Customer Reviews

Panasonic RP-HTX7-R1 Monitor Stereo Headphones (Red)

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The people that are saying these headphones are as good as the more expensive ones must be tone deaf or something. They are good headphones but are not worth more than what they cost ~$40. I got mine for around $21 so they are a bargain at that price. Sound quality is good for most people, the headphones do not isolate outside noise as you might imagine, you can easily hear what's going on around you when the volume is low. These do not come with the extension cable so you'll need to buy an extension if you plan to use these with anything other than a portable MP3 player cable is only 4ft enough to go from your head to your waist. These are also very light, which makes them feel cheap but perfect for portable use. They also seem very delicate with the thin metal wires and plastic construction, but I can't judge on that as I've only had them for a few days now. Bottom line if you are looking for audiophile sound quality and something that feels like it's built well spend the money on the expensive stuff. If you want a good set of headphones you won't feel bad about abusing, letting your kids use them or losing them then get these, perfect for work.

Panasonic's RP-HTX7-RS Ryan Sheckler Signature Headphones are a very good pair of headphones at the entry level of the market. But once you start getting close to list price they are outclassed by many alternatives. I was lucky enough to buy a pair deeply discounted. While these are OK as an extra pair, they should probably be priced much less than they currently are.

It's important to test out cans like these with a variety of music. It's also important to give them time to adjust with extended play before you judge the sound quality. I spent quite a bit of time with these, and I think that there certainly sound good enough for most users. However, do not expect the type of sound quality that is going to blow you away. The sound is just ok.

The fit of these is part of the appeal. If you like the space cadet look of the extended metal head-bands as well as the simple shapes and clean lines, than you will find these to be attractive. These are definitely a candy apple red, so those who plan on wearing these around town will want to be mindful of just how conservative they like their electronics to look.

I noticed a tight fit on my very average sized head that started to give me a headache after an hour or so. With time, these adjusted somewhat but just be aware that they are tight. On the same token, those with small heads may feel less of a pinch but also have to factor in if they mind the fact that the metal bands swing out from the back of the ear pieces, making your head look bigger and rounder. Once again, that's just a personal preference.

The ear and band cushions definitely could have been beefed up a bit. The cord is definitely long enough for standard use on the go, or even for hooking up to a jack at home.

Many people will want a more conservative look, and some who don't care about looks may simply want slightly better quality sound. To that end, the Sennheiser HD201 Headphones win on both fronts. They are not much more comfortable, but they definitely have a lower profile and slightly better sound. At about half the price, they are pretty much a no-brainer for those looking for budget earphones. The main reason to pay the premium for these would be if you really are after the look, in which case you could certainly do worse. But for everybody else, give the HD201s a try.

Though I was happy to test the HTX7s after getting them on sale, I plan on getting a pair of HD201s right away to have as my extra pair. Those who want to move a little further up the food chain and don't mind spending a little more should try the AUDIO TECHNICA ATH-PRO5MS Stereo Headphones or the Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Headphones.

Hope this helps.

Enjoy.

I really like these headphones.
I listen to bass-heavy electronic music like trance and these headphones have very sturdy bass and bright highs which are crucially important for the way I listen to this music. I can't really comment on the midrange since I'm not an audiophile.
The sealed headphones, when on your head, do not disturb others. Likewise the outside sound in my loud office environment is attenuated greatly by the sealed circumaural design which was my primary reason for buying these.

I only have two complaints. My glasses rub against the pads with a terrible noise which can be remedied by putting cloth over the pads. The other is probably not specific to these headphones but to all circumaural phones--it presses into my neck slightly below the ear and behind the jaw. It caused a rather weird sensation at first but I've gotten used to it.

Tightness is not a problem with these phones because of the vinyl-wrapped metal headband. This is great because it's impossible to overextend them--you just bend them back into shape with no trouble.

The Sheckler Signature model of these phones is the least expensive by at least 20 dollars when I bought it (maybe his sponsorship contract ended?). The red color had gotten lots of compliments and the skater's signature isn't out of place at all.

Excellent strain-relief, gold-plated 1/8" plug.
The impedence is just right for my portal XM Satellite Radio receiver and other devices. Always make sure your audio device can drive heavy headphones like these.

**EDIT** With any large headphone set like this I highly recommend the Boostaroo headphone amplifier.

As a developer, I regularly spend 8-10 hours a day with my head down, music on, coding hard. Having good quality headphones which deliver great sound and great comfort is a must, and surprisingly very hard to find. The Panasonic RP-HTX7, however, meets both requirements, and it does it with style. These headphones fit comfortably around your whole ear, without placing any pressure on the cartilege. The soft leather padding rests against the head, with hardly any noticeable squeeze.

Soundwise, the quality is excellent. I'm the kind of audiophile who has a 7.2 surround system on his TV and a separate one on his computer, just to get the best sound quality. These don't deliver 7.2, but they easily keep up with most 5.1 surround systems. Sometimes the bass is a little weak, but not noticeably for most audio experiences.

