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Is this product review positive? Title: Eleni Review: I HAVE READ THE BOOK "ELENI" WHICH WAS FANTASTIC - BUT WAS DISAPPOINTED IN THE FILM - THEY COULD HAVE DONE A BETTER JOB - LEFT OUT A LOT OF THE DETAILS. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great Movie Review: The story of Eleni is one of tragedy and should be seen by all. It tells of the horrors of the Greek Civil War of the late 1940's and the determination of one woman's fight to save her children. While the Greek version of this story is more detailed about Eleni, the English version still gets her story across and includes the inner story of her adult son's turmoil of resolution of his mother's murder. I also recommend Nicholas Gage's book of Eleni. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: The definitive collection for Walker Brothers fans Review: At last, all in one place, the collection I had always been hoping to find. Every hit and album track from their entire recorded career is present. From their earliest 1960's recordings through to their final 1970's reunion recordings...all the great hits as well as the more obscure album tracks. The collection is nicely boxed, with photos and biographical text, and the analog tracks are nicely restored to their full orchestral, wall of sound, glory. A must for every Walker Brothers fan. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Crucial Review: What more can you say, it's all the Walker Brothers material, it's crucial. In terms of the non music aspects, the cds come in a hilarious booklet that says "WOW! OUTTA SITE! FANTASTIC 5 DISC SET!" on the front. It's cheesy as hell and it warms my heart. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Huh? Review: Is this some kind of inside joke? What is going on here? Is it about a free trip to Portugal for Malkovich and Deneuve. This strange film has more story in the printed on-screen epilog than in the 90 preceding minutes. Talky and long static shots. If you look up "PRETENTIOUS" in the dictionary, there should be an image of this film's poster for a definition. It would be REALLY interesting to know the circumstances of how this movie got made. Maybe it was blackmail. Or everyone was kidnapped and it was shot under some kind of death threat. I can't imagine Malkovich and Deneuve read the script and agreed because of the story and I can't imagine they got big bucks because it looks like it was shot on no budget. Maybe Satan made them do it. But he already has a bad name. The only Faustian thing about this movie is that it's hell to sit through. I give it one star because it was in focus and I like the moss on one of the tree branches in a scene near the end. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: The Movie to finally cure Insomnia! Review: The only good thing about this movie is reading the other customers' reviews:I was laughing out loud as they are spot on: This movie is hilariously dull and ridiculous....I remember actually PAYING to see this at a film festival, thinking that with Deneuve and Malkovich it had to be ... interesting at least. Turns out the most interesting thing about this movie is how and why it was ever made.....now, THERE'S a theme for a movie!On the other hand, if you suffer from sleepness nights this will save you a doctor's prescription and a glass of pills, so it might come to use...You have been warned. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: this movie doesn't deserve ANY stars Review: I do love a good art film, but man, this one missed the mark, the ball park and any point it might be trying to make. The music was insanely bad, storytelling missing entirely (oh yeah, there is no story), the lighting was atrocious and absolutely nothing interesting happens. The characters are flat, completely unsubstantial and entirely confusing. They spend a lot of time reading Faust OUT LOUD, so if you don't know it intimately, and know if it is relevent to this self-gratifying piece of pretentious nonsense, don't bother. The only bright spot? Catherine Deneuve looks lovely as usual. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: The Worst Review: This now ranks #1 on my Worst Films of All Time list. The only good thing about it was that it finally came to an end. Would be interested to learn how the stars were suckered into this disastrous project. Also would love to see it remade by Quentin Tarantino as high camp. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: I've seen better of both Malkovich and Deneuve. Review: After seening almost all of Deneuve's films and many of Malkovich, I can say this was not a favorite. Worth seeing if you are an avid fan of either, but don't expect much passion, character development or specific plot. To me, it was oppressive and choppy, lacking the intrigue both actors have, in the past, brought to their films. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: This is not Hollywood Review: If you are looking for action, well explained plot and millions spent on computer effects - keep looking. This film is not for you, as it follows from previous reviews, you'll be very disappointed.But if you wander around seeking a real pleasure for eye and mind - you've found it. It is very quiet, chamber, and definitely not straightforward. It is rather a sequence of brilliant etudes of light and color played by wonderful actors. Art of cinema at it's best. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Very Good Music Review: This review is more of a reaction to the negative reviews. The music was actually really good and effective. Especially the scene where Baltar and Malkovich's character are looking out over the landscape. It was very refreshing to finally hear some music in a movie with real originality, complexity, and heart. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Nice Christmas book Review: This character I remember from my childhood I wanted my son to have this same book as I had when I was little. Fortunately he still likes to look through it and I still read it to him from time to time even as we are now in spring;) Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Are you serious? Review: I realize that the name of the company is recycled something or other, however, the book said "New". Talk about a misrepresenation! That book was no more new than I am the President of the United States. Upon seeing it I immediately threw it in the garage for fear of bead begs and then washed my hands. It was so disgusting! Bent coreners, soilded pages, magic marker all over it. This product should not have been sold, it should have been given to GoodWill. Actually, its not even good enough for that. At $3.00 there is no point in returning it, however, this company needs to re-learn the meaning of the word, "New". What a joke! