Altec Lansing UHP301 Snugfit Earbuds w/ Silicone Ear Pads

by Altec Lansing

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 5 x 7 inches ; 0.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000Q7F890
• Item model number: UHP301
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 2, 2007

Product Description

Introducing the NEW UHP301 Earbuds from Altec Lansing....THE UPGRADER SERIES HEADPHONES! New MP3 players and other portable digital devices all come with headphones. The problem is, their quality may be an afterthought. After all, device manufacturers are into devices, not headphones. Thats why Altec Lansing developed the Upgrader series of headphones to give consumers a step up when replacing headphones. All Upgrader series headphone models are designed to offer great sound. But more than that, they provide a better, more customized fit for exceptional comfort.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money, June 2, 2008

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Woodybap - See all my reviews

This review is from: Altec Lansing UHP301 Snugfit Earbuds w/ Silicone Ear Pads (Electronics)

I read AE's review but bought these earbuds anyway. I should have followed his advice! None of the cushions fit so I ended up taking them off and using the earbud cores alone.

I wanted a really good set of headphones that I could use with my cell phone and still be able to jog using my phone as an MP3 player. My phone has a 2.5 mm jack. I called Altec-Lansing twice to confirm the size of their jack because it is not listed anywhere on their website or specs. Although I was twice told the jack was 2.5 mm, it turned out to be 3.2 mm so I had to shell out another $10 at Radio Shack for an adapter.

The volume control is useless but I did not expect an amplified headset for the price. The UHP301 is nothing special. It does nothing more than any ordinary $6 earbud headset.

By the way, for those that care, it is made in China.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible sound, Terrible fit., November 26, 2007

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J. Rodriguez "AE" (Lawrenceville, Ga) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Altec Lansing UHP301 Snugfit Earbuds w/ Silicone Ear Pads (Electronics)

Fit : Maybe my ears just dont like these "snugfit" designs but they refuse to stay in my, or anyone else's ears. They come with 3 soft silicon earpieces but each are equally worthless. Take off the silicon earpieces and they turn into normal earbuds, They have another silicon ring around the speaker which cushins them somewhat but I find standard earbuds uncomfortable after a short period of time so no go with that either.

Sound : Very bright sounding earbuds, very little to no low end extension but thats a common on sub 100 dollar ear buds. Music is fairly clear but the harshness of the high notes doesn't lend towards long listening times. The passive noise reducing factor doesnt matter much since earbuds generally already do passive noise canceling since you're sticking something IN your ear.

Volume : The volume control is useless. The 3/4's of the volume slider are too quiet to be usefull on any device. The difference in volume between the last 1/4 slide is dramatic, you go from not being able to hear a thing, to blasting your eardrums out. To get the most clarity you have to turn it all the way up, then pump the volume down at your audio device. Making the volume knob worthless. I woulduve just preferred a mute button, because thats all its good for.

Build : This is the only place the earbuds get praise from me. The blue silicon does look good, the wire is wrapped in a tight gunmetal techflex like mesh that is robust and very attractive. I don't fear breaking the cord. The length is good enough for pocket\hip based players, the included carrying case i simple but effective, has a nice feel to it and isnt bulky. Overall I love the looks of them, but looks aren't what they're supposed to be based on.

Conclusion : Look elsewhere if you have fitment problems with earbuds. If you like bright hi's in your music then go ahead and buy them, but for it's current price of $50 you're paying for aesthetics more than function.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars terrible fit, May 27, 2010

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techsavy "videophile" (florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Altec Lansing UHP301 Snugfit Earbuds w/ Silicone Ear Pads (Electronics)

None of the 3 silicone ear pieces would fit in my ears. Never had a similar problem with any other earphones I have owned. Even the smallest size is close to 3/4 of an inch in diameter and they are hard and not very flexible.You need huge ear canals to use these things and sound quality is poor when they don't fit properly.Would not recommend these to anyone unless they can comfortably fit a medium size olive in their ears!