I'm pretty rough with my equipment! Cheap headphones break after six weeks for me because the cable gets pulled or I mess up the speaker so these Sennheisers are pretty solid.

Just as I feared though, the plastic HAS cracked and you can see the thin wires (covered in plastic or rubber) exposed. Now that most of the plastic on the headband has broken off, the fit is quite a bit looser though the headband is still held together by a wide piece of metal. I just wish they would just make a nice metal headband to avoid the plastic cracking issue.

While I like the fact that they aren't so tight, I don't like the fact that richness (low-end midrange and bass) suffers because of it. You can simulate this when listening by pulling the headphones slightly apart. It isn't noticeable on light music though and might not be an issue with newer versions of the HD-280 Pro.

The ear cushions on my 6+ year headphones are worn past the leatherette, past the foam and to the foam backing layer. The top is looking ratty as well. Replacement ear cushions are around $20.00 which isn't cheap. I'll probably skip that in favor of a new pair of HD-280s - especially if they've been redesigned for larger heads as some people are indicating. I'll keep this pair around as beaters until they quit on me. However, now that I've quieted my working area, sound isolation isn't as critical to me as it was before so I might take a look at other Sennheisers....



This review is from: Sennheiser HD-280 PRO Headphones

These cans are currently being offered well below MSRP -- no, they aren't in danger of being retired any time soon (confirmed with Sennheiser customer service) -- and are truly the best bang for the buck. Despite the very positive reviews, I had two reservations about purchasing the 280s: 1) the tight, uncomfortable fit; and 2) cracking in the plastic headband that some have commented on. I have a big ol' head where adjustable ball caps barely fit me. The 280s aren't tight at all, but rather comfortably snug -- what do you expect from a closed design? Shooting range ear protection/muffs are 3 times more tighter than these. Secondly Sennheiser claims to never having heard about the cracking issue but will repair/replace your unit with no questions asked under their 2 year warranty.Although plastic in design, the product has a solid, quality construction (made in Ireland if you care). An advantage, as you may already know, is that most of the components are designed to be replaced due to wear or damage. I like the folding convenience of the 280s, but don't expect them to fit in your coat pocket.After burning these puppies in for 24 hours, the audio quality truly impresses with details I've never noticed befo...

Detail Products
Click here for more information



»»»Visit Store NOW...


Best price click here

Skullcandy Fix In-Ear Earphones w/ Mic - Black/Chrome - S2FXDM-008

Visit Store Now !!

Features -

Mic + Control Switch + Volume - Play, Pause, Track Control + Volume Control

Rear acoustic port for deep bass

In-ear hook design for secure fit and maximum stability

Friction free cable

Skullcandy made a move, since their disruptive entr e into personal audio, from the underground to the panopticon. The view is different but the vanguard vision remains the same.

These funky Fix earphones sit in you ears securely. The Fix earphones from audio specialists Skullcandy have a noise-cancelling earbud design, which means they will noticeably reduce the impact of outside, environmental noise while you are using them.

Optimized for MP3, iPod, iPhone, CD players and portable gaming systems, if you love crystal clear sound whilst listening to music, then these are the earphones for you.

Two silicon gel sizes and a carry case Specifications - Driver size - 10mm Frequency response - 20-20K Hz Impedance - 32 ohms Max input power - 8mW Cable length - 1.3m (4.27ft) Plug type - 3.5mm gold Plated



This review is from: Skullcandy Fix In-Ear Earphones w/ Mic - Black/Chrome - S2FXDM-008

Over the years, I've probably gone through 4-5 different sets of in ear earphones looking for the right ones for working out + the in-line iPhone remote on the cord. They either fell apart, weren't long enough, didn't actually stay in the ear, didn't have a good sound, etc. I debated getting the Bose set for 2-3 the price, but I couldn't be happier with this set. THIS HAS IT ALL.Thank you Skullcandy....

Detail Products
Click here for more information



»»»Visit Store NOW...


Best price click here

Philips Accessories & Computer Peri SHN5500/37 Noise-cancel Haedphone

Visit Store Now !!

"PHILIPS" NOISE-CANCEL HAEDPHONES

Noise canceling headphones.

65% Active Noise Reduction.

Neodymium magnet.

1.2 meter single-sided cable.

