Philips SHS8001

413 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (205)
Comfort (118)
Value for money (90)
Bass quality (41)
Portability (17)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 413 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the portability and bass quality are overall positive. The value for money and comfort also get good comments.

sound, comfort, value for money, bass quality, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Philips SHS 8001 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 72/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Philips SHS 8001

alaTest has collected and analysed 247 user reviews of the Philips SHS 8001 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk.

65% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Me Stainthorpe "Stainthorpus" (amazon.co.uk)

Okay - but there are issues

Sound - no complaints there like most in canal earphones - they are effective at blocking out external sounds - so volumes can be set low and less interference from external noises.

Jul, 2011

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Consumer review by: Deejay (amazon.co.uk)

cheap and cheerful

Bought these and they worked beautifully... for 8 months. Now only one channel working. Moral of the story.... buy the higher priced ones to get some longevity.

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review by: TempestB (amazon.co.uk)

Poor Sound Quality

The first priority for any earphone is the ability to sit in the ears without falling out. This is achieved. However, the second priority is decent sound: these earphones in this regard are truly horrific. The bass level is almost unregistered and...

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review by: J. O'Brien (amazon.co.uk)

Great product

This product is great, I really like them, they don't fall out of my ears they don't give me ear ache as they are soft. The only thing that I would say is that they do block out most outside noise which can be good but if you are outside running and...

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review by: Mr. R. Holder (amazon.co.uk)

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I'm glad of the choice of 3 different ear cushion sizes as my ear canals are very small. They are very comfortable and the sound is of a good quality. They stay in place very well. Rob.

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: Mr. R. Shaw (amazon.co.uk)

Great

These sound fantastic if you put the correct size rubbers on and shove them right down the ear canal.Great bass and mid range on my personal dab radio,very comfy and they stay in your ears..........yes really ! Ordered on Sunday arrived by Tuesday on...

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: Per Ardua (amazon.co.uk)

Best Headphones For The Gym

I dont usaly review products but these little headphones are great Ive tried every sort of earphones for using in the Gym and these for the price you cant beat. To start with they are light but robust. They don't make you look like a cyberman (Dr Who...

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: Ms. K. Mavrokefalos (amazon.co.uk)