Panasonic Headphones On-Ear Lightweight with XBS RP-HT21 (Black & Silver)
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Brand | Panasonic |
Model Name | RP HT21 |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | On Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- WIRED ON-EAR HEADPHONES - Lightweight, open-air design on-ear headphones weigh just 1.2 ounces without cable
- ON-EAR STEREO AUDIO - 30mm large neodymium drivers deliver rich powerful bass and natural treble
- IMPROVED BASS RESPONSE - XBS port magnifies low-frequency sound for full, robust bass
- WIDE, ERGONOMIC HEADBAND - Comfort-fit with a wide headband and foam-cushioned earcups for added listening comfort
- EXTENDED HEADPHONE CORD - Long 4.5-ft. cord threads comfortably through clothing and bags
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connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wireless | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | On Ear | On the ear | In Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | On Ear |
connector type | 2.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | wireless | 3.5mm Jack | — |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Without Cable | Retractable | Retractable | Without Cable | Retractable | Tangle Free |
control type | — | Volume Control | Media Control | touch | — | Media Control |
material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | — | Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) | — | foam | Stainless Steel |
model name | RP HT21 | language tag | language tag | — | 199929 | FLATS with Mic |
frequency response | 22 KHz | 20000 hertz | — | — | — | 24000 hertz |
weight | 1.2 ounces | 100 grams | — | 2.3 pounds | 0.18 pounds | 0.32 pounds |
From the manufacturer
Panasonic RP-HT21 Corded Headphones
Light, comfortable, high-quality sound with extra bass
Combining a high-quality listening experience with value and lightweight comfort, the Panasonic RP-HT21 offer big, quality sound for those at any budget.
Lightweight and comfortable
At less than 5 oz., you might forget you have them on. The open-air design features a wide headband and foam-cushioned earpads to keep you comfy—not intrusive—even during extended listening sessions. These headphones work with any device that supports a 3.5mm jack and has a 4.5' long cord.
High quality audio with extra bass
The RP-HT21 delivers clear, natural-sounding mids and highs powered by 30mm drivers and neodymium magnets, ensuring you’ll hear every detail. The Extra Bass System (XBS) port magnifies low-frequency sound to give you the bass boost when watching a movie, gaming or jamming to the lastest tunes.
Comparison
RP-HT21M | RP-HT21 | RP-HT161M | RP-HT161 | |
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Design
| On-Ear | On-Ear | Over-the-Ear | Over-the-Ear |
Mic
| yes | no | yes | no |
Drive Unit
| 30mm | 30mm | 30mm | 30mm |
Impedance (ohm/1kHz)
| 16 | 16 | 32 | 32 |
Cord Length
| 4.5 ft. | 4.5 ft. | 6.5 ft. | 6.5 ft. |
Frequency Response (Hz-kHz)
| 16Hz - 22kHz | 16Hz - 22kHz | 10Hz - 27kHz | 10Hz - 27kHz |
Weight without cord
| 1.2 oz | 1.2 oz | 4.5 oz. | 4.5 oz. |
In-Cord Volume
| No | No | No | No |
Sensitivity (dB/mW)
| 100 | 100 | 98 | 98 |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 36 x 6.7 x 0.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.2 ounces |
ASIN | B00004T8R2 |
Item model number | RP-HT21 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,207 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #34 in On-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Date First Available | October 6, 2017 |
Manufacturer | Panasonic |
Country of Origin | China |
Charging Time | 16 Hours |
Item Weight | 1.2 Ounces |
Units | 1 Headphone |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
The Panasonic Headphones On-Ear Lightweight with XBS RP-HT21 offer full-bodied sound free of the discomfort that can sometimes accompany earbud-style earphones. Weighing only 1.2 ounces, these lightweight headphones feature a wide, ergonomic headband and foam-cushioned earpads that feel secure yet never intrusive, providing hours of listening comfort. Large, 30mm magnetic neodymium drivers deliver clear, natural-sounding mids and highs while the XBS (Extra Bass System) port increases low-frequency response to bring alive music and movies. The 4.5-feet cord threads comfortably through clothing and bags and reaches the computer across your desk.
