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AmazonBasics Lightweight On Ear Headphones Blue

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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1000
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Review Analysis - 997 recent, verified reviews

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Sound Quality
 396
price, hear, block, sounds, listening
+97%
-3%
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" ...  You want to beat Apple as a great sound download. ... I'm an Audiophile .  ...  "
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" ...  They are lightweight and she said they "block all the other sounds out."  ...  "
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" ...  Really surprised the quality of sounds was amazing  ...  "
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" ...  Sound quality was good and loud.  ...  "
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" ...  Much better sound than my old pair of cheap Sony headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  I work in a noisy office and these easily block out most of the sound. ... They aren’t noise canceling but work well.  ...  "
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" ...  Fast delivery and sound quality is good  ...  "
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" ...  You get the headphones and once you put your favorite song, you can really hear more of the instruments that are being played in the background.  ...  "
Price
 281
money, beat, point, value, low
+98%
-2%
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" ...  These headphones exceeded my expectations for their price point.  ...  "
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" ...  cant complain for the price!  ...  "
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" ...  Top value for low price.  ...  "
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" ...  If your looking for great sound at a great price these are for you.  ...  "
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" ...  Very pleased, especially for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  Work well for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  These pair of AmazonBasic headphones are excellent for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  The audio quality is far better than I could have hoped for in light of the money spent.  ...  "
Comfort
 268
head, ears, wear, tight, uncomfortable
+78%
-22%
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" ...  The material is durable, the sound quality is better than that of most affordable headphones, and they are comfortable to wear for prolonged periods of time.  ...  "
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" ...  Simple and easy on the ears.  ...  "
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" ...  Good sound, but very uncomfortable around my biggish head  ...  "
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" ...  They are light, fit very well and are cushioned on the ear.  ...  "
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" ...  I often fall asleep in bed listening and wanted an inexpensive but durable headset.  ...  "
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" ...  Comfortable enough to wear all day.  ...  "
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" ...  Comfortable, single wire is convenient.  ...  "
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" ...  Honestly compares very well to a pair of beats on ear headphones I was using before  ...  "
Build Quality
 110
cheap, break, head, flimsy, tight
+65%
-35%
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" ...  The material is durable, the sound quality is better than that of most affordable headphones, and they are comfortable to wear for prolonged periods of time.  ...  "
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" ...  They have great sound and block out noise and feel very sturdy.  ...  "
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" ...  They do sound better than the infamous poor quality "Beats" (I've repaired a couple of them for my friends, and the build quality is horrendous, cheap abs plastic, very low-grade aluminum, etc). ... I would keep these indoors by the computer, these kinds of things tend to not be "durable."  ...  "
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" ...  They're about half the weight of the MDRZX100, and have a decent cloth-covered foam padding on the head piece. ... Durability: 4/5 (maybe pushing 5/5?) ... As far as longevity, I'm still on my first pair after a year, even after moderate use and a LOT of physical abuse (jostling during running, tossed on the floor, yanked off my head). ... For perspective, I've had this pair so long that the screws are actually rusted from sweat, while the electronic components still work like new!  ...  "
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" ...  Lightweight with soft cushioning.  ...  "
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" ...  The was the earpieces twist to lay flat makes them easier to store too.  ...  "
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" ...  The last pair I bought snapped after only a few times of taking it off my head, but I didn't want to give up on headphones because I much prefer the sound over smaller earphones.  ...  "
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" ...  they are lightweight, adjustable and have a nice soft pad on the top which is very important if your bald.  ...  "
For Kids
 95
school, daughter, loves, children, child
+99%
-1%
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" ...  My granddaughter bought them for her Fire HD 8  ...  "
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" ...  I bought this for my little sister since her older headphones broke and she absolutely loves them.  ...  "
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" ...  They look way nicer and are much higher quality than cheap kid ones. ... Even though they are intended for adults, these are very adjustable and could easily be worn by young kids.  ...  "
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" ...  My daughter uses these at school.  ...  "
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" ...  My daughter kept breaking her headphone, so I​ decided not to spend so much on headphones but still wanted the quality, this is the perfect ratio  ...  "
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" ...  I will continue to buy these for the kids and family.  ...  "
