$25 off. Haven't heard of the brand or used them myself, but they appear to be a decent little set of earphones for those who are in the market. Sound isolating seals. Tangle resistant cord. Father's day gift??? Other sites sell for $70 and up.
The trouble is, THAT is the ONLY comment I could find anywhere for earbuds that no one seems to have ever heard of. To make matters worse, the kid that wrote it probably did not even have these, since he claims to be using them with his iPhone, and they clearly state that they are not compatible with the iPhone. They resemble the Vibe earbuds, perhaps he confused the two.
1Sandman said:The trouble is, THAT is the ONLY comment I could find anywhere for earbuds that no one seems to have ever heard of. To make matters worse, the kid that wrote it probably did not even have these, since he claims to be using them with his iPhone, and they clearly state that they are not compatible with the iPhone. They resemble the Vibe earbuds, perhaps he confused the two.
Are you sure it's the reviewer that's confused? How can any headphones possibly be not compatible with a PMP?
Here's a snippet from Costco:
Valid for orders placed May 28, 2008 through
July 15, 2008 while supplies last.
Online price $49.99
Less -$25.00
YOUR COST $24.99
Comfortable and lightweight, Sonix’s sound isolating earphones deliver high definition acoustics to your ears. Made of lightweight aluminum alloy, each earphone is individually milled and crafted to precise specifications. Metal alloys are used throughout to provide durability. Sonix is designed with a tangle resistant nylon cable.
Three sizes (S, M, & L) of soft, sound isolating seals are included to ensure a custom fit.
Compatible with:
iPhone iPod MP3 Cellphones with 1/8” (3.5mm) audio jacks CD players DVD players Computers Any device with 1/8” (3.5mm) audio output Includes:
Sonix High definition earphones Tangle resistant nylon cord 24K gold plated audio plug 3 sizes of ear seals (S,M,L) Available in black, silver, & red
From the very same Amazon page as the so called review: "Compatible with iPods and MP3 players, not compatible with iPhone". I suggest you Google the iPhone issue for more info.
Many earbuds are NOT compatible with the iPhone jack arrangement. Again, I said "probably did not have these". At any rate, this one and only comment on these earbuds (if it's these earbuds) is from someone who's only remark on their sound quality is "the bass is insane". Draw your own conclusions.
1Sandman said:To make matters worse, the kid that wrote it probably did not even have these, since he claims to be using them with his iPhone, and they clearly state that they are not compatible with the iPhone. There are adapters that make any standard headphones compatible with the iPhone. The "reviewers" other reviews show the adapter that he may be using.
I was concerned that with only one review he could be a "plant" from the Lenntek company, but from the other reviews he has posted that did not appear to be the case.
I agree with being cautious of new names in the marketplace. For me the combination of Costco typically selling quality items combined with the reasonable price and good review on Amazon validated a purchase to see for myself.
Does anyone know how to choose black color from costco.com? It said three color black, silver, and red but there are only two choices in the pulldown box.
I ordered them with the idea of returning them if they stunk. Got them yesterday. I will keep them. Similar to the Sony's in fit and feel, but a bit more sturdy. I like the wrapped cord. I am no audiophile, but the sound is great IMHO.
Received mine today. The packaging and build quality is nothing special, but the sound is great. I would give these the edge over my Shure E2's that I have had for a couple years. Minus the fancy case that my Shures included. Though I may not describe the bass as "insane" like the Amazon review, I would say they do have a nice bump to them. The sound isolation gets the job done. Wearing them in the yard I could barely, if at all, hear my neighbors lawn mower.
In conclusion they may not be a familiar name brand, but if sound is your highest priority then you won't go wrong with these especially at this price. Recommended.
happyday said:Received mine today. The packaging and build quality is nothing special, but the sound is great. I would give these the edge over my Shure E2's that I have had for a couple years. Minus the fancy case that my Shures included. Though I may not describe the bass as "insane" like the Amazon review, I would say they do have a nice bump to them. The sound isolation gets the job done. Wearing them in the yard I could barely, if at all, hear my neighbors lawn mower.
In conclusion they may not be a familiar name brand, but if sound is your highest priority then you won't go wrong with these especially at this price. Recommended.
Thanks for the review. One question: how does the size (width) of the plastic "post" that actually goes in your ear compare with the Shures? I know there are different size tips that can be put onto the post, but I'm wondering about the size of the inner part itself. Thanks...
nater said:Thanks for the review. One question: how does the size (width) of the plastic "post" that actually goes in your ear compare with the Shures? I know there are different size tips that can be put onto the post, but I'm wondering about the size of the inner part itself. Thanks... If I understand what you mean by "post", then the Lenntek's are a tad wider(maybe 10-15%). And they are metallic rather than the plastic of the Shures.
I got mine, my little (apparently) ears only fit the small ones. The stock ipod earphones hurt my ears as if they were too big. I found that these stay in, they keep lots of noise out and they sound pretty good for little tiny earphones. I think it is a good pair for < 30.
I know that some of the better headphones sound better after breaking them in after a few hours. Does anyone know if that's the case for these as well?
antidentite said:I know that some of the better headphones sound better after breaking them in after a few hours. Does anyone know if that's the case for these as well?
Any word on iphone compatiblity for those who got these? If these fit the Iphone, I may pull the trigger.
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. I like the wrapped cord. I am no audiophile, but the sound is great IMHO.
