Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy pristine audio while listening to your favorite tunes with the Sony MDR-D777LP Altus stereo headphones. The phones owe much of their elite audio quality to Sony's aura-nomic design, which angles the drivers inside the ear cups parallel to your ears, thereby increasing comfort and delivering a more natural listening environment. The high-definition neodymium drivers, meanwhile, produce an ultra- wide frequency response of 8 Hz to 80 kHz, far wider than most comparably priced headphones. And if you're weary of cutting off all outside noise when commuting or traveling, you can turn to the built-in ambient sound switch, which lets surrounding sounds penetrate the ear cups. The features add up to a topnotch listening experience, with remarkable highs, deep bass, and exceptional clarity.
Other features include a brushed aluminum design, a foldable housing that fits conveniently into a carrying pouch for easy transport, and a single-sided 3.94- foot cord that minimizes tangles on the move. The MDR-D777LP headphones are backed by a 90- day warranty on labor and a one-year warranty on parts.
What's in the Box
Headphones, carrying pouch, user's manual.
Product Description
Hear your music the way it was intended to be heard with the high-end MDR-D777LP Altus headphones. High definition drivers offer incredible highs, deep bass and superior clarity. Experience pristine audio with these lightweight stereo headphones. The aura-nomic design provides unparalleled comfort so you're able to listen to your music like never before. Equipped with 80KHz high definition driver units, you will enjoy remarkable highs, deep bass and exceptional clarity. The Altus headphones feature a solid construction, brushed aluminum design, collapsible earpieces and carrying pouch, which add durability, style and portability to the solution. Type of Use - Closed, dynamic / Aura-nomic Design - Covers all of the ear Audio - Frequency Response - 8-80,000Hz / Sensitivity - 106dB/mW / Impedance - 24 ohms at 1kHz Supplied Accessories - Carrying pouch / Warranty card
Customer Reviews:
A true reason why they were on sale.......2007-12-24
Bought these the day after Thanksgiving sale on Amazon for a great price of 30 dollars in comparison to the original price of over 130 dollars. Got headphones and was not impressed with the sound quality of these headphones. Very low bass and as it is noise cancelling, it also acts as a mini-speaker since it protects so loudly when off the ears. Also within 7 days, the right phone stopped working and I had to send off to Sony Service Center to get fixed. The good thing is that that was a very fast turnaround. Final thought, dont purchase if you are a true audiophile as you will be disappointed, even at the discounted price of 30 dollars. I have had 10 headphones I was happier with.
Not Bad.......2007-12-24
it's actually better than my laptop's speaker, well of course what do u expect from a laptop's speaker. anyway, it has a good and clear sound and a bass sound, too. it's a descent headphones, so it's not that very good like other major brand headphones, but it's worth it, especialy from amazon. i myself feel satisfy enough for this headphones.
Best pair of cans I ever owned.......2007-12-24
This is the first pair of high quality headphones I ever bought. I tested them at the Sony Style store in Las Vegas and instantly fell in love. They were gifted to me as a birthday present, and I constantly thank my wife for them. Most of the over ear headphones I get usually tend to hurt my ears after an hour or so of wearing, but I can wear these all day without any problem. Some of the other reviewers claim differently, so I guess it has to do with how your ears are shaped.
The other reviewers claim that the Y connector breaks, but I had these since April 2007 (Dec 24, 2007 right now) and I never had a problem. I use them while mostly at work so they do not get battered as much as if I had them in a backpack. However they do accompany me on the plane as I tend to travel with a fair amount of frequency. They do shut out a lot of the engine noise and screaming babies and they continue to show their comfort as I was able to sleep with them on. That's saying a lot as I don't usually sleep on planes.
