The popularization of portable media players such as Apple’s
iPod line and with mobile phones and other portable devices having multimedia
playback capabilities, the need for portable and personal audio devices has
spurred the entry of different brands of speakers, amplifiers and other audio
products in the market.
Examples of these brands include Sweedish brand Urban ears,
Audio-Technica from Japan and AKG Acoustics and of course, BEATS Audio from the
United States to name a few. These brands usually offer premium products that
cater to consumers with high purchasing power. For those who are unwilling to
spend a huge sum of money for a pair of headphones or earphones, one of the
industry’s pioneer brands, Philips is offering an affordable line of headphones
that’s meant for the budget conscious consumer. But does the lower price tag
equate to a lower quality product? Here’s my review of the Philips SHL3000BR
headphones in case you’re interested.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
The SHL3000BR is part of Philips’ DJ-style headphones line-up and is neatly packed in a sealed plastic and paper carton. Opening the box would reveal the very few things you’ll get when you purchase the product. These include a small introductory manual and the headset itself, and that’s it (and yes, I’m serious, that’s all you’ll get).
DESIGN & SPECS
The Philips SHL3000BR is a very pretty headset. It comes in a variety of colors including white, black and brown. The one that we got was the brown one with black accents. The entire headphone is made from plastic with a matte finish and is very light-weight. The headband is very flexible and fits comfortably with the shape of the head.
The earshells are adjustable up to 90 degrees. The outer part
of the earshells although made from plastic has a metallic finish in a circular
pattern which gives the product a somewhat premium feel. The inner part of the
earshells houses the 32mm speaker driver that delivers powerful and dynamic
sound. The soft leather (we’re not sure if it’s genuine leather) cushions on
each earshell allows for comfortable listening as well as an easy way for
cancelling background noise.
The length of the headband is also fully adjustable which
allows the headset to fit any head size. The SHL3000BR also comes with a 1.2m
long cable that gives users flexibility when using the product. Moreover, the
cable is encased in thick and durable rubber which ensures that the SHL3000BR
will last longer than most ordinary headsets.
The Philips SHL3000BR features a closed type acoustic system
provides excellent sound isolation, which works well together with the extra
bass boost that the 32mm speaker provides. On the other hand, volume levels,
sound crispness and clarity are just average.
All in all, the Philips SHL3000BR is quite a headset with
average to above average quality. I really like the design of the product,
specifically the combination of different textures Philips used in different
parts of the headset such as the metallic circular pattern on the earshells.
The cushion that lines the earshells is very comfortable but is not really that
practical in very hot and humid environments such as the Philippines.
I would have also loved if the headset had remote control
buttons to help users adjust volume levels easily. I would also prefer if there
is a software that can help adjust sound equalizer settings for smartphones and
other related devices. Nevertheless, with a price tag of below P2,000, the
absence of such features is really quite understandable. In fact, compared to
other models from other brands like Monster, AKG or Audio-Technica, the
SHL3000BR features and design is really quite a bargain and I wouldn’t mind
recommending the product to anyone.
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