Customer Reviews

Panasonic RP-HTX7PP-G Retro Style Monitor Headphones (Green)

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3 star:		(1)
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I'd like to start off by saying that I'm no audiophile. My generation has been raised to put up with bad audio. I acknowledge that I couldn't tell you one lick of difference between the great and the ugly--hell, I've been using the standard iPod earbuds for the past couple of years!

With all that said, though, I do love these headphones. They look and sound exactly like they should. The noise-proofing is just enough for me: there's a definite level where you can tell the ambient sounds just melt away. They feel kind of light at times, and any knock against the side will be transmitted through. But I like all that just fine.

The only major road-bump isn't really the fault of the headphones, but moreso of the retro style: the tightening mechanism isn't used anymore for a reason. I'm a little bit obsessive about things like this, so if you aren't then take what I say with a grain of salt. Every ten or twenty minutes I have to readjust them to make sure everything is centered and aligned and such--not to mention when I first put them on or when they're on my neck. But it's really a specific, detail-oriented gripe that some people may never even notice.

All in all, these things are great. If you're wanting some awesome retro headphones that nail the look, these babies are perfect for the price.

i was a little worried i might not like these since i ordered them online, but they have awesome sound for the price range. sound as good as many that cost twice as much, and real comfy too. the only thing i've noticed is a tendency to a little crispy distortion in the hi mid - hi area, but it's not often and it sounds kinda like listening to vinyl

These headphones are pretty comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, good quality supra aural headphones. You get lots of stares (good ones) wearing these, bobbing along to good tunes all the while.

These things kick a$$! They look awesome, sound awesome, and they are awesome. The bass is schweeeet, they block out your roommate when hes speaking vietnamese at 2 AM and they generally just make your music better. A+++ awesome Panasonic. Also, amazon is cool too, just because they sell these, and they ship really fast.

Now, these aren't going to give you an audiophile-level experience - they lose some sounds around the edges, and if you're listening to a really great source, it'll show. But for the kids nowadays, with their mp3s? Perfect. In fact, these actually do something that's more retro than the stylings. If you listen to something really complicated or even just loud, the speakers can't handle it - which sounds EXACTLY like when you listened to your records using the crappy headphones that your mom got in the divorce, because dad took the expensive ones. Everything gets all scwooged together, and makes any recording sound like Phil Spector's wall of sound! I'm serious, this isn't sarcasm. A lot of music before the nineties really benefitted from being played TOO LOUD through insufficient headphones. Put on some Bowie or Judas Priest or Neil Young on these - you'll thank me. The inadequate response along with the beautiful piano finish will make you feel AWESOME. I'm thinking they would be perfect for that guitar hero video game.

The cord quality is kinda shabby. Thay have this great vinyl fabric heatshrink arount the elements, but the cord itself is cheap and brittle, so be careful. And watch out where the metal hits the cups - it builds up dirt which can ruin your retro classy cred if you don't keep them clean. So many headphones have that crappy plastic powdered spray on the band - real leather is nice, it never flakes off. Also, one last thing, if you have medium-to-large ears, the phones themselves are a little cramped, it always makes my lobes sore after 1/2-hour. They're only about 2&1/2 inches high, and pretty narrow. Other than that, perfectly comfortable, but it would be a deal-breaker for me if they didn't look so damn good.

As for color: the green is REALLY bright. The blue and cream are still very eye-catching in real life, but if I were to get another, I'd choose one with the light leather headband, it's a nice finish.

These phones sound great, look great and are built well!! Fantastic, actually, I'll say THE BEST headphones for the money. As a DJ these work fantastic and sound great for the audiophile.

One look at these funky pea-soup colored babies and I tell you, it was LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!!!!! And I don't even believe in love at first sight! Gah!

Admittedly, I was somewhat surprised when I opened the box. What is this flimsy whismy in my hands?! I had imagined something sturdier and weightier to bear the burden of my musical demands. But oh, once I slid them over my ears, HARK! The best darn headphones ever and I already own a pair that cost >$100!!!!!!

Sonically, these things sound pretty good (an audiophile does not describe me) but the best thing about them is how they feel on my head... light, comfortable, cushiony, and totally capable for wear hours and days on end.

Did I mention how friggin adorable they are? And I'm not the type of guy that uses the word adorable! What is happening?!?!?

PROS:

- Looks great

- Feels great

- Priced great

- Extension cable included!

- Instant world peace

CONS:

- Not for audiophile (sounds is good still)

- Uncertain if it will break when sat on

- No volume control

If you are gonna get it, I highly recommend the green one. Put some color in your life! Woooohhh!

These are great headphones for the price. I was surprized how loud these things are. You don't need an amp for them when using an mp3 player. They are lightwieght and comfortable. I felt like my music came to life with these. I imagine there is better sound quality out there, but I doubt I would be able to tell much of a difference.

I was truly amazed by the clarity and full range from these headphones.

They are durable and feel substantial. Not ready to fall apart like so many others we have been through.

My daughter wears them like a necklace all the time. She says its "cool" to be seen wearing them. Many other folks like the old fashioned style too. I just may have to get me a pair to use. Got to look cool.

Thanks

ima be short and sweet here. they look awesome. i like big bulky and green. thumbs up for that. after a little while they hurt my ears but that may be because my ears are shaped like suction cups. im pretty sure when i turn the volume all the way up anyone around me can hear what im listening to because i always get funny looks but i dont care because they sound prettydamn awesome. and im thinkin theyre not too delicate either, since theyre fine and unbroken and i just toss these things in my bag all the time. in closing the headstrap reminds me of bandaids.