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" ...  My kids are walking tornadoes and these have held up nicely.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect for my 7yo to use at school.  ...  "
Fit
 82
tight, head, ears, comfortable, noise
+72%
-28%
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" ...  These headphones suit my purposes well and have held up to the abuse they take constantly being in my backpack.  ...  "
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" ...  They are in a bag case and she is able to put them back in the case and keep them in her locker when not using them.  ...  "
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" ...  Sound and flexibility of fit overeat  ...  "
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" ...  They are light, fit very well and are cushioned on the ear.  ...  "
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" ...  My daughter kept breaking her headphone, so I​ decided not to spend so much on headphones but still wanted the quality, this is the perfect ratio  ...  "
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" ...  They have great sound and block out noise and feel very sturdy.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect fit to 2 different size heads and they can't hear me when I speak or Hollar !!  ...  "
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" ...  They fit well AND they are adjustable by pulling down the earpiece to fit you  ...  "
Product Reliability
 74
broke, year, lasted, broken, stopped working
+55%
-45%
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" ...  I love them so much that when I broke my pair last week, my first thought was to repurchase them.  ...  "
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" ...  I generally like AmazonBasics products, and these headphones are consistent with my prior good experiences.  ...  "
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" ...  They actually last.  ...  "
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" ...  (Duh) I've already owned two pairs, and I'm about ready for another.  ...  "
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" ...  Gave them to my niece who is 5 months older and no complaints from her.  ...  "
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" ...  They've held up well even with daily use over the past few months.  ...  "
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" ...  The last pair I bought snapped after only a few times of taking it off my head, but I didn't want to give up on headphones because I much prefer the sound over smaller earphones.  ...  "
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" ...  So far they have been working great and the kids haven't broken them.  ...  "
Bass
 67
response, heavy, sound quality, little heavy, noise
+96%
-4%
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" ...  You get the full sound, highs, lows and individual instruments.  ...  "
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" ...  Exceptional bass response.  ...  "
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" ...  Sound is good, they are bass monsters.  ...  "
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" ...  Bass is not as deep expensive models, but you saved big $$.  ...  "
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" ...  Bass is actually good.  ...  "
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" ...  The bass is exceptionally awesome, and the quality of sound are pretty great.  ...  "
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" ...  Pleasant bass response.  ...  "
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" ...  The bass that these have is insane.  ...  "
Noise Cancellation
 55
cancelling, block, canceling, blocking, background
+100%
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" ...  They aren’t noise canceling but work well.  ...  "
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" ...  So comfortable and noise cancelling.  ...  "
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" ...  They also do help with noise cancellation to a degree, and really help me get into my zone when working around others who may be talking, playing something themselves, or moving around.  ...  "
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" ...  They block out some outside noise which is nice as I'm using them at work .  ...  "
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" ...  The sound quality is exactly what I needed and it does a good of blocking outside noises when you want it too.  ...  "
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" ...  They are soft and block out outside noise.  ...  "
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" ...  Noise-cancelling is right!  ...  "
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" ...  they are clear no background noise .  ...  "
For Travel
 51
trip, traveling, plane, car trips, airplanes
+100%
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" ...  My little boy cannot wear ear buds somthese are the greatest option as we prepare for an airplane trip.  ...  "
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" ...  He uses them for his tablet and they were great for a flight we were on.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the second pair of these headphones I bought (one for me and one for da wife) - bought them primarily to use on airlines (tired of those tiny little ear-pokers they hand out that are so uncomfortable and never work properly) - these are GREAT for that purpose - and especially for the price (I wouldn't want to spend more just for airline travel - rather save the money for a brewsky or two when I land!)  ...  "
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" ...  I prefer over the ears and these have a great sound and travel easy as they go flat. ... I love my beat head phones but they are just so bulky to travel with these are not noise canceling but the sound is wonderful.  ...  "
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" ...  They make a great traveling pair of headphones if you prefer these to earbuds.  ...  "
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" ...  Most airplanes give better headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  Wired headsets are out dated but on trips its nice to have one less item to re-charge and day in and day out, hard wired sound seems a little better than blue tooth, IMO, altho wireless is certainly more convenient.  ...  "
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" ...  Wired headsets are out dated but on trips its nice to have one less item to re-charge and day in and day out, hard wired sound seems a little better than blue tooth, IMO, altho wireless is certainly more convenient.  ...  "
