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| Panasonic RP-HTX7PP-K Retro Style Monitor Headphones (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $33.00
You Save: $26.99 (45%)
New (7) from $33.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Color: black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 3.6 x 7.4 x 9.4
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: RP-HTX7-K
Model: RP-HTX7-K
UPC: 037988261642
EAN: 0037988261642
ASIN: B000I2T5E2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Retro styling | | • | Lightweight for outdoor use | | • | Single-sided cord | | • | Large-diameter driver units 40mm (1-9/16") |
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Product Description
The RP HTX7-K1 is a Panasonic old school monitor stereo headphone with single-sided cord and 40mm large-diameter drive units.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 21 more reviews...
 I thought I ordered headphones... November 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have always been a fan of Panasonic headphones because of their sound quality. What I didn't like in the past was their construction (all plastic), and the length of one set of headphones (10m/16ft, seriously). I tried some Sony models and some were good, if I could afford them, but within my price level, all of my music on my iPod sounded artifical. Finally, I found these headphones on this site, and risked 40USD. It was Panasonic, which I like, they have metal in their construction, but I wasn't too fond of the one wire. But I took the risk. ONE YEAR LATER... they sound just as good as if they were one day old. No problems whatsoever. Every level of music is heard, even things you may have not heard before (especially drum punching bass). And on a iPod with an unrestricted volume control, they are seriously loud. Forget small computer speakers, you can have them on the table and still hear everything with such clarity. I listen to my headphones heavily and they have yet shown any signs of wear. Do not listen to heavy metal at high volume with these headphones because you may go deaf. I thought I ordered headphones, not an actual theater for your head. Bullseye also sells these for 20USD. It's worth the wait because you will be in a long term relationship. Stop reading this and go order them.
cool looking and sound good November 11, 2008
I am quite happy with these headphones. Primarily I use them to create an impenetrable sound cocoon for myself on my commute or when I'm studying in a public place. They are distinctively styled (kind of a spaceman-hipster look, if you're into that) and they come in a number of jaunty colors. (I have them in black, but they're all classy.) They sound great and they cup over the ears, blocking extraneous noises so I don't have to crank up my music to hear things in detail. My ears are relieved - with earbuds I always found myself turning things up alarmingly loud.
When I got these I was a little surprised at how light they are...they feel a little on the flimsy side at first. But they are holding up pretty well after a couple months of daily extended use, and as long as I treat them with care (and my cats don't get ahold of the cord and chew it up) I expect they will last for a while. $40 well spent as far as I'm concerned.
best circumaural cans under $40 -- after a slight mod October 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
These headphones are great! They just work. You forget about having them on. That's the sign of good technology. The wire is not too thick or flimsy and not too long. They block out just enough environmental noise to let you focus on the music without feeling scary-isolating. The only problem with these headphones is that they don't stay adjusted. You put them on and they slide down and are too loose. I modified mine by squeezing the metal slider wires together with a pair of pliers. If you squeeze them close to the bottom of each slider it will bend the slider just enough so that it tightens the adjustment and the earpieces stay put. It probably voids the warranty though, so make sure you like them before doing this.
Bottom line: these are the best headphones I've ever had as far as sound (better than my Grado SR-80s) and comfort (way more comfortable than my Sennheiser HD-280 Pros). Oh, don't forget to "burn them in": leave them overnight with music playing slightly louder than comfort level.
 too much bass for me, but still worthwhile if you are coming from stock earphones September 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was getting ready to really write a scathing review on these headphones. I bought these headphones on clearance for half price, and even though I paid such a paltry sum, I was ready to judge these as $40-50 headphones that they charged for them when they first came out. The minute I put these on, I was hit over the head with a strong boomy bass notes from the trance track my iPod was last playing. After listening to them for a few minutes, I was ready to relegate them to the drawer foreer as Youtube use-only headphones. As a headphone enthusiast, I already have a collection of decent headphones that I rotate through (headphones are like tools, depending on the music, the place, environment, or equipment being used, you have to choose one that fits the situation). I was hoping that these would be great knockaround headphones, that I could leave on my workplace desk permanently without worrying about somebody running off with them (i.e. expendable).
So despite the fact that I think the bass is too strong, I did spend a lot more time with them going through a collection of songs.
My verdict?
Comfort: these are circumaural headphones that surround rather than press on the ears. They don't clamp too hard but are still pretty firm, and the headband looks like it's easy to bend to lessen the grip. The plastic earpads do get sweaty, but they help create a sealed environment that helps reduce the music leaking out as much as iPod buds, or most other headphones supplied with MP3 players.
Build quality: these seem average. The cable is a bit stiff. They creak a little as you handle them, the retro styling is cool. Nothing stands out as being a deal breaker. The cable does trasmit a thumping sound right up to the earcups if it bumps against hard surfaces so beware if you intend to use them in high movement activities.
Sound quality: there is a trend toward excess midbass, probably around 50-60Hz, and at times it can be pretty distracting from the mids and highs. You can really hear this on pop songs, or anything with heavy bass. The bass isn't especially deep, and the bass has a slight one note sound to it. I guess there are some people who may find this trait an improvement over the standard iPod earbuds since the sound is pretty full bodied and has a lot kick compared to the sterile sounding iPod earbuds. The midrange tones sound slightly hollow, and lacking in body, as if the singer is singing to you while standing in a large closet. There is definitely a bit of detail missing in the mids or highs but still not too objectionable as the headphone does convey most of the frequency range better than many other budget earphones. There is sufficient shimmer in the highs that I don't feel like I need to reach for the cotton swabs to clear the obstruction. The soundstage (placement of the performers) is pretty constricted, like all the performers are in a small room. Am I being too harsh on these headphones? Maybe, since my normal reference headphones cost $300. But to put it in perspective, all of the other headphones I enjoy more cost more (or a lot more) than these, the cheapest that I've recommended before being the Koss Portapro and the Sennheiser PX100 which are twice the price. And I haven't yet heard any full size headphone that costs $20-30 that sound as competent as these, with the exception of the Sennheiser HD201 which was also quite enjoyable, but different in many ways. So I guess I will still recommend these even though the bass character is just too excessive for me. The one other thing I noticed is that if I wear these with my thick frame glasses, the bass emphasis nearly goes away completely, so these headphones rely on the seal to your head to get their bass. With my big head, these headphones do clamp my head firmly, so maybe others with a smaller noggin may find the bass more reasonable
So are they wroth $20 that I paid? Yes.
Are these worth the upgrade from iPod earbuds? Yes.
For me, I will probably use these as gaming headphones, I don't really enjoy them for music. I will probably go back to my Denon D1001 for music listening at my work even though I had hope these could be a cheaper/more expendable substitute at my workplace.
I give these a B- for sound quality overall, B for value, A- for looks and cool factor. Considering the price I paid....4 stars. But only 3 stars if I paid full price for them because ultimately, I prefer other headphones even if they cost a little more, but they offer a better improvement over the headphones that came with your MP3 player.
 Panasonic Retro Headphones July 8, 2008
Great sound, a little bass heavy, but if you have any EQ adjusments on the source equipment, you can get really even highs and lows. The one big problem with these is the size of the earcups. They are too small, therefore after a short period of time they become painful to wear and (for me) generate a headache. I do wish they had gone with a larger "can" because they really do sound great.
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