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Philips SHN5500/37 Noise-Canceling Behind-The-Head Headphone | 
 enlarge | Brand: Philips
Category: CE
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $12.99
You Save: $37.00 (74%)
New (27) from $12.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Color: BLACK
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 10 x 3 x 8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: SHN5500/37
Model: SHN5500/37
UPC: 026616028801
EAN: 0026616028801
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Noise canceling headphones | | • | 65% Active Noise Reduction | | • | Neodymium magnet | | • | 1.2 meter single-sided cable | | • | Audio jack, adaptor and batteries included |
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Product Description
Slip these ergonomic headphones behind your neck for an ultra comfortable, noise-free listening experience. - Headphone band goes behind the neck for maximum comfort
- Noise-cancellation technology reduces active noise by 65%
- Neodymium magnet helps produce excellent sound quality
- 1.2-meter cable for convenience
- Adjustable earshells let you create the perfect seal
- Compact control box
- Audio jack adapter included
- 90-day warranty
At work, at home or on a plane, create your own musical oasis with these innovative headphones.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
 You get what you pay for August 3, 2006
31 out of 44 found this review helpful
Please take a very good look at the technical specs again. Every thing you want to know about the device is listed.
Product Features
Noise canceling headphones
65% Active Noise Reduction
Neodymium magnet
1.2 meter single-sided cable
Audio jack, adaptor and batteries included
Technical Details
Component Type: Headphones
Audio Output Type: Headphones
Headphones Technology: Binaural
Headphones Form Factor: Behind-the-neck
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Audio Output Mode: Stereo
Audio Output Response Bandwidth: 40 - 20000 Hz
This will NOT cancel all the noise, its only rated for 65%. Perfect for listening to those annoying pilot updates while flying. Speaking of which, I am not sure how we could take this item on a plane, since it has a AAA battery (again please refer to the specs above). Works well with my iPod.
It does the job, so cant complain. satisfied with it. Shop arround you will find a cheaper deal. For the technically savvy, additional technical details from the product packaging follows (hey Amazon/Phillips, i am doing your job).
Audio Output Response Bandwidth: 40 - 20000 Hz
Active noise attenuation: 50-1500 Hz, >10 dB at 300 Hz
Sensitivity: 102 dB
Maximum power input: 500 mV
Pwer supply: 1 x 1.5 V Battery R03/AAA
 Excellent Quality for the Price March 10, 2007
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I have to agree with the two previous reviewers. For the price, these headphones are very good.
The other reviewers just don't know what they are talking about. First of all, THERE IS a noice canceling effect. But noise canceling does not eliminate all sound, it makes certain sound frequencies less obtrusive or present, that's all. You will still hear what's happening around you. Just power the unit without any music playing and you will see the effect of the noise cancelling. It's does not seem much, but it does help on a bus, in the metro or a plane to drown out a bit the ambient noise.
Of course, these aren't 300$ Sennheiser or Bose headphones. The Philips perform miserably compared to those. But for God's sake, they are under 30$ !
Finally, they are comfortable. Make sure you you really insert the loops BEHIND the edge of your ears not just over, fiddle with the small-medium-large settings, and there you go. The cushioning is very comfortable.
Overall, considering the LOW PRICE, you can't go wrong with these.
Great For The Price May 14, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I'm really happy with these headphones. As with the other reviewers, I agree that people miscontrue noise canceling with being in a sound proof environment. Sound proof and noise canceling are two totally different things.
For the price, these headphones do an excellent job. As with any other noise canceling headphones, these have a little "hum." Bose's headphones have a louder hum and they are much bulkier.
I first used it on my computer with the computer volume turned up 2/3 of the way and then used the volume on the cigar shaped control box to control the volume of the headphones. Tip: Turn the volume of your audio's source up then use the control box volume to determine how loud you want your audio to be. This is the best way to cancel out most of the noise around you. The more you turn the volume up on the control box, the more noise canceling you'll get. I had the volume on the control box up 1/2 way and tried snapping my fingers at arm's length and didn't hear much of a snap. The other litmus test for me was using the headphones at the Starbucks I frequent on Mother's Day with screaming kids and loud and obnoxious people and I must say they canceled out quite a bit of the ambient noise. I was listening to chillout music using my iPod and heard for the 1st time some background soprano layers on Dido's "Worthless" that I had not noticed before and was able to read my Sunday NY Times in peace.
Also, play aroound with how you place the ear pieces. A slight shift to the left or right makes a whole lot of difference. If you do not like things being hung from your ears, don't get these. You'll end up hating it.
The comfort as far as headphones go is pretty good. I'm a big fan or neckband style headphones and am used to the whole ear clip thing. If you think these are uncomfortable, you should have tried some of the early Sony models about 8 years ago.
One huge CON is there is NO instruction manual. The default setting when you get the headphones is with the power ON. I was trying to switch the unit off and for the life of me couldn't figure it out. There is a red LED light on the box and I was pushing and prodding but nothing would budge. I thought the volume was the on/off control. I finally got a hint from the Phillips website about the LED light being a reminder to switch off the power. I gave the panel next to the light a huge push and the light went off. So, the on/off switch is the panel next to the light. Push it towards the light and it'll turn off. It is a bit tight so be sure to use some strength.
Other than that, I am as happy as a clam with these headphones.
 Will the buzzing stop??? September 14, 2006
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
I bought these today so that I could review an mp3 presentation. As soon as I put the headphone on I wanted to take them back! It has the most annoying buzzing sound. What Philips means what they say "Noise Canceling" is that the buzzing sound will drown out all background noise!
Well I'm taking these back!
Don't bother August 15, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I picked these up thinking the noise reduction feature would be nice for use on a plane. As soon as I took them out of the box and turned them on it was clear I had wasted my money. These headphones sound ok for music playback, but the noise reduction is barely perceptible. I'm returning them tomorrow.
If you're looking for good music playback, you can find better phones for less. If you're looking for noise reduction, look elsewhere.
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