Philips SHS3200WT/37 Flexible Earhook Headphones White

Update 2/8/16: I've now been using my "earhooks" for almost two months. I still like them a whole lot; however, there are a couple things I noticed and wanted to add to my review. Firstly, I have periodically experienced a static zap in my ears when unplugging from my devices (iPad Air2, iPhone 6s, Macbook Pro) while keeping the earhooks on. The hooks are not easy to get on and off. Thus, if I need to disconnect from my device for a moment, I sometimes leave earpieces on my head and unplug at the device, tucking the cord end in my pocket. The zapping seems to happen when the atmosphere is staticky and the bare metal jack touches something with a charge (like my sweater or my husband). Kerpowie! I'm more careful now about how I disconnect the jack and making sure the jack is tucked away safely while I'm walking around. Secondly, the sound from the earpieces is readily perceived by others at moderate volumes. This is because the earpieces don't actually go *in* the ear canal, but rest just outside, which allows some sound to escape. This is not a deal-breaker for me, but was a bit of a surprise when I thought I was being all sneaky but my husband could hear everything I was listening to. ;) Even with these caveats, I still think that at under 10 samoleans these little guys are a good value. I really like the sound, they're very comfortable, and they are the only inexpensive headphones I have that don't fall out. Original Review: Holy moly, I have finally found it: cheap headphones that sound decent and—most importantly to me—don't fall outta my ears! Wow. I have them on right now. And I totally love them. My ears are... I don't know. Alien ears. Toddler ears. Not normal adult human ears, apparently. Because I have never ever EVER found a set of earbuds/headphones that didn't simply drop out of my ears—or hurt. In-ear buds hurt me. Even the smallest size inserts are painful. I've also tried the over-ear form factor a few times without success. The speaker was always aimed in a way that I could not hear the sound easily. This has been my experience: brief bouts of hopeful experimentation with looooong stretches of disappointment and resignation. Every once in awhile I get sad and try a new set of headphones just to see if they aren't entirely horrible on me. These Philips headphones were a gamble I figured would disappoint like all the rest. (Do I sound bitter? Dang right I am.) I was afraid to be too hopeful at this price point. I am so delighted to tell you, however, that my very low expectations have been happily blown to bits. TO BITS. These Philips "earhook" style phones are soooo comfy. And I can waggle my head all around without them falling out! Heck, they don't even move. Huzzah! Because the speaker is aimed well for my tiny ear canals, I can hear the music really well. Even the bass parts sound pretty dang good. Certainly amazingly well for this price. The only niggle is that I wish there was a volume control on the cord. I'm still very happy with them, though. If you are similarly afflicted with weirdo ears, I'd encourage you to give these a try. Good luck!

I've gone through a ton of these 'earhook' buds over the last 5 years. To give you a rundown: At least 4 pairs of Sony MDR-J10 h.ear Headphones with Non-Slip Design (Black) One pair of Sennheiser OMX60 Ergonomic Earbuds with Basswind System Sound (No longer for sale on Amazon) and most recently Sony MDR-AS20J Active Style Headphones with Soft Loop Hangers - Black Since I've got wonky ears, regular buds dont work for me at the gym or on my bike. I need something that holds on for dear life, but still has some decent bass. The original Sony MDR-J10's suited my needs because of how cheap they were and it was my first experience with the 'earhook' style. Unfortunately, they were very tinny with barely any bass. Given how cheap they were, and how frequently one of the ears just stopped working, I went through all for 4 pairs in a matter of 2 years. The Sennheisers were my experiment with buying more expensive buds in the hopes that they'd sound much better. Sadly, while they did produce decent bass, they were woefully quiet, even with the built in volume adjustment. Also, the area where the cable turns into the jack was super weak and became exposed and frayed within a few months of office use. The Sony MDR-AS20Js actually sounded pretty good, but the weird full ear loop design made them really uncomfortable. The wires on these seemed just as fragile as the original MDR-J10's as an ear started cutting out soon after I started using them at the gym. I finally tried a pair of the Philips Flexible Earhook Headphones SHS3200/28 (Black) (Replaces SHS3200/37) . Not only do these have great rage of sound, but they're the most comfortable buds I've ever worn. Now, understand that I have odd shaped ears apparently, and not everybody will love the way these feel. The bass is amazing without drowning out the high end. The volume is amazing, almost too loud at times. I'm using these with my Mac Pro and my iPod Shuffle 2nd generation. Just received my 2nd pair so I can leave one at the office and use the other at the gym instead of bringing them back and forth. Hopefully they last a bit longer than the 6 month average I'm working on. I'll update if either pair dies. So far, so good.

