Best headphones I've ever had were the Panasonic Shockwave pair that came with my Panasonic SL-SW505 CD player. They were so good that I used them as a baseline for comparison for every pair of headphones since then. While I haven't spent hundreds or thousands on some magical hifi set of headphones, I have spent upwards of $80 or $90 on a set just to be disappointed that they didn't sound as good as the Shockwave headphones. I can't find another of the original yellow Shockwave headphones so hopefully the RP-HT227 can come close! FYI, I was a professional sound technician for about 20 years!
This is the first of your videos I've seen and really like how you put a mic in the earpiece while you're listening so we can hear what you hear and not just someone giving an opinion. This tactic is missing from every review I've looked at for headphone comparisons which leaves me guessing and buying headphones I don't like. They way you've done it I can actually get an idea of the sound irrespective of commentary. Excellent review methodology!
Nice review. I have the Panasonic RP-HT030 which I got for 7 euro. They are good for their price (I found the sound to be more enjoyable than Apple Earpods for example) but their build is simply what you get for your money. Good pair for their price if you need some as reserve. For the price of 10 bucks (with discount and coupons) you can get decent Chinese IEMs these days so if one is not against using in-ears that would be the better option soundwise.
My schools computer science classes have Koss KPH7s and they're not the best. They don't have a lot of bass and I tested them with songs that are bassy (I'm a metalhead and Tracheotomys Mask of Sanity has a lot of bass) and there's basically none at all, which sucks for bass heads like me. They are definitely lightweight though.
I own 75.00 grado headphones from 04. I also own these panasonics. For my Kindle fire tablet I use the panasonics way more. They're light, good bass, good highs and they crank! I paid 6.00 for them and they sound better than pricier headphones for sure , a steal!
For a cheap over-the ear yes. For cheap wired headphones in general not so much. Temu, Shien, etc. have flooded the market with some really nice knock off of audiophile worthy earbuds.
The saying goes "In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is King." While these may be mediocre compared to many other headphones, compared to other $6-9 headphones, well...
@@MoondogReviews I think even a child will notice their not so great . Thanks for doing the video . I watched it through til the end . For $10.00 may I suggest the VE MONK PLUS EARBUDS . You Can HEAR Whats Going On Around You At Least As Good As The KPH7 With far superior sound and better cable too .
@@MoondogReviews I did make the kph7 sound a little better using a HIDIZS S9 PRO DAC AMP DONGLE but I'm sure yer not looking for this setup for children . In your vid I could clearly hear the Panasonic had better sound . I recently got the Koss KSC75 , KPH40 , KPH30I & Porta Pro which while all different all suffer from having excellent sound quality . The $10 VE MONK PLUS EarBuds sound better that they should with full vibrant sound . The KPH7s I will be returning to Amazon
@@DroidLocks6971 I'll take a Porta Pro all day long compare to either of these two but I've never seen a Porta for less than $35 (if you can find new ones at under $30, please post a link!). Earbuds will generally give you much more accurate sound than a similarly priced open-back headphones because they offer much better sound isolation and ported bass response in your ear canal. But like I said, I want my kids to actually be able to hear me when I'm calling them. It's bad enough they usually ignore me with these open-backs. lol
What headphone do you buy for your kids?
bruh im wearing the panasonics right now and i love them
Best headphones I've ever had were the Panasonic Shockwave pair that came with my Panasonic SL-SW505 CD player. They were so good that I used them as a baseline for comparison for every pair of headphones since then. While I haven't spent hundreds or thousands on some magical hifi set of headphones, I have spent upwards of $80 or $90 on a set just to be disappointed that they didn't sound as good as the Shockwave headphones. I can't find another of the original yellow Shockwave headphones so hopefully the RP-HT227 can come close!
FYI, I was a professional sound technician for about 20 years!
This is the first of your videos I've seen and really like how you put a mic in the earpiece while you're listening so we can hear what you hear and not just someone giving an opinion. This tactic is missing from every review I've looked at for headphone comparisons which leaves me guessing and buying headphones I don't like. They way you've done it I can actually get an idea of the sound irrespective of commentary. Excellent review methodology!
Thanks. I just got a 2nd lav mic and splitter so in future reviews I hope to record stereo through headsets.
