Advantages: Typical AKG bulid quality - sturdy, comfortable and brilliant sounding
Disadvantages: None that i can think of...

...Essentially the same as the old K240 DF's that I replaced, these are another high quality example of AKG's offerings. Sound quality is as excellent as ever. ...Sound... These are very versatile headphones as the sound reproduction is very good - as useful at home as they are in the studio. They have a good MF and HF range, good LF but can be a bit lacking sometimes - compared to the old 240DF's I had anyway. I use them at work sometimes for sound checks and they have always been pretty reliable. ...Durability... They've been dropped, contorted and ran over; they still work as well as ever. Reasonably thick, sturdy cable which not only avoids getting tangled up with itself unlike smaller cables, but also helps to prevent damage from twisting, cutting etc. ...Comfort... This was one of the main reasons I bought the newer... Read review

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Advantages: Great price, good quality
Disadvantages: Not quite as detailed as a professional pair - although this is to be expected!

...I consider these headphones to be excellent value for money. While not quite as good quality as AKG's high-end headphones, these are nevertheless an excellent pair of basic decent headphones for what you pay for them. I bought these for both listening for pleasure and for recording rough demos in the studio, and have found them very suitable for both. The closed back means they are suitable for studio recording - I have experienced very little leakage - and I find the sound quality is very good - although as you might expect, not as detailed as the more expensive headphones - with an even balance across treble and bass. They are lightweight and fit comfortably [again, not quite as closely and snugly as a pair that you might pay £90 for, but very well considering the price]. All in all, a useful pair of everyday headphones... Read review

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Advantages: Comfortable, long lead, self-adjusting head band. NOT Earphones.
Disadvantages: Not sound-proof - can sometimes hear sound around you.

...Technical details: Type: closed-back, supraaural dynamic headphones Sensitivity: 115 dB SPL/V Frequency range: 18 to 20,000 Hz Rated impedance: 32 ohms THD: <1 % Max. input power: 200 mW Cable: single cable, approx. 2.5 m (8 ft. 3 in.) Connector: stereo mini jack Adapter: mini to 1/4" adapter jack Net weight (without cable): 190 g (6.7 oz) Opinion: I hate earphones. I hate the way you have to wedge them into your ear, you're constantly worried whether they'll fall out, and they're about as comfortable as sticking gravel in your ear. I wanted a cheap pair of *head*phones, that were comfortable, stereo, and if possible from a good manufacturer. The AKG-44s have been exactly what I'm after. The speaker bits are surrounded by a soft leathery cushion - no rough edges, comfortable, and I feel... Read review

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Advantages: Sound, shape, materials, Look, Feel, Music Experience, Price
Disadvantages: None

...These Sony Erricson headphones came with my Sony Erricson W810i mobile phone, I was quite impressed with what came with my mobile, as in the past not had much included when I buy a phone and I have got to say I was so impressed, very very impressed with the headphones which came with my mobile phone. The headphone came with things like USB Cables etc, and the cost of my phone was £160 (Jan 07). The reason I bought a new phone, and this one was so I could take great pictures, and most of all store loads and loads of music, and listen to music on the go. With a previous phone I could not store alot of music, or really use headphones so I was really pleased when I opened the box and saw a phone, and headphones included, also a nice large memory stick to store loads of my favourite tracks on. I knew I would have fun with my new purchase... Read review

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Advantages: Great sound, hardly any background noise
Disadvantages: the need for batteries, slightly comboursome

...These headphones, for their price ($200-350), are worth it. The sound quality and depth that the headphones produce are second to none. The sound that is produced by the headphones is rich; the high end notes are crisp, and the low end notes make your whole head shake (depending on the amount of bass you put into them). The noise cancelling works like a charm. When on an aeroplane I cannot hear any background noise at all, I have finally found peace on flights!!! The headphones not only cut out background noise from aeroplanes but from anywhere else, on the bus they make it seem like your the only one there, they are even useful when not listening to music, noise just stops so you can have a quiet snooze in your garden or in bed. The leather that is fitted around the ear peaces and the strap that fits on your head is all padded... Read review