When my wife bought these for me they were about $150. Amazon now has them listed at $35. I disagree with most of the negative reviews about this product and consider it a steal at this cost. The only thing that seems more true is that Sony favored the mids and highs on these headphones and not so much the bass. I listen to a lot of classical and jazz guitar so I'm not missing that much. If you are into pop or dance music you might want to look at something that has a little more thump, but the clarity on these for vocals and instrumental is amazing.
no idea why.......2007-12-13
people rate them so low. IMO these are good headphones for the portable use. Yes they are no grados RS1 or akgs K701. But they are very comfortable and have good sound. btw: i have grado rs1 and akg k 701 ..
Where's tha beef?.......2007-11-30
I thought I would upgrade to HD headphones from a pair of SENNHEISER HD280's, BOY WAS THAT A MISTAKE! The extra hi frequency range and lower response was what attracted me to the flame, and it burned!
Worst feature:
-There's no kick in the bass, and if I tried to max it out, it just distorted the track.
-It's got SCREAMING hi's and very weak lows. Not what I was hoping for AT ALL!
Best feature:
they're cheap (U get what u pay for!)
Soooo, I just bought a pair of Sennheiser HD-555's a sec ago. Hope they sound better than the 280's(from what I've read they do)
Product Description
Folding headband for portability / 30mm driver units provide deeper bass / Frequency response: 14Hz-22kHz / Cord length: 1.2 meters
Customer Reviews:
Too much treble.......2007-12-07
These headphones put out too much treble in relation to the bass. The sound is not balanced. To make it worse, the treble that it does put out gives the sound a rough quality. They may be compact and convenient, but they're not fot someone with a good ear.
Headset.......2007-11-22
This is very conventient and has great sound. It folds up perfectly to put in the DVD case. Just what I wanted
You get what you paid for!.......2007-11-05
These Sonys are possibly the worst quality headphones I have ever purchased in the $20 to $25 price range. You can't hear any bass and they distort at a relatively low volume. I give them 2 stars for the foldable design.
Nice Sound, folding is convenient........2007-05-13
These are relatively comfortable. I like being able to fold them as I tend to tangle and snap the cheaper non-foldable ones. These have a good sound, even on the computer.
Fantastic quality and price!.......2007-01-28
These headphones are a great bargain for the size and sound quality. I take these to the gym every day and they easily collapse to fit in the pocket of my sweatshirt. They are easy to snap into a comfortable position, they stay put, and have great sound quality to keep me going through my workout. I was looking for lightweight, foldable headphones that would allow me to hear the bass in my favorite songs, and these definitely do the job at a reasonable price! Highly recommend!
Product Description
Genius - HS-02i - Black Headset With Volume Control Genius now introduces a comfortable neckband headset in a fashionable black style, HS-02i. It is perfect for listening to MP3 music, chatting on MSN or SKYPE, the Internet or on-line games. The HS-02i is foldable, portable to be carried with your personal MP3 player. You also can use it with MSN, SKYPE using its in line microphone. The in line volume control and microphone mute function are extraordinary. The HS-02i can make personal taste more stylish and distinguished.
Average customer rating:
- sound is absolutly beautiful
- Nice.
- Amazing sound for movies, divx, & music
- after 2 years ....
- No batteries needed
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Product Features:
- Dynamic, closed-ear headphones with up to 32 dB attenuation of outside sound
- Lightweight and comfortable, ergonomic design
- Extended frequency response and warm, natural sound reproduction
- Collapsible ear-pieces for compact transport
- Earpads, headband padding, and audio cord are easily replaceable, ensuring long life
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Amazon.com Product Description
The HD-280 Pro is a closed-back, circumaural headphone designed for professional-quality monitoring. Its exceptional attenuation of environmental noise (up to 32 dB) makes it particularly useful for use in high-noise environments, in outside broadcasts, and for DJs. Featuring rugged design and optimum sensitivity, the HD-280 Pro will deliver detailed and natural reproduction of music and speech with a wide frequency response of 8 to 25,000 Hz (-10 dB).
