Panasonic is well-known for making some f the best headphones that are steeped in design and sound quality. This Japanese company is a leader in the world of consumer electronics, and this experience and expertise comes in full in its Panasonic RP-HTX7 headphones. There are several unique aspects about this headphone, and this makes it a popular choice among users.
Package and Accessories
The first things that is noticeable about this product is its simple packaging. It comes in a clear plastic box that is easy to open as it requires no scissors or shears to open it. Once users take the headphones out of the box, the design is most appealing. However, there are no other accessories that come with it such as a carrying back, but the headphone itself more than makes up for this lack of extras. It only comes with a standard 3.9 foot cord that is thick to prevent it from getting tangled. A reinforced standard plug also comes with these headphones, though this plug can be difficult to fit into some of the latest swanky headphone models.
The cable does not have a built-in microphone, so it is not possible to use these headphones for making audio calls. While this could be a somewhat dampener for many users who want to use a single headphone to listen to their music as well as to take calls, its other aspects make up for this small inconvenience.
Design
The design looks rich and luxurious for its $60 price tag, so it becomes difficult to accurately guess its price tag for onlookers. In a way, it looks more expensive and high-end for this low price.
The design is a retro-styled one that is tune with the latest fashion trends doing rounds among the younger generation. These days retro is hip, so it is no surprise that Panasonic has come up with a model that appeals to all generations. These headphones come in seven colours:
- Black
- Light blue
- Green
- Pink
- Red
- White
- Cream
All these colour combinations look stunning, especially with its retro design. As for the design, the head band has nice padding and it connects to the ear cups by means of a thin piece of metal on either side. The ear cups are attached to this piece of metal at the back, and this design makes it easy for users to slide up or down to get a good fit. It sits nicely on the head without feeling too snug, and the padding on the ear cups is thick to give users a comfortable feeling even when it is worn for long periods of time. However, there is nos swivel features, and the ear cups do not fold down flat for easy travel, so users have to take it with them as it is.
These ear cups are full and over the ears. It fits nicely over the ears to give a secure fit. As a result of this good fit, thee headphones provide high levels of noise isolation which means it can be worn in public places including buses and metro trains. Moreover, this design also keeps the sounds in so that it does not disturb co-passengers who are sitting next to the users. Surprisingly, these headphones are lightweight which makes them highly portable. In this sense, Panasonic has struck a right balance between looks and portability as it has created headphones that look excellent and at the same time, it is easy to carry. Moreover, these headphones are durable too which means it has chosen excellent quality materials to make these headphones, and these materials are not too heavy either.
Sound Performance
These headphones contain 40 mm neodymium magnetic drivers that output powerful sound. Before going into the specifics of what these headphones sound like, it is important to note that it makes listening to music a fun experience. Irrespective of whether users listen to hip-hop, jazz, classics, R&B or any other genre, this headphone gives out fun music every single time. This fun experience stems from the fact that all sounds that come out of these headphones are easy-going and allows users to simply kick-back and enjoy the music.
Along with the fun element, sound performance is also excellent. One of the most salient aspect of these headphones is their clarity and well-balanced sound. It delivers tight low-end notes and at the same time, provide a good sonic signature for listeners. For those who are looking to get high bass output, these headphones are not the right choice. Rather, these headphones produce a big, full and warm sound that made all forms of music, both vocal and instrumental, to sound great. There is a slight emphasis on the mid bass aspect, which makes it excellent across a range of genre. In fact, songs that have a generous sound in the midrange bass aspect have excellent levels of depth and clarity.
Besides good midrange bass, these headphones also provide a cohesive and smooth treble that does not distort even at the highest sound volumes. This high quality of treble is rare among headphones that are priced so cheap, hence it makes for a great value. Due to this smooth treble, high pitched instruments such as cymbals and triangles that play on the electronic guitars sound neat and perfect.
Despite this emphasis on bass and treble, these headphones do not score high on the midrange notes. It did not have the fullness in this range that is needed to make the overall music sound pleasing. However, these notes are warm and smooth to give a good touch to audiophiles who like listening to classics. Also, lossless tracks are best heard through these headphones.
Customer Ratings
One of the things which makes the RP-HTX7 is their high ratings provided by people who have actually used these headset. On one of the main online retailers, they have achieved an average rating of 4.5 based on more than 1,100 customer reviews! According to customers, the main advantages of the RP-HTX7 is their retro style, comfort, quality of sound, durability and value for money.
Conclusion and Verdict
In short, these headphones deliver great value for money. Despite their low price, these headphones have a stylish design that is durable and lightweight and at the same time, its sound performance is top class. It has a balanced sound signature with no particular emphasis on any aspect, and this is one of the high points of these headphones as they can be heard well across all genres. Their high ratings and exceptional customer reviews fully reflect their real value.
