Panasonic HT-21 On-Ear Headphones
Specifications
- DIMENSIONS: 36 x 6.7 x 0.5 inches,
- WEIGHT: 1.2 ounces,
- CORD LENGTH: 4.5 ft,
- CONNECTIVITY: Wired,
- IMPEDANCE: 16ohm,
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 16Hz-22kHz,
- MANUFACTURER: Panasonic
Panasonic is one of the leading manufacturers of consumable electronics and devices in the world. They produce a variety of electronic products ranging from home appliances to smart devices. The Panasonic Headphones are one of the lightest in-ear headphones. These are one of the top-rated budget-friendly headphones. They obviously don’t provide the features of the latest and smart headphones, as it can’t be expected at this budget but they still manage to provide a good enough experience. Their most prominent feature is their ultra-lightweight which makes them super comfortable to wear for long periods of time. They are very basic headphones.
DESIGN
The design of these basic and budget-friendly headphones is also very basic. They are well-build from good quality plastic however, their look is a bit over dated. These headphones have a good size and can fit almost any size. The headbands are adjustable making them fit more ideally to your head size. They feature an open-air-on-ear design. The ear cups of these headphones are covered with silver-colored material and have the Panasonic label along with the R and L label for the right and left ears respectively. The speakers are covered with a thin fabric, which is of basic quality. The cable of these headphones is sturdy and not prone to tangling. They are wired headphones, which means they feature a 4 ft cord and a 3.5mm audio jack which is L-shaped and of good quality and is more durable than a straight one.
SOUND QUALITY
The sound quality of these headphones is astonishingly good at their value. They owe this good quality of sound to the company’s XBS (extra bass system) technology. The sound produced by these headphones have a good amount of clarity and play loud and clear music. The sound isn’t really refined and the bass is of moderate quality as well. They average mid-bass, crispiness and details. The noise isolation provided by these headphones isn’t of good quality therefore they are not recommended to be worn in noisy places.
CONNECTIVITY
These headphones come only in a wired mode which means their only method of connection is using the 3.5mm audio cable. The audio cable is attached to both the earcups. They can connect to any device that features a 3.5mm audio port.
How to Connect the Panasonic Headphones to your device?
- The connection between these headphones is pretty simple and straightforward. Simply connect the 3.5mm L-shaped audio jack into the audio port of your device.
- If your device doesn’t have an audio port you can use one of the USB Audio converters which plug in the USB port of your device and have the audio port on the other side.
PROS
- Good Sound Quality
- Ultra-Light Weight
- XBS System
CONS
- No Built-in Microphone
VERDICT
Panasonic is one of the trusted brands. If you are looking for some basic, lightweight and average-looking headphones these are the best option for you. They provide good sound with a basic connectivity option.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Do they enclose the ears or press against them?
The padding has a hole inside it on the center which is about 1 and ¾ inches. This means they don’t enclose the ears. - Is there an on/off button included with the in-cord volume control?
There are no buttons on the headphones that allow you to power on/off or adjust the volume. - Are they comfortable?
If you have an above-average head size, these headphones might not be so comfortable for you because even after adjusting the headband’s diameter doesn’t increase a lot. However, in normal cases they are quite comfortable. - Will this work with my Kindle fire?
Yes, they work with devices that have 3.5mm audio ports. - Can u use these with an iPad?
Yes, you can use them with an iPad, however, the cover of your device might cause an issue but other than that you can easily use these headphones with an iPad - Does it have a Microphone?
The headphones don’t have a built-in microphone. - Do they work in a portable cd player?
Yes, they work with portable CD players. - Is the cord removable from the headset?
The cord isn’t removable. It is fixed to the headset.