Owing to its collapsible ear-pieces, the HD-280 Pro is highly compact when it comes to transportation. And all parts that are subject to wear and tear--such as earpads, headband padding, and the audio cord--are easily replaceable, ensuring long life. The headphone's 9-foot cord is detachable, so if it wears out you have only to replace the cord, not the headphone itself. The cord is made of oxygen-free copper for pure, long-lasting audio transmission.
Product Description
The Sennheiser HD 280 headphones are designed for the professional who requires outstanding communication in their daily audio work. Regardless of the very noisy conditions you might be in, the HD 280 headphones help you get the jobdone by offering you excellent insulation from ambient noise with a linear, precise reproduction of the audio material. Comfort is also taken into consideration with the HD 280's. Soft, circumaural ear pads guarantee comfort over long periods of use. You can even replace all wearing parts if needed - single-sided coiled cable, ear pads&headband padding.
Customer Reviews:
sound is absolutly beautiful.......2007-12-26
I just got these for christmas and i adore them. they block out everything so well. my dad tried them and he thought i was pretending not to talk. i love the bass on them too. they really just surround you in music and it really feels like the way music should be heard. i highly recommend them.
Nice........2007-12-25
These sound great, but like others have said, not much bass. I still think they sound great. If you are using these for home theater beware that the cord is not that long. I plugged it into my receiver and was unable to sit down on the sofa because of the short cord. I will have to move my receiver one of these days, but overall for the price I still say you can't go wrong with these cans.
Amazing sound for movies, divx, & music.......2007-12-25
I am very, very impressed with these cans. They are fairley comfortable and the sound is very clear, crisp, and full. The "passive" noise cancellation does well in airplanes and when the music is on you cant hear much engine noise or other distractions. I recommend these for the music lover and at the price...you cant beat it
after 2 years ...........2007-12-24
I bought the HD 280's more than 2 years ago and felt compelled to write a short review. Most of what I was going to write about has already been written, so I just want to add to those great reviews and offer few clarifications to those who hate it.
These headphones are great, they give great bang for buck and can beat the tri ports any day. Some of you may disagree but I am talking in terms of clarity. The bass is slightly lacking, but this is not the end of the world. I use the 280's with a decent sound card and the sound is wholesome again! I heard some people saying that the 280's are incapable of production any bass at all, this statement is completely false. Its not that they are not capable, its because your mp3 players are not capable of amplifying the sound. Even a small headphone amplifier will improve the sound by at least 50%.
I listen to all kinds of music and I must say that these when used with the right stuff are worth every penny for the upgrade. For testing the lows, I am listening to some Deep House, Put your hands up for Detroit by Fedde Le Grand and I can feel every quarter kick shock my cans. The bass riff is accurate to the very last frequency. And its performance on less bass heavy is nothing less than perfect, compared to others in the similar price range and even higher for some.
These are great for DJ's, its long cords and flipable cups are ideal for quick cues. They are better than most DJ headphones I ever used, except the HDJ-1000 Pro DJ...they are way more comfortable and sounds slightly better than the Sennheiser's. It is very important to have headphones, comfortable for elongated use. The 280's were killer at first, but after a while the 280's dont squeeze your ears as much.
The noise isolation is great and you would expect this from the 6N of pressure. It gives you a seal like no other headphone, thats why it also gives you pain like no other.
People were complaining about its build quality, I think its strong as it was 2 years back. I had no problems the headband cracking, nor with the synthetic leather chipping away. It is made of plastic but the plastic is not of cheap quality.
These are some huge and heavy headphones, so I would not recommend using them like earbuds. These are portable but they are too huge to carry around even when you folded them. They wont fit in any of your pockets, unless you have custom ones made just for these. The cable is so long that a good length will be visible and people will think you are a nerd.
Overall I have never once regretted my purchase of the HD 280's. I would definitely recommend it but only if you have additional sound components to go along with them.