Noise Cancel Headphones, 75% Less External Noise, Block Out Irritating Background Noise, Ideal For Use In Airplanes & Trains, Soft Ear Cushions Provide Perfect Seal, 3 Way Adjustment For Personalized Fit, Flexible Rubber Ear Hooks, Slim Lightweight Controls For Power & Volume Adjustment, 1.2M Long Cable, Single Sided Cable Reduces Tangling, Adapter For In Flight Entertainment System Connection, 3.5 - 6.35mm Adaptor Connects To All Types Of Audio Devices, Battery Included.



This review is from: Philips Accessories & Computer Peri SHN5500/37 Noise-cancel Haedphone

These headphones have wonderful sound for the amount of money you're paying for it, however there's a downfall to it. The headphone itself is not comfortable, despite it allowing you to change the size. The cushion presses against your ear instead of comfortably sitting on there and the power bar thing they have on the headphones are nothing but a nuisance. Overall, I wouldn't recommend getting it because even though it was "new" it came with a crusted battery so I had to get a seperate battery just to use the headphones....



This review is from: Philips Accessories & Computer Peri SHN5500/37 Noise-cancel Haedphone

This is no better than a regular set of head phones. There is next to no ambient noise reduction and the on the neck position is not all that comfortable....

Detail Products
Click here for more information



»»»Visit Store NOW...


Best price click here

Coby Digital Active Noise-Canceling Stereo Headphones CV195 (Black)

Visit Store Now !!

Active noise cancellation system minimizes background noise?experience your music without distraction

Powerful high-performance 40mm samarium cobalt drivers

Adjustable headband and full-size ear cups with padding for comfort during extended wear

Single-sided detachable cord minimizes tangles

Gold-plated 3.5mm stereo mini plug, Dual-prong adapter for airplane use (included)

Coby's Active noise cancellation system minimizes background noise—experience your music without distraction. Powerful high-performance 40mm samarium cobalt drivers, adjustable headband and full-size ear cups with padding for comfort during extended wear. Single-sided detachable cord minimizes tangles, Gold-plated 3.5mm stereo mini plug , dual-prong adapter for airplane use (included), Requires 1 x "AAA" battery (included)



This review is from: Coby Digital Active Noise-Canceling Stereo Headphones CV195 (Black)

It always amazes me that people who buy a $20 set of headphone expect to get Bose quality, common they were twenty dollars. Cheap non-noise canceling cost more.

ok enough of that, for 20 dollars they are a serviceable set of head phones with decent sound. The noise canceling is minimal but does seem to block out some ambient noise. (IE air conditioning and engine sound on an airplane)not 100% if you want that buy Bose or Senhiesers. For everyone's information noise canceling will often not block out human voices. Not even my $200 Senhiesers do that.

If you are looking to block out even human voices look at sound-isolating headphones.

My only complaint is that I have big ears wich lets out some of the sound from the left ear and causes feedback at high volume levels.

that is not a problem for my kids for whom I bought these, to use for a DVD play on and airplane for which they work great.

For $20 they do what i expect of them....



This review is from: Coby Digital Active Noise-Canceling Stereo Headphones CV195 (Black)

Like other review, i was unable to secure the battery in place. You need to tape battery cover in order to keep the battery in place. Cover can close correctly w/o the battery, but not when the battery is in place. Definitely a design flaw. Also, there is very little difference btw having the noise reduction "on" vs. "off". Overall, not a product i would recommend buying....



This review is from: Coby Digital Active Noise-Canceling Stereo Headphones CV195 (Black)

I received these headphones as a prize for a survey I entered, so I didn't pay the $20 for them. That said, I don't think they are worth $20. The battery cover falls off, the on/off switch feels like it has sand in it and it triggers a burst of static when moved to "on". The sound quality is poor, muddy bass and weak treble. And last but not least, there is a trivial amount of noise reduction. Actually when you turn the noise reduction on the only noticeable effect is a sharp drop in treble response. There may be a slight noise reduction in the bass range, but it isn't much. There is much more noise blocking just from the phones being over your ears. A better bet would be to buy some $20 in-the-ear buds, if they fit right they block more noise than these things....

Detail Products
Click here for more information



»»»Visit Store NOW...


Best price click here

New Plantronics over-the-head headset with amplifier Connects to a sin

Visit Store Now !!

Plantronics over-the-head headset with amplifier

Connects to a single or multi-line telephone

Over-the-head headset

Noise cancelling microphone reduces background noise

We only accept return within 15 days!

Silver and gray with redaccents. Not compatible with phones that feature the keypad in the handset or cordless phones. Requires a telephone with an RJ-11 jack (not a 2.5mm plug) (amplifier plugs into the handset jack on the phone). Replacement for the PL-S10. Amplifier base. Headset. AC adapter. ManualPLS11.

