Panasonic RP-HC500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 484 user reviews of Panasonic RP-HC500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Comments about the durability and noise isolation are overall positive. The comfort and price are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the reliability.

As a sinus sufferer, I don't like earbuds either for my music player or as a mobile phone headset. You continually feel as if you should be blowing your nose, every sound echoes around inside your skull and when you speak, because you cannot hear...

As a sinus sufferer, I don't like earbuds either for my music player or as a mobile phone headset. You continually feel as if you should be blowing your nose, every sound echoes around inside your skull and when you speak, because you cannot hear...

A solid entry into the noise cancelling headphones space, Panasonic's RP-HC500s offer good value for money, although those willing to pay a premium should look towards high end IEMs for better sound quality.

The closed housing of Panasonic's RP-HC500 headphones blocks out a lot of outside noise, and the noise-cancellation circuitry does even more to eliminate low-level noise from sources such as computers, engines and air conditioners.

Iain Laskey Finds peace at last on his daily commute

I picked up the Panasonic RP-HC500 noise cancelling earphones for under $80.  They are very comfortable with a leatherette covering on the the earpads and headband.  Incl. accessories are a double prong airplane adapter, a 1/4" adapter and 1AA...

I was able to get these headphones almost for free from Qantas frequent flier miles. I am planning a couple of long trips and I find noise canceling headphones a great relief on a long flight. If money were no object, I might have bought the Bose, but...