Panasonic- Rp-hs46e-k Slim Clip On Earphone - Black

Update at 2025-Jun-13: I bought my first pair of these earphones about 15 years ago. I've tried others now and then, but for me, these Panasonic over-the-ear earphones outperform them all. These Panasonic earphones typically work perfectly for about a year +/- 9 months. Some connection breaks down for one ear, leaving sound only in the other. So, I get another pair. A wireless pair would please me, but no manufacturer seems to have found a way to make Bluetooth with independence from heavy battery, user-friendly setup, basic sound quality, reliability, and the comfort of these Panasonic over-the-ear earphones. Original Review: I use my earphones while (1) Riding on the bus, (2) Riding on my bicycle, (3) Walking and hiking, and rarely otherwise. Top sound quality is something I would like to have, but I'll never get it, even with the finest earphones, because I use them in noisy environments. Fairly good sound is the best I can hope for. On the other hand, practicality and comfort matter greatly to me. Formerly, I used in-the-ear earbuds, but I got an ear infection, my first since I was a kid, and I felt (sorry, no controlled study on this) that sticking those objects in my ears led to the trouble. So, I switched to these earphone styles that grab the ears. I compare the competitor Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones K ( Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones ) with the Panasonic RPHS46EK Slim Headphones P. I've alternated use of both of them for about 2 months. Either K or P is a good choice. Both are good products. I prefer P. Of dozens of earphone makes and models, P is the best I've ever found for my purposes. K has better sound quality than P, I think, when I sit in a quiet room. On the road, I can tell no significant difference. Wind noise doesn't seriously affect either K or P. They are as good as any other earphones that don't completely cover the ear. K has a straight-thru jack, while P has an elbow jack. I like the elbow, because it goes in a pocket more easily, and because I don't worry about it snapping off, leaving a chunk of metal inside my iPhone. I've noticed no significant noise from the cord with either K or P. The earpieces of K are heavier than the P, so that when I disengage the earpieces (as when I want to hear somebody speaking to me) and hang them over a shirt collar, the K fairly rapidly descend with gravity so they swing in the breeze on the end of 30cm of slack cord. The K earpieces are rather larger than the P, maybe half again the diameter in any dimension. For me, it's more difficult to fit the K into a pocket when not in use. The earhooks on the K are more rigid than the earhooks on the P. Thus the K are a little more difficult to get on/off. I often have to "weave" my ear between the earhook and the pad to get a good fit. The stiffness of the K make them a little less comfortable to wear. Comfort can be increased with adjustment. The P are generally quite comfortable. One of the K earhooks popped off the other day. I was able to snap it back on, without much trouble. This may be a rare event. I haven't enough experience with them to say at this time. No such problem with the P.

My very old wired pair is hanging on for dear life and I needed a backup for the inevitable. I can’t wear earbuds, ouch! I didn’t want Bluetooth - babysitting another device battery life, no thanks. These earphones checked all my boxes! The sound is surprisingly good. Slim comfy fit, secure on my ears, doesn’t shake loose during activities. I’ve used them during yard work, chores, exercise, etc. The wire length is also a plus, not too long. I didn’t want to be constantly managing slack or tangles. At this price, totally worth it!

I have recently had to give up ear buds, but I didn't want to be tied only to "over-the-head" headphones because I frequently wear a wide-brimmed hat outside for sun protection. I ordered these headphones with some amount of skepticism but have been very pleasantly surprised by the listening experience they provide. These are not high-end earphones that deliver rich sound across a wide range of frequencies, but the sound is crisp and clear, not tinny at all when connected to my iPod. And while they do not block out any exterior sound (in fact you can have a complete conversation with someone without taking them off), they manage to deliver decent audio without having to set your listening device to a high volume. The other nice thing about these headphones is that they are very comfortable. The clips keep them in place without pinching the ear or creating uncomfortable friction. In fact, because they are so light, it is very easy to forget entirely that you are wearing them if you happen to turn your device off for some reason. I wear them for up to 90 minutes at a time while taking long walks and have not had any discomfort at all. Best of all, I can wear them with the wide-brimmed hat, which I could not do with standard headphones using a head band. I should add a note about shipping on this item. It is shipped from England (which I didn't notice when I ordered it) so I was troubled by the notice (after ordering) that it would be a month before delivery. But in fact the headphones came within two weeks. I have been wearing them every day since they arrived and am very pleased with them.

I have been using these every night for 3 and half years. I got them to replace the headphones in one of these headband earphones. The original headphones (different brand) crapped out in a few months. I fall asleep with white noise and these slipped into the headband. Not cushion comfort but well enough to sleep on and they lasted 3.5 years. The right ear piece went out. I'd order another set but can't seem to find the original flat style. I have another Panasonic flat style in my list, I'll probably order those. Sound quality was ok, good enough for my needs. Low price so yr not going to get Bose or even over the ear sound quality. But these helped drown out my husband's snoring.

Hold well, great sound, physically light weight, but no lightweights preformance-wise! Not my first pair, since my previous pair was just awesome.

Super ligyt, thin and comfortable. Sound is allright, depends alot on the proximity to your ear canal. But overal great experience. No microphone, but thats allright for me

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Excelente! Padrão Panasonic

Très bien... Bon son, tiennent bien et sont très légers !