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Advantages: Comforable for long journey's, compact to store, good sound quality, great value
Disadvantages: Volume capability and bass sound could be better

...As a frequent traveller I find that I need some 'quiet-time' in the midst of bustling train stations/airports/ ferry terminals. A pair of noise-cancelling headphones (NCH)gives me just that - a quiet space in the midst of organised chaos. I'd been looking for a pair of NCH for a while, but the problem I faced was that there were too many compromises: they were either too big, too expensive, or the sound quality was crap. I was all set to splash out serious money for a set of Bose Quiet Comfort 3 headphones when I stumbled upon the Plane Quiet NC-7 headphones. They met all my criteria - compact, good sound quality and at a reasonable price. I've been using them for about a month now on ferries, trains, long haul and domestic flights and I love them! Here's a few reason's why: * they come with a hard-shell case, which is great... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic sound quality
Disadvantages: None

...Many people have tried these headphones on flights, some airlines lend them to business and first class customers for their journey - that was the first time I tried them, although an aircraft soundsystem isn't really what you want to listen to... That said, you can detatch the cable from the cans, and switch the headphones on, and listen to nothing more than noise cancelling. The headphones are closed back, over the ear type, with a very comfortable headband, and is very adjustable (even for my big head). You need to put one AAA battery in to the headphones though - but even with the battery, they are not overly heavy or bulky. I am getting more or less a month and a half of battery life out of them, with several hours constant use each day. You're not going to be paying a fortune in batteries. I use a pair of these headphones... Read review

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Advantages: Great build quality, nice sound output
Disadvantages: Noticeable drop-off in sound quality if you leave the room

...After angling for a pair of these for my birthday, my luck was in on the day when I unwrapped my wife's present to find these staring back at me! As you'd expect with Sennheiser, the build quality is good. The base unit is well-designed and sturdy, with a couple of switches discreetly positioned at the bottom. The headphones are also well-built and comfortable, resting elegantly on the base unit's cradle to receive their charge. (The unit comes with a pair of rechargeable batteries as standard.) Using the headphones themselves is extremely simple: plug the base unit into a "sound source", click the "tuning" button on the headphones and wait until it finds the signal. However, if you're in a house with a lot of other wireless signals, you'll most likely need to choose a different "channel" using the switch on the front of the base... Read review

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Advantages: Stereo sound
Disadvantages: Gets hot, especially if you are drinking a cup of tea at the time you are wearing them.

...Here are the specifications for the headphones: 1) The type of headphones are Electrodynamic 2) The frequency response is between 20 and 18,000Hz 3) The impedance is 32 ohms +/- 5% 4) The sensitivity is 105dB S.P.L. at 1kHz 5) There is an adapter plug which changes the plug size from 3.5mm to 6.3mm. The headphones have a stereo/mono switch. The stereo sound that comes from them is excellent. The headphones also have independent volume controls, which enable the user to vary them to suit the hearing capabilities of each ear. The headphones can feel very hot after a while. If you drink cold drinks, you can cool down when you have them on. If you have a hot drink when wearing the headphones, you will sweat. As you can see from the above picture, the cable on the headphones is coiled. If you are wiring them... Read review

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Advantages: Quality, Comfortable, Dolby Digital, Value for money
Disadvantages: Decoder batteries!!

...After researching on the internet, at different prices and various headphones that was available, I wanted a suitable headphone that I could use when I didn't want to disturb the neighbours late at night using my surround sound and to be value for money. The Creative HQ-2300D Headphones are a great addition to the market, incredibly comfortable; sound including bass is fantastic and with the decoder sounds even better. I already own a dozen headphones, mostly made by Sony which is all relatively small and fit inside the ear, which limit the sound usually to the standard stereo sound. These are great once connected to the decoder to get that true Dolby digital surround sound in your ear. Originally I wanted a wireless option, but a lot of negative reviews convinced me to stray away and opt for these. They feel of great quality... Read review

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