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.

(Updated Review 2021) 5 Years Later and I use these on occasion. I still own 2 sets of these headphones. Headphone A lost functionality on the right channel, likely because I had washed them too many times accidentally and it finally gave out. Headphone B's cord is now very stiff for some reason, not loose and floppy like they came out of the package. The sound quality has not diminished from either A or B, but I can't say the same for the foam ear pads. B's pads completely disintegrated over time due to normal wear and tear, but they lasted quite a good deal of time overall. A's pad is starting to rip from the rim. Would I buy these again? No. I now have these which i think are quite decent if not equivalent to the Panasonics. https://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-EQ300M-PL-Ear-Fit-Headphones/dp/B001DDIJ24/ (Old Review 2016) These headphones are worth it. Love these these things so much. About 10 years ago I purchased these headphones, cheap, pretty good audio, nothing special. However, they somehow managed to last 9 years when almost all the headphones I'd purchased since then had come and gone, breaking, etc. These Panasonic earphones finally broke when I stupidly ripped the wire and I immediately ordered another pair. They have become a mainstay in my back pocket when out of the house and, even after being sat on daily, still sound great and have zero damage whatsoever. I have faith this replacement will last me just as long as the first. They are a great choice for low profile, high quality listening without having to use bud style headphones. They're quite comfortable and if you're trying to get good, clean audio without catching attention with big, expensive cans, these are 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.

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!

how anybody has given these headphones a positive review I'll never know. Terrible audio, uncomfortable to wear, and poorly made. Avoid

Le cuffie sono molto più piccole e leggere di quanto mi aspettassi, ma visto l'uso che ne devo fare, lo reputo un vantaggio. Se usate il pop socket sul telefono potete confrontare, è praticamente uguale. Sono una grande ascoltatrice di podcast ed ascoltarli in cuffia mi permette di continuare a fare pulizie, occuparmi della biancheria, cucinare, girare per casa, fare giardinaggio e quant'altro. Le cuffie normali diventano pesanti e scomode se portate a lungo, se poi hanno il cavo, questo era troppo lungo e mi impigliavo su sedie e altro. Sono passata così agli auricolari, sia bluetooth- batteria debole per l'uso che ne facci, sia con il cavetto. Dalla nascita ho un difetto di udito all'orecchio dx, che è quasi completamente sordo, così ho deciso di portare un auricolare solo, quello sx. Portarli entrambi mi escludeva del tutto dal mondo, eliminare il dx non toglieva nulla alla fruizione del contenuto permettendo però di sentire il citofono, le figlie che mi chiamano, comunicare con gli altri in velocità. L'idea dell'auricolare per tante ore però non mi ispira tantissimo anche per questione di igiene e cercavo altre soluzioni. Beh, queste cuffie sono perfette. Piccole, leggere, ottimo suono per quello che serve a me, comode e non danno fastidio neanche con gli occhiali. Il punto di unione dei cavetti delle due cuffie è parecchio in basso, cosa che mi permette di infilare quello superfluo in tasca o dentro il collo della maglietta. E' anche più leggero dell'auricolare, non sbattocchia e non da alcun fastidio. Riesco a fare tutto ciò che devo fare in casa continuando ad ascoltare il podcast, ma riesco anche a sentire se le figlie mi chiamano. Ottimo acquisto per le mie esigenze. Devo farne scorta, nel caso escano di produzione. Sono prive di pulsanti, rotelline o altro per attivare o disattivare il contenuto e regolare l'audio, sarebbe stato un in più gradito, ma io devo dire che sono molto contenta già così! Se però lo scopo è una più esigente fruizione di materiale audio, non sono la soluzione migliore. Questo però credo sia chiaro già proprio dal tipo di cuffia e anche dal prezzo dell'articolo stesso!

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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

Excelente! Padrão Panasonic