Editorial Review:Product Description:Philips SHL9500 is an ultra-lightweight, foldable headband headphones for premium, high-quality sound. The large 40mm studio-grade speakers create spectacular detailed sound, with the closed ear shells block external noise to enhance sound performance further.
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Good but.....
I have been looking for a pair of over the ear headphones because my Sony MDREX85LP sound great but give me some ear fatigue. These seem like they would be a good backup to use while at work plus the price was right. Well they sound pretty good for the money. I hear good bass, mids and treble... not as good as the Sonys but still pretty good. The problem for me is that since I will be using them in the office not only do I need isolation... they also need to contain my music as well. This is the area where the Philips phones come up a little short. Any volume pass 1/4 of max and your neighbors will probably be able to sing or in my case rap along. Not sure if I will be keeping them although I like them and their portability a lot.
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Amazing Sound
I've only had these for 1 day but the sound is amazing from highs to lows.
Not only can I hear the music but you can "feel" it. I'm hearing stuff with these that I missed with other headphones.
I use these with my Sansa Fuze at home, work and in between. The headphones to a decent job at blocking moderate external noise.
Lightweight, comfortable and priced right. I may buy a second pair.
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Best Bang for the Buck
I have a pair of Sennheiser HD580 Precision Audiophile Headphones. Yes, I am a bit of a snob. But, and this is a big but, these Philips SHL9500's, which I bought for the purpose of using with portable devices, are without a doubt the best headband headphones I have ever had on my head--for the buck. Period. Ear Buds pooey!
These Philips headphones are, imo, better in every way than the Sony MDR-V150's. They are also better than the Sony MDR-V300's.
When I received the 9500's I straightway plugged them into my ONKYO to let the neodymium magnets loosen up a bit. The next morning I got the LED out. "Wow!", all I can say is one "Whole Lotta Love". Then I went Super Audio CD and turned my attention to the Dark Side of the Moon. Again, "MONEY" well spent. Then out of respect a little Ellas McDaniel, AKA, Bo Diddley. Who do you love, baby? I use a cobra-snake for a necktie. Who do you love? Who do you love?
When Philips says "Lightweight Premium Headphones", they mean it... for about $20 bucks. "Wow!"
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Very nice
I've only been listening to these for a day, just got them yesterday. If they are going to sound better after some break-in time, I have to say Wow!, because they sound great now. I am hearing detail that I never heard on my Koss porta pro, they actually rival my Senns 595s.
I am listening to them on an old Archos 20 gig recorder, and 95% of the tunes are coded at 320, with Rockbox firmware loaded, so I can really fine tune the sound. Also attached is a Total AirHead amp.
Very comfortable and lightweight.
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All-around performer - let me explain
I have to compare these to the Sennheiser PX-100s because that is what these Philips are replacing. I need over the ear headphones that are foldable for stowing in a pocket. The Sennheisers were amazing in comfort and sound quality, and - with a little practice - could be stored in their custom hard case fairly quickly. However, I noticed after a few months that I had cord separation at the earpiece. I glued it and was very careful but the other side separated soon after. The reviews for that product showed I wasn't alone. So, I purchased the Philips based on price/specs and first impressions were 1) padded ear pillow not as comfy as the oversize collapsed cell foam disc, and 2) dynamic range not nearly as impressive, especially in the highs. Well, after a little tweak time in the Nano's EQ settings I found a setting that is much better and improves the sound quality to where I am enjoying them very much. Tough luck for Shuffle users however. I then went to an eyeglass center and found a reinforced leather case for large Calvin Klein sunglasses that holds the folded phones perfectly (not expensive). Now, after much usage, I believe the ear pillows are softening up, the phones are getting more comfortable and most importantly, the wires seem to be much more robust than the oh so delicate (flimsy) Sennheiser wires. They are also easier to fold and stow when you are on the go. That is why the Philips deserves 5 stars.