No batteries needed.......2007-12-24
I ALMOST bought noise-cancellation headphones and kept reading the reviews about the Sennheiser HD-280 for less than half the price of the electronic ones.
Then, I read about the electronic ones and how the Sennheiser's were just better, plus no batteries to deal with and they are foldable - but again, these are just headphones, not actual noise-cancellation ones.
Well I had a 14 hour plane trip and decided to buy these and they are great. I also shoot guns at an indoor range and have passive "noise suppression" over the ear - ear mufflers too. The Sennheiser HD-280 isn't the same, but comes remarkably close.
I've worn these for about 10 of those 14 hours and I was fine, but if you have a larger than average noggin I could see where these would cause discomfort. The fold and twist so it slipped into my laptop bag with ease. Sound quality is superb and the side effect is passive noise suppression too. I'll take these on every plane trip from now on, with or without music.
p.s. The fact the actual cord can be replaced was another plus - headphones are only as good as the actual cord - this is some smart thinking by Sennheiser!
Product Description
Plantronics' DSP-400 is digitally enhanced with a Digital Signal Processor, foldable stereoheadset with full-range digitally enhanced stereo sound. The foldable design allows for easy storage and transport. Listen to your CDs, DVDs, or MP3s. The noise-canceling QuickAdjust microphone boom allows the user to position the microphone easily and consistently for uniform performance and higher, enhanced accuracy. New lightweight materials are used for ultimate comfort. It is packaged with Plantronics' PerSono Audio Control Center Software and as a bonus includes leading speech and voice recognition applications and a robust MP3 player.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent quality - questionable design.......2007-12-17
First the good news. This is a very high quality headset, for desktops. Voice quality is excellent. I've used it for Skype, Dragon and for voice overs on instructional videos. The microphone is clear, the noise canceling works well and it outputs good volume. I don't know if it has the range for singing but for spoken word it's great. The inline mute switch is a nice extra.
The headphones are also of good quality, easily the match of any headset in the price range, even those that lack mics. They are comfortable for extended wearing and seem reasonably durable.
The bad news comes if you want to travel with the headset. It is bulky, somewhat heavy for a folding set and the box on the end of the cord is rather large, though not as heavy as it looks.
I wonder what the designers were thinking. The ability to fold would lead me to think that this was designed for portability but the bulkiness and weight are a bit high, but not terrible, for that purpose.
Still, I'm very happy with the headset and can live with the bulk for the few times I need to take it out of the office.
Works well, sounds good........2007-12-03
This works well and sounds good. It's a little uncomfortable to wear for four hours or more, though.
Plantronix software no longer provided or available........2007-11-13
First of all, Plantronix no longer provides the advertised software CD with the headphones in the box. Instead, they instruct you to download the "PerSono" software from their internet site. However, the download link provided is no longer valid! When I contacted Plantronix, they were unsympathetic and simply told me that "the product is no longer supported, so there is no software available!" He then explained that the headset could be installed (PnP), and would BASICALLY function without the software. This proved to be true; however, the in-line volume control does not function.
Plantronics DSP-400.......2007-10-27
I am starting a call center using VOIP technology. Two of the headsets I purchased did not work out of the box. A third headset received audio from one ear only. I do however like the ease of access of the volume and mute control. I would not suggest using these in a space with more than a few agents. Clients can not hear the call. We switched to the Audio DSP 400 without the audio interface and this set seems to perform better.
Really good microphone and ear phone.......2007-10-19
the Plantronics DSP 400 USA foldable Stero Headset and Software is a great high quality microphone that gives very low base noise when using it to record. It is foldable so travels well. I also found the seller to be very prompt in shipping the microphone.
Product Description
The K26P is the dynamic companion for your adventures. Let the pristine sound and powerful bass range of the K26P energize your favorite music. These trendy headphones are very comfortable and use the 3D-Axis mechanism to fold down to a small package that you can take wherever you go.
