Panasonic RP-HT21 Lightweight Headphones with XBS, 16Hz-22kHz Frequency, 16 Ohm Impedance, Wired Connectivity

I needed an inexpensive on-ear headphone set and did not care if the sound quality was high, or not, since I will be using them mainly for webinars. I found these for a surprisingly low price and since they were made by Panasonic, I figured they'd be acceptable. The packaging was well-designed. When I plugged into my computer's audio port, I played a nice Iron Butterfly song (Filled with Fear) and was blown away with the high-quality sound ! All the little nuances of the music were present. Now, I can listen to webinars and my music files without disturbing others with these comfortable headphones. I will not hesitate to recommend these lightweight headphones to my friends. I still find it difficult to comprehend how impressive these headphones turned out to be !

I recently purchased the Panasonic On-Ear Lightweight Headphones with XBS RP-HT21, and I’m thoroughly impressed with their performance and comfort. These headphones are an excellent choice for anyone looking for quality sound without breaking the bank. Sound Quality: The sound quality is outstanding, especially for the price point. The XBS (Extra Bass System) delivers deep, rich bass that enhances my listening experience, whether I'm enjoying music, podcasts, or audiobooks. The clarity across the mids and highs is impressive, making these headphones perfect for various genres. Comfort: One of the standout features of these headphones is their lightweight design. They are incredibly comfortable to wear for extended periods, which is essential for me during long listening sessions. The ear pads are soft and cushioned, providing a snug fit without causing any discomfort. Portability: These headphones are also very portable. Their compact design makes them easy to carry in my bag, and they don’t take up much space, which is a bonus for travel. The adjustable headband ensures a secure fit, whether I’m at home or on the go. Durability: While lightweight, the build quality feels solid. I’ve used them regularly, and they have held up well against daily wear and tear. I appreciate that they are designed to last, making them a worthwhile investment. Overall Experience: In summary, I highly recommend the Panasonic On-Ear Lightweight Headphones with XBS RP-HT21 for anyone seeking a combination of comfort, sound quality, and affordability. They have exceeded my expectations in every aspect, and I’m thrilled with my purchase!

These sound great. They're indeed very light weight. They have a gentle fit so don't hurt your ears squeezing them against the sides of your head etc. They're a lot like the old time Sony Walkman style headphones that came with those little cassette players. They're probably fairly durable, but I wear these for hours every single day. I buy 3 or so at a time and unbox the next one when I finish the one I'm wearing off. The quickest I've ever finished one off was around 3 weeks, but they usually last 4 months or so. The bass is there, but not overpowering. It's just right, not too much mid, and not too much high. I'm blind so my computer is talking to me constantly when I'm using it. I'm also profoundly deaf, so wear behind the ear hearing aids. These fit well against the aids if I turn them around backward. The downside to that is the stereo field is reversed. The flat pads on these don't try to wrap around your ear or cancel out environmental sound. They are very gentle in terms of causing hearing aids to experience feedback. I can wear them for many hours without getting tired of having them on. They don't press the backs of my ear against the aid and produce sore spots and the like. The cable is not overly thick, not ridiculously thin either - probably just about right for the price. The plug is an l shaped, sticks out of your device about 1 cm before the 90 degree turn, then the sleeve ends 7/8th of an inch. The wire splits about 14 inches from the earphones with a little plastic gizmo that does not slide up or down. It sends one wire to each earphone. The earphones are on a slide thing that's in the headband, you can slide them out for a bigger head. I always keep them all the way slid in, that's the best fit for my hearing aids. All the way slid in, worn backward with the headband tilted way forward and nearly on my forehead. If it sounds weird it's because it is, but it works, and works for many hours every day. If I want to complain, it would be that I kind of wish they had a straight plug, with a short jacket on it, and I wish they had an integrated decent quality microphone. I've driven myself crazy trying to find a headset that looks sort of like these do, has flat pads, sounds ok, will sit on my hearing aids, etc, etc, while having a microphone that, a: doesn't have a short and allow the person on the other end to hear my computer talking as though it's actually their computer talking, even though I'm freaking wearing headphones, and b: refuse to sound decent. The most common failure point for these have been one or the other of the earphones will become quieter. Once or twice one will completely stop working and I can affect it by pushing the cord up into the bottom of that earphone, but usually it just grows quieter. This is most often after a few hundred hours of usage though, and I'm not disappointed. For the price, I honestly don't think these can be beat in terms of durability and sound quality. They're above average any way I slice it for sound quality. They won't hold up against Bowse and the like but they're quite impressive anyhow.

I've had a few pair of these over the past decade. They are cheap, sturdy, and sound really decent. Yeah, you're not getting anything fancy but what you do get is very solid and pleasant- by that I mean you won't have any rattling or noisy speakers; these will give you a clean and simple sound experience in a good way. They are surprisingly durable too, only needing to replace mine not because of damage but because I share them a lot!

