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Product information

Product Dimensions

7.09 x 1.97 x 7.28 inches

Item Weight

9.6 ounces

Manufacturer

Philips

ASIN

B00D4MQ06O

Item model number

SHL3300/28

Customer Reviews

60

3.3 out of 5 stars

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

September 1, 2013

Item Weight

9.6 Ounces

Number Of Items

1

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3.3 out of 5

60 global ratings

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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. For example, they say it's loud and great for drowning out noise. Customers are also impresseded with the value, saying it'll be worth the purchase. That said, opinions are mixed on sturdiness and fit.

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20 customers mention16 positive4 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that the sound is great, beautiful, and loud. The headphones are great for drowning out noise at work, and have great lows, good mids, and decent treble. They also say that the headphones sound shockingly good for the price.

"...They are not the most detailed, but the sound stage is amazing compared to headphones like the ATH-M50." Read more

"...- The actual cans are massive, and fit snugly, blocking out ambient noise thoroughly...." Read more

"...They sound ok but are very uncomfortable. The clamping pressure is the highest of any headphone I've owned, and I'm a collector/hoarder...." Read more

"...So i returned it. But I still want to buy it because its good sound quality.I bought another one again...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers find the headphones to be really good for the price, with powerful sound and worth the purchase. They also say the headphones are inexpensive, reasonably comfortable, and have great sound for the money. Overall, customers are satisfied with the value of the headphones.

"...They were inexpensive, reasonably comfy, but most importantly, they sound shockingly good for the price...." Read more

"...to wear for long period of time, but the sound is powerful and worth the purchase." Read more

"Worth the 20 bucks, very well built. I would sugest an amp and new ear cups though." Read more

"Very good headphones... esp. paired with the Little Bear B4 tube headphone amp." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They mention that it has great lows, good mids, and decent treble. Customers also say that it looks pretty nice and has great detail and clarity.

"...Great lows, good mids, and decent treble, and very engaging to listen to...." Read more

"...They also look pretty nice.Now I don't know if this was Amazon or Philips, but my package came terribly banged up...." Read more

"...headphones that have just arrived at my doorstep sound the same: great detail and clarity...." Read more

"...headphones that cover the ear rather than sit on them but the headphones are great! They're loud and I love that!!..." Read more

13 customers mention8 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the sturdiness of the headphones. Some mention that they are well made and have a top quality feel, while others say that they're cheap and break easily.

"...Even though I don't find them that comfortable, their plastic build quality seems pretty good...." Read more

"...These sound muffled to me. No high end at all, never mind clarity and/or separation. - They are too snug, for my gigantic cranium anyway...." Read more

"Very sturdy, quality made. They are large on the ears, but I don't mind...." Read more

"Worth the 20 bucks, very well built. I would sugest an amp and new ear cups though." Read more

11 customers mention4 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that the actual cans are massive, and fit snugly, blocking out ambient noise. They are reasonably comfy, and sit easier on the head. However, others say that they are way too tight on their ears and not that comfortable. They also say that the headphones are large on the ears and can get pretty hot.

"...Comfort 3/5These are not that comfortable. They slide around a lot, the cord is irremovable so that can change the comfort somewhat...." Read more

"...Heavy, solid, etc. - The actual cans are massive, and fit snugly, blocking out ambient noise thoroughly...." Read more

"...They sound ok but are very uncomfortable. The clamping pressure is the highest of any headphone I've owned, and I'm a collector/hoarder...." Read more

"...Bose sits easier on my head, lighter, does not pinch my head as tight, but Philips is pretty good, and I don't have a lot of hair so comfort on my..." Read more

11 customers mention0 positive11 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the ear pads of the headphones. They mention that they ripped, the material shredded, and the wiring unraveled on first use. Some say that the earmuffs were damaged and had fabric tears on the headband. The cord broke in 4 places after 2 days of use. Customers say that both pairs of the shattered within a month.

"...They also had what seemed like fabric tears on the headband. The box looked pretty beat up and I have no understanding as to why...." Read more

"The earpads, headband and even the cable rotted away after about three years. They sound ok but are very uncomfortable...." Read more

"...They are very large. Also, only PART of the cord is coiled, so it that's a major consideration,not these. They are really big...." Read more

"...sound but every single one, I repeat EVERY single one has broke at the plug...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the clamping pressure of the headphones. They mention that it's the highest of any headphone they've owned, and the band clamps quite a bit.

"...Also, they sit on my ears and can get pretty hot. The band clamps quite a bit for me, but I have a larger head so that may be it...." Read more

"...They sound ok but are very uncomfortable. The clamping pressure is the highest of any headphone I've owned, and I'm a collector/hoarder...." Read more

"Very good headphones, the clamp is a bit strong, but one gets kinda used to it. Recommended!" Read more

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Dregur

Great value, and great for modding to rival headphones three times the price.

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2014

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These headphones are a great deal, especially if you're willing to spend another 20-30 bucks for either Brainwavz HM5 earpads or Beyerdynamic DT770 velour pads to make the headphones around ear headphones instead of on ear (the drivers are big enough.) They rival headphones three times the price in both comfort and sound after modding the earpads. Great lows, good mids, and decent treble, and very engaging to listen to. They are not the most detailed, but the sound stage is amazing compared to headphones like the ATH-M50.