All in all, probably the best headphones on the market. We have 2 in our home: mine in white, and my wife's in green. I'd buy another pair "just in case", but we've been going on three years, now, without either even showing so much as a scratch. Built to last. Built for comfort. Built for quality.

For the price these really seem like lovely headphones, attractive, quite good sound once broken in and the phones themselves have a good insulating body. Which explains why I was willing to buy these again once the first ones broke. Yet here I am with two pairs of headphones, broken in the exact same way, neither of which lasted for more than 4 months. The wire connections to the base of the plug are fragile and break over time, leading to a situation where sound fluctuates on and off in one of the speakers as the cord gets moved. Obviously two isn't a large enough sample size for me to suggest that every pair is going to break in the exact same way but it's enough for me to give up on the product.

A few weeks ago, I started looking at headphones for home use (connected to A/V receiver or PC). I demoed Sennheiser and Grados at my local AV store, but couldn't swallow paying over $100. Problem is, I want hi-quality sound, but couldn't afford it.

I came across these at a Target store last week (on sale for $50), and thought they looked pretty sharp. But I couldn't try them, and I thought they were pricy for Target. I did a little research online, and these cans got fairly good reviews. What really sold me was Amazon's price. It was literally half the price at Target. So, without knowing what they sounded like, I took a chance and ordered it online. Well, I've had them for 5 days now, and I can tell you it was gamble that paid off well.

These headphones sound very good. The bass and treble are very nicely balanced. You get good thump from them, but not to overpower the highs. They do a good job a with all kinds of music, from jazz to hip-hop, and really perform admirably to bring out most/all nuances of the recordings. The midrange can be a little thin, depending on the song, but not something you'll notice unless you're really listening for it. Could I be more critical of these? Sure, if they cost me $100+. But for under $30, you have to be a complete cynic to knock the sound. Bottom line, these sound much better than a $30 (or even an $75) set of headphones should sound.

FYI - dont forget to "burn" them in overnight with moderately loud volume. That helped out with the balance, and "opened" up the headphones.

I'm extremely disappointed that these barely even a year. I bought them in August last year, and one ear stopped working in May. Then the other ear died on me a few weeks later. The only way I can still get them to work is if I fiddle around with the wire a bit... and hold it at an awkward angle the entire time I want to listen through them. You get what you pay for.

I had a pair of similar AKG brand headphones that were poorly built (the actual headphone on one side popped off the headband and makes use very awkward). I have quite a few Panasonic products and all perform well. Audiophile websites gave these headphones average reviews so long as you didn't pay over $40 for them. I got them for much less and can say a few things: 1) they're comfortable - the ear cups are well padded and they fit nicely over my ears; 2) they are well built and do not look as if I will have the same problem I had with the AKG headphones; 3) the cord is very short at 4 feet and does not come with an adaptor for larger inputs (i.e. a receiver); 4) the heaphones do not in anyway block out ambient noise (unless of course you crank the volume); 5) the sound itself is pretty muted - in other words it's only okay - it's as if the treble, mid, and bass levels are all turned down (my AKG's sounded amazing). So, bottom line, they're well built, inexpensive, not too bad to look at, comfortable and they sound "okay." If that's what you're looking for then these are the headphones for you. If you're looking for great sound then look at some of the recommended heaphones ala Audio-Technica, Seinheisser, Grado, AKG, etc. as reviewed on [...]- but in those cases you'll have to spend more money. I admit there are cheaper alternatives.

To start, this product is defiantly worth the money spent.
Durability-
I owned a pair of these for 3+ years, I used them heavily, they had no problem dealing with the torture of tossing and the cable snagging on door knobs, which happened often. The only reason I am buying a new pair is because the cable snagged onto a door knob one too many times and ripped the cord from the jack, it was not hanging on a thread by any means, just the wire inside the cord pulled away from the jack. After 2 years the pads had the "leather" flaking off, though that didn't change the comfort level or anything else, so I kept on using them.
Sound-
Not for Audiophiles but for those who want better than the normal ones with a reasonable price. The Bass is OK, not much to complain about. There is absolutely no sound leak, even at full volume, every sound wave is going straight into your head. The padding does a surprisingly good job of keeping outside noise away at mid to high volumes, less than that though it's just OK.
Comfort-
I have slightly large ears so I found that after 2 hours of straight use, my ears are a little sore. Other than that though they're just fine.

Final say-
Buy these if you don't have the bank for perfect sound quality, like to keep the music flowing into only your ears, and want something that will be able to take a great deal of abuse

I purchased these because I like to listen to music in quiet environments, and these are of the closed type, which keeps your music in and other noises out. For this low price (for closed phones), they perform well and they look great to boot. Another reason I purchased these is because most types of headphones hurt my ears. These, however are quite comfortable. I'm no audiophile, but getting decent headphones and not using bad ones such as the stock ipod ones makes an amount of difference that anyone can appreciate.