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Altec Lansing AHP212 Behind-the-neck Headphones
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(3.5 out of 5)
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(1 out of 5) by Nirav J. Patel on Aug 31, 2005 (Arlington, TX USA)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.
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.
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(3 out of 5) by Stacy S. Storey on Jul 8, 2005 (Sault Ste Marie, MI)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.
Don't hold up
(1 out of 5) by steveconga on Jun 3, 2005 (Plymouth, MA United States)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.
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.
Incredible for price-can't beat them
(5 out of 5) by K. Everett on Apr 5, 2005I was surprisingly very pleased with these headphones. I love the long cord and volume control. Wouldn't hesistate to purchase these at all. Much better than the awful earbuds that came with my iPod. Sound quality is amazing.
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Great Sound
(5 out of 5) by Danny on Sep 5, 2004 (Los Angeles)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.