Monster iFreePlay Cordless Headphones for iPod shuffle 2G (Silver/Black)

Monster iFreePlay Cordless Headphones for iPod shuffle 2G (Silver/Black)
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Monster iFreePlay Cordless Headphones for iPod shuffle 2G (Silver/Black)
List Price: $49.95
Category: Network Media Player
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Manufacturer: Monster
Brand: Monster
Edition: Electronics
Format: CD
Release Date: 2007-05-14
Platform: Windows
Model: AI SH HPHONE
Publisher: Monster
Studio: Monster
Music Label: Monster
Product features:
  • Model NO. AI SH HPHONE
  • Exclusive Monster Idock Port Eliminates Headphone Cords & Delivers High-Quality Sound
  • Ipod Shuffle Docks Directly Into Headphones
  • Wrap-Around Design Removes The Need For Clips, Armbands & Pockets
  • Provides Easy Access To All Ipod Shuffle Controls
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Customer Review: Wait for version 2.0
Summary: 2 Stars

I gave this product two stars to acknowledge my appreciation for a great idea. After all, any product that eliminates a dangling cord at the gym has something going for it. Unfortunately, the execution didn't live up to the promise.

First, the sound is among the worst I've ever experienced from a set of headphones (even from the cheapest ones). The highs are muted. The mid-range is muddy. The bass is flaccid -- that is, I can sometimes tell it's flaccid when the right speaker doesn't happen to be buzzing loudly due to distortion. All in all, an abysmal listening experience.

Second, the product is simply cheaply made and feels incredibly flimsy in your hand. While my little orange Shuffle clicked into place with certainty, everything else about the phones feels like the company spared every expense. Am I nitpicking? I don't think so. When you pay 50 bucks for a set of headphones, you expect a level of quality commensurate with that price. But if you didn't know how much they cost, the iFreePlay phones feel and sound like headphones in the 12-dollar range.

Finally, I again want to say how much I like the idea behind these headphones. It was a pleasure to click my Shuffle into the little dock on the left earphone and go through a gym workout without a dangling cord catching on any of the equipment. And if the sonic quality these headphones produce was even merely competent, I'd be satisfied. But the sound is just unacceptable.

I feel bad because I know how even one negative review on Amazon can have a profound effect on the future of a product. And my review may severely retard sales of the iFreePlay. But Monster should have spent far more time in focus groups and quality control before releasing this product. They should also cut the price in half.

The bottom line: I'll wait for another company with higher standards to make a similar product. Or I'll wait for Monster to get its act together.
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Description of Monster iFreePlay Cordless Headphones for iPod shuffle 2G (Silver/Black)

Model no. AI SH hphone exclusive monster idock port eliminates headphone cords & delivers high-quality sound ipod shuffle docks directly into headphones wrap-around design removes the need for clips armbands & pockets provides easy access to all ipod shuffle controls folds for compact storage
Amazon.com Product Description
Listen to your iPod shuffle without the burden of cumbersome cables with the Monster iFreePlay cordless headphones. Boasting an exclusive iDock port that securely holds your iPod shuffle in one of the earpieces while you listen, the iFreePlay phones do away with cords completely, so you don't have to worry about tangles and snags while walking or jogging. In addition, the phones offer easy access to all the shuffle controls, making it a breeze to play, pause, or skip songs without fumbling through your bag or pocket. It's the perfect companion when you're on the trail, on the track, or at the gym.

Of course, cordless freedom doesn't mean much without a high-quality audio performance, and the iFreePlay phones excel in this arena as well, with a max power rating of 20 mW and a sensitivity of 110 dB/mW. Best of all for joggers or weightlifters, the comfortable wraparound design completely eliminates the need for a belt clip, restrictive armband, or pocket. Just put the phones around your ears and go. Offering excellent sound in a compact, foldable design, the iFreePlay lets you enjoy all your music with no strings attached. The headphones, which weigh a mere 1.6 ounces without the iPod shuffle inserted, are backed by a 90-day warranty.

What's in the Box
Headphones, user's manual.

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