Forget for a minute that these are under 7 bucks. I purchased these headphones primarily because I needed some cheap cans that would allow me to play video games and still hear what is going on around me in the real world. Xbox One now supports Windows Sonic, a surround-soundifier for headphones, and I wanted to take advantage of that. Figured these would be less isolating than my earbuds or over-ear Skullcandys, and the price was right. I didn't have much expectation beyond that. TLDR version: These sound way better than I expected. It has been a few years since I had a heaphone of this design, a lower-end "came with your '90s Walkman or CD portable" on-ear type. Both the very best and very worst I've owned were made by Sony, and if my aural memory serves, these are much closer to the good ones. Bass is not super-powerful but there's certainly enough low-end thump to make video games sound satisfying. From guns and explosions in Wolfenstein II, to thunder and horse-hoof beats in Oblivion, these are more than adequately bassy for a sense of realism. I can listen thru these quite happily without wishing for my larger and bassier Skullcandys. Upper-bass and lower mids are smooth and warm, never honky. Upper-mids and treble are airy, if a teensy bit over-emphasized. I don't mind that, as it makes dialogue and quiet passages in music easier to hear at low volume. I've been mostly listening to electronic chill and ambient thru these, with a few classical tunes here-and-there. No complaints. Bass is, again, not mind-blowing, but just enough for low strings, low brass, drums, and various electronic bloops and bleeps. Stereo imaging is great, seeming to extend well beyond the boundaries of my head. I think this helps the illusion of 5.1 surround when listening to Windows Sonic. Rain in the game Oblivion sounds like it's really falling all around me, and the voices of various characters walking around the game all come from distinct points in space. Shows like Stargate Universe on DVD and Battlestar Galactica on Amazon Prime sound similarly spectacular. I would say the sense of surrounding space is more realistic with these than with my earbuds, and the fact that I can still hear my loved ones around me while listening is a great bonus. I can't find too much fault with these. Hard rock and hip-hop might sound a bit thin and screechy through these headphones, especially when cranked to eleven. The plug might be too fat to fit through some phone cases, so use an extender or remove your case for portable listening. Build quality is not phenomenal, but as long as you're not stuffing them in a backpack or gym bag, and treating them like a grown adult should, they will last quite a while. These would be great to wear while walking around a park, while shopping, or anywhere else where you want your tunes with you but still want to hear what's going on in the real world. Ok, now we can talk about the price. Holy crap, 7 bucks??? They're worth at least 20. Score one for Panasonic! Get 'em!

Note: I have now tried both the on-ear (older review) and over-ear style (new review) of these headphones. Both reviews are below. New review of Over Ear style: I am pretty experienced now with "budget" headphones... I've tried pairs of sub-$25 phones from JVC, Koss, Sony, Panasonic, etc., plus some slightly nicer pairs from Sennheiser, Panasonic, etc. These are solid headphones for the price, but nothing outstanding in my opinion. The higher-end sound is nice and pretty clear, that's where these shine. The low end is weak and flat compared to the competition - the JVC Flats and all of Koss' lower end phones (KTXPro1, PortaPros, etc.) have better bass. If you mostly listen to hip-hop-rap, I'd pass on the Panasonics and look into the Koss/JVC. (NOTE: I just got these, I'll update as they warm up/break-in, but I can't imagine the bass is going to improve THAT much. UPDATE: They might have gotten a hair better in this regard, but not that much...) Comfort-wise, these over-ears are just okay. If you have large ears, I think these might give you trouble - they're a smallish circular shape that could pinch - luckily I have small ears so they juuuust fit inside the pads. The headband is unpadded hard plastic - not as comfortable as the KTXPro1 (which has a nice gel-suspension band) nor the Flats (which are just smaller/lighter.) The angle the earcups sit at is also not quite right for me, and there's no swivel at all - vertically or horizontally! The JVC have vertical swivel (front-to-back) while the KTXPro1 have horizontal (up-and-down) swivel, both of which lead to a better fit. The long cord is appreciated, though I would have liked a lower-profile jack, as it won't work with my relatively slim phone case on. (This is very annoying, actually...) Overall, these are fine - maybe great for the money, depending on what you listen to/head size/etc - but for me, there are just better options out there. UPDATE: I've now also tried Sennheiser HD 202, and those are superior in just about every way: sound quality (especially low-end); comfort (the cups swivel in multiple directions); cord quality (thicker); looks; etc. Older review of On-Ear version: These headphones are fine for the money, but I would definitely suggest that you spend just a little more and get the Koss KTXPRO1 headphones instead. The Koss phones are MUCH more comfortable (I can't stress this enough) and they also sound better. Trust me, your ears will be glad you spend the extra bucks. I wear the Koss phones for hours each day at work, and they never hurt. These Panasonics are somewhat uncomfortable after less than an hour. I think it's because the face of the phones isn't parallel with my ears, so the from edge of the earpieces digs into my upper jaw. Of course, your head may be different than mine, but I think most users will find the Koss phones more comfortable. Good luck!

Low price doesn't mean bad sound quality. If you don't want to spend a fortune on headphones then these Panasonic headphones are for you. They are comfortable to wear and they sound great when playing your favorite music.

I like these for the sound, the light weight, and value. I've bought several of them. The foam stuff disintegrates after a year or so, and the plastic tabs that keep the sizing in place tend to break off, but I just buy a replacement; it's still a good value.

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Très bon casque, bon son, pour ceux qui ne supporte pas les intra oriculaire ou les gros casques qui cache toute l'oreille

Die Kopfhörer sind sehr gut, das Klang ist auch sehr gut.

Ótimo fone!! O melhor que já comprei até então. Se você busca um fone de ouvido simples que tenha uma qualidade satisfatória e um preço bacana, esse é o modelo ideal. Pontos positivos: confortável, som de boa qualidade. Pontos negativos: achei ele um tanto frágil. Se você é uma pessoa que gosta de ouvir música no transporte, terá que tomar cuidado em como armazenar o fone depois de usa-lo. Não recomendo para quem for usar enquanto se exercita.

Per il segmento il questione sono le migliori cuffie. Prima usavo le Sony MDR ma queste hanno il vantaggio di maggiori bassi. Leggerissime. Uso sempre questo genere di cuffie perchè non sopporto gli auricolari interni. Naturalmente come tutte le cuffie nuove occorre qualche ora di ascolto per far "sciogliere" le membrane nuove e sentire il suono pulito.