Thank you for doing this review man. Just ordered the koss cuz it was the cheapest and noone else was review it. Thanks man I really appreciate it
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great review!
And now the Panasonics are in the running over the Sony! Thank you, Moondog.
I'm telling you. The RP-HT21 has a cleaner bass implementation that the Koss Porta Pro.
Really? I'm even more impressed with the RP-HT21.
Nice review. I have the Panasonic RP-HT030 which I got for 7 euro. They are good for their price (I found the sound to be more enjoyable than Apple Earpods for example) but their build is simply what you get for your money. Good pair for their price if you need some as reserve.
For the price of 10 bucks (with discount and coupons) you can get decent Chinese IEMs these days so if one is not against using in-ears that would be the better option soundwise.
Indeed
My schools computer science classes have Koss KPH7s and they're not the best. They don't have a lot of bass and I tested them with songs that are bassy (I'm a metalhead and Tracheotomys Mask of Sanity has a lot of bass) and there's basically none at all, which sucks for bass heads like me. They are definitely lightweight though.
Try to get them to try the Panasonics. You'll like them a lot better.
I own 75.00 grado headphones from 04. I also own these panasonics. For my Kindle fire tablet I use the panasonics way more. They're light, good bass, good highs and they crank! I paid 6.00 for them and they sound better than pricier headphones for sure , a steal!
I had a pair of Grados for about a month before they got stolen from my desk. Nobody bothers to steal my Panasonics. lol
A kind thanks for this review! ;)
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Thank you from Mexico
Gracias from USA
Hi are the koss' headband removable?
Not at this price point. Removable to replace with what?
@@MoondogReviews Ok thanks
RP-HT21 vs Koss KTXPro1?
The KTXPro, is too curvy, so not Koss in style. I know, it's the sound quality but for just a little bit more you could get a Koss Porta Pro?
from where i can order this plz reply...
These links were in this videos description .
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Koss: amzn.to/3pVJp24
Panasonic: amzn.to/2ROge4b
Walmart
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Would these pair well with a boombox?
Do you pair headphones with a boombox?
@@MoondogReviews I haven't used these before. And when I say pair, I don't mean like bluetooth.
@@MoondogReviews most CD boomboxes had (or have) headphone jacks. I was wondering if the Panasonics would look and sound good with a boombox.
Panasonic are definitely better, and I'm using one right now :3
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RP-HT21 vs Kph40?
The KPH40 are quite a bit more ($40?)
is panasonic rph is worthy in 2023?
For a cheap over-the ear yes. For cheap wired headphones in general not so much. Temu, Shien, etc. have flooded the market with some really nice knock off of audiophile worthy earbuds.
@@MoondogReviews thanx for reply
Are you don't know how to decrease the volume?.. 😁🤔👎
I own the kph7
KPH7 Are Mediocre At Best Sounding Very Distant And Tiny
The saying goes "In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is King." While these may be mediocre compared to many other headphones, compared to other $6-9 headphones, well...
@@MoondogReviews I think even a child will notice their not so great . Thanks for doing the video . I watched it through til the end . For $10.00 may I suggest the VE MONK PLUS EARBUDS . You Can HEAR Whats Going On Around You At Least As Good As The KPH7 With far superior sound and better cable too .
@@MoondogReviews I did make the kph7 sound a little better using a HIDIZS S9 PRO DAC AMP DONGLE but I'm sure yer not looking for this setup for children . In your vid I could clearly hear the Panasonic had better sound . I recently got the Koss KSC75 , KPH40 , KPH30I & Porta Pro which while all different all suffer from having excellent sound quality . The $10 VE MONK PLUS EarBuds sound better that they should with full vibrant sound . The KPH7s I will be returning to Amazon
@@DroidLocks6971 I'll take a Porta Pro all day long compare to either of these two but I've never seen a Porta for less than $35 (if you can find new ones at under $30, please post a link!). Earbuds will generally give you much more accurate sound than a similarly priced open-back headphones because they offer much better sound isolation and ported bass response in your ear canal. But like I said, I want my kids to actually be able to hear me when I'm calling them. It's bad enough they usually ignore me with these open-backs. lol
@@MoondogReviews gotcha boss man