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Philips HS500 Behind-the-Head Sport Headphones with Neckband
 
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Philips HS500 Behind-the-Head Sport Headphones with Neckband

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Technical Details

  • Trend setting headphone for trendy lifestyles
  • Pull relief system for durability
  • Acoustic reflector system for powerful bass performance
  • Stylish neckband design
  • Gold plated plug
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.8 x 2.8 inches ; 5 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B00005OTG6
  • Item model number: HS500
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (155 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: September 16, 2004

Product Description

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Take a close look at Philips SBC HS500 lightweight headphone. It got style, class and performance to match. Try it on and notice how comfortable it feels. The super-lightweight neck-band and soft rubber ear-hooks are designed to give maximum comfort and a snug fit for your active lifestyle. And have you noticed the cable construction? That’s our unique Pull-Relief System and it’s designed to help protect the cord connection from any sharp pulling. It’s when you connect it to your favorite music however and turn up the volume that the SBC HS500 really kicks into action. Our innovative acoustic reflector system with its tiny perforations equalizes any pressure in the acoustic chamber so that the diaphragms can vibrate freely. The result is superb sound quality with powerful bass performance. Perfect for turning on and tuning in to today’s music. At home, on the street, or wherever you go.


Product Description

Philips lightweight Headphone with Neckband with a pull relief system for durability and a acoustic reflector system for powerful bass performance

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Philips HS500 Behind-the-Head Sport Headphones with Neckband

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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best cheap headphones ever!, March 3, 2005
By Danielle (Peabody MA USA) - See all my reviews
  
I bought these headphones at Wal-Mart because all my other headphones were old and dying. I wasn't expecting great things from them because they were so cheap (I usually never buy headphones under $20) and Wal-Mart was selling them (they're not exactly the electronics experts, if you know what I mean). But I was shocked by how good they sounded! They were even better than my $25 Sony headphones (a lot better actually). They're very comfortable and the sound is crystal clear. Excellent bass (no annoying crackles even on Ashanti's "Down For You" which has crackled every one of my headphones, even on a very low volume.) Another excellent feature--a little yellow thingy to prevent what nearly every headphone dies of--a pulled cord resulting in a short. It keeps the first half inch or so (the most vulnerable part) from being accidently pulled. I've had these things for over a year and there have been no problems with them yet.

Those of you not used to behind-the-head headphones will find them a little awkward at first, but whoever invented them was a genius. First, you don't have to constantly adjust them because they're slipping off your head. Also, if you're a girl you will love them. If you sometimes wear a pony tail high on your head like I do, they are wonderful. With conventional headphones, if you had a high ponytail, you had to put the headphones in an awkward position, because your ponytail is usually where the headphones are placed. Either they were slipping off the back of your head or the front. Such a pain! With these, having a pony tail is no problem. Just slip them on (with the headband part at the back of your head) pull your pony tail out and you're ready to go! It's also an absolute miracle for joggers and walkers (like I am) and guys who wore conventional headphones behind their head anyway (now they won't look like weirdos anymore!)

If you're looking for a cheap pair of headphones with excellent sound, these are definitely for you. I like them so much that I might just order myself another pair!
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65 of 68 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best headphones I ever got!, February 10, 2003
By "xxtimebomb85xx" (Pt. Pleasant, NJ) - See all my reviews
I bought these headphones to use with my Panasonic (SL-SX290) portable cd player and these headphones are a million times better than the ones the came with! First of all, these headphones have a really cool look to them. It is light blue around the ear pieces and the rest of the headphones are black. Next, the sound on these headphones is unbelieveable! The bass is real deep without any distortion, the treble is super clear and not to high, and the mids are also very good. The headphones that came with my cd player were not so good. They had a [bad] fit (they were way to big for even my head, lol) and the sound was just average, and when I bought these, I felt like I was in heaven. Anyway, the design is also really cool on these headphones. They go behind your neck (I like them because they don't mess up your hair!) They are also very comfortable (a lot more comfortable than Sony's Behind the neck ones with the stupid flap) I could wear these headphones for hours without any discomfort. These also have one wire instead of two to reduce the wires from getting all tangled up. They even put in a feature called Pull Relief. That works good so when something pulls on the headphones, the wire dosen't get ripped out. Anyway, I all I am very happy with these headphones and would reccomend them to anyone
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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Good enough for the price, better than what came with your portable device, but for a bit more you can do better, March 31, 2006
By David Pearlman "sound fanatic" (Arlington, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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Yup, these headphones are cheap. Yup, these headphones are better than what came with your iPod or other portable music device. But then again, that bar is REALLY low: The headphones they toss in the box with most portable music devices are trash.

Given the current sale, for less than $10 you can buy these headphones and get an appreciable upgrade in sound quality.

That said, these are FAR from the best low cost portable headphones on the market. There's probably nothing better sounding for less money, but if you're willing to spend a few dollars more, ANY of the low end Koss headphones are MUCH superior sounding to these--it's not even a competition. The difference: The Koss headphones are more accurate, the high end of the Koss headphones is less fatiguing and the bass of the Koss headphones is tighter.

OK, now for specifics...

Sticking to $20 or under, I'd recommend the following Koss headphones, all available at Amazon (or at other fine retailers!): The Koss KCS75 (behind the ear model, similar to these Philips HS500s, not much more expensive than the Philips headphones, and SO much better sounding), The Koss KTXPRO1, The Koss PortaPro2 (ugly but good sounding) or The Koss SportaPro.

If you simply cannot spend another penny beyond what these HS500s cost, well, then, buy them and at least you'll be getting an improvement on the junk they tossed into the box with your portable player before they shipped it. But if sound quality matters to you, add about what it costs for one Big Mac to your purchase price and get a SERIOUS improvement in sound quality by getting the Koss...
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars No longer Available
I ordered the Philips HS500, which were on backorder...supposedly they became available, and 2 pair of headphones were on their way to my house. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Mark F. Stevenson

5.0 out of 5 stars Best under 20 headphone
For behind the ear headphones they are great... for headphones under $20, these are amazing. good sound quality, fit, cord length, and I am not afraid to wear them during high... Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Slack

1.0 out of 5 stars WRONG ITEM SHIPPED.
I've had several pairs of these headphones that have lasted me ten years, but the time came to replace them, so I turned to Amazon. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Brannon

1.0 out of 5 stars Wrong Model Shipped
I love the HS500 headphones; I've had a pair for over 3 years. I wanted another pair because the foam was falling off. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Schultz

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
These headphones are by FAR the most incredibly amazing low-cost headphones I have ever used. Not only that, but they COMPLETELY beat out most headphones I've tried that were... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ariel Ryan-Pagano

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Plus Years Later
I have had a pair of these (the model number is wore off so I believe they are this model) for more than 5 years now (I think it is 8 actually) that I probably got at Target. Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. BUTLER

5.0 out of 5 stars Great sound and great price
The sound is great. Full and dynamic, superior bass response. Can't beat these for the price. BnB Beatles Depot
Published 8 months ago by M. Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for running/exercising
I love these headphones so much I bought 3 pairs for the future. I am a runner (30 miles/week) and these are great for running even with glasses or sunglasses on. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Norman Crawford

4.0 out of 5 stars old model that still remains in memory
**story** the first pair of these i owned i bought from a friend at school in 11th grade, 4 years ago. i was amazed at how well they sounded. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Anthony Garcia

5.0 out of 5 stars Most Durable Headphones Ever!!!!!
I got these headphones at Walmart in early 2003 for about $17.99 at the time. Who ever knew that I would still be using them today after about 6 years of hard use & abuse. Read more
Published 10 months ago by C. Rosario

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