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Interesting views of the old ways Review: This documentary is a glimpse into the lifestyle of Australian aborignes that is fading from existence. It ties the remaining population of a small tribe with the land, showing ritual and some ceremony used to keep the balance in life. I found it interesting to hear the aboriginal names of the animals who shared their environment, as well as learning about how each animal came into it's current form. The scenery is beautiful, as are the people and their disappearing artwork. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Sufi wisdom Review: A collection of Sufi wisdom by a 'Baba' of the Jerrahi Halveti Sufi order. The order itself originates from Turkey and during Ottoman times was followed by large numbers of civil servants of the Ottoman government. The order currently has a large following in Turkey and also in the west, primarily in the United States with a limited following mostly amongst Turkish ex-pats living in Europe.The book is written in the typical 'teaching form' of Sufi text including Sufi sage wisdom regarding good conduct in daily life, amongst 'fellow dervishes' and towards a 'Sheikh' The book is intended to make the reader reconsider how he/she sees the world and themselves and reflect upon what is beyond the mundane in life.It is a fascinating book that is worth tracking down even for the curious non-Muslim wishing to know a little more about the spiritual side of the Muslim faith. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: This is truly a must-have for comic fans Review: Even if you're not a huge Stan Lee fan, this is a must-have to get a good sense of how comics have evolved into what they are today. This collection gives you a good sampling from throughout Stan's career and while he may not be the best writer when compared to people working today, he helped create a mythological universe in Marvel that other companies soon followed. It would be many years until another writer would come along and change the game as much as Stan has and this collection will show you why. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Ineffective & uncomfortable. Review: These headphones do NOT cancel any noise whatsoever. Moreover, they are heavy & uncomfortable. This is clearly a case of you get what you pay for. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not so noise canceling. Review: These headphones have terrific bass, great sound quality, and are very durable. Although they do cancel some of the noise, a lot still gets through. If you are looking for silence I suggest you spring for an expensive Bose pair. But if you are a broke college kid, these are by far the best headphones you can get for the price! Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Great for the price Review: I bought these headphones because I live with many other people, and sometimes it is nice to block out the noise. The noise canceling works great, often I dont know someone has entered my room until they are right next to me. I have also used these for airplanes a couple of times, and they will drown out a lot of the noise, but not all of it. Great value though! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Only for soft use ! Review: I have bought this item to use during the travelling time in train. Unfortunately, this headphone was broken into 2 pieces after 4 months. So, I have learned that this is good only for soft use. This is not a good choice for a hard use. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A bit flimsy.. Review: I've owned these headsets for just over a month now. The padding on the ear cuffs keeps coming off and it is impossible to put it back on properly. I mostly just rely on the headset pressure (which is not bad) to hold them in place while wearing. The active noise cancellation does indeed work, but it really is no big deal (on this headset or any other). I never really even bother to turn it on anymore. Then general sound quality seems fair enough. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Poor performane. Foam eaeplugs work better Review: I bought this item based on generally positive reviews. However, I am extremely disappointed. First, the strap squeezes the top of my head. After only a few minutes, it is quite uncomfortable, bordering on painful. I have tried these on 3, 7 hour flights and the noise cacellation is minimal at best. I compared them to foam ear plugs and the foam plugs are clearly better. I also compared them to a colleague's Bose head phones. No comparison!!!! The Bose set provided a drastic reduction in noise, blowing these Phillips headphones away. My in ear channel ear buds also worked better at reducing noise than the Phillips. I would not purchase these Phillips headphones with my current knowledge. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Plastic head straps break too easily Review: I was happy with the electronics on these headphones and bought 2 of them. On BOTH, the headphone arms broke on the silver part, where the rectangular part meets the flimsy arms that go around the earpieces. I tried using crazy glue to fix them, but they just kept breaking. Now I'm shopping for something with a sturdier design. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Does Not Cancel Sound Review: All outside noise is still audible - conversations, power tools, vacuum, everything!The only way to cancel out ambient sound it to turn the volume up. Purpose: Defeated.Sound quality is good but headphones are not good at anything else.Do not but if you are looking for silence in your surroundings as I was. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Disappointing, not recommended Review: Point 1) Unless you have tiny ears, these headphones will chafe you.Point 2) Wearing them for long periods of time is not comfortable. The head support could be better.Point 3) If you demand quality in your listening experience, these may not do. Adequate at best.Point 4) The noise reduction feature does not seem very effective. I work in an office that has an HVAC unit neighboring the outside wall and the noise is (unfortunately) still quite audible.Point 5) Broke after about 60 days of light usage at the plastic piece that secures the headband wires. End of story Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Cancels noise but not sturdy Review: I had to order another pair of these because part of the plastic on the band broke and made them unwearable. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Uncomfortable Review: These are OK but the lack of padding left me feeling I should have bought another model. OK but not for me. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not so great Review: These required a battery, which was annoying to me because they wouldn't work without them. And then they broke. The wiring was not secure enough and I lost sound in one ear. I bought a cheaper pair that worked twice as well after these. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: too small, noise reduction- I don't use it Review: Ear things are too small, hurt my ears. Made for kid size ears. Sound is fine. Noise reduction wasn't very impressive, so I never use it. You get what you pay for. I still use them, but they hurt. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: So I picked up these phones... Review: I'm just a teenage guy who wants to listen to his music. I've owned a few headphones in the $[...] range and decided to pick these up with high hopes. I was very excited to open the package and test out these babies.However, within an instant I noticed the very poor sound quality. Compared to my $[...] Koss pair, that is broken due to poor construction and cheap plastic, these sounded like utter crap. It was actually hard listening to music with the HN 110 on. Like a few others have said, the bass sucks, and there is no clarity or crispness in the vocals at all. I wish I could return it and just buy a $[...] pair of good sounding phones.I can't say I am an audiophile or anything, but even a child can tell the difference between the sound quality of these headphones and real good sounding ones. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Headphones hurt! Review: The headphones were at a cheap price so I decided to purchase being completely ignorant to what a good pair of headphones really were. I have a rather wide head so the headphones really hurt after say, 20 minutes. I read that nothing is truly "noise canceling" but it does the job. After purchasing these, I gave them away and bought the Bose QC2 which is a much better product than this. Of course, it cost 3x more too but was worth it. I love the feel of it on my "wide" head.If you have a thin head and just want to get the job done, buy these.If you are picky, DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME or MONEY! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: For small heads/ears only Review: If you are a male with an average or larger sized head and ears you will not be happy with this headset. The cups are too small. There is no way my ears entirely fit into the cups so they put very uncomfortable pressure on either the front or back, top or bottom of my ears, depending on how they are positioned. I can't wear these more than a few minutes before the discomfort turns to pain. Otherwise I have no problem with any aspect of the product. The sound cancellation is equal or better than other headsets I have tried. Great product and a great price, but only for those with smaller than average head or ear size. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Really uncomfortable Review: While the headphones work well with good quality and the noise canceling feature is nice, none of that matters since these headphones are ridiculously uncomfortable. The strap over the head is very tight and constantly feels like it's pulling on you. I guess with headphones like these it's probably good to be ready to send them back if you don't like the comfort. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Does not cancel noise. Review: The product was a total disappointment. I did not notice any noise canceling at all. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: With it on, you can hear more than wearing ear warmers :-) Review: The noise-cancelling function doesn't reduce any noise at all. With the switch on, you still can hear everything. The noise insulation capability is even not as good as ear warmers. Don't know if the one I have is a defect or others are the same. Anyway, will return it tomorrow. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Weak noise cancelling for NYC Review: I live in NYC and am constantly bombarded with annoying sounds. got these after reading a lot of reviews and wasn't expecting them to be that bad. they are not good at all. the noise canceling function is a joke. it barely cancels any noise at. they are a good bargain to get something decent for $38 but i would not recommend them to anyone. i could easily here people next to me on the subway and hear just about every other sound. what a rip off. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Regret buying this Review: I'm not happy with this purchase. The main reason I bought this was to listen to music for long periods of time without the discomfort. Look, technically I'm sure its great and it got rating out the wazooo but the small things add up. The ear pieces are too tight around my ears and the headband (whatever the top connecting piece is called hurts the top of my head). When i loosen or extend the headband, the earpieces end up hang off my ears and apply pressure to my lower jawline which is not comfortable. Even hanging the headphones around my neck feels like a small child trying to choke you from behind..... very odd sensation but its feels like that.Noise cancelling .... its ok.I read most of these reviews and wanted to experience this item for myself, and found out this one sucks. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Philips HN 110 Noise-Canceling Headphones Review: Disappointed with Philips. The Philips HN 110 Folding Noise-Canceling Headphones do not noticeably cancel noise and they are uncomfortable to wear. Save your money and buy comfortable, non-noise cancelling headphones. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Minimal Noise Cancellation Review: I'm not really an audiophile. I wasn't looking for the best sound quality, just looking for "good enough" sound quality. On that score, these were fine. What I really wanted was very good noise-cancellation. I work from home (and sometimes at the library), and while these places *should* be quiet, that isn't always the case. One of the 5-star reviewers suggested the noise-cancellation of these headphones was close to that accomplished by a Bose. Well, that just isn't the case. I've compared the two (courtesy of a friend), and the difference is night and day. For $30 I wasn't expecting the same-level of NC, but when I flip the switch, it seems to do almost nothing. Yes, there is a difference (hence the battery is in and working), but the result is underwhelming. It manages to cancel only very low, already near-quiet hums, but that's it.If you want noise-cancellation, buy something else. