Urbanears Plattan Headphones Black

by Urbanears

• 40 mm handmade drivers
• Frequency response - 20hz-20khz
• Impedance 60
• Sensitivity 115dB
• Max Input Power 40mW

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 5 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0030IY17C
• Item model number: 00150609
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (264 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 7, 2003

Product Description

Color: Black | Size: One Size

The Plattan is designed to be the perfect classic headphone with all the additional features that make it above and beyond what a static headphone would offer. It is a full size on-ear model with a rich secluded sound in a compact body. It folds down to the size of your fist and comes with a ZoundPlug, allowing for a friend to plug in and share your music. ZoundPlug for instant music sharing Microphone and remote 3.5mm stereo plug 47 Tangle resistant fabric cord

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

165 of 171 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good headphones April 2, 2010

By Giovanni Sanchez

Color Name:Black|Size Name:One Size

I've wanted a pair of headphones like this for sometime now because these seem to las much longer than the little wire ones that go in or around your ear. I wanted a pair that wasn't too bulky, big, and overpriced which naturally ruled out the highly acclaimed Beats by Dre headphones. I wanted a pair that i could take around with me, that would fold, and look nice on me while i wear them. Well i found them! Urbanears won me over at a store i saw them at. If i had seen them here on Amazon first, i probably would have not bought them with previous comments, but i truly think if you are in any type of situation like I was in, then these are the headphones for you.

What I like:
Fits nicely on your head
Not too big not too small ear covers
GREAT SOUND!
Folds nicely
Comes in many colors to choose from.
Come with extra jacks for devices with diff mm inputs

What I dislike:
Does tend to get a little uncomfortable if worn for a long time, but what headphones don't. Nothing that would make me want my money back.
If you have studded earrings, they are tight enough to push the back pin into your skin. Nothing serious, but really uncomfortable. With proper placement it goes away.
It doesn't come with a built in volume adjuster, which isn't too much to ask for when the price is what it is
It wouldn't have killed them to make their brand name more visible on the product but this may be a good thing for those that do not like to advertise brand names.

What i love:
The phone headset feature! One button to start a call with voice calling (at least for those blackberry users), same button mutes, and ends call.
Crisp clean sounds of other person's voice coming in, and they can hear you better with the small mic feature....
I love the fabric cord! finally an upgrade from all the cheap little wires that get tangled and short out in a month.
The extra 3mm headphone jack so that a friend or partner can share in your music.

Overall:

A very good headphone set with minor technicalities but major features that i'm sure consumers will enjoy. As an avid Amazon prime customer, i just wanted to give back a review to those that need it in making their decision. Read more ›

56 of 59 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Super phones, excellent value December 13, 2010

By Seamus

Color Name:Purple| Size Name:One Size|Amazon Verified Purchase

Having spent a serious portion of my early life doing professional audio, I'm more than a little critical.

These are GREAT cans. Good audio response, small size, well thought out cabling.
I particularly like the choice of flexweave wire, and fabric covering. Super flexible,
and known to be quite durable. (If your cat doesn't chew through it.)

However, just as hats don't come in one size fits all...these and any other on-the-ear headphones
will be uncomfortable for some. For the record, my hat size is 7.5 (US) and my ears stick out
almost as badly as our current president's. And these are STILL comfortable, although I haven't
worn them for more than an hour at a time, so far.

For 60 bucks, you can't go wrong, particularly if you have an iPhone and want to be able
to take calls. I was forced to get my wife a pair, just to keep her from bogarting mine.
She settled on hot pink, not the purple. Mine are steel grey. The designer colors are a nice touch.

Reports of sound quality issues are simply misinformed. Or the product of hearing impairment (or maybe product variation?). I own several headsets. One for simple communications, two for studio narration work, multiple ear buds, and these. These are simply the best I've owned or used in as long as I can remember.

For the price, you can't go wrong. Unless your hat size is a lot larger than mine, then they'll be tight, and I advise something for over the ear, instead of on it.

NOTE: my grandsons broke theirs, and my son and his wife are critical of them as being insufficiently robust. YMMV. I don't see how they did it, frankly. But if you have teenagers, robustness may be an issue.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Reviews Helped in My Decision September 5, 2011

By Max M

Color Name:Black|Size Name:One Size

I read several reviews before buying a pair here on amazon. I picked them up at a discount on Labor Day weekend from Off Saks for like $38. I had reservations about the size, as I have rather large ears, and am a male. But I don't wear earrings so I don't have much of the discomfort that several of the female reviewers do. But I do wear glasses occasionally and that can cause some pinching on the back of my head. Prolonged use to turn my ears red and my jaw actually starts to hurt for whatever weird reason.

As for the SOUND, I read about the muddiness of it, and yes, when listening to some rock or metal I did notice it. But the headphones really excel when it comes to bass, and I listen to A LOT of DUBSTEP. So for the price I got them at, yes, this was a great buy. Why blow $179 on "trendy" Beats when you can get the simplisticly sick design and bright colors of Urbanears. It looks great, and sounds great. And the rope cord is pretty chill too.

This is a definite buy.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Sleek and great sound. January 9, 2011

By Peter 'Peanut Brittle' Lane

Color Name:Black| Size Name:One Size|Amazon Verified Purchase

Overall, these are fantastic headphones - they're comfortable, sound great, and look better. I use them for everything - hanging out and relaxing, during work, and everything in between.

Pros:

- The sound quality is awesome; they work for just about any type of music from classical, to celtic, to grunge rock, to trance. However, some fans of rap/hip hop may find the bass slightly deficient; see cons below.

- They really are gorgeous. Everything - the cloth cord (nice and sturdy), inconspicuous mic, subtle speakers (not to big, not too small), and cloth-covered headband - it all combines to make these cans just beautiful.

- Solid construction; everything feels non-plastic-y, and the cloth cord provides a sense of stability you can't get with plastic cords, like on the highly-lauded (and highly-overpriced) Beats Studio by Dr. Dre - Hi-Def Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones.

- The 'Zound' socket on these headphones is wonderful. Gone are the days when you're awkwardly watching a friend listen to the first 30 seconds of the song before they take your 'phones off, feeling uncomfortable about you not being able to hear. The ability to just plug another pair of headphones into yours and share your music is superlatively cool. Just plug your friends headphones in, and you both get the stereo sound. Sweet.

- Portable; these fold up to about the size of your fist, and will fit quite nicely in your bag or man-purse.

Cons:

- The bass is not quite as good as it could be.... Overall, the sound is well-balanced and pleasing, but like any pair of headphones that doesn't feel like putting a hat on, physics prevent the bass from being optimal for hip hop and rap. If you're looking for that kind of sound, try WeSC Oboe Headphone (Black) (though be warned that the sound on the rest of the genres sound like they're coming through a thick piece of foam).

- There are some comfort issues, but they can be nullified by the fact that any pair of headphones, from iPod earbuds to Beats Studio, are all going to become uncomfortable after a given period of time. For me, the period is about 2-3 hours, which is more than needed for the periods I listen to them. That period may change based on the size of your head. All in all, these headphones are quite comfortable, if a bit snug-fitting.

On the whole, these headphones are just about perfect. If you want to upgrade from whatever iffy earbuds came with your MP3 player, or are looking for a portable alternative to your $500 DJ-ing headphones, or just want a pair of really sleek, awesome-sounding general-use headphones, you've found 'em. Beautiful and functional, these should meet your exacting standards. Read more ›