Cables
 44
short, wire, length, sound quality, one wire
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Comfortable, single wire is convenient.  ...  "
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" ...  I like that: there is only one cable to the phone or tablet, it's light and seems sturdy, sound quality is good, and it is an exceptional value.  ...  "
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" ...  Good sound & simple wired connector.  ...  "
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" ...  The cord is the perfect length for walking around. ... The cord has a right angle jack that fits into an otter box iPhone case.  ...  "
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" ...  -Cord doesn't tangle, and is pretty long  ...  "
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" ...  -Cord doesn't tangle, and is pretty long  ...  "
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" ...  The cord is not very long but I use these at my desk at work and the cord length is fine for me.  ...  "
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" ...  I especially like the detachable cords (2 of them).  ...  "
Design
 43
design, feels, price, plastic, cheap
+84%
-16%
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" ...  They look way nicer and are much higher quality than cheap kid ones.  ...  "
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" ...  They look to be very sturdily made and are lightweight.  ...  "
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" ...  it look like a toy but is pretty good.  ...  "
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" ...  The design is plain, but I prefer function over aesthetics.  ...  "
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" ...  I think they are pretty comfy, but they do look a little flimsy.  ...  "
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" ...  They are a little flimsy and lightweight which makes me tell him to be extra careful with them but they are in perfect shape still!  ...  "
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" ...  they're super comfy and really sleek looking.  ...  "
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" ...  -Looks and feels like it may break if too much force is applied on it  ...  "
Marketplace
 36
thank you amazon, basics, works, thank, pictured
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Amazon needs to improve that at home ... Amazon can hire me .  ...  "
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" ...  It reminds me of free headphones I have been given in the past as promotional products, but this is a dedicated headphone.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you amazon for another wonderful experience!  ...  "
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" ...  Thx Amazon.com  ...  "
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" ...  Typically, Amazon Basics products are an unbelievable value.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  Like other Amazon Basics products I've used, these are worth every cent and more.  ...  "
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" ...  I am a satisfied customer and gladly recommend it to others.  ...  "
Size
 31
lightweight, traveling, bag, transport, office
+87%
-13%
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" ...  Great inexpensive headphones that exist in my goldilocks zone for perfect-sized headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  Good price, folds up with enclosed case  ...  "
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" ...  These are very lightweight and the earpieces fold flat for storage or transport.  ...  "
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" ...  These are very lightweight and the earpieces fold flat for storage or transport.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice for traveling  ...  "
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" ...  Its the headphones and a carry bag that's it.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice little bag.  ...  "
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" ...  These are pretty good for a small portable pair of headphones. ... The length is made for portable devices in mind.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 29
devices, plugged, phones, ipod, CAT to listen
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Her former phones died and I have used Amazon basics as replacements for a lot of computer related things.  ...  "
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" ...  I would recommend these for day-to-day use with devices and 'television'.  ...  "
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" ...  If it's plugged into say a computer under a desk .  ...  "
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" ...  Bought 2 one for car and one for tablet!!  ...  "
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" ...  Exactly what I needed for my son to use in all his various devices.  ...  "
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" ...  I use them on my portable disk player and on my cell phone.  ...  "
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" ...  She enjoys creating things on her computer.  ...  "
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" ...  If your desktop computer or laptop is very close to where your sitting then you won't have a problem but if you have a little distance between you and the computer the cord might be too short.  ...  "
Volume
 28
loud, hear, low, sound quality, music
+93%
-7%
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" ...  Sound quality was good and loud.  ...  "
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" ...  I work in a noisy office and these easily block out most of the sound.  ...  "
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" ...  You get the headphones and once you put your favorite song, you can really hear more of the instruments that are being played in the background.  ...  "
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" ...  Comfortable and good volume. ... Still sound good even with the volume set low on my pc.  ...  "
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" ...  They have good volume and clear sound.  ...  "
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" ...  The best thing is I can blast my music really loud and people sitting right next to me don't hear a thing.  ...  "