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Does not cancel noise at all Review: This is fair to say that this headphone does not cancel noise at all. Most of the other over head headphones work similarly good as this. Moreover, the sound quality is not good at all. I ended up returning it. Thankfully the return and refund process was easy. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Mediocre headphones, bad noise cancellation Review: This headphone is very unconfortable, I decided I didn't want to spend 300 for a Bose QC 15, but just like life you get what you pay for. Active noise cancellation is all but non-existent (it works a little because of the ear enclosure), it hurts to use over 30 min, and sound quality is worse than a pair of free sony headphones I got with an old discman. Either spend the money and get something good, or just buy a regular pair of headphones for less. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Really uncomfortable Review: These headphones feel like a vice grip trying to crush your head. My ears and the side of my face are in pain after wearing these for an hour. Unless your head is only 2-3 inches wide, these are likely to cause a lot of discomfort. Otherwise they seem fine, and I'd keep them if there weren't so darn uncomfortable, but man are they bad. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not Nearly as good as i thought it was gonna be Review: Ok so i was wasn't expecting this product to be anything near as good as say a Bose headset but it was hardly better than my normal (non-noise reducing) headphones. The sound quality is fine and its comfortable to wear, but i thought i was getting a "noise reducing" headset. Really that's my only, but BIGGEST problem with these headphones, so really i payed twice as much for headphones i already have. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: uncomfortable Review: the noise cancel feature worked fine and the sounds were good for the price. The biggest drawback was comfort. They start to hurt after about 5 minutes. Definitely not good for long travels. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Minimal noise canceling, doesn't muffle speech frequencies Review: Only mildly muffles very low frequencies, like the sound of a dishwasher, but even that is extremely minimal. The ear shape is odd and ill fitting. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Doesn't work AT ALL! Review: I ordered these a few days ago. I received them today and I've already returned them to Amazon. These didn't cancel a single bit the noise that you'd actually wanted to cancel out.For instance, with the headphones I couldn't hear myself typing on my keyboard, but I could still hear noises outside (while I was upstairs on the 3rd floor) just as clearly as ever. The noise canceling effect is the same as when your ears are clogged on an airplane. You can still hear everything, it's just slightly (very slightly) muffled. I actually canceled out more noise just by putting my fingers in my ears.BTW, I'm not totally unreasonable as to think that a product like this could cancel out ALL noise, but the fact that these headphones cancel out NO noise is unacceptable.Don't waste your money! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Pretty Good Review: Pretty good product for the price. The sound canceling is not that amazing and when the batteries go low it messes with the sound (but that is easily fixable and isn't a problem). Basically these are good headphones, have good sound, have decent sound canceling, are relatively comfortable, and are very convenient. Good seller and came as described. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Great Value, Good Product Review: I have purchased other noise-canceling headphones before, so I have some experience with a similar product. However, this pair of headphones actually encloses the ears rather than simply covering the ears.Overall I am pleased with the headphones, though the tightness of the headphones against the skin around the ears is a bit much after a few hours. The intention I guess is to isolate the ears, and it does a good job at that.The sound quality is excellent, with great bass and overall a good listening experience.In low light it is hard to find the on and off switch for the headphones, but the switch is designed so it is hard to accidentally switch on and drain the battery.For the price this is a great value and my wife field tested them on a flight to Europe and reports they did a good job of making the jet cabin noise bearable during her flight. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: The sound and noise canceling was okay, but the build was poor Review: Well, this head phone is not very durable as mine broke in a mid-range stress brought by my everyday-bag-handling when its stored away (yes, that's just to-and-from commute, I haven't even brought it to hiking--or maybe I just have a really large cranium because of my ever expanding brain, that's why the headphone broke).Comfort is another thing; the ear mounts are too narrow it gives me pain on the back of my ears in a few hours. The arc connecting the left and right phone is also a pain on the top of my head; it has little padding, but that's not enough for comfort in hours of listening.On the upside (which I intentionally put last), it's cheap, it sounds okay, and I can definitely notice the noise canceling, even if it's not that significant. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: No noise reduction! Review: I purchased this item in anticipation of a plane trip to Europe, hoping to be able to enjoy movies. There was no perceptible noise reduction and movie dialog was imperceptible. A waste of money. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Solid Performance so far Review: I bought the Philips HN 110 Noise canceling headphones on a whim and a sale. They sound very nice, fit well on my big head, and don't bother my ears, thought they are large. (my ears, not he headphones:).The sound reproduction is pretty darn great. I use them with my sound system as well as with several different MP3 players. I live next to a fire station, the whistle gets quite annoying most of the time and these provide some relief from that annoyance.They will NOT make all outside noise go away, mainly they quiet down things like railroads and highway noise, both of which I get in abundance living where I do!I don't use them a whole lot because usually I don't think of it.I've had them for a few years and have not noticed any of the breaking parts others mentioned yet. I hope they don't break because I really like them! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Poor Comfort Review: There is really no way to tell from the picture but these headphones are too small for human ears. Neither fits on or over the ears. They are certainly tall enough but not wide enough. No humans have this ear profile. The sound canceling circuit is OK but should be more powerful and the the sound deadening properties of the materials used in construction are nil. Could be OK for people using occasionally on short occasions. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Philips Noise Canceling Headphones Review: I have had these headphones for about 7 months and have used them on at least 3 trips to and from Europe. Overall, I have been very pleased with the performance of these headphones. They are reasonably comfortable and do reduce cabin noise during flight. The sound is very good although they seem a little weak on the high end (treble). The travel pouch is nice and includes an airline plug adapter. A good value at the time for around $35.00. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Very good for the price Review: I really think that all noise canceling headphones should be renamed noise reduction headphones. This is very much the case with the HN 110. Most of the mid range is noticeably reduced as well the higher bass frequencies. But for higher frequencies, the noise reduction isn't very strong.The sound quality is pretty good for the price. One odd little thing about the quality is that it's at its best with the noise reduction on. If it's off, the sound doesn't seem as full and a bit flat.The fit of the headphones are pretty good. Also, the folding feature is great. Overall, this is a pretty good set of noise reducting headphones for the price. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Headphones Review: Great product - especially considering the price, glad I didn't spring for the Bose headphones Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Bad product Review: These ear phones are very defective. They broke into 3 parts in 4 months. Do not buy it. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: NO GOOD HEADPHONES Review: CHEAP HEADPHONES, IF YOUR LOOKING FOR NOISE CANCELING HEADPHONE WHIT BASS THIS IS NO THE HEADPHONE FOR YOU............... Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not worth the price Review: I purchased this upon recommendation from a friend. I have yet to determine what is noise cancelling? As a test I tried using the headphones while playing the television. Then I turned the so-called "noise cancelling" on and I could not tell the difference. The foam earpieces essentially was what dimmed the sound initially. However, I could still hear the TV at the same level as I had when I first put the headphones on.My advice is to pass on this band and try another. I paid 40.00 for low budget headphones that take a battery for no apparent reason. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: ripped off Review: Got ripped off, paid for this item from acehardwareoutlet seller and never got it. Got an email from Amazon costumer service saying someone accepted this item, and there was an acceptance signature. Well, right now someone is enjoying this headphone paid by me. I strongly suggest not doing business with them. I am also disappointed with Amazon costumer service. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: The most painful headphones I ever tried Review: This morning I went to Target and bought the HN 110 for 59$ (without checking the price at Amazon before, how dumb of me...).I went to work and tried them as soon as I got there : they fitted perfectly on my ears and look really nice, that was a good start.Then I turned the Noise Canceling on and I couldn't hear the loud AC anymore! Great. I could still hear my coworkers ringtones, but well, they're not suppose to cancel the high frequency sounds. Sorry, they won't be a cure for the crying baby on a 9 hours flight!I plugged them in my computer and turned the music sound : crisp, good quality. I was delighted.BUT, one hour later, they were not comfortable anymore. In fact, they were awfully PAINFUL.I returned them right after work...!I stopped wearing them 7 hours ago, I my head still hurts!Philips shouldn't even sell them. The designer or the cost-cutter who decided no to pad those two sections did a really bad mistake. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Poorly Built and Now Unusable Review: Length:: 0:18 MinsI bought these headphones for travel from Target about 9 months ago. Like the other reviews, sound quaility has been okay. The problem is that about 2 months after purchasing, they started falling apart.First the side plastic pieces, then internally in the connection to the headband so they were only connected by the leather. I struggled through using them for that period.Now thin metal connectors are popping out of the leather that poke into your head. THEY ARE NOW ABSOLUTELY USELESS.They came with a fake leather travel bag that they have always traveled in. They travel in my computer bag with all other gear.Look at the video - I would highly recommend you find something else and not waste your money. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great for the money Review: I bought the headphones to wear on jet flights. I wore them on a 9 hour flight to and from Rome from Detroit. They provided comfortable quality sound from the jet's sound system. They made watching the movies much more enjoyable and drowned out a noisy woman that sat in front of me. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Not worth the money Review: I got these as a gift for someone after buying another brand of noise cancelling headphones for myself and falling in love with them. These -seemed- like a good deal but the fit on these leaves something to be desired. The Philips look like an "over the ear" design but the ear cups are actually too small (and I have small ears). The build quality is decent but the noise reduction is only so-so and noticably inferior compared to the Sony version (granted, these cost a lot less).Long story short, spend the extra money on the Sonys. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Sweet deal Review: A good deal for the price, and work as specified. The noise cancellation feature is definitely noticeable, although the on/off switch for said feature is inconveniently placed, and a little difficult to manage while wearing. However, the switch would rarely need to be toggled while wearing. The headphones fit well, and they come with a sweet carrying bag! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Youch! I Must Have Big Ears Review: Actually, I had never given any thought at all to the size of my ears -- until, that is, I got these headphones. And the big headache that goes along with them when I use them.The earpads are simply too small and the head band too tight for comfort. No luck when I tried bending the band to enlarge it.The noise-reduction switch does seem to work well -- otherwise, these headphones would have rated one star.I've now bought a different brand. I cannot recommend these. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not what I hoped for Review: I got these headphones for a trip to Europe. I figured, hey, what better way to sleep on a noisy plane than with noise-cancelling headphones?! I did some research and learned that the technology is great for droning noises (like and airplane engine), so I figured I'd be set. Sadly, these didn't perform very well. I couldn't tell the difference between them being off or turned on in terms of noise cancelling ability. While listening to music through them, it sounded distant and wasn't of the best quality. From now on, I'll just stick to my ear buds and ear plugs instead. I mean, I *could* purchase some $300 noise cancelling headphones, but for the odd flight, I don't think it's worth it. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: You're Kidding, Right? Review: I got these headphones for an overseas trip with hopes that they would cancel out most of the noise on the plane and allow me to clearly hear music. The noise cancelling is a joke. My non-noise cancelling Audio Technica M50's (incredible headphones) do more or equal noise cancelling just from their ear cups. On these Philips headphones there is really no "Active" noise cancelling as the product states. They really rely on passive noise cancelling, which is FAR from that of Bose or its decent competitors, which this is not.At $50 they make a decent pair of standard headphones, which is what they are, but you could definitely find something better for the same price. I have to say, these are a disappointment after hearing Bose's QC15 and thinking that these would even come close. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Noise cancelling stopped working after 6 months Review: Noise cancelling stopped working after 6 months. Instead get a lot of loud popping when new battery put in. A lot of money they want for headphones that don't last. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: Fair Review: The sound is average & the durability is fair. They lasted a month and they broke. I bought a pair Sony headphones & they have been great. Overall, I would not recommend them. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: Lasted for 3 years, then broke Review: I love these headphones because the sound was so clear and I felt like I was in my own world when I was listening to music. I use them with my ipod, iphone and my yamaha keyboard. They folded up nicely and I could travel with them. They were great when I wanted to listen to music on my computer and shut the outside world down. The only thing is, the bracket that goes over your head broke (just like my friend's pair did). While they still technically work, the bracket is flopping around. I always treated them gentle too but I guess 3 years must be the life of them. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Does the job Review: Hey, it's worth it for the price. I surely long for the Bose QC 15, but that costs a lot of pretty pennies and this didn't. It blocks out enough of the airplane noise to be useful, although it's not very comfortable to wear for more than a few hours. I have to let my ears breath every couple hours for comfort. It's nice at work to block out some of the chatter around me and the white noise speaker just above my desk. Until I can get a hold of some QC15's, this will do. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Not as good as "Genius GHP-04 NC Advanced Noise-Canceling Headphone" Review: I had a pair of Genius GHP-04 NC Advanced Noise-Canceling Headphone and gave it to my sister because she loved the function of this pair of headphone. So, I got Philips HN 110, which was much more expensive than Genius one. I expected Philips would be better than Genius since Philips is a big name. However, the noise canceling function is not as good as Genius one. Feel disappointed for this purchase. If you are looking for a cheap NC headphone, Genius is the one. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: Uncomfortable fit, noise canceling so-so Review: My biggest complaint is that my ears hurt after wearing them for more than 15 minutes. I'm not sure why they designed the ear cups to be a long oval shape. The noise-canceling is so-so; I fly a lot and the noise canceling is somewhat of a reprieve from the sounds of flying, but it's nothing special. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: Very nice, great value for the price Review: I received these headphones a few weeks ago now. I have been using them with my PC at work (the primary purpose I bought them for), with my iPod Shuffle and on a plane with the iPod and also just to reduce the noise from the plane's engine.I am not an audiophile, but these sound great! I had a comparable model of over-the-ear Philips headphones about 10 years ago that lasted a long time and also sounded great, and was very fond of. I got these because I wanted something similar again. At about $30 these are really inexpensive and great value for the money.I read a lot of reviews before settling on this particular pair. I was forewarned not to expect too much from the noise canceling feature. Those reviews were right. Although there is a slight reduction in the noise level once the noise cancellation is enabled it is nothing you cannot do without. Nevertheless, its nice to have. They reduced noise sufficiently to let me sleep on the plane. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Not good value Review: I mistakenly purchased these because when they arrived I realized that they appeared to be exactly the same as an old pair of Philips headphones I had. The old ones didn't fit good and the muffs did not do a good job of reducing the sound.I returned these and purchased ABLE PLANET NC200B which are perfect. Spend just a little more and get a much better product. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: Don't throw your money away on Phillips HN 110 Headphones Review: I am greatly disappointed in these headphones. I bought them because they claim to be noise canceling. NOT! They look impressive, BUT......... I can't tell that they reduce noise at all, and the the little earbuds that came with my MP3 player have a better quality of sound. They are a bit cumbersome to unfold and put on and they become uncomfortable after a little while. I will probably give them to the church flea market. Someone will be happy to try them for two or three dollars. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: Stay away. Stay far away. Review: I'm not sure who's rating these things but they should immediately draft a note of apology for all the customers they've duped. These things suck...and I've owned a few pairs of 8 dollar headphones. The dynamic range is nil. It's like listening to music with a pillow over your head. The noise canceling properties are negligible. I'd venture to say that most of it probably comes from the ear pads. They literally sound the same with the noise canceling on or off. What really makes them unusable is the horrible sound quality. Horrible! Just horrible (sob)! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: not worth the purchase Review: I had a Phillips SBC HN100 that worked pretty good for the money (paid under $40 in 2005) that broke so I bought the HN110 to replace them. But I was pretty disappointed with HN110. I couldn't notice any difference in the background noise level with the noise cancelling feature turned on/off. Plus when I plugged in my ipod, I had to crank up the volume all the way just to hear the music. Maybe the headphones were cancelling out the music. I might have missed it, but my HN100's had a volume control dial as well, but I didn't see it on the HN110.Based on other reviews, it seems they worked out well for others, thats why I purchased them. Maybe I just got a defective one, but I didn't want to take a chance so I sent them back for a refund. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: Noise Cancellation did not work Review: There are a lot of good reviews, so it is quite possible I simply got a bad pair.I tested it out in three places. Next to a garbage disposal, near a noisy fan, and next to a lawn mower (I have been on planes that sound like our lawn mower).The noise cancellation did almost nothing. Switching on and off did make it sound a little different, but otherwise did nothing.So I went back to using earbuds under plain ear protection (ear muffs). I added a star, since the return was an easy process. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: Poor Quality - Cheap Workmanship Review: The sound quality of these phones is not bad, good range with live tones and acceptable bass. The noise canceling abilities are very marginal however. Where these really fall down compared to the Bose is the absolute lack of quality materials. I have exchanged two pairs and am on my third because the cheap plastic used on the pieces that attach the actual headphones to the headband. With normal daily use (I'm a designer who listens to music while I work) all three pairs developed cracks in a month or two. The third pair's left ear piece broke completely off after about 8 months. Some might say that's reasonable but I don't think that's worth the $50 I paid. I will be mailing these to Philips and see what they will do for me. I probably will spring for the extra money and buy a nice pair of Bose next... Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Noise-canceling a joke Review: I stupidly lost my trusted pair of Audio Technica headphones (always double check your possessions before you walk off a plane!) and didn't want to spend too much money on a replacement, so I ordered these.I was shocked to discover that its noise-canceling ability is practically zero! It put hardly a dent in the gentle background noise of the highway outside my apartment. I don't think these could be effective at all onboard an airplane, which is where I would have used them the most.Here's my good old pair of headphones:Audio Technica ATH-ANC7B Active Noise-Cancelling Closed-Back HeadphonesI think I'm going to shell out the money for another pair of these. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Nope... Review: I bought these in the store for about $60 and returned them as soon as I could. I tried them on and found that the metal slider extender piece got caught very easily in my hair (taking them on and off). For that reason alone, I returned them to the store. I felt it was a poor design flaw. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: Great, if you like big booms Review: If you listen to music with as much subtly as a 2x4 to the head, then these are for you! I listen to a wide range of musics including classical and world music and these headphones, unfortunately, don't do these kinds of music justice. I'm listening to the last scene of Donizetti's Maria Stuarda and mostly I'm hearing the bass drum. Hello?!? There's a soprano singing her heart out! If all that you care to hear is a big booming bass, then these will be a-okay. Otherwise, try something else. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great Price and comfortable Review: I just purchased theese headphones, and so far I am completely satisfyed. As others have written in reviews, the headohones are tight which makes it uncomfortable for long wear, but this is not the case. I have a fairly small head, or a "normal" sized head and the head phones fit perfectly. Of couarse the head phones are not as good as the bose, but for the lower price I firmly belive they are the best you can get. I also love the comfortable cushioning that completely surrounds my ear. I have been using them with my ipod, but the headphones are very compatible with other headphone jacks. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Noise canceling? Review: Not even a little bit. I have tried Bose noise canceling and they completely canceled out noise without being hooked up with any music. These Philips "noise canceling" headphones don't cancel any noise at all. Even once I plugged them in and put on music I could still hear background noise. I don't know what the first reviewer is talking about. There is no comparison between these and the Bose. You get what you pay for I guess. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Overall a good pair of Headphones ! Review: I purchased these head phones from a Amazon.com Marketplace seller and have been very happy with them. I recieved these on sale for less than half the original price which is what I believe they are truly priced accurately. The head phones function fine and are very confortable. Where they differ is on the higher volume levels they tend to distort, but if you keep the volume at a less than earth rocking level they will perform just fine. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Not satisfied with these headphones Review: I found very little difference with them on or off, and they were not easy to unfold and refold ... without a pinched finger.I returned them. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Very Pleased With My Purchase Review: I am very pleased with this product. After I got the product I took off in my truck and went down the highway and put them on. I was amazed at how quiet the road noise became. I opened the windows and the sound was still quiet.I purchased these for an overseas trip and was very pleased how they performed on the plane. I didn't feal as tired this time compared to the last time I went overseas.It was well worth the purchase. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Great Quality from a Reputable seller Review: My nephew was so excited to receive this headphone as a Christmas present. It's exactly what he wanted. His friends have this kind of headphone, he tried it before & loves the experience of listening to music using this Philips HN 110. It's a better sound quality compared to his expensive Bose & Sony noise cancelling headphones he already owned. Ace Hardware delivered this right on time before Christmas. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Works great worth the $ Review: These headphone worked great on a recent flight. Worth every penny, and it's much cheaper then similar products Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Loved them so much I bought em twice Review: I had a pair of these headphones for about a year when someone stole them :(.I went shopping thinking that I would find something in the price range that was better, but as it turns out these were still IT for me.I Do think the materials are not exactly what they could be but I have never had anything break on either pair.Does actually cancel sound! Great when surrounded by ironically tasted art students. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: doesn't work for what it is supposed to do Review: Disappointed. Really didn't work at all and was extremely uncomfortable. Another item to the "good will" store. Left my ears sore. Might work better for someone who wants to use it for music instead of noise cancellation. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: Very poor performance... Review: ...noise canceling is almost non-existent!Checked it with sound from the "Sleepy jet cabin" mp3 file from whitenoisemp3s.com. My extimate was about a 5% noise cancellation, vs. over 90% with Bose QC-15.Additionally they are really uncomfortable - the grip is too tight and the ear piece padding not soft enough.Needless to say, I returned them right away. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: Waste of money Review: It's not comfortable (see other reviews on this topic) and the sound quality is far from good. But what's really unacceptable is that when the NC is enabled, you can hear a white noise in the background, even if the environment is quiet. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: Not too impressed Review: I bought the phillips HN Folding Noise-cancelling Headphones for 35 dollars. They are normally 75, I believe. I think 35 is still too much. I bought them to use on the plane. However, when I tried them, there was virtually no difference when the noise cancel was turned on or off. And the sound wasn't as good as the stock ipod ear-buds. They would distort at a relatively low level. I would highly recommend another headphone. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: Great item, great price Review: These headphones were really a great gift to my wife. Since she travels alot for business I thought this was a fine gift and sure enough she loves them. Very comfotable around the ears, sound great in an ipod and best of all at the touch of a button you have noise canceled out around you. I will get a pair for myself next. Another great feature I liked is that they fold up nicely into a nice pouch that comes with the headphones. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Phillips Noise Cancelling Headphones Review: I like these better than the Sony noise cancelling headphones I already have. I think these block more noise mainly because they cover the entire ear, unlike the Sony's. The pictures of these headphones belie the fact that they actually fold up pretty small. There's a hinge which folds the two earphones up towards the headband, making the whole package very compact. I was on the fence between these and the JVC headphones but I'm glad I chose these. They were very comfortable on our 8 hour flight and the battery life was very good. Overall I'd recommend them as a nice cheap pair of Noise Cancelling headphones. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: noise canceling great for dorms Review: when i first bought these headphones i thought they would be great for those nights in college when i actually had to get something done, and i could avoid distractions. So i sat in my room and just put the noise canceling feature on, and i thought it didnt work. I was very dissapointed. But then i figured out that it only works if i have other music playing in the headphones. (so i should have figured that out before)they have a great sound, they arent too big, and they fold up to a semi decent size, and my roommate doesnt complain that she can hear my music. They have worked well for me. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Philips Noise cancelling - Buy Jabra instead Review: I live on airplines. Platinum for life on American. Noise cancelling headphones are the best way for me to get deep sleep, besides the shades. Surest way to minimize the effect of jet-lag.Being the cheap guy that I am, I did not want to pay $300 for the Bose. I bought Jabras. 60 odd bucks. Loved 'em. Ofcourse you get what you pay for, cheap plastic and within a year the plastic started cracking.Needed a replacement and I bought these Philips. Complete and total waste of $70. I have done a side by side test of the Philips vs the Jabra. Philips barely cancels the noise.DO not waste your money with the Philips. I am now going to go buy another Jabra. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: Excellent for the first 366 days Review: I bought 3 pairs of these. The first pair broke in the first year. Philips replaced them. Then I went through the replacement set, and the remaining two sets. Each of the 4 pairs broke in exactly the same place: Where the metal loop meets the headband. The plastic just disintegrates and the headband metal straps poke out of the vinyl covering and into my head. Ouch.Purchased 12-10-07, last pair broke 11-30-11; so less than 1 year of use per pair on average.No travel, these just sat on my desk at work, or on my head. Answer:
No