Comments for Iphone Accessories

Comment on Denon AH-NC800 Advanced Noise Canceling Headphones by Amazon Activist

Amazon Activist — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:51:53 +0000

After travelling to the US with a pair of Senheisser PXC 250 II and being very pleased with their performance, I was somewhat disinterested in listening to other noise cancelling headphones.

However in NYC,I auditioned a pair of these at J&R and I was knocked out by them – so I travelled home with two pairs of headphones! On a 7 hour flight, the Denons were an absolute delight – very comfortable, absolutely NO background noise from the plane and a wonderful noise reproduction from my MP3 player and the in-flight movie soundtrack too.

There are not many purchases that have had me smiling so radiantly! A superb product that is well engineered and looks built to last.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Skullcandy Icon Clip Headphones – Black by Game Test

Game Test — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:59:47 +0000

New review: shorting out at the plug- I would now say that this model is not so good.

Old review.
The sound is much richer and fuller than my last pair. The quality on these headphones is so good I had to upgrade my portable radio. You will really be able to hear your music.

I have tried in the ear and ear buds, but the comfort level is just not here for me. Being able to find cool looking headphones which are wearable on the outside of the ears was a key reason I pick these headphones.

As a point of interest, Sony and Skullcandy have branded a pair of these headphones for the PSP.
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on Skullcandy Icon Clip Headphones – Black by J. Pierce

J. Pierce — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:06:12 +0000

I got these headphones to replace a similar model, but not the brand. These work so much better than my last ones. The audio quality is surprising for this type of clip on. It has slight noise cancellation and it’s much more comfortable than I thought. This is something that I would definitely buy again.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Skullcandy Icon Clip Headphones – Black by L. Stansbury

L. Stansbury — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 07:56:05 +0000

My 17 year old daughter was attracted to these because of the color and the skull. They look exactly as they appear in the picture, she loves using them. She’s a very small person and has little ears; she says they’re comfortable and fit her ear better than any others she’s had. The sound is clear and she’s happy with them. I’ll probably buy more.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Skullcandy Icon Clip Headphones – Black by L. J. Whiting

L. J. Whiting — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:17:27 +0000

I love these headphones! Like other clip style earphones, they allow me to hear ambient noise, which is great for when I’m at work and need to hear if my phone rings or someone talks to me. The sound quality is really good, even at higher volumes. They are surprisingly comfortable, and I don’t have a problem with them sliding off when I am lying down, as my Sony PSYC clip-ons do.

I like to fall asleep listening to music or audio books, and these headphones remain in place all night, even though I change position often. They are so comfortable that I don’t notice them, even when my ear is directly on my pillow. They are lightweight and well designed. I have a pair of Skullcandy full metal jacket earbuds, but I don’t hear my alarm clock with those in, although their sound quality is even better.

These are a great combination of real comfort and crystal clear sound quality. Highly recommended!
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Skullcandy Icon Clip Headphones – Black by M. Dirge

M. Dirge — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:50:02 +0000

For the style of headphones, that these are, I'm reasonably impressed by the sound quality.If your looking for a comfy pair of headphones i would definitely recommend these to you.

(UPDATE: it's a shame this won't let me change my rating... i'd be putting it down considerably. Only a few months after purchasing these they're shorting out at the plug... even dollar store headphones last longer. Very disappointing) Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Maxell NC-IV Superior Noise Cancellation Headphones by N. Khan

N. Khan — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:00:37 +0000

Just as a number of other users have stated, these headphones are not made to last.. even a few months. The left earpiece broke just above where the swivel phones meet the band. The sound quality was fine but since I can’t wear them they’re pretty useless to me now. With such a high rate of breaking I would not recommend anyone buy these – its just not worth the risk.
Rating: 1 / 5

Comment on Maxell NC-IV Superior Noise Cancellation Headphones by G. Manucia

G. Manucia — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:35:38 +0000

I recently bought these headphones at an airport kiosk. I knew that the prices would be inflated there, but I was already en route on a frequently-repeated set of connecting flights, and I desperately wanted noise-cancelling headphones. The fellow at the kiosk misinformed me, claiming that the batteries were included, but that was the only disappointment I’ve had with this product. I find them comfortable, even with my large ears. The sound quality is far and away better than any in-ear product I’ve tried. To listen to my iPod using these headphones is deliciously self-indulgent. At this point my only regret is that I spent over $200 on them, when I could have saved so much by planning ahead and shopping Amazon.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Maxell NC-IV Superior Noise Cancellation Headphones by Daniel Deming

Daniel Deming — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 11:20:58 +0000

I purchased these at a local retail store for about $60 or $70 (lol Amazons $120 with a slash through it as if they are giving you a great deal makes me laugh). It has a great accessory kit, complete with a semi-hard travel case with detachable Velcro sleeves inside, airplane adapter, 6' extension cord, and . The cords on this product are neat since the outer lining is not plastic but sort of a black fabric type material. I love the case and accessories.

As for the sound itself, the phones sound pretty good and are comfy. Not really any complaints there, but I haven't ever used super high end phones and these are a step above anything else I've had. I primarily got them to use at work to block out other background sounds. With that said, I cannot seem to figure out how to get the battery cover off. The instructions show it just sliding straight down but there is nothing for your fingers to grip and they slight right off. I even resorted to duct taping it to give me something to grip/pull on (note: this was AFTER the headphones broke, NOT the cause of them breaking as I will describe below). I am half tempted to just break the battery cover so I can actually use the sound reducing feature. I am rather annoyed it is this difficult to just put in batteries. Also, I doesn't come with them just fyi.

Lastly, after seeing other reviews and my personal experience, the design/plastic on the headband is a total piece of crap. Mine broke on the left side after about two months. I had only transported it once since the trip home from the store and never dropped it or otherwise put unreasonable forces on it. It just snapped off when I put it on my head (lol and I'm pretty sure I have an average sized head). It wasn't even on a moving part. This kind of quality is appalling. I would fully recommend these headphones if it were not for that major flaw. I attempted to fix it using superglue (bad idea since it isn't good for plastic I later realized) which broke again. Then I tried again with a glue called E-6000 I got from Wal-Mart. So far it seems to have held and unless I'm mistaken that glue has made a fantastic bond. I was pleased that I could save my $60 headphones with a $3 bottle of glue (so I recommend that to others who bought this poorly manufactured product and it broke on them too).E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (2 Ounce) Rating: 2 / 5

Comment on Maxell NC-IV Superior Noise Cancellation Headphones by M. Johnson

M. Johnson — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 09:22:46 +0000

I purchased 2 sets these primarily for use while traveling so my wife and I can enjoy movies and can listen to CDs and DVDs and actuallly be able to hear what’s going one. The Maxwell NC headphones work quite well and for me are great “bang for the buck”. Comparing cost, what they do and the value to me, I just couldn’t convince myself to spend $300-350 for the Bose or other high-end head sets. I’m not an audiophile so I can’t quote db cancelation, frequency response, etc. but they do what I need – filter out a portion of the background noise on a plane. They produce very acceptable sound with a very acceptable frequency range. One feature that is particularly useful is a 3-position volume switch that lets me kick up the puny volume output from my 2 listener DVD player so I can actually hear while on airplanes. Non-NC equipment just didn’t let me enjoy movies or CDs. I can hear the actors lines and many of the more subtitle sound effects.
Rating: 4 / 5