Customer Reviews:
Great Headphones!.......2007-12-21
I'm not all into having the smallest thing on my head. I'd rather have great sounding headphones. That's what you get with these...great sounding headphones!
The closed design makes for wonderful bass response, and to keep out some of the noise going on around you.
I like the way they fold up, and I've had no problems with them at all.
Considering how much some headphone makers charge...sometimes just for the name, these are a lot of "bang for the buck". I would buy them again, and would recommend these to anyone.
best in class.........2007-12-14
Its very light, compact with an elegant look & the sound is excellent, I can't see why anyway would pay quadruple the price for the bozos.
I had the opportunity to try several similar products and this was the best of the small, on-ear types under $50. The steel band may not look very comfortable , but suprisingly it is. It provides a nice snug fit. This is critical for proper coupling to get all the bass performance. Also contributing to this are fairly thick cushions, compared to the sony's and senheisser's, which I felt were flimsy and prone to shifting and misalignment. It gives a good amount of isolation from the outside, which is great for my subway commute.
WOW, AKG headphone totally blows me away.......2007-12-07
Today is 12-6-07, after reading many reviews, i decided to give this headphone a try and I have no regret! Sounds as good as the Bose over head style headphone if not better, it's simply the best $35 I've spent on headphones, forget about Sony,Bose, How can they produce such high quality headphone at this price? It sounds comparable to the $150 Bose headphone I tried.
I will give it a 10 stars If I could.
Music I listen to: Rock, metal, acoustic/classical piano/guitar solo..
Also I tried to listen to some hip hop songs although I don't listen to hip hop, the bass these headphones generate is too good to describe in words. Crispy high. Sounds so clean that I can hear some hidden notes that I didn't notice in other headphones before.
Cheaply Made.......2007-12-06
These headphones were really great. Much more affordable than noise cancelling headphones, I used these on near weekly flights for roughly eighteen months and they completely drowned out the noise of the plane, snoring passengers, and bawling children without destroying my ear drums.
Unfortunately they recently broke early in a three hour and half hour flight back home. As I was removing them the left earphone popped off the casing which hit the guy sitting next to me and woke him up. I spent the rest of the flight holding the earphone up to my ear, which was a pile of suck. When we landed, the casing was nowhere in sight and I was too tired to go searching under the seats for it.
I got $50 worth out of them, but I'm hoping I'll be able to send them back under warranty.
Excellent sound but some issues.......2007-11-11
I own a pair of the headphones for about a year now and I am overall quite pleased with them.
Especially the sound quality is excellent for the size. They fit snug and I can wear them quite some time before they get uncomfortable - I'm talking about hours here.
There are some issues however. Most prominently I had - like some other people - serious problems with the cable. Although I handle my stuff quite gentle, the stereo connector started to come loose. Fortunately I found an electronic engineer who was able to fix it (had to solder a new connector to the cable; soldering was difficult) after two unsuccessful tries from electricians. That is a definite minus.
The second issue us the bag that came with the phones, I immediately ditched it because it is too small to get the phones in without fiddling. Instead I got a big, hard case for sunglasses for a couple of bugs. The hard case also protects the headphones from getting crushed in your bag when it is handled a bit rougher.
A nice addition to the entire set would be some sort of a cable roller so that the length of the cable would be adjustible and easier to stow away, but thats admittedly more of a wish than a complaint.
To sum up, apart from the issue with the stereo jack which is a definite minus, I'm perfectly happy with the headphones.
Product Description
Whether in homes, factories, offices, airports, or on the street, it's hard to imagine a place where Philips is absent. What Philips wants is to make your life and work easier - and more fun! And Philips continuously explores new ways to improve products and to offer innovative products to its consumers. Philips. "Let's Make Things Better".
Customer Reviews:
Phillips HL-150 headsets.......2007-12-21
These headsets are comfortable and sound good. They appear to be more rugged that the other headsets I've owned, as those have had tiny cables that break very easily. These use heavier cables, I'm very satisfied with them.
