Labtec 980425-0403 Elite 835 In-Line Vol Control Headphone

by Labtec

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 19.8 x 18.2 inches ; 10.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0008EWS8K
• Item model number: 980425-0403
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 23, 2005

Product Description

The Elite series of headphones delivers high-performance audio for home or portable use. Offering an ideal combination of features and sound quality, these headphones meet the demands of the most discriminating audiophile.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK Product, January 19, 2011

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Matthew - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Labtec 980425-0403 Elite 835 In-Line Vol Control Headphone (Electronics)

I enjoyed these headphones while they lasted. They were very comfortable (for me) and isolated outside sound pretty well. The sound quality was also quite good for the price, and they have a long cord.

My problem with the product was the cheap construction. I used these headphones seated at my computer. One day I stood up while wearing them, and I was standing on the cord. Before I could react, the left earphone popped out, and snapped the puny wire connecting the right earphone. I know that this was 'User Error', but you would be amazed at how little pressure it took to break these headphones.
Because of the price, and because I didn't want to wait for a warranty replacement, I just bought a different brand locally for about the same price.

All in all, if you do buy these, and treat the gently (tie up excess cord), you'll probably be satisfied. However, I would recommend the Sony MDR-XD200 Stereo Headphones. They are about the same price, have all the same positives, and have much sturdier construction.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable headphones with good sound. Brittle plastic, though., October 6, 2010

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Oregon Native - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Labtec 980425-0403 Elite 835 In-Line Vol Control Headphone (Electronics)

I bought these headphones a while back as a replacement for an older set. They are surprisingly comfortable, not to heavy and don't get the ears hot after prolonged use. The sound quality is good, about what you would expect from an inexpensive set of headphones. The plastic used is somewhat brittle. In the climate I live in, it can get very cold, which certainly doesn't help. I recently had the left band above the headphone as I was taking them off on a particularly cold day, so I'm looking for a replacement now. I would still recommend them. They're a good product for the price.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars inexpensive, comfortable, decent sound, April 14, 2009

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E. Ross (boulder colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Labtec 980425-0403 Elite 835 In-Line Vol Control Headphone (Electronics)

The headphones are very comfortable, even for a person with big dreads like myself. The sound is decent, not amazing, but you can hear good highs and lows. One complaint is the volume could go a little louder. The cord is nice and long. The headphones seem pretty durable. I have had it for a month or so and it sits in the bottom of my backpack with good deal of abuse. It hasn't shown wear or damage. I compared this with the 825's at school, there is very little difference. I think the 825's put out a little more volume and muffle outside noise a bit better, but they also fit a little bit tighter. The 825's might be preferred by those with smaller heads. For the money they are both a good deal.