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Customers like the sound quality, comfort, and value of the headphones. For example, they mention that the overall sound is excellent, the bass is more pronounced, and they hug the head nicely. That said, some complain about the size and durability.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say the overall sound is excellent, the bass is pronounced, and it's good for the price.
"...and mid and high end frequencies on your player source, the overall sound is excellent on generally all forms of music and sounds, and the stereo..." Read more
"Wow these Panasonic headphones sound great. For the price they are excellent. Decent bass and highs. No distorting. Very comfortable...." Read more
"...I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND purchasing these, to anyone looking for really good bass and sound delivery headphones that takes decent care of their stuff." Read more
"Some of the very cheapest small lightweight headsets are INCREDIBLY tinny sounding, and uncomfortable...." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. They say it's a really good buy, with good sound and decent quality.
"...For almost all purposes, this is a really good buy, and I give them high marks in just about every headphone category one can think of or desire...." Read more
"Wow these Panasonic headphones sound great. For the price they are excellent. Decent bass and highs. No distorting. Very comfortable...." Read more
"...recommend these to anyone looking for amazing headphones that are inexpensive...." Read more
"...They are very lightweight, also good. Inexpensive, obviously good. Fidelity is voice-only. They are good for listening to podcasts...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that they hug the head nicely, are lightweight, and well cushioned. Some say the ergonomics are good, but the sound is awful. Overall, most are happy with the comfort and ease of use of the product.
"...how much one spends, they still have to snugly and comfortably fit the individual's ears, which is no small task, as all human ears are not created..." Read more
"...Decent bass and highs. No distorting. Very comfortable. Exactly what I was looking for.They are made well too...." Read more
"...I find this model to be quite tolerable and acceptable for MY tastes, as most of my listening is to radio or tv or internet talk and often..." Read more
"I like the price for the headphones and how comfortable they are...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say the sound is crystal clear and of studio quality. The build quality is not bad and they are durable. The headphones are a good buy and a no-frills set of headphones.
"...Exactly what I was looking for.They are made well too. They dont feel cheap and the adjusting head band secures and adjusts very well." Read more
"...Sound Delivery- Bass- Quality of crisp, and clear sound- Convenience- Comfort- Durability- Size-..." Read more
"...They are very lightweight, also good. Inexpensive, obviously good. Fidelity is voice-only. They are good for listening to podcasts...." Read more
"...stereo (using a 3.5mm adapter) and the sound is crystal clear and studio quality...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the headphones. They say that they work great for them, serve their purpose well, and provide good, clear sound. Some mention that the headphones work excellent for listening to rock, pop, and rap music, and that they also work with glasses pretty well. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and value of these headphones.
"...CD/MP3 player with an equalizer, but generally, they perform well for just about any purpose as far as headphones go...." Read more
"...But if the need is just a simple over-the-ears headphone that works pretty well, then this should be just fine." Read more
"...They function identically which tells me there is nothing unique to these particular units causing this...." Read more
"...Once or twice one will completely stop working and I can affect it by pushing the cord up into the bottom of that earphone, but usually it just..." Read more
Customers like the portability of the headphones. They say that they are lightweight, comfortable, and perfect for their needs. Some mention that the audio quality is good, and the form factor is compact. Overall, most are satisfied with the port ability of the product.
"...It is forgivable due to its portability, but not ascomportable as sonys nor my rep beats, although they won't make your ears sore like my rep beats..." Read more
"...They still do not promote ear-canal infections, so good. They are very lightweight, also good. Inexpensive, obviously good. Fidelity is voice-only...." Read more
"These sound great. They're indeed very light weight...." Read more
"They are lightweight...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the headphones. Some mention that they're fairly durable and safe, while others say that they lack durability, break easily, and are fragile. The sound quality is decent, but they'll not last a long time with heavy abuse.
"...And again, while these headphones are not really suited for any long life with heavy abuse, and might seem too "cheaply" made for some, taking care..." Read more
"...Construction: The plastic headband is surprisingly robust, given that I have laid on it with my head and not broken it...." Read more
"...mine today, and MAY do an update in maybe a month or two, but it lacks durability I can tell...." Read more
"...They're probably fairly durable, but I wear these for hours every single day...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the headphones. For example, they mention that the earpads are small and minimally padded. They also say that the headphones are oversized and don't sit on the ears properly. Some say that they're heavy, bulky, hot, and uncomfortable. Overall, customers are not happy with the fit and quality of the product.
