Cingular Go Phone: Philips HS820 Compact Foldable Neckband Headphones Review

The HS820's sound every bit as good as my Sennheiser PMX60's.In addition, they are more comfortable, have a longer cord, and they fold!I used to switch back and forth between the HS500's for everyday and the Sennheisers for "critical" listening.Now I just stay with the HS820s.In the picky column, I would have preferred a black cord because the ivory clashes with my Zens.

This is how I rate the Philips phones I have used:

HS820 - buy them!
HS500 - great but the HS820s are better
SHS391 - better sound quality than the HS520 but less comfortable - save your money (see my review under SHS391)
HS520 - not very good sound but I keep them because I can sleep with them and not crush my ears.
HS420 - not very good sound but ok for the exerbike where earpads would be way to hot
HS400 - save your money
HS800 - (folding) behind the head - Save your money.Uncomfortable with average sound.
SHS420 - Earhook headphones - save your money.The music sounded like it was being played through helium, no bass.They also didn't want to stay put.
HN050 Noise Canceling - DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!You have been warned.

Koss - KSC11 behind the head - Tried them and hated them.Terrible sound and, without a doubt, the most painful headphones I have ever worn.The plastic frame clamps directly to your head and the phones hover over your ears, so they don't take any of the load.These things will leave dents in your head!

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Product Description:
Philips Compact Foldable Neckband brings excellent sound quality to your ears and folds ultra-flat so you'll never need to be without your music. Just take it in your pocket with you. It is also comfortable to wear and has a convenient one-sided cable.