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14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Does the JobDec 22, 2011
By Stoney
BEHIND THE NECK HEADPHONES
In short, this general "behind-the-neck" headphone design is the most comfortable type you can purchase. They also the best at staying in place when exercising.
"Top of the head" headphones slip easily, require adjustment, interfere with wearing hats, and interfere with women wearing hair "up". The only purpose for which a "top-of-the-head" headset is better, is for listening to music while taking a nap.
Apple/airline type earplugs are just plain uncomfortable, fall out of your ears easily, and do not provide the noise isolation of earbuds. However, they can be adapted to earbuds. For example Earphone Adapters - Premium, Comfort Fit In-ear Tips for iPod and other Earphones / Earbuds (Black)
Earbuds, although a good choice in many situations, are uncomfortable after several hours. I suspect that the build-up of heat and moisture in your ear canals might lead to infections if earbuds are worn several hours daily. Indeed, enough heat builds up to melt your earwax, which then solidifies in and on the earbuds. Premium earbuds even have replaceable "wax filters". If you wear non-premium earbuds, clean the earwax out regularly.
ADJUSTABILTIY
"Behind-the-neck" headphones are non-adjustable because no adjustment is necessary. In fact, that is one of the advantages of "behind-the-neck" headsets.
CORD LENGTH
Despite the silly complaints of a few other reviewers that the cord is short, it is in fact the standard length---long enough for you to carry your MP3 in your pants pocket. Short is better than too long---you can always add a cheap extention, for example Cables To Go 40405 3.5 mm Male/Female Stereo Audio Extension Cable, Black (1.5 Feet/0.45 Meters). If the cord is too long, it will catch on things, straining the cord at the plug----which is what will ultimately kill the headset. If you need an extension, consider an extension with a built-in volume control Koss VC20 Volume Control
SOUND QUALITY
The sound quality of the GE 95342 headphones is VERY crisp and clear, (unlike many headsets which are optimized to "pump up the bass" which makes voice and treble muddy). I use the headphones to listen to audiobooks for which it is perfect.
CONSTRUCTION QUALITY
Only time will tell. However, the cord does appear to be on the light side. The plug is straight which means that it will pull out of your MP3 player easily rather than straining the wire at the plug. Virtually all headsets "die" by strain on the wires at the plugs---so straight plugs are far better than angled plugs.
COMPARISON WITH THE TDK NP100
The TDK NP100 TDK NP100 Stereo Headphone is very similar, probably made by the same manufacturer, and costs $5 more. Unfortunately, it has an angled plug.
OVERALL
A very good headset for the price, albeit obviously not the equal of $100+ audiophile headsets for listening to music.
MY QUALIFICATIONS
I use headphones at least 12 hours per day, and have used every style which exists. Over the past 20 years, I have owned probably 50 headphones (including at least 20 behind-the-ear sets.
GENERAL RECOMENDATIONS
"Behind-the-neck" headphones are the most comfortable, period. I wear "behind-the-neck" headphones at home/work (I work at home) about 12 hours per day. When I go "out", I wear earbuds, such as JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (White), because they are less obtrussive, and easy to "put away" if necessary. Earbuds are also useful for noise reduction in noisy environments (traffic, mall noise, etc.). If you want true noise reduction (for airline flights, mowing the lawn, etc.) you need active noise-cancellation. Phillips makes a cheap noise-cancelling set which works remarkably well. Philips SHN2500/37 Noise-Canceling Earbuds. I replace the earbuds (in both my J-Buds and my Phillips noise cancelling set) with 3-level buds for greater comfort and better noise isolation. 2 Pair, Mens Size - Earphones Plus Brand, Tri-Level, Replacement Ear Cushions, Earbuds for Sound Isolating Earphones. (See Fit Information in Details Below), Larger headsets which consist of rubber cups over your ears, with active noise-cancelling, are even better, but are very expensive, and bulky when traveling. Bose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 perfect for meDec 07, 2011
By Smith Kelley
I've been using these for almost two years. I listen to music every day at work using these headphones. I don't have it turned up loud or anything. The cord is long enough for me to move around and not get these yanked off my head, although that still happens sometimes when I'm not paying attention. They are comfortable and durable. For my use they have been a great product.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
WowApr 20, 2012
By tweety
I was really shocked when I pluged these into my tablet the sound was way better then i expected clear, loud, with no ekco. And the comfort of the behind the neck u can eve go to sleep with them with no problem
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great!Feb 14, 2012
By Mr X
"X"
Great product, sound quality is good, could use a hint more bass but oh well, they fit comfortable and don't move around as of yet. My disclaimer is that I wear these under a winter hat and have only walked so my review is from limited use.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Works great - comfortable - looks coolOct 30, 2011
By JACK A. LOPE
"Jack"
Great sound quality, comfortable, and very affordable. I bought these to replace ear buds and it very adequately did the job. The behind the neck style is very slick. It also allows you extra comfort if you want to have one ear in - one ear out. Do keep in mind though, these things can be hit and miss. Some headphones that wrap behind your ears can hurt your head, neck, and ears. It's not something you can really fault the headphones for. Everybody's noggin is shaped a little different. Some might hurt, some might feel awesome.
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