"...However, these type of stereo headphones are usually very large and are not really suited to portable, on the go listening...." Read more
"...They were smaller than I thought and sat ON the ears despite being labeled as "over-ear", it was excruciating after 10 minutes...." Read more
"Lightweight and easy to adjust to my big head. They obviously don't have large speakers or ear cups, so I wasn't expecting a Bose/Beats/Sony..." Read more
"...I have no dislike because they're not too big for exterior use and they're perfect for interior use too...." Read more
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For the best experience in private listening, one needs to spend at least $50 these days, if not upwards of $100 or more. However, these type of stereo headphones are usually very large and are not really suited to portable, on the go listening. Still, they do not suffer from the earache of buds, and usually produce the best overall, robust sound. In between most earbud types and most larger "monitor" types, there are so many varieties nowadays, that the general, plug-in stereo-headphones shopper is usually left quite confused when trying to pick out a suitable, high-quality model, at a reasonable price. For almost all purposes, this is a really good buy, and I give them high marks in just about every headphone category one can think of or desire. And the asking price is a bargain.
One little caveat however. The Amazon "product description" and even mentioned in a review or two, state that the cord length is nearly 10 feet. I think this must be referring to some earlier model or just a mistake, because the cord length of these is only about 6 feet total. While this does not interfere with my personal use or intentions of use before I even bought a pair, sound unheard, I think this should be pointed out. The difference between a 10-foot cord length and a 6 foot one is rather substantial. Therefore, these are in no way suitable for "roaming the room" or dancing "to your heart's content," as the Amazon product description states. Amazon should correct this product description. If one desires more than a six-foot cord length however, a cheap extension can always be purchased for a few bucks at Radio Shack and the like. It's a 6 foot cord though, not 10.
Outside of this however, these are really great headphones for the price, and offer terrific sound and value. While they are "fold-able" in a way, this only applies somewhat, as they are not completely so, and attempts at making the set truly small for carrying purposes might only break them. While they are "over-the-ear," they are not entirely of the more expensive, truly "noise-canceling" variety, though they do a fair job at this, again, for the price. The earphones are padded and the set is nicely adjustable for nearly all head sizes, unless you have the head size of a mouse or Eraserhead. Extended use is no problem, once you easily adjust them to comfortably fit personally. That is, wearing these for hours will not cause any real head/ear strains or pains, either during use or afterwards, volume levels and adjustments aside.
These tend to lean heavily towards the bass frequencies and are enhanced to do so, although the mid-range and upper-ranges come through very good as well. Still, since there is no equalizer function, it helps that whatever source you will be listening to with these, can be adjusted itself. That is, if you are using these to listen to a CD or MP3 player, it helps that you are able to use an equalizer at the source, since again, the bass response here is emphasized. I use these mainly for the computer, and my CD/MP3 player on that is fully adjustable as far as regulating highs, mids, and lows, so the extra bass is no problem. Still, even if one is not able to adjust low and mid and high end frequencies on your player source, the overall sound is excellent on generally all forms of music and sounds, and the stereo separation between left and right is, well, right on.
I have always had a generally good experience with Panasonic products, and that includes higher-end, higher priced headphones from them. While these are rather cheaply made and fragile, if you take care of them and don't ask them to do what they are clearly not intended to do, you will be pleasantly surprised. A definite bonus is the small volume control on the cord. This comes in real handy at times, since not all music is recorded and produced at the same volume level, and this control allows one to raise or lower the volume without touching the source player. And again, while these headphones are not really suited for any long life with heavy abuse, and might seem too "cheaply" made for some, taking care during use negates any such negatives and I would guess these will last and perform well just about as long as you want them to.
I bought two pair of these, which got me free shipping, and I really can't complain. They are great for plugging into one's computer, or using with any CD/MP3 player with an equalizer, but generally, they perform well for just about any purpose as far as headphones go. They also fit nicely and comfortably as a "necklace" during breaks in listening. One can easily buy much better headphones, but for the price, these offer remarkable sound at an easily affordable price, and I recommend them highly.
