Philips HS400 In-Ear Headphones

by Philips

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005OTGB
• Item model number: HS400
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 1, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Sporty, ultra-lightweight design with exceptional sound performance
The SBC HS400 combines exceptionally high sound quality with a slim, ultra-lightweight design to give you maximum wearing comfort and the best in musical sounds while you’re on the move.

Quadra Bass system for full, spatial sound
The headphone’s vertical in-ear construction and Quadra Bass system ensures that the wearer enjoys a full, spatial sound experience

Ultra-lightweight headband for stable, secure fit
Wear with confidence! The slim, ultra-lightweight adjustable headband provides a stable, secure fit at all times.

Soft-touch rubber headband and for optimum wearing comfort
Special soft-touch rubber covering the headband ensures optimum wearing comfort.

Sporty design for active outdoor lifestyles
Thanks to the eye-catching translucent blue color of the headband and vertical in-ear pieces, and the glistening speaker arms.

Gold-plated plug
Ensures an excellent connection for high-quality sound performance

Product Description

With high-quality components and a featherweight design, these Philips headphones make the active life better. Quadra Bass system delivers a full, spatial resonance. Gold-plated plug-ins offer optimal conductivity for crisp, clean sound. Soft, rubber headband and earpieces fit comfortably and securely for optimal mobility. Teal and silvertone. No. SBCHS400. Imported. Earplug: 13/16" Cable: 4'Warning: Continuous use at full output might damage hearing.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great sound/convenience; back for more despite wire problems, November 16, 2004

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Lawrence Kistler "lawrkphd" (Boston MA) - See all my reviews
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I've tried many headphones and still find these have the best sound. I use them while on the treadmill; this is the only style that stays comfortably inside my ears, delivering awesome sound. I find that the ear-bud style falls out, while headphones that sit on top of your ears are too far from the eardrum, diluting the sound. These go inside, and stay inside. No other style gives a comparable sound. BUT......as other reviewers note, the wires are cheaply made and disconnect/break with time. I've gone through two pairs in about two years. Like another reviewer, however, I feel that I get $15 of value out of them and have decided to replace them when they break. This will be my third and fourth pair (I'm actually ordering two, one for the future). I'm not pleased about the ongoing cost, but I can't find any other that work nearly as well. LAST THOUGHT......I'm going to try using electrical tape with my next pair to see if I can secure the leads, minimize their being torqued, and get them to last longer. I'm also going to make an effort to be sure I keep them from getting bent, twisted or pulled.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars please heed the warnings about the cheap wires, August 24, 2004

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S. Dang (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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I didn't and paid the price.. I assumed the others handled their headphones too roughly thus they were experiencing broken cords. So I bought it, and suffered the same outcome. The cords are VERY cheap. They aren't flexible steel wires, they are cheap copper wires that after a frequent bending, they will break!

DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT, IT SUCKS. While the headphones are very light and are decent sounding (not as great as one of the reviewers stated it was), the the wiring is very poor. They will DEFINITELY break at some point of regular use. And you won't be able to fix it. I tried to replace the wiring with better ones and basically broke the headphones in the process. There's no way to pop out the drivers, they're sealed permanently.

The wiring is so cheap you'll notice if you bend it in any way, it stays that way (cheap copper). This proved it was very maleable and susceptible to breakage after frequent (but normal) flexing.


Again, don't buy these speakers, you're better of spending it towards a different set that has better wires.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific sound quality, July 24, 2004

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A. Tynes (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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I have yet to find another set of headphones that have sound quality as good as these do. I use these for running, so I also like the snug fit. Very lightweight, so I don't even know they're there when running. Like some of the other reviewers, mine quit working in one of the ears - after 16 months of steady use. For only $15 bucks, I felt like I got my money's worth, which is why I'm buying another pair.