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Panasonic RP-HC500 Noise-Canceling Headphones | 
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| Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $94.88
You Save: $105.11 (53%)
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Rating:  180 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 5.1 x 8 x 10.3
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MPN: RP-HC500
Model: RP-HC500
UPC: 379882620065
EAN: 0379882620065
ASIN: B000OKH6ZI
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
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| Features:
| • | 92% noise reduction - 22dB at 200Hz | | • | Plug adaptor for aircraft | | • | Battery life: approx. 40H with AAA alkaline battery | | • | When noise-canceling effect is off, can be used as normal headphones | | • | Comes with hard case |
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Product Description
Whether used to block out sound while on an aircraft or to create a tranquil environment so you can enjoy your favorite CD track, these new headphones are up to the challenge. The new RP-HC500 noise canceling headphones are designed to reduce background noise by creating out-of-phase sounds that equal the background noise to effectively cancel it. Additionally, the headphones reduce low frequencies such as the drone of a plane's engine or a loud air conditioning unit. The noise-canceling feature can also be switched off to allow the user to converse or to reduce background noise by virtue of the headphone's comfortable insulated housing. Includes carrying pouch and plug adapter for airplane Suitable for MP3 and iPod players
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| Customer Reviews: Read 175 more reviews...
Good but not perfect January 10, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pro: great at canceling low-frequency noise, such as engine noise.
Cons:
1. Not good at canceling higher-pitch noise. So if your goal is to block out high-frequency noise like telephone rings, people talking, etc., this is not a good choice.
2. Like other reviews indicated, the unit is a bit tight.
 Another comparison with the Audio Technica ATH-ANC7 January 8, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My co-worker who sits next to me just got these headphones. Since I own the Audio Technica's, I was curious to do a comparison.
Things I noticed about the Panasonic:
- More comfortable than the Audio Technicas. Earpads feel softer.
- More emphasis on bass than the Audio Technicas.
Since the price of the Panasonic vs. Audio Technica is about the same, I think the decision of which one to get depends on your preference. If you listen to bass-heavy music, you will probably be more satisfied with the Panasonic. If you listen to more balanced music where getting detail across the entire frequency range is important, I'd recommend the Audio Technicas.
 Bite the bullet, buy Bose January 7, 2009
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I know Bose is awesome, but I just couldn't comprehend spending the kind of money they required. However, I rarely travel anywhere without music, and so I didn't want to go cheap. I was considering all the leading competition, but finally settled on these. That was a mistake.
My first issue - there is considerable sound leakage. I like my music loud, but I respect others around me enough to feel uncomfortable if they can hear my music as if they had the headphones on themselves. To top it off, the noise cancelling mechanism more than doubles the leakage!
Second issue - My ears popped every time I put these on. The air pressure literally cuts out half your hearing (well maybe not half), but this is probably why they can boast 92% noise cancellation. This makes it harder to hear the music as well.
Third issue - Ultimately, I had to return them, because the noise cancellation feature produced a loud ringing in the left ear cup. Unacceptable!
All I can say is buy Bose. The sound is infinitely better without all the issues I've encountered with this product. The good thing is, Amazon understood and refunded me the full price ASAP.
 Great deal January 6, 2009
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very impressed with both Amazon and the headphones; they performed perfectly and the reviews on the product were dead on, which is what sealed the deal initially.
The headphones were for my wife, for travel; she is very fussy and she loved them. She did leave them on the plane after the second trip but that was expected, after 10 or so trips, but the price was right. I will buy another set when the price comes down a little; it has gone up some, since I purchased them.
Great Buy January 6, 2009
This product is all that it states and more. It is lightweight, comfortable, has a detachable cord (if it shorts out, you can just buy another cord), and the sound is incredible. The NC works well.
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