I bought these headphones to use while at the gym working out. My regular earbuds would always fall out after a few minutes, and anytime the cord was touched or hit my body I'd hear it over the music, which got pretty annoying. I decided that any earbud type headphone wouldn't work for the gym even if it did have clips or some attachment system. The Philips headphones are pretty low end in terms of sound quality - but then again, what do you expect for less than $10? They definitely get loud enough and the mids and trebles are decent, though I do wish there was more power in the low end. Maybe its just a function of the actual speakers resting on the ear canal instead of creating a solid, airtight fit with the ear like earbuds do. If you press these ones in your ear with your finger you'll get a lot more bass, but no way to keep them there (and it'd be uncomfortable). So if you're looking for deep bass, I wouldn't recommend these. But for most people who just want some decent music, or who are listening to news/podcasts, I think the sound quality is totally fine. The construction of the actual headphone and hooks is pretty good and seems relatively durable. The cord is a good length, it reaches my shorts pocket with an extra 6 or 12 inches to spare, which is great if you're moving around. It might be a bit too much extra cord if you have an arm-attached music player, but then again you may be able to wrap up the extra cord. The cord itself isn't the greatest - it feels somewhat thin/cheap and it has retained the kinks that were there from the folded up packaging when I received the item. But no real complaints as the cord quality doesn't affect the overall usage, its just a bit different than the cord on my higher end (i.e. $30) Sony earbuds. Overall I'm pretty happy with the headphones. They have decent sound and don't transfer noise through the cord, they stay in my ear with no issues, and they were very inexpensive. I definitely recommend them if you want something to use at the gym or while working out. If you are an audiophile or have unlimited funds, then I'm sure there are better products out there and these Philips aren't for you. But then again, you probably wouldn't be even reading this review : )

I'm on my third pair in five years, and I plan to keep buying these as long as Philips makes them. The combination of price, comfort, and sound makes these the best running/workout headphones I've ever found. I wear them almost exclusively while running or cycling, so inevitably they begin to fail after a year or two as the cord becomes damaged from bouncing and swinging around (which is why I've had 3 pairs in 5 years). But this is expected, and will happen with any headphones. The advantage these have is that they're so cheap that I don't care when they break. At this price, 1-2 years of heavy use is more than fair. The sound quality is fine. Don't expect premium sound, but music and podcasts come through loud and clear, with none of the tinniness you get from many cheap headphones. As long as you don't expect booming bass or audiophile sound, you'll probably be satisfied. For me, the key feature of these headphones is the fit. The hooks are comfortable and keep the headphones perfectly in place, no matter how fast I'm moving and how much I'm bouncing around. I've tried several different headphones with similar designs, and the fit ranged from decent to terrible (Skull Candy, I'm looking at you). But for me, none came close to fitting as well as these Philips. I also appreciate that these are not an in-ear design, so you can still hear approaching cars and other things you might not want to miss while running. In short, these are cheap, comfortable headphones that provide decent sound. I'd choose something nicer for just sitting around and listening to music, but for running, I wouldn't consider anything else.