Low price great sound.......2007-02-22
My first pair lasted a few yrs of hard use, so I just orderd 2 pairs. If u hav an MP3 player throw away the ear buds and get these. Good base, good rich sound and loud. Very comfortable I can wear them all day at work, and they stay on my head wen I bend over. If ur on an airplane their more than adequate, sound better than my $50 Aiwa noise canceling headphones.
Good product........2007-01-10
The sound quality is very good.It's very comfortable to wear it.Sometimes when I take it off and leave it around my neck,my hair gets stuck by the folded part,but it depends how long the back of your hair is.It's still a good product.
Good, Light Weight, Portable and Inexpensive.......2007-01-06
I was looking for a pair of foldable headphones, which are inexpensive and portable. I researched a bit and finally settled for these headphones. I did read in various reviews that the right side speakers malfunctions after moderate usage and the color becomes brownish etc.
It's been only 20 minutes since I started using these new headphones. I am a big fan of Trance and on iTunes, the bass is awesome. Just as much I like it. Padding is quite comfy. So for so good. I will update my review after a bit of usage. Somebody also bought these for an iPod, I am not sure if 3.5mm stereo plug will fit the iPod.
Also, this is not a military(or military style) headphones which is supposed to withstand extreme conditions. So I would handle these headphones in a delicate way, without putting them through tough conditions. I will be happy if these last a year.
I find the swiveling speakers very comfortable to ears. I have used similar Phillips headphones before and the swiveling is one of the feature, why I bought Phillips again. Also, when we unfold it the hinge on the both sides lock up, so that headphones wouldn't suddenly collapse.
Wires appear to have not-so-durable PVC insulation. However, I am gonna use these for sometime and see how they turn out to be.
So far, happy with their performance.
And here I thought it was only my particular set.......2006-10-27
I had my Philips HL150 headphones for something like 1-2 years before something strange started happening. If you read any other review before reading mine, you can probably guess what that "strange thing" is; that's right, the right output of the headphones began to stop working.
Now, I am not the kind of guy who abuses my products. As a matter of fact, I own several products that are over 5+ years old yet still working perfectly. Nonetheless, the right output of the headphones (which I valued greatly due to my intense love for music) began to give out for no reason what so ever.
At first, it was easily fixed by me tapping on the right side a little but recently, even that method stop working. Now, no matter what I do, it will no longer work correctly. Sure, the left output still works but really, listening to only one output is unbearable.
Now I had thought it was only my particular headphones but reading all of these other reviews, I realized that it's a trend with this particular headphones. Kind of sad since I never really figure Philips for creating shoddy products.
Nonetheless, despite the horrible durability, I do personally think the headphone sound quality is very good. Additionally, the volume can go very high. The headphones lack good bass but I had thought the clarity was very good which was why I gave this product 3 stars. It lost 2 stars for bad durability and poor bass.
Overall, one can get something much better than the HL150 nowadays for a mere $10 more. Years ago, I would recommend these because they last long enough for only $10 but now, I highly recommend something else. I suggest that anyone looking for some headphones should try out some Sennheiser headphones (especially Sennheiser HD201 and HD202). For only a little bit more money, you can get something much better.
Product Description
The Portable Sound System is designed for iPods, MP3 players & all portable audio players. A highly efficient amplifier powers full-range micro drivers to deliver a full spectrum of pure, distinct sound, while the revolutionary bass technology allows listeners to enjoy deep bass without lugging large speakers around. The unit also folds neatly for users on the go and includes a case to tote it around. Products are tested by industry professionals to ensure they are of the highest quality!
Customer Reviews:
WARNING: It drains the AAA batteries even when it is turned off ! The power button is backwards !.......2007-09-11
WARNING: It drains the AAA batteries even when it is turned off ! The power button is backwards !
++ PROS ++
+ Lightweight, weighs less than a pound !
