Before I start, I got these after my Sennheiser PMX95 headphones broke. In every way I'd say those headphones are the better buy and my experience with these has definitely been flavored by my enjoyment of the PMX 95 in contrast to these. However in every way the headphones appear to be solid, not necessarily exceptional but if you're looking for a pair to get the job done, these do so and do it well, especially for what is at this time a $10 investment.
That being said, the sound quality isn't going to blow you away but for $10 i was surprised at how good everything sounded compared to some other headphones I've bought at $15 and even $20. The titular bass is strong enough as to be enjoyable and not feel lacking, but don't expect the headphones to start vibrating with some sensational deep tones. It performs well and certainly isn't bottom barrel.
As these are behind the neck and on ear headphones rather than Over the Ear or otherwise, there is certainly higher noise bleeding than with a comparable pair of over-ear headphones [though my PMX 95 have a similar problem so i'd guess it's simply what you get with Behind the Neck].
This hasn't led to any problems for me but I mainly use them at the gym where there are plenty of louder noises to cover whatever bleeding occurs.
Build:
And speaking of the gym, it seems to me that these headphones were *made* to be used in the gym. The Behind the Ear style prevents the headphones from coming off mid jog, run, or weight-lifting session. I do sprints fairly often and these haven't had any issues coming off unlike with other styles. A little note, I couldn't very well see it online but the headphones have a nice reflective patch on the back that looks fine enough and appears to be quite reflective should you be running at night.
They're ruggedly built and seem able to take more than a little pressure without breaking. A surprise for me was that the Earphones in particular are locked in place: in the PMX 95 the earphones were able to be slightly moved up and down, and this added alot to the comfort i felt wearing those.
Now these aren't uncomfortable per se but the neck band is slightly tight on me [this seems to be an intentional design in order to keep the headphones from flying off so it's understandable] and the rigidity of the earphones leaves a little something to be desired as far as long term comfort. However I haven't had comfort issues during my bouts at the gym except perhaps slightly sore ears by the end of a 2.5 hour session of wearing them non stop, so these are best used in spurts but that's what i bought them for so no issues.
I also want to highlight the cord really quick. Not only is it covered in some sort of non-tangle or stick deal, but at the top there's a nice little catch to prevent unnecessary pulling on the end of the cord. A piece of elastic hangs taut as the cord has slack. As the cord is pulled to semi-tautness, the elastic extends and becomes fully stretched just as the top of the cord reaches semi-tautness, ensuring that should there be any tugging, the tension will go through the elastic cord rather than the fragile wires where the cord connects to the ear. It's nothing too fancy, but it extends the headphones longevity and is worth noting as a mark of character for the Philips brand, that it isn't simply made to be sold but has a few minor design details to make it last well and long.
Side note, if I had to choose a pair to wear for leisurely listening, I probably would choose over or On the ear headphones such as my Sony MDRx 300 [about $20, maybe less] or my recently bought Skullcandy Over the Ear Hesh 2 headphones, but that's just me.
Overall, these do a solid job. They aren't the most comfortable or the best sounding, but they do respectively well. Their rugged build makes them ideal for use at the gym, as do a few design choices with the reflective back, non stick Cord and elastic cord to prevent unnecessary pulls from wearing the headphones down. Should these break in a few years, as I feel confident that nothing short of intentional abuse or concerted effort [the weight of someone stepping on these the right way might do the trick] would break these, but i feel I'd just as soon get them again for their overall value.
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