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Message from Dean - May 8th 2007
I am currently testing out a new version of the APF Bridge Component - If you notice any errors within this demo store please drop me a line.
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Batteries Included: 1
Batteries: 1 AAA
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Panasonic
EAN: 0379882620065
Item Dimensions: 1030510400800
Label: Panasonic
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Model: RP-HC500
MPN: RP-HC500
Publisher: Panasonic
Studio: Panasonic
Features:- 92% noise reduction - 22dB at 200Hz
- Plug adaptor for aircraft
- Battery life: approx. 40H with AAA alkaline battery
- When noise-canceling effect is off, can be used as normal headphones
- Comes with hard case
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Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.
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The sound reduction works as well as the BOSE; which I tried for a few days and returned. After a few minutes, you will forget that you have it on, until you turn it off. The sound is great. I have owned other headphones, but this one is definitely my favorite. The folding design and case make it easy to carry.
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I will reiterate that these sound MUCH better with NC activated when listening to music (a good thing imo)
However, imagine my surprise when these showed up at my house and are the EXACT same as the Logitech noise cancelling headphones they were replacing (Logitechs broke after only a few transcontinental flights)
I don't know who did it first, but I guess it doesn't matter...obviously same factory made this unit for both companies. Difference is that the Logitech's set me back about $40, and the Pannys are about double that.
Will also reiterate the VERY snug fit, and very small "cups", so if you have a big head or big ears, not sure how comfortable these would be.
I think they fit great, they sound decent for NC headphones (don't expect them to sound as good as an equivalently priced pair of non NC phones), and they come with a nice (although bulky) travel pouch.
I would HIGHLY recommend that you always keep these in the ... Read More
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I bought three pair of noise-canceling headphones over the course of one week; I returned two before I fell in love with these. They are well worth the trouble I went through to find them, and I have hardly taken them off in the week since I got them.
But I don't have all night to write this so I'll cut to the chase:
Pros:
1. They sound fantastic. Great bass, clear sound.
2. They are comfortable.
3. The noise-canceling works great.
4. They actually sound better with the noise-canceling switched on, which means I never have to make a choice between noise-canceling or sound quality.
Cons:
1. They might be a little small; I probably have average or small ears, and they fit me comfortably, but definitely snugly.
2. They do leak sound a bit, but that seems to be par for the course for NC headphones. (They are _much_ better in this respect than the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7s, which leak sound like a sieve.)
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I purchased these headphones and had to return them in one day because of the excessive sound leakage from the headphones. I was very impressed with the headphones overall for the price, but as soon as I cranked up my music even a little in a quiet room, the sound could be heard as far away as 8 feet with the headphones on my head! I took them to work and the person next to my work space could identify each song by name by listening to the music coming from the headphones! It would seem this is a sound issue that could be easily corrected by Panasonic.
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I bought these headphones after spending $350 for the Bose (for my wife) and reading David Pogue's 7/14/2007 comparison of eight Bose competitors. I have no regrets - as Pogue wrote: "You get quality that's nearly indistinguishable from the Boses -- for a third the price." In fact, to my ear, the sound IS indistinguishable. The only quibble I have is that the tension of the headband is too tight because after extended listening I developed some mild soreness around my ears from the pressure. Haven't figured out a way to loosen the fit and probably never will since my wife now prefers the Panasonic to the Bose.
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