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My Sony behind the ear headphones were getting quite worn, so I was checking out replacement headphones and came across these Altec Lansing headphones for the same price as the Sony headphones.

The Sony headphones would hurt the inner side of my ear, from the clamp holding them into place, so I was wanting to try something new. (I listen to music on my MP3 player about 4 hours a day while at work.)

These headphones come with a volume control on the cord, which makes it great when someone visits my desk or in times when things get loud in the office. I can turn up or turn down the volume without having to reach to my MP3 player.

So far, these headphones are more comfortable than the Sony headphones. The sound of the headphones is really amazing as well. I believe they outperform the Sony headphones.

The cable is not that long, so consider getting a headphone extension cord to provide enough distance when using the headphones at work.

If you listen to quite a bit of music, consider buying these headphones.

I was suprised at the great sound from this headphones. I already own a set of Altec Lansing PC speakers so I decided to buy these when I saw them. I am not at all dissapointed.

These headphones broke after about 3 months of use. The wires got tugged on JUST a little...and snap...the headphones became inoperable.

On the sound side, they were decent, although I would have preffered more bass amplification. If you haven't had the luxury of listening through high end headphones, you will not notice any difference. The earpieces were also movable, making it a snug fit for people like me, who wear eye-glasses.

These headphones are just ok sounding. The ear piece is rather large and loose fitting. But other than that they are ok for the money spent.

The wife bought me a 20GB Dell DJ for Father's Day last year (great gift, Honey..!).
I can't stand earbuds, and my old Sony MDR's foam earpieces were wearing out, so I went out and got the AHP212.
I figured I'd get an upgrade in sound quality and more comfortable phone. I ride an hour on the train to work every day, so I get a LOT of use out of these.
Well, 6 months in, they've farted out. The in-line volume control is shorting out, causing me to lose the right channel.
I've got to fiddle with it constantly, and any tiny jar causes the sound to cut out.
Also, the cord has pull 1/4 inch out of the left phone, leaving exposed wire, which occassionaly shocks me.
All in all, a big dissapointment.
Do not buy these.