Detail Products
Click here for more information



»»»Visit Store NOW...


Best price click here

Roadview Cdc-Ir10 Noise-Canceling Dual IR Headphones

Visit Store Now !!

NOISE-CANCELING DUAL IR HEADPHONES

Roadview Cdc-Ir10 Noise-Canceling Dual Ir Headphones



This review is from: Roadview Cdc-Ir10 Noise-Canceling Dual IR Headphones

We bought 2 of these for a car trip. The kids love it, they say it's more comfortable than the clarion that we also have. For me I don't care as long as they entertaine....



This review is from: Roadview Cdc-Ir10 Noise-Canceling Dual IR Headphones

Very good product for the money. I have owned them for about three months now. The only thing that I have negative say about them is that you have to be careful getting them out of the package. I almost broke them by pulling to hard on them getting them out. But other than that I would say buy these. Great buy....

Detail Products
Click here for more information



»»»Visit Store NOW...


Best price click here

Scosche Premium Quality Noise Isolation Cancelling Powerful Bass Stere

Visit Store Now !!

Oversized 11mm IDR drivers deliver brilliant highs, silky smooth mids and powerful bass

Single and dual flanged silicone inserts provide unparalleled noise isolation and comfort

Sliding magnetic cable management system

24K gold plated 3.5mm audio jack fits iPod iPhone, and MP3 players

Product Details

Shipping Information: View shipping rates and policies

B004IM6DCU

Date first available at Amazon.com: January 10, 2011

 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Detail Products
Click here for more information



»»»Visit Store NOW...


Best price click here

DBSound Black High Fidelity Noise Cancelling Stereo Headset with Micro

Visit Store Now !!

High Quality Stereo Sound

High-sensitivity on-cord microphone for crystal clear phone conversations

Click button to receive/end calls and control the music

Noise cancelling soft Earbuds-Fits comfortabily in you ears

Keep your hands free and on the wheel

Product Details

Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

B004890TBY

Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

#369,361 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

 Would you like to give feedback on images?

Enjoy this high quality compact headset wherever you go. Specially designed comfortable ear buds block surrounding noises while giving you stereo sound. The cord has a built-in high sensitivity microphone for crystal clear phone conversation with a button to control the phone and music as follows:

Controlling Phone calls

Press the button once to take a call. During the phone conversation press button once to mute, press again to resume. Press button for 2 seconds to end the call.

Controlling the Music

While listening to music clicking the button once will pause/resume the music.

Toggle between music/phone

If you get a call while listening to music just press the button once to take the call, it will automatically pause the music, when done with the call press again and it will resume where it ended.

Specs:

Cord length:5 ft.

Diaphragm: 6?

Impedance:32Ohm

Sensitivity:103dB S.P.L@ 1KHz

Frequency Response:20Hz-22000Hz

Maximum Power Input:5mW

Speaker dimension:10mm

Connector: 3.5mm, gold plated

Detail Products
Click here for more information



»»»Visit Store NOW...


Best price click here

Sennheiser HD 650 Lightweight Open-Air Dynamic Audiophile Headphone

Visit Store Now !!

Specially designed acoustic silk ensures precision damping over the entire frequency range and helps to reduce THD to an incredible 0.05%

Improved frequency response is 10 - 39,500 Hz (-10 dB)

Hand-selected matched driver elements

High power neodymium magnets deliver maximum efficiency

Lightweight aluminum voice coils for very fast transient response

The HD 650 has superbly low harmonic distortion and precision sound reproduction across the entire frequency range. The bass is well ballanced and crisp, with authentic deep bass reproduction. The trble and mid range are well ballanced and ensure superbly realistic voice reproduction. Instrumental music pleasantly natural and yet lower notes clear and vibrant.



This review is from: Sennheiser HD 650 Lightweight Open-Air Dynamic Audiophile Headphone

So headphone.com calls them "simply the world's best headphone." I can't speak for the Grado or AKG contenders. I can say that they're better than my Sennheiser 590's, and that is shocking.

Which leads me to my first (and probably most important) point about this headphone. They cost a lot. A whole lot. Sennheiser has many units, including the 580, 590, 595, 600, and 650 (among many others), which could be construed as 'reference' quality. You'll spend about half as much on one of the 5xx models as you will on the 650. So if you were to ask me whether the 650 is *twice as good* (that is to say, it costs more in proportion to its increased capability), I'll tell you no, probably not. I might just not buy them, given the decision again. Perhaps if the price came down a bit.

