Panasonic RP-HC55 (Headphones)

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Great noise-canceling earbuds

By David (jr.com) Read the full review

Pros: I like the in-ear design - much more comfortable than over-the ear types. Good noise cancelling, almost as good as a pair of over-the-ear Sennheiser NC headphones I also own. Great battery life - over 15 hours (round trip, trans-Pacific) and...

Comfortable","Compact","Good Value","Great Sound","Lightweight

Cord Too Short

Dec, 2009 2009-12-08 4 jr.com

Work ok but awkward

By Cathryn A. Rudolph "Katie" (amazon.com) Read the full review

Cons:

Feb, 2012 2012-02-18 3

Better than none

By Jeff (amazon.com) Read the full review

This is the only set I have owned, so I'm not able to compare. Bought it to use on airplanes. It blocks lower end noises such as wind and dull sounds very well, but has zero effect on higher pitched sounds like engine and equipment noise. I tested it...

Feb, 2012 2012-02-17 2

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Panasonic RP-HC55

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We have collected and analysed 7 expert reviews and 541 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 75/100 and users rate it 71/100. The average review date is 23-03-2010. We have compared these reviews to 373068 reviews from other Headphones. The alaScore™ for this product is 78/100 = Good. Last update: 23-05-2012.

May, 2012 2012-05-23 alaScore 78 3.9

Panasonic RP-HC55 review

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Award: Best Buy!

These noise-cancelling earphones didn't make the best first impression. It was hard to remove from the packaging, the drivers are huge and the pen-shaped housing for the battery and electronics doesn't feel particularly durable. No battery is supplied,...

High sound quality and effective active noise cancelling are a winning combination at such a competitive price.

Fortunately, things began to improve as soon as we started using them. The big drivers rested comfortably in the ear lobe, and once the noise-cancelling electronics were switched on they shut the world out admirably. Unusually, these earphones have no...

Feb, 2011 2011-02-28 5

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Panasonic RP-HC55

By (whathifi.com)

These Panasonic's are great on paper with an innovative battery pack, but are held back by compressed and tiring sound

Innovative battery pack idea, effective noise isolation

Tiring sound, compressed

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Headphone Sets from Panasonic : Panasonic RP-HX45 RP-HX40 RP-HC55

By mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

A recent delivery at the Fereday household saw the arrival of three new headphone sets from Panasonic which might be of interest.

While delivering reasonable sound quality, the HC55 was less successful at cancelling outside noise than the HX45. It was also a device that was fiddlier to set up. First you need to attach you mobile music player, of whatever type, and then clip the...

Next you need to ensure the ear-plugs are positioned correctly in each ear for the best listening experience and then arrange the dangling leads so that they are unlikely to be accidentally knocked so dislodging an earplug. I much prefer the simplicity...

Mar, 2011 2011-03-22 No rating -0.1

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Comfy In-Ear Phones Block a Lot of Noise

By Mathew Honan (wired.com)

These comfy in-ear phones block the majority of noise via rubbery stoppers, and the in-line volume control spares you from having to fumble around to make quick

Oct, 2008 2008-10-20 3

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Panasonic RP-HC55 Review

By Jammer (onheadphones.com)

Award: Staff Recommended

Clear sound with active cancellers at a surprisingly economical price

The headphones are quite solid and boast of an interesting shape that gives a unique touch to it. The superior isolation score makes sure the active noise cancellation technology works really well. It is one of the most economical active-cancellers...

The audio quality could have been better. The pendant is not located at a strategic place which robs off the comfort factor to a considerable extent

The Panasonic RP-HC55 headphones promise decent audio experience along with durability and comfort. The active noise cancellation is, probably, its most remarkable feature. The long battery life makes it a sensible choice to go for.

May, 2011 2011-05-28 4

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Best noise-canceling earphones

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Of earphones that offer both passive and active noise cancelation, the Panasonic RP-HC55 earphones get the best reviewer response. These earphones block sound waves physically, as well as generate white noise inside the ear, which negates other...

Active noise canceling, very long battery life, comfortable fit

Unexceptional sound quality, noise-canceling unit can pull on cord

User comments indicate that the HC55s have a relatively comfortable fit. However, some reviewers note that if the HC55's cord-mounted noise-canceling unit is left dangling, it may cause the earphones to fall out -- though if it is secured to a shirt...

Sep, 2010 2010-09-01 No rating -0.1

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Panasonic RP-HC55

By (consumer.org.nz)

Very good noise-cancelling result. Good ease of use. Good sound quality. Comes with carry case

Can't be used with the power off

3.9

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alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the Panasonic RP-HC55 from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Aug, 2009 to Mar, 2010. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 60 out of 100.

3 Users positive 2 Users negative

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Panasonic RP-HC55 from jr.com. This user review was collected in 2009-12-08, with a rating of 80 out of 100.

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Great noise-canceling earbuds

Pros: I like the in-ear design - much more comfortable than over-the ear types. Good noise cancelling, almost as good as a pair of over-the-ear Sennhe

1 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 497 user reviews of the Panasonic RP-HC55 from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2008 to Feb, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.com is 70 out of 100.

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Better than none

This is the only set I have owned, so I'm not able to compare. Bought it to use on airplanes. It blocks lower end noises such as wind and dull sounds

Faulty mechanics and poor quality audio

The noise cancelling mechanism seems to work just great. Unfortunately, the left earbud doesn't play music, and the audio quality out of the right ear

An excellent value for the money. Good noise cancellation.

I purchased this because I had some cross country flights I would be making, and my non-noise canceling ear buds just didn't cut it while trying to wa

Awesome product!

This is a great product as far as noise cancellation, however there are a few problems with design. The on/ off button can be awkward to use since it

375 Users positive 122 Users negative

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alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the Panasonic RP-HC55 from epinions.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2009 to Dec, 2011. The average user rating from epinions.com is 80 out of 100.

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These Make for Easy Listening

Anyone who uses headphones for any activity will appreciate the Panasonic RP-HC55 in-the-ear headphones. The earbuds are as comfortable as any in-the

Panasonic RP-HC55 Headphones: A Neccessity for the Thrifty Music Lover

I listen to a lot of music, and I own an iPod. If you're like me in those respects, you may have quickly figured out that the earbuds that come with t

Great noise reduction, but uncomfortable.

I bought these noise cancelling headphones about 6 months ago because they were rated # 1 in the category by the Consumer Reports magazine. I am now l

3 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Panasonic RP-HC55 from pcrush.com. This user review was collected in 2009-12-15, with a rating of 80 out of 100.

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Good performance/price balance

A good earphones. Very good noise cancellation capability as advertised. The only problem is that it creates unpleasant static noise when using it for

1 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Panasonic RP-HC55 from shopping.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2009 to Dec, 2009. The average user rating from shopping.com is 70 out of 100.

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Panasonic RP-HC55 Headphones: A Neccessity for the Thrifty Music Lover

I listen to a lot of music, and I own an iPod. If you’re like me in those respects, you may have quickly figured out that the earbuds that come wi

Great noise reduction, but uncomfortable.

I bought these noise cancelling headphones about 6 months ago because they were rated # 1 in the category by the Consumer Reports magazine. I am now l

2 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Panasonic RP-HC55 from viewpoints.com. This user review was collected in 2010-06-21, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Nice and cheap earphones. ”

I am very pleased with these earbuds. First, they sell for only $30-40 as opposed to $200 or more for most noise-cancelling earbuds on the market. Sec

1 Users positive