These were my first foray into noise-cancelling headphones, and after checking out every end of the price-brackets, I settled on trying these first, got a damaged package for just over $40.
First of all, I love the color and shape. I also tried some higher-end Sony's and they were solid but for my purposes, the bluetooth connectivity was a little spotty (my phone, probably, they worked fine when I let a friend try them) and these inexpensive Panasonics looked nicer, at least on me. The build has several switches on the headphones, which I really appreciate-- I fidget and tap on things a lot, and it's a pain to have everything in the world be touch-responsive when a light tap was just supposed to be me messing with my hair.
They sound solid (I'm not an audiophile), hold a steady charge, noise-cancelling works for me, and bluetooth has been reliable. Because of this, and the price, I rate these 5 stars despite their shortcoming (see below) because they do everything I personally wanted them to do-- I can work and study from home without having to worry about someone else turning the TV or a podcast on.
That said, compared to higher-end headphones, this does have a major downside:
Turn it up a few clicks above minimum, and your roommate/hubby/labmates/etc will be able to hear most of what you're listening to in a quiet space. If the volume is high and the room is quiet, they will be able to hear *everything*. On one hand, if you're in a quiet room and can listen to the volume on low, then it's less of an issue, but that doesn't work for everyone, especially if you're trying to dampen breakthrough noise.
If you need to be in a library or you want some privacy when it comes to your podcasts, these might not be the ones.
But, if you're using these primarily at home and you want some inexpensive, reliable sound-cancelling headphones, these are a solid pair that you can get for around $45.
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Panasonic RP-HD805N wireless headphones
Hi-Res Sound. High-End Comfort.
Enjoy a new world of pure sound and luxury with these powerful premium headphones. Designed for Hi-Res Audio playback, they include 40mm HD drivers, 3 levels of noise cancellation, voice assistant and a plush 3D earpad system for the ultimate in fit and comfort.
Adjust Your Levels of Noise Cancellation
Block the ambient noise that interferes with your favorite music, podcasts, movies and more with three adjustable levels of noise cancellation for optimum listening enjoyment.
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High-Def and Hi-Res Audio
Designed for LDAC and aptX HD formats, you'll fully enjoy Hi-Def sound from Bluetooth devicesand the detail of Hi-Res Audio with a wired connection to your devices or home audio system.
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Built for Premium Playback
Powerful 40mm HD neodymium drivers combine multi-layer film diaphragms, anti-vibration frames and high-quality driver tuning for playback true to the original music.
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Enhance Ambient Sound
When you want to hear sounds around you or converse while wearing your headphones, simply cover the right-ear housing with your hand to activate the ambient sound enhancer.
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Ultimate Fit and Comfort
A 3D ball joint structure enables the headband and soft, plush 3D earpads to move freely in three dimensions at once for the ultimate fit around the head and ears, and hours of luxurious listening.
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15 Minute Quick Charge
Quick charge your headphones for only 15 minutes to enjoy up to 2 hours of performance. Or keep the music flowing for up to 20 hours with a full 4-hour charge.
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | $138.88 | $148.00 | $56.98 | $149.99 | -27% $179.99 New Price: $248.00 |
| Delivery | — | Get it May 1 - 2 | — | Get it as soon as Saturday, Apr 26 | Get it as soon as Saturday, Apr 26 | Get it Apr 25 - 29 |
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| Sold By | — | WirelessWorld18 | Adorama | SHINESKIN INC | Koss Stereophones | Lonestar Mobile |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | On Ear | Over Ear |
| connector type | wireless | wireless | usb,wireless | wireless | wireless | USB Type C |
| noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
| headphones jack | No Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — | 3.5 mm Jack | — | 3.5 mm Jack |
| cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable, Retractable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Detachable |
| control type | Voice Control | Voice Control | control | Noise Control, Voice Control, Call Control, Volume Control | control | Voice Control |
| material | Plastic | — | Plastic | Plastic, Metal, Memory Foam/Protein Leather | — | Plastic, Foam |
| model name | RP-HD805N | WHXB910N/L | WH-CH720N | E7 | CS340BT QZ | FBACRT2SNWH1000XM4S |
| frequency range | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 2.4 GHz band (2.400 0GHz-2.483 5 GHz) | 10 Hz to 40,000 Hz | — | 4 Hz - 40000 Hz |
Product information
| Headphones Jack | No Jack |
|---|---|
| Model Name | RP-HD805N |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
| Included Components | One (1) Detachable Cord, One (1) Carrying Case, One (1) Airplane Adaptor, One (1) Over ear Headphones, One (1) USB Charging Cord |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Material | Plastic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home |
| Compatible Devices | [Inferred: Bluetooth-enabled devices with Siri or Google voice assistant] |
| Control Type | Voice Control |
| Cable Feature | Without Cable |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Control Method | Touch, Voice |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Battery Life | 20 Hours |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Carrying Case Color | Silver |
| Audio Driver Size | 40 Millimeters |
| Earpiece Shape | Circular/Oval |
| UPC | 885170372085 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885170372085 |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Product Dimensions | 2.8 x 7.9 x 9.1 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.55 pounds |
| ASIN | B081SLPBZW |
| Item model number | RP-HD805N-S |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | November 21, 2019 |
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Sounds great. Panasonic marketing fail.