At any rate, they are really a superb headphone. The sound is really incredible. You never really realize what you're missing in a recording until you've heard it through a set like this. You can hear the saliva in the back of a vocalist's throat. I'm not kidding. Everything is reproduced clearly, accurately, crisply, and I've yet to find any recording (Vocal, Classical, Electronic, etc) that can tax them. I suppose I'll stop trying to some day, but it's just wonderful to hear the headphones doing their job.

The construction is far more solid than the 590's are. Where there is plastic on the 590, you see metal and (no kidding) Kevlar. They are more attractive. They are also quite a bit heavier. They have a 1/4" connector instead of the more customary 1/8" mini connector -- this doesn't particularly bother me, I'll get to it in a minute.

Like the 590, they are an open headphone. That is, they are not "sealed" or "isolated". Sound from around you will seep in, and it is possible for others to hear what you are listening to (somewhat).

They are less comfortable. My guess is because of the metal band, the "spring" mechanism that keeps them round is tighter than the 590's, and it pinches. It really feels as though somebody is compressing your head. The ear cups are fine. They are almost identical to the 590's, but a little larger.

So, you probably wouldn't be here if you didn't know you needed an amplifier for these headphones (this is where the 1/4" plug comes in). However, it bears mentioning that you should not even consider buying these cans without first buying a capable amplifier. The PPA/PIMETA amps are cheapish, and Headphone.com has some that will work fine. To demonstrate this, you'll need another headphone and the 650. Connect the other headphone to your amplifier. Listen at a comfortable level. Then, relax a second, and attach the 650. The first thing you should notice is that the white noise is gone. The second thing -- other than the sound quality, of course -- is that it is much quieter. These cans need a lot of power to drive them effectively. Look at their specifications and you will understand (300 ohms of impedance!).

Buy em if you want the best and aren't afraid to spend the $$. Buy the 590's or 595's if what you need is a stellar headphone and you don't want to spend too much. Use the extra money to buy yourself an amp. You'll need it....



This review is from: Sennheiser HD 650 Lightweight Open-Air Dynamic Audiophile Headphone

As a lover of classical music I am a confirmed headphone listener. No set of speakers will offer the same amount of detail, most living rooms will add acoustic distortions, and many of us are not lucky enough to be able to play Mahler or Shostakovich at full power on a daily basis without getting into trouble with the neighbours.

For years I have been very happy with the Sony CD1700, an excellent headphone which is my point of reference for evaluating the HD650. The rest of my hifi set-up consists of a Marantz cd7300 CD player, PM7200 amplifier, and Musical Fidelity X-Can v3 headphone amplifier (a mandatory commodity if you intend to spend serious money on a headphone like this one). Also, I invested in the Cardas replacement cable for the HD650.

It is often said phones like this one need a 'break in' period. I used to regard this merely as snobbish audiophile technobabble - but found it to be actually true. Initially, I was less than pleased with the sound of the HD650, to put it mildly. Mid-range, mezzoforte strings (which make up a VERY large part of orchestral music!) sounded grey and weirdly disembodied. Stereo separation was exaggerated while the middle part of the soundstage seemed empty. Compared to the breezy, open sound of the Sony, the Sennheiser seemed compressed and less immediately involving.

Things were not helped by the fact that the wearing comfort of these cans is markedly inferior to that of the Sony. The HD650 has fairly small shells that are not ideal if your ears aren't quite that small. Also, they are clamped against the head rather tightly, which is not entirely pleasant. The Sony, by contrast, simply lets you forget you are wearing it.

But then, after about 50 hours of listening, things had changed rather much. Not with regard to the wearing comfort, obviously, though you do get used to the way the HD650 feels; - but soundwise. The sound had opened up completely; not only is it now as fresh and involving as that of the Sony, it is clearly superior. Everything is incredibly focused, tightly in place, resulting in a very clean sound picture. The bass is far superior to the Sony, and is noticeably warmer. Bass drum strokes or double bass pizzicati sound nothing short of sensational. Instrumental colours are marvellously defined throughout the orchestral ranges. The level of detail is quite simply stunning. I am not exagerrating when I say that I've heard new things in nearly every disc I played until now (in an old-time favourite, Bernstein's DG recording of Stravinsky's Les Noces, I was bowled over by the precision with which the four piano's, which had always sounded as a single instrument to me, were individually separated). Interestingly, a sense of underlying energy is retained even in the softest passages; I notice that with this headphone large scale symphonic works may sou...

Detail Products
Click here for more information



»»»Visit Store NOW...


Best price click here