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Scott M

Sound muffled to my ears

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2015

Verified Purchase

I've been using Philips headphones contentedly for several years.
My latest set are SHP430, and I've been delighted with them.
They were inexpensive, reasonably comfy, but most importantly, they sound shockingly good for the price.
Context: I'm using these to listen to my iPod, while working, walking, etc.

The SHL3300s were a big disappointment, sadly.
Pros:
- Construction is wondrous. Heavy, solid, etc.
- The actual cans are massive, and fit snugly, blocking out ambient noise thoroughly.
Cons:
- Did I miss something saying these are noise-cancelling? These sound muffled to me. No high end at all, never mind clarity and/or separation.
- They are too snug, for my gigantic cranium anyway.

So, if you want to block out noise, including the high-end of the music you're listening to, and you have a reasonably-sized noggin, have at it.
For me, I'm off to Best Buy, to listen before I buy.

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Amazon Customer

Good Start for Audio Quality

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2016

Verified Purchase

So I bought these for $20 on a sale. I read reviews about their sound quality for the price. My current set is definitely not audiophile quality. I wear a pair of Siberias with a USB soundcard from the Tactics Alpha from Creative. With that said, I still prefer my current setup over the Philips. This is mainly due to the small earcups made to rest on your ears and not around them (I have big ears too). The Siberias still touch my ears but not as much.

Audio - 3/5 but for the price 5/5

The audio is pretty damn good for the price. It certainly isn't bad, but nothing special for me since I'm looking to get more into audiophile grade equipment. I also enjoy a more V-shaped sound signature and these lack in the bass in comparison to my current setup. (Albeit it a terrible setup)

Comfort 3/5

These are not that comfortable. They slide around a lot, the cord is irremovable so that can change the comfort somewhat. Also, they sit on my ears and can get pretty hot. The band clamps quite a bit for me, but I have a larger head so that may be it. When I take these to the gym, any movement makes them slide off so definitely not gym headphones.

Build Quality 4/5

Even though I don't find them that comfortable, their plastic build quality seems pretty good. It doesn't feel like cheap plastic, and has satisfying clicks whenever adjusting the band. They fold nicely for storage or travel and the cord is a nice coiled one that allows for seamless tugging and what not. They also look pretty nice.

Now I don't know if this was Amazon or Philips, but my package came terribly banged up. The headphones were barely inside the packaging. So much so, the moment I picked them up, they fell out of the plastic shell. It was like if someone opened them and then threw them back into the box, aiming for the plastic mold. They also had what seemed like fabric tears on the headband. The box looked pretty beat up and I have no understanding as to why.

Obviously I'm not going to return them as they are only $20 but I probably won't be buying another Philips headset unless I get confirmation on who was at fault for the packaging.

I'd say give them a go if you are just looking to get a decent pair of headphones that are upgrades over general speakers, ipod earbuds, or other cheap audio equipment.

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Alex

The sound that comes through the drivers can best be described as "loose" or "airy

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2016

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These headphones are cheap. If you are looking for quality, look elsewhere. The sound that comes through the drivers can best be described as "loose" or "airy." Recorded music is muddled and lacks clarity and if you intended to use these for mixing or recording music, don't even bother. The sound is inauthentic and impossible to create a mix of any kind with. I would recommend a higher quality set of cans for most any application unless these are a backup of some kind.

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audiomagnate

They disintegrated!

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017

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The earpads, headband and even the cable rotted away after about three years. They sound ok but are very uncomfortable. The clamping pressure is the highest of any headphone I've owned, and I'm a collector/hoarder. These are truly awful headphones.

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Silvia

Very nice headphones for the price

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2016

Verified Purchase

I'm comparing these to some really good expensive headphones, specifically BOSE QC-2 headphones. Now, that might not be a fair comparison, but I think it helps to see what three-hundred gets you for the BOSE set and what thirty (yes, just one tenth the price) gets you for the Philips set, and if money is an issue, then these Philips headphones are pretty good!

Bose uses electronics to generate what I call, anti-noise, to cancel out the background noise you'd hear - thus letting you hear just the music better. Philips uses big ear cups to cover your ears well, so that the noise does not get in... and it helps, but not as well as Bose's noise-canceling product.

Bose needs a AAA battery to run the electronics, Philips does not.

Bose has a smaller flimsier, wire from the headset to your music device, Philips uses a larger stronger wire, might hold up better than Bose, but in the nearly 10 years that I've had Bose headsets I've never had a wire go bad.

Bose gives you a nice traveling case, nothing comes with the Philips set.

Bose sits easier on my head, lighter, does not pinch my head as tight, but Philips is pretty good, and I don't have a lot of hair so comfort on my head is important to me, and I could live with the Philips, especially for one tenth the cost of Bose.

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Jiajia Li

I baught it twice

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2018

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The sound quality is very good, and it is also the main reason why I bought it. I bought one several weeks ago, but it was a used one and it was worn out. So i returned it. But I still want to buy it because its good sound quality.
I bought another one again. It is unbelievable that it is my last returned headphones. SO SAD!

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Brand	PHILIPS
Color	Standard Packaging
Form Factor	Over Ear
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Special Feature	dj-style

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Philips SHL3300/28 DJ Monitor Style Headband Headphones, Black

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