Philips Pro Wired Earbuds with Microphone Hi-Res Audio in-Ear Headphones with 3 5mm Jack Comfortable and Durable Build

So this is another stop on my journey to review random wired earbuds. I reviewed the less expensive philips and was impressed. At twice the price, are these an improvement? Absolutely. These use the same 1 button remote and mic which function but other headsets in this range have better functionality with their remote/mic. But the sound quality is where these shine. If you want full, non-fatiguing sound and a very comfortable earbud, these are for you. Construction: These feel durable enough. The cable is thick enough that I think it could take some abuse. The buds are light and look attractive with the shiny metallic-y backs. They are on par with other earbuds in this price range. Features: These have a functioning remote and mic, but their use is limited. The remote is a single button that will play/pause music and answer/hang up phone calls. You can't change the volume or change tracks like other sets around this price. The mic works but your caller won't be able to hear you super well. They include extra eartip sizes. Comfort: These are very comfortable for in-ear IEMs. I used the largest tips provided for my big ears and I got a tight seal and then they disappeared. It's also a very secure fit so I could imagine using these in the gym or while on a jog 10 years ago before true-wireless. Sound Quality: If this is your price range and you seek the most balanced sound in this price range, then these are my top recommendation. These sound great and I legitimately prefer them to sets that are twice the price or even more. The bass does have a subtle bump but I wouldn't consider these bass forward. The bass is full and rhythmic and will have you bobbing your head. The mids are very clear and natural. Instruments and voices sound more realistic with these compared to other sets at this price point. Highs are a little soft compared to the bass and mids but this makes them super easy to listen to. There is no harshness or sharpness that will hurt your ears and you can listen for hours. Even with the subpar remote and mic, these are my favorite earbuds out of 5 that I've tested in the $10-$40 range. These are winners. Read more

I was looking for a pair of earbuds with a mic. I stumbled upon the Performance PRO1605. I was surprised to see some small earbuds were advertised, as Hi-Res Audio. Not to mention, I was shocked by the price tag. Therefore, I was willing to take a chance on Philips, as I already own their superb, SHP9500. DESIGN: The PRO6105 has a nice and shiny, metallic design on the outside of the earphones. On the inside, is a plastic, navy blue surface with the L and R on their corresponding sides. This is located beneath the ear tips. In addition, the PRO6105 comes with three (S,M,L) interchangeable ear tips. The large ear tips on the earbuds by default. The ear tips fit snug inside my ears. No worry about them slipping out. The cord is like any other cord for headphones. However, on the left side of the headphones is a microphone. On the right side is a rubber clip, which organizes the cords in a neat fashion. SOUND: The PRO6105 has 8.6mm neodymium drivers, which is above average for most earbuds. The frequency response is 7-40,000hz, which is Hi-Res Audio. The SHP9500 is not, as they are 12-35,000hz The sensitivity is 109 db, compared to the SHP9500’s 101 db. Of course, you cannot compare earphones to headphones, but in the case of the PRO6105 in comparison to the SHP9500, that is impressive. The impedance is 16 ohms. The maximum input power is only 20mW. For some earbuds, they have superb, crystal clear and clean sound. The highs and mids are great. The lows are pretty good, as well. No distortion. The bass is deep, clean, clear but not overdone. Of course, most Hi-Res audio is not bass-heavy. With that said, if you are a bass-head, these headphones are not for you. Beats by Dre might be, however, In addition to everything, the noise-cancellation is great on these earbuds. I played some music, while the TV was up and could only hear the music. The music sounds excellent. Of course, these earbuds are made, primarily for that. Words sound crystal clear. The detail of background sounds i.e. instruments, drums, etc. of the music are heard, crystal clear. The treble is nice. Good bass, as I mentioned before. Out of curiosity, I performed a test of some games. I played an old, saved video of Hitman 2 on PSN. There was a part, where a massive explosion takes place. The explosion was punchy, along with the sound of debris, hitting the floor, sounded loud and amazingly, clear. The sounds around the environment, sounded clear, as well. I heard birds chirping, conversations of NPCs around the map, footsteps, etc. I was impressed. With that said, if you choose to game on PS4 with these, the controller can drive these earbuds with ease. In fact, I had the controller volume set to max but had to set it to level seven. The sound was still, ambient enough, without feeling, as if my eardrums were going to burst. MIC: On PSN, I did a test for the adjust mic settings. I could hear my voice, crystal clear. Also, for personal calls, I could hear their voice, crystal clear and they could hear mine. Plus, these earbuds have echo cancellation. Also, for personal calls, with the press of a button, music can be paused to accept phone calls. VERDICT: Considering these are Hi-Res, along with the accessories, which come with them, they are a STEAL for only twenty bucks. Not to mention, they can compete with some top headphones out there. Great for music and surprisingly, good for gaming. Read more

I would describe these as "typical" for wired earbuds. Perfectly acceptable ear fit, perfectly acceptable cord and plug, perfectly acceptable construction, and perfectly acceptable sound. The bass tones are a little thin and anemic but honestly, you can't expect much bass from lightweight in-ear buds like these so I don't count that against them. Honestly, I got exactly what I expected based on the product description. No surprises, no disappointment, just perfectly average earbuds. I have no complaints whatsoever. Read more

Absolutely fantastic set of earbuds. My challenge has been finding an affordable set of earbuds which sound clean and don't suffer from muddy rap-style bass "Thumpa Thumpa-itis". This set exceeds my expectations. Highs are clear and clean and bass is strong but DEFINED and clean, no mud These Phillip Pros are so good that I'm buying a couple more as backups just in case Phillips were to stop making them. Oh, easy to wear for long periods of time, mucho comfortable. Read more