Philips SHN2500 Noise Cancelling Stereo Earphone - SHN2500/37
Wired Connectivity - Stereo - Ear-bud

Don't expect much from sub $20 headphones. They cancel/block noise to some extent (not the 70% advertised). Sound quality is average (maybe a tad better than headphones in the same price range). The switch box (to control noise cancellation) is a bit heavy. As a result, the headphones are best used while stationary, not for working out. One positive: ear piece fits well and is comfortable in the ear. Worth the price? Yes. In the end, this headphone is worth more and performs better than buy.com's lowly customer support.
 
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These headphones seem to block outside noise because of the tight fit in the ear and amplify the signal for a louder sound. They have a quite buzz when music is very quite, but not very noticable at normal listening levels.
 
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I bought these to use with my Sansa on motorcycle rides. Forget hearing anything with regular earphones. These work great. I can still hear the bike, but I can also hear the music just fine.
 
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Ok, the bad things first - The nosie cancelling box in the middle is a pretty big and ugly. This was the first time I was getting noise cancellation earphones and the fact that you need a battery to operate them was news to me. When I turned the noise cancellation ON, the first reaction was that these guys have just amplified the signal and pumped up the volume. Not really sure if the noise cancellation really kicked in, but yes, there was a noticeable difference in the sound quality and ambient noise. And I really hated the fact that I was paying $7 of shipping for an item worth $13. It was not fair because Buy.com was already shipping other expensive stuff to me. Now the good things - Its Philips and was the cheapest option I found. The set comes with a couple of adapters for larger jacks or twin-jacks as well. Small/medium/large ear-bud options are also welcome. They are not heavy on the head like the huge ear-surrounding headphones. And as I said, there is a noticeable difference.
 
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Very low Price!I was surprised by how much noise reduction this unit has compared to older over the ear models I had. The diesel tractor is quieted to a muted purr. The biggest problem with this unit was the placement of the battery holder/ switch without a clip and is too short to put into a pocket and then has another foot of wire to the plug. My only solution was to tuck into my waistband which is inconvient. Sound quality was good when properly in ear channel.
 
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the good: decent sound from an earbud, and fairly effective external noise reduction (half of which is derived from the tight fitting earpieces). the bad: large "box" for battery and electronics is positioned midway on the cord making it an anchor pulling the plugs from your ears. If it were at the "plug" end at least the cord would be long enough to place in your pocket or more easily attach to an ipod arm band. also, the hiss is overwhelming (compare to gentle noise of a Bose unit). If the unit cost any more, i would rate it 1 vs 3.
 
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in respect to the price paid for this headphone i am compltely satisfy with this product..bass sound is really good..treble is ok..not bad...u can pay higher amount and higher quality headphone..but with this price..recommended head phone for normal user
 
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This is a sub $20 noise cancelling earbuds. While the surrounding sound wasn't cancelled so that it seemed quiet, the clarity of the music was good.
 
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Very comfortable...extra box for noise canceling a bit cumbersome...use for quiet, personal (shut out the world) time...sound quality decent...noise canceling works and helps to enliven sound.
 
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I was somewhat skeptical when placing the order but after receiving it I realized that the product was not that bad "for the price" I paid.
 
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Very bad purchase... the sound is poor, shrilling most times with no depth or bass range. When you flip the noise cancelling swith you'll start hearing a hiss plus all the outside noises amplified.
 
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This item is too heavy. The sound adjustor component makes the headphones too heavy and they constantly fall out of your ears. Save your money
 
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If you're very picky on its noise canceling function, then it is not the one you want to buy. Otherwise, this is a good product at this price level, and it is a starting point for someone who hasn't had the experience of this kind of product.
 
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You wouldn't expect such reasonably priced noise-cancelling headphones to work as well as the very expensive Bose acoustic cancelling headphones and they don't. But, redit where credit is due; these do a credible job for what they are. Everything's included and with 3 sets of ear pieces, you're sure to find a size that'll fit you. The small form factor is a plus as well.
 
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When you switch them on, right away you hear the buzzing. with the "noise cancelling" off, your music is softer and can be hard to hear, but once you switch the power on, it makes it louder. (the buzzing is still there, but it's hard to notice) there is little bass in these headphones. the bulky noise cancelling battery holder and power switch gets in the way, it hangs down, unless you are sitting down, or have shirt pockets, the transformer piece really gets in the way.
 
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This product is great, and the price is reasonable. This product is not good for walking because the noise cancellation device keep pulling the headphone out of your ears. I will recommend this is only if you using it while sitting down. It produces great sound but the noise cancellation thing is the problem when you move around.
 
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I have used the earbuds provided with the Philips SHN2500. I've found that when those little guys are plugged-into my ear I don't hear my cell phone when it rings. (Praise the Lord for the vibrate feature). I received the product promptly and have not the first complaint about it. If you want to use the ear bud "head-phones" with multiple devises you may need additional connectors. Summary- Good value, good product, good service.
 
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