I'm currently the youngest resident of an assisted living facility. I got these for two reasons. They'd be easier to deal with than a full-size pair of headphones, and because they'd make sleeping with whatever my white noise of choice easier... just pop em in place and go. Unlike earbuds they don't really get inserted into the ear, but rest just outside of the earhole. The loop they're attached to goes around the ear, and between the two, it'll all stay put. When it does, sound quality is nice for speakers the size of a dime, more or less. Bass leave a bit to be desired but it's not like the music is being played on a penny whistle or anything. For the price and size it's probably as good as you'd expect without a "bass boost" doohicky. They have no noise canceling to speak of, save for just turning the volume up. Now for the dinosaur in the guineapig enclosure. These **REFUSE** to stay in place through such rough, strenuous events as reading a book. Watching TV. Watching yootoob. Having dinner. Lying in bed, both with and without fluffy pillows. And many other things I'm not going to bother defining; your imagination will do a better job anyway. Over rhe course of a few minutes, the speaker will "walk" out of the correct position, taking with it most of the sound quality. "But maybe you're putting them on wrong?" I've followed instructions, seen photos and even a video on emplacing these. No dice. Either I have a pair of the most abnormal ears ever, or there's something hinky going on with them, or I'm totally incompetent. If they stayed put, they'd be ☆☆☆☆ for sure. I'm giving them three because I'm not 100% convinced my ears aren't weird. If I was, they'd get two stars. What's the point of earphones if they refuse to stay in place?

I wanted to switch off the regular earbuds things. The tips kept falling off and you search on the floor for the foam things. and none ever fit my ears right. annoying. Tried this, and the name philips is a standard brand name that stands the test of time, and they were very reasonably priced. I like using them, Still not perfect on fitting them fast, but I get it done. does not hurt my ears or fall off, wonderful , got another pair for backup. great price. Sound is great, I am not tech savvy or music quality smart, all i know is the music sounded wonderful and crisp

I've owned a few pairs of these, so I figured it makes sense that I write a review. The good: I find them to be very comfortable (fine-print: I don't wear glasses) Good sound quality for the money Good ear canal "breathability" (they don't "plug" the ears, as some of the silicon gasket ones do). The bad: I've owned 3 or 4 of these because I've had to replace them about 1-2x per year, and always for the same reason: the rubber "gasket" in between the silver speak outlet and the body of the headphones tends to come off after awhile. Yes, this has happened on EVERY SINGLE pair I've had. However, they are, by far, the most comfortable headphones I've owned (compared with others under $20). In all fairness, to each his own. I prefer comfort (including not having my ear canals "clogged/blocked" by the headphones. In my opinion, these headphones allow for great "breathability" in the ear canal. And the earhooks themselves aren't super stiff - in fact, I find them to have a near-perfect amount of flex - so they should conform to most ears/head for a comfortable fit (they don't press against the head or ears, but aren't so loose to fall out often). The sound quality isn't "top notch", but still good enough to use for most practical purposes. However, on that note, if you have music on loud, it is easier for people near you to hear the music (again, for $10, they're not going to be perfect). These are much more comfortable than any other earhook headphone I've tried (again, in the <$20 range), and that counts for me, even if I have to sacrifice some sound quality and longevity. To each his own. Update: got another pair a few months ago, this time the gasket did not come off, but they just suddenly stopped working today. Might not buy anymore. Update: my newest pair just had the gasket come off again. Still a good product when it's working properly, but considering that every single pair I've owned has had a problem, I can't justify a favorable review, especially considering the price tag (they used to be much cheaper. Now they are $35. WTH?!?!?!). Contacted the seller and they would not provide any sort of compensation. All things considered, I cannot justify a favorable review.

I had a pair of these for a few years that finally died due to excessive sweat and rust on the metal part (no fault of the headphones; I've had $200 wireless Sennheisers that didn't hold up as well, and all I did with those was sit on the couch and watch TV). After my last pair died, I immediately went looking for the exact same pair on Amazon. No bothering will looking for another brand, style, or price-point; these are exactly what I needed. And what I needed was a pair of simple, no-frills, corded headphones that would stay on my ears when I went running. These do exactly that. I gave the sound quality a 5, because it's as good as could be expected from headphones this size at this pricepoint. I'm no audiophile, but these sound pretty decent for what they are. Plenty good enough for exercise/running. If you're buying these, you aren't concerned too much with sound quality anyways. I love the wrap-around-the-ear style, because they're 100% secure when I'm running, whether I'm doing sprints or jogging. I have some Apple AirPods, and as much as I love those things, I wouldn't trust myself with them out on the street, as I'd constantly be worrying about them falling out of my ears and losing them in a gutter or storm drain. Bottom line: these work, they last, they sound good, and they're cheap. Can't ask for more.