+ Foldable, can be easily packed in a backpack or purse, even a large 3 ring binder can hold them
+ Battery powered, decent battery time, we get at least 12 - 16 hours of usage off 4 Duracell AAA's
-- CONS --
- The AAA batteries will drain even if you don't turn it on, we went on vacation for a week and inserted a fresh set of batteries before we left. When we came back the sound started fading then they drained in less than 30 minutes !!
- The power switch, when in the Off position an orange section of paint strip is exposed, red and orange normally means "ON" but not in this device.
- Bass is really distorted, but what do you expect from speakers so small, treble is decent and has to be maxed out before it starts to sound tingy.
I wanted a set of iPod speakers which didn't require AC power, like these because they have decent output for something the size of a medium size cucumber. Use them all the time, you can tell when the batteries are getting low because the sound sounds notably distorted, almost like a weak radio frequency.
I'd buy them again if I had to replace it.
Product Description
The Portable Sound System is designed for iPods, MP3 players & all portable audio players. A highly efficient amplifier powers full-range micro drivers to deliver a full spectrum of pure, distinct sound, while the revolutionary bass technology allows listeners to enjoy deep bass without lugging large speakers around. The unit also folds neatly for users on the go and includes a case to tote it around. Products are tested by industry professionals to ensure they are of the highest quality!
Customer Reviews:
WARNING: It drains the AAA batteries even when it is turned off ! The power button is backwards !.......2007-09-11
WARNING: It drains the AAA batteries even when it is turned off ! The power button is backwards !
++ PROS ++
+ Lightweight, weighs less than a pound !
+ Foldable, can be easily packed in a backpack or purse, even a large 3 ring binder can hold them
+ Battery powered, decent battery time, we get at least 12 - 16 hours of usage off 4 Duracell AAA's
-- CONS --
- The AAA batteries will drain even if you don't turn it on, we went on vacation for a week and inserted a fresh set of batteries before we left. When we came back the sound started fading then they drained in less than 30 minutes !!
- The power switch, when in the Off position an orange section of paint strip is exposed, red and orange normally means "ON" but not in this device.
- Bass is really distorted, but what do you expect from speakers so small, treble is decent and has to be maxed out before it starts to sound tingy.
I wanted a set of iPod speakers which didn't require AC power, like these because they have decent output for something the size of a medium size cucumber. Use them all the time, you can tell when the batteries are getting low because the sound sounds notably distorted, almost like a weak radio frequency.
DON'T BE FOOLED BY THE PICTURES, THE SPEAKERS FOLD WITH A SCISSORS LIKE ACTION and can be left in a horizontal position to fit almost anywhere !
I'd buy them again if I had to replace it.
It works well enough, but ..........2007-04-05
I bought these as a gift for my hubby. Its a good unit and better than one would expect for the price -- there are some very expensive units out there that don't sound as good. The set-up has good sound quality (a personal perceptual thing) and it looks cool. However, the volume and balance controls are minute & obscurely. They revert to lowest setting when the unit is turned off and then back on. It comes with jacks for both the Sansa & the Pod; but the cradle one puts the player in is large enough for the larger mp3 players, but for the smaller ones it is almost useless -- you have to lay it sorta on its side and it is not stable. It should include a smaller cradle. While none of these things make this a bad set-up, it is not the best choice for my guy it required a that my 61 yr old husband. make adjustments to its use. He likes things sorta "plug & play." That is, he turns it on and it works the way he thinks it should -- no learning curve wanted. This is not a pretty thing to watch or be caught up in.
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The Portable Sound System is designed for iPods, MP3 players & all portable audio players. A highly efficient amplifier powers full-range micro drivers to deliver a full spectrum of pure, distinct sound, while the revolutionary bass technology allows listeners to enjoy deep bass without lugging large speakers around. The unit also folds neatly for users on the go and includes a case to tote it around. Products are tested by industry professionals to ensure they are of the highest quality!
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