They are made well too. They dont feel cheap and the adjusting head band secures and adjusts very well.
- Sound Delivery
- Bass
- Quality of crisp, and clear sound
- Convenience
- Comfort
- Durability
- Size
- Look/Design
Note: I'll also be comparing this product to my Replica Beats By Dre Minis, ($10) and my Sony MDRZX-100 Heaphones (Paid about $14, now going for $15-$16). Also, I'll be grading this product on the factors of comparison to my other headphones and price.
Sound Delivery aka loudness of the sound: Beat my beats. However, these may be right at, or slightly less loud than my sonys. Grade: 8.5/10
Bass: Dominated my beats. sonys and these were a bit harder, but although these barely sounded less loud than the sonys, it knocked out the competition in bass, very surprised! Grade: 10/10
Quality of sound: It blew the beats completly out the water! Sony and these were very close, until I realized the difference finally doing both sound and bass hip hop songs as test demos. Once again, the panasonic headphones are victorious! This was much of a unexpected surprise of delivery to me too, as of the price, and how the sound of these are not muddy at all like my rep beats, and ridiculously clear and crisp output noise. Grade: 11/10
Convenience: Although I didn't go to a gym, i ran in place and shook my head around pretty hard while listening to music, no volume change, nor did they come off at all, as I actually thought they would. Can be used as gym headphones, and are surprisingly, more lightweight than imagined. Weighs less than all headphones, possibly 1/3 almost 1/4 the weight of my sonys! Can use at school, road trips, or exercise as i confidently feel as well, moisture and sweat won't be a factor in them coming off ears while working out since they are made out of foam on the ear cups.Won't weigh down neck or hands at all, even for the fatigue or elderly/crippled. Can extend like my other two pairs of headphones although, can't fold up like rep beats not a big deal however, didn't really expect them to be able to fold. Grade: 10/10
Comfort: Probably the lowest grade I'm going to give for these headphones. Unfortunately the foam is a bit rough and irritates my ears and itches after about five minutes, no allergic reactions or side effects though, so don't worry. It is forgivable due to its portability, but not ascomportable as sonys nor my rep beats, although they won't make your ears sore like my rep beats while using. Doesn't feel like pins and needles, though. Grade: 5/10
Durability: Another and final flaw to this product, that makes these so inexpensive. Keep in mind I just received mine today, and MAY do an update in maybe a month or two, but it lacks durability I can tell. Although on the outside it seems like solid plastic, the inside you see otherwise, if you flick or mess with it a little. If you drop it in your house, shouldn't be a biggie, although outside on cement may scuff, scratch, or probably break your headphones varying on how hard and stepping on the cord and to what momentum they fling or collide with the ground at. Would not throw them at the ground (obviously), or trust little kids with them really. Keep in mind, if you keep the delicateness, be careful, and take good care of them to mind, this shouldn't be a factor to take into place when purchasing. If your reckless with objects, I do not recommend. Grade: 4/10
Size: Although not you average size headphones, I mentioned you are buying this headphones for the light size, plus I favor the small size compared to my others. Grade: 10/10
Look: I was debating, If I should include this to my total star grade and overall grade, but I decided no and this is just an extra detail. They are not fancy nor colorful like beats by dre, DJ headphones, sonys, or some of other headphones/earphones. however, you are aware from pictures of the color and what they look like, so I realized that people know what they look like, as well it's not about if they look as cool as beats or not, it's mainly bang for buck. Nice normal oval design on ear cups though as they could be square and wacky like other headphones. Grade: 7/10
Overall I'd recommend these to anyone looking for amazing headphones that are inexpensive. Overall grade I'd give these is an 84 percent or a B. For their price though, overall I'd give them 105 percent or an A+. Would suggest the quality comparable to some high end $25 headphones, and would pay for them at a store as high as $29.99 and tax, if they were just a bit more durable and comfortable. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND purchasing these, to anyone looking for really good bass and sound delivery headphones that takes decent care of their stuff.
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