Why oh why did Panasonic not show off those beautiful MLF diaphrams on these headphones in any of the media? When I was doing research before purchasing, I watched a video review of these and happened to see them which made me so darned curious about them. Call it vain, but I love the design choice to have the headphone look plain on the outside yet have pretty drivers shown off inside. Aesthetics aside, these sound pretty good. I couldn't find any measured frequency response charts of these things, but the sound profile feels relaxed. Female vocals feel a bit recessed compared to what I usually like. Could use a tad bit more bass. But this may be more of a personal preference thing or how my ears shape reacts to it. My usual headphones and preference are from AKG. Specific notes: If using a Windows 10 machine, make sure to disable the microphone (hands-free telephony) or else the sound will be quite disappointing. This isn't a flaw with the headphones. This is just Windows being stupid with splitting bluetooth bandwidth between two bluetooth devices (mic + headphones) even if you're not actually using the microphone. I've had sensitivity to cheap noise cancelling headphones causing dizziness. No issues with this one. Noise cancelling performance is superb, and the quick ambient mode by cupping the right ear cup is nifty. It would've been nice to be able to also be able to double tap the cup in order to toggle on and off. The noise cancelling switch for this is just a bit too small to be easily accessed and you can get awkwardly stuck between cupping the ear cup and fiddling for the toggle with your thumb or just taking the headphones off entirely. Double tapping to toggle would just streamline the experience a bit more. These headphones have a higher than average clamping force out of the box. If you take them off with one hand, be mindful to not let the cans 'clap' against each other. I suspect that this impact may over time weaken and cause the headband swivel + fold joints to fail. There was a bit of creaking on the ear cups which went away after a few hours of use. I'm guessing that the 3d ball joints needed to break a bit and smooth itself.
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Why oh why did Panasonic not show off those beautiful MLF diaphrams on these headphones in any of the media? When I was doing research before purchasing, I watched a video review of these and happened to see them which made me so darned curious about them.
Call it vain, but I love the design choice to have the headphone look plain on the outside yet have pretty drivers shown off inside.
Aesthetics aside, these sound pretty good. I couldn't find any measured frequency response charts of these things, but the sound profile feels relaxed. Female vocals feel a bit recessed compared to what I usually like. Could use a tad bit more bass. But this may be more of a personal preference thing or how my ears shape reacts to it. My usual headphones and preference are from AKG.
Specific notes:
If using a Windows 10 machine, make sure to disable the microphone (hands-free telephony) or else the sound will be quite disappointing. This isn't a flaw with the headphones. This is just Windows being stupid with splitting bluetooth bandwidth between two bluetooth devices (mic + headphones) even if you're not actually using the microphone.
I've had sensitivity to cheap noise cancelling headphones causing dizziness. No issues with this one. Noise cancelling performance is superb, and the quick ambient mode by cupping the right ear cup is nifty. It would've been nice to be able to also be able to double tap the cup in order to toggle on and off. The noise cancelling switch for this is just a bit too small to be easily accessed and you can get awkwardly stuck between cupping the ear cup and fiddling for the toggle with your thumb or just taking the headphones off entirely. Double tapping to toggle would just streamline the experience a bit more.
These headphones have a higher than average clamping force out of the box. If you take them off with one hand, be mindful to not let the cans 'clap' against each other. I suspect that this impact may over time weaken and cause the headband swivel + fold joints to fail.
There was a bit of creaking on the ear cups which went away after a few hours of use. I'm guessing that the 3d ball joints needed to break a bit and smooth itself.
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Martín lopezReviewed in Mexico on January 5, 2022
Muy buen producto
Los acabados se sienten bien, por el estuché se sienten audífonos Premium. Cubre perfectamente las orejas, buen sonido, buenos bajosMartín lopezMuy buen producto
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