Headphones reviews

These were the niftiest pair of headphones I've managed to wear out--so compact I could fold them into a baseball-sized pouch and stuff them into my rear pants pocket. Unfortunately, they did not take kindly to being sat on. If you can't find a pair (Panasonic appears to have dropped this model from its American line), the closest substitute is the Panasonic RPHC100's. On the other hand, the Sennheiser PX 100's are not only more compact and convenient but provide sound that is so superior I'm no longer fretting about the inglorious end of my 850's.

I purchased these headphones because I was searching for a great sounding pair of headphones that were small enough to take with me wherever I go. I commute to my college everyday, so I'm sure that my fellow communter students know how important it is to kill time between classes. For me, music is the perfect time-killer. These headphones contribute to this need. Anyway, I digress.

These headphones have it all (almost) they have great sound, fold up to a size that is smaller in diameter than my portable CD player, and they block outside noises really well. The earcups are small, but feel very nice once you fit your ears into them. The headpiece is not padded, but it is not really an issue for me because the phones are readily adjustable so you can make them whatever size you wish. Also, a feature that has been overlooked by these reviews is the so-called "shock absorber" for the cord. On the left earpiece, where the cord is connected, there is some sort of spring-loaded mechanism that allows the cord to be pulled away from the earpiece, thus protecting the cord. In other words, you're able to accidentally pull the cord and it won't pull out, rendering the headphones useless. Also, another good feature is the fact that these phones do not leak much sound, to they can be used in public without annoying others.

One minor drawback to these phones, is the length of the cord, it is, well, not very long, maybe 3-4 feet at the most, it isn't good if you are sitting far away from your music source, unless you can find some kind of extension, but for portable use it is just fine, however I doubt I could reach it from me to the output on my sound card, and still be left with adequate room to move around.

Overall, the cord issue is very minor compared to the other benefits these headphones offer. Good job Panasonic!

I am an audio and lighting expert at my local high school. We have some pretty good equipment there. I have used these headphones to test alot of audio signals. Sometimes, though, there will be a pop or too much signal. By the time I saw these headphones as unusable, I had blown out the bass and the highs. I think that the price is too much for how short they last under some not-so-good-conditions.

I bought these headphones to wear on the subway on the way to work (to help block out all the other noise!) They have a great deep, rich sound and fold up small enough to stow in the front pocket of my pack!

I have bought my HT850 for 25DM ($...) almost a give away
it is an excellent choice for upgrading your "basic" headphones that comes with most walkmans,mp3 players, discman's e.o.
It is not as good as my ($160) Beyerdynamic770pro, but when traveling itis far more practical! and a pleasure to listen to (especialy non classical music)