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" ...  There are no volume controls on the headphones themselves but volume is controlled using the speakers or computer itself.  ...  "
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" ...  I loved these they are comfortable and the sound comes through very well and loud.  ...  "
Headphones
 21
earbuds, ear, sound quality, phones, head phones
+95%
-5%
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" ...  I have been a lifelong member of the earbud headset crowd and a friend told me about these headphones comparing well to their beats headset.  ...  "
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" ...  These headsets are great.  ...  "
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" ...  Best head phones!!  ...  "
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" ...  Sounds great for $15 like $75 head phones  ...  "
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" ...  Good alternative to ear buds.  ...  "
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" ...  Cheap head phones for sure, but the sound quality was great.  ...  "
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" ...  Freaking amazing and they have the old jack.  ...  "
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" ...  Freaking amazing and they have the old jack.  ...  "
For Running
 20
workouts, treadmill, ears, mowing, ear buds
+100%
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" ...  I love to move to music, and get so much more out of my workouts.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazing for gym workouts and walking down the street when you don't want noise interfering with your music.  ...  "
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" ...  My kids are walking tornadoes and these have held up nicely.  ...  "
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" ...  For listening to podcasts and music while running or lifting weights, they are ideal, but for listening on the bus or at home, you could get better quality for your money. ... Also, I really should emphasize how great these are for use during exercise.  ...  "
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" ...  These are perfect for casual listening or to wear at work.  ...  "
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" ...  If you're looking for high quality sound they are not for you but for the run of the mill listening i'd recommend them  ...  "
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" ...  Decent pair or headphones for everyday use.  ...  "
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" ...  I was looking for an inexpensive and comfortable alternative to earbuds and ran across these.  ...  "
Call quality
 19
music, people, talking, listening, call
+95%
-5%
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" ...  I do not hear surrounding noises at work, so I can listen to music and work just fine. ... I can listen to music for several hours and they do not bother me.  ...  "
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" ...  + Good sound (for both voice chat and music) ... Now, let me start off by saying that this: for its price, these headphones are amazing - clear audio for Discord/voice chats and a decent bass for music, all around a good pair of over the ear headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  I can hear what I want to and everything else is blocked out.  ...  "
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" ...  It sounds really good and cancels all the outside noises, when he puts them on it’s almost impossible to call him!  ...  "
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" ...  It sure changed my ability you hear and understand phone calls.  ...  "
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" ...  These really help drown out the outside noise and allow her to hear what she's listening to.  ...  "
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" ...  These really help drown out the outside noise and allow her to hear what she's listening to.  ...  "
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" ...  He has no complaints about the item and I like them because I don't have to hear what he is listening to!!  ...  "
As Gift
 17
loves, christmas, present, meant, likes
+100%
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" ...  a gift for my 11 year old granddaughter.  ...  "
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" ...  I got this for my brother for his Christmas present and he absolutely loves these headphones!  ...  "
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" ...  These were purchased as gifts for families in need of some help at Christmas.  ...  "
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" ...  Got this as a Christmas gift for a friend and he loves it!  ...  "
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" ...  Got these as a Xmas present for my 10 year old nephew.  ...  "
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" ...  Would buy again if needed and will buy again for birthday and Christmas prezzies!  ...  "
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" ...  Bought these for my husband and he loves them.  ...  "
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" ...  was a gift for my granddaughter.  ...  "
Video Playback
 16
youtube, watching, listening, watches, passengers
+100%
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" ...  but different Youtube video do  ...  "
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" ...  The sound is very clear both for music and video conferencing.  ...  "
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" ...  Sound is passable for her purposes on her lappy watching Netflix, Spotify, some YouTube, and gaming.  ...  "
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" ...  like their tablets playing YouTube videos.  ...  "
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" ...  like their tablets playing YouTube videos.  ...  "
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" ...  I wanted some inexpensive headphones to listen to instructional videos on my iPad.  ...  "
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" ...  Love these, they are great for watching movies on my computer.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought these for my mom who avidly watches videos online aaaallll day .  ...  "
Overall performance
 16
price, overall, basic, value, reliable
+100%
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" ...  Works very well  ...  "
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" ...  They're basic and they do the job.  ...  "
