Denon AH-C252K In-Ear Headphones (Black)
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Manufacturer: DenonModel: AH-C252K
Color: Black
Product features:
- Acoustic Optimizer sound pressure balancing technology
- 11.5mm diaphragms with Neodymium magnet drive units
- Comfortable in-ear design, helps block out external ambient noise. Wide frequency response 20 Hz ~ 23 kHz
- Gold plated 3.5mm mini plug, compatible with iPhone
- 3 detachable ear pad pairs included (S, M, L) for optimum fit and comfort
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Customer Review: Best for under $30
Summary: 5 Stars
As a sound engineer and musician for over thirty years, I can attest that the Denon AH-C252 ear buds are simply the best buds available for under $30. They are superior in audio quality to others I have tried. They come with three different size light rubber tips that conform comfortably to the size of your ear canal. They are not entirely air tight, but let just enough ambient sound in so that you are not totally isolated from your environment.
The buds are also unique in their ergonomic design. Instead of buds that go straight into your ear, the tiny speakers are mounted at a slight angle so as to facilitate the angle of the ear canal with the ear itself. This makes the buds very comfortable and enhance sonic transmission.
There is also a little rubber clasp that is movable up and down the cable when they split into separate wires. The better ones always have this feature... it reduces tangling and knotting, and makes for better storage. The cable is black, which is nice not having to be a walking advertisement for the white cable iPod.
Again, the sound is very good... not as good as a $100+ set, but that is not the point here. These things sound great for the price I paid which was $25.99. Ear buds get knocked around alot, and I would not want a whole bunch of money invested in something that will eventually break with heavy usage.
Sonically, they reveal a whole new world of detail in mp3 audio... Inferior buds do not reveal this. 128 kbps files sound a bit grainy, with artifacts in the high end. 192 kbps is much better. You will hear the difference.
As good as they are, here are some caveats. I don't like the right angle 1/8" stereo jack... with an iPod, a straight jack would be best for holding up in the long run. I usually place my iPod in my pocket and when I pull it out it puts undue strain on the cord attached to the jack. The jack will be the first thing to go on this product. Right angle mini jacks are fine for laptops but not iPods.
The buds also can change sound on you... if you tilt your head straight back or look up... the bass disappears. I had not noticed this particular trait in other buds I have used. (Maybe because I wasn't hearing the bass to begin with!) It is bothersome at times
There is also a problem with handling noise in the cable... moving or touching it while listening at lower volumes creates a lot of undesirable background noise. More so than other buds I have experienced. If you are walking or running this may bother you and more expensive buds have better isolation from this characteristic.
One more thing, if you are in an environment with static electricity watch out! A static charge will travel up the cable straight into your ears. ZAP! What follows can only be described as pain. I don't know if this is a universal trait of all ear buds, but I certainly noticed with the Denon's.
Nevertheless, if you are on a budget looking for replacement buds you can't go wrong with these! My highest recommendation.
Description of Denon AH-C252K In-Ear Headphones (Black)
Elevate your musical listening experience with Denon?s AH-C252 advanced in-ear headphones. They are equipped with our exclusive Acoustic Optimizer technology providing balanced diaphragm sound pressure, minimizing enclosure-induced colorations. The comfortable hybrid design provides hours of fatigue-free listening, and the in-ear design shuts out external ambient noise. Large 11.5mm Neodymium-driven diaphragms provide authoritative deep bass response, with an extended frequency range all the way up to 23 kHz. The high efficiency design (100 dB/mW) extends the battery life of your portable music player, and the cables are of equal length for balanced sound quality. The gold plated 3.5mm plug is specially designed to be compatible with portable music players and other devices, such as the iPhone. The detachable ear pads are provided in 3 sizes to get just the right fit, and are easily removed for cleaning. A convenient carrying pouch is included.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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