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" ...  Basic but does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  I use headphones every day, all day for my job.  ...  "
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" ...  These are great for the price and do the job.  ...  "
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" ...  They definitely do the job!  ...  "
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" ...  Not perfect but price is nice and they do a fine job overall.  ...  "
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" ...  Basic chess headphones, but do the job good.  ...  "
Weight
 15
light, sound, good, comfortable, price
+100%
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" ...  Weight/Comfort: 5/5  ...  "
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" ...  They are light weight and comfortable.  ...  "
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" ...  the price is reasonable, the set is light weight, small yet the sound is good (enough for the price, I totally enjoy my music with it).  ...  "
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" ...  Good sound, light weight, about what I expected at this price.  ...  "
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" ...  The appreciate that these are lighter.  ...  "
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" ...  The appreciate that these are lighter.  ...  "
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" ...  I want headphones that are comfortable, and somewhat light weight.  ...  "
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" ...  Great sound and light weight, but find a little hard on the ears after a while.  ...  "
Bluetooth
 14
sound, second, considering, better, pair of CAT
+93%
-7%
comment
" ...  Aside from the appearance, and that they don't have Bluetooth capabilities, these are pretty perfect!  ...  "
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" ...  Red pair works much better.  ...  "
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" ...  Decent pair or headphones for everyday use.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought a second pair for work after enjoying the first set at home.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound is really good considering that these are an affordable pair of headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  The sound is really good considering that these are an affordable pair of headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  This is second pair for home use.  ...  "
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" ...  But I loved them so much I bought a second pair :)  ...  "
Returns
 13
ended, receipt, problemm, pair, occur
+31%
-69%
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" ...  I returned one and was sent another, they both had the same problems.  ...  "
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" ...  I ended up having to return them.  ...  "
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" ...  I had to exchange them once because within days they broke.  ...  "
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" ...  I ultimately ended up returning.  ...  "
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" ...  I should`ve just bought another, but gave this junk a try.  ...  "
Cover
 12
pouch, bag, little bag, comes, soft
+100%
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" ...  They are in a bag case and she is able to put them back in the case and keep them in her locker when not using them.  ...  "
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" ...  The bag is a nice touch, but I have yet to find a time when I really needed it.  ...  "
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" ...  Its the headphones and a carry bag that's it.  ...  "
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" ...  I also like the pouch and the way they fold up.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice little bag.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased the protective case as well, makes quite package.  ...  "
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" ...  I liked the little bag that comes with the Headphones to carry them around, packaging was nice and the headphones work as well as they can.  ...  "
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" ...  By the way, it comes with a nice soft imitation leather carrying pouch.  ...  "
Band
 11
band, wearing, plastic, head, cheap
+18%
-82%
comment
" ...  right ear slider kept separating from head band  ...  "
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" ...  I'd rather them be a bit bigger because I get nervous stretching them around my head because they are plastic and I'd like them to last a long time.  ...  "
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" ...  These fell apart shortly after my daughter started using them.  ...  "
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" ...  I had to exchange them once because within days they broke.  ...  "
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" ...  The second pair just broke.  ...  "
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" ...  The material felt like very cheap plastic.  ...  "
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" ...  The only problem is the elasticity.  ...  "
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" ...  Yes, the head band is adjustable but the pressure against the ears is not.  ...  "
Storage
 11
bag, storage, drawstring bag, came, addition
+100%
comment
" ...  I take it to library, fit nicely in special case of the same brand (better to buy in addition, separately).  ...  "
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" ...  Nice little bag.  ...  "
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" ...  They even come with a bag to store them in.  ...  "
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" ...  Also came with a nice cloth bag for storage.  ...  "
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" ...  Love they have a drawstring bag to keep them in and excellent quality for so little money!  ...  "
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" ...  The drawstring bag they came with was a nice addition.  ...  "
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" ...  The drawstring bag they came with was a nice addition.  ...  "
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" ...  They come with a cloth bag.  ...  "

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Specifications

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Size:  47.25 meters
47.25 meters
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