Panasonic- Rp-hs46e-k Slim Clip On Earphone - Black

Update at 2025-Jun-13: I bought my first pair of these earphones about 15 years ago. I've tried others now and then, but for me, these Panasonic over-the-ear earphones outperform them all. These Panasonic earphones typically work perfectly for about a year +/- 9 months. Some connection breaks down for one ear, leaving sound only in the other. So, I get another pair. A wireless pair would please me, but no manufacturer seems to have found a way to make Bluetooth with independence from heavy battery, user-friendly setup, basic sound quality, reliability, and the comfort of these Panasonic over-the-ear earphones. Original Review: I use my earphones while (1) Riding on the bus, (2) Riding on my bicycle, (3) Walking and hiking, and rarely otherwise. Top sound quality is something I would like to have, but I'll never get it, even with the finest earphones, because I use them in noisy environments. Fairly good sound is the best I can hope for. On the other hand, practicality and comfort matter greatly to me. Formerly, I used in-the-ear earbuds, but I got an ear infection, my first since I was a kid, and I felt (sorry, no controlled study on this) that sticking those objects in my ears led to the trouble. So, I switched to these earphone styles that grab the ears. I compare the competitor Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones K ( Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones ) with the Panasonic RPHS46EK Slim Headphones P. I've alternated use of both of them for about 2 months. Either K or P is a good choice. Both are good products. I prefer P. Of dozens of earphone makes and models, P is the best I've ever found for my purposes. K has better sound quality than P, I think, when I sit in a quiet room. On the road, I can tell no significant difference. Wind noise doesn't seriously affect either K or P. They are as good as any other earphones that don't completely cover the ear. K has a straight-thru jack, while P has an elbow jack. I like the elbow, because it goes in a pocket more easily, and because I don't worry about it snapping off, leaving a chunk of metal inside my iPhone. I've noticed no significant noise from the cord with either K or P. The earpieces of K are heavier than the P, so that when I disengage the earpieces (as when I want to hear somebody speaking to me) and hang them over a shirt collar, the K fairly rapidly descend with gravity so they swing in the breeze on the end of 30cm of slack cord. The K earpieces are rather larger than the P, maybe half again the diameter in any dimension. For me, it's more difficult to fit the K into a pocket when not in use. The earhooks on the K are more rigid than the earhooks on the P. Thus the K are a little more difficult to get on/off. I often have to "weave" my ear between the earhook and the pad to get a good fit. The stiffness of the K make them a little less comfortable to wear. Comfort can be increased with adjustment. The P are generally quite comfortable. One of the K earhooks popped off the other day. I was able to snap it back on, without much trouble. This may be a rare event. I haven't enough experience with them to say at this time. No such problem with the P.

don't expect anything premium, it's 15$, but they are very nice for the price point. i would easily pay more for them. plastic feels flexible, which could be more of a feature than a flaw, preventing them from breaking and making them easy to fit on the ear. there is NO noise cancelling at all, as they only rest on the ear, but i personally don’t mind. audio quality is great, no complaints. overall would recommend, they’re comfortable and nice to use

I had been getting random headaches here and there and I had recently suspected it from being from my PC Headset and me using it for a long period of time. I didn't wanna really waste more on other headset or anything but I had remembered Etika (R.I.P brother) using Ear-Clip Headphones due to his hairline so I was thinking I should go with buying something like that as to not get much headaches when using my computer for when I'm using it casually. Now while Etika used to use Koss KSC75 Headphones, I went with these as they were a bit cheaper and looked to be good. So they came in just some hours ago now and I've been using them since then. First of all, which I am very much happy about, they came in actually brand new without any scratches whatsoever and the packaging was nice. They had a small little opening cut-out in the back of the packaging to make it much easier to open it up which made it an easy time to take them out. For the actual headphones though, I will admit that I did not expect them to be small but that could just be me having a bad memory of Ear-Clip Headphones from back then lol. The sound quality is pretty great for what it actually is but not as good as my own since I messed with the EQ of those to make it sound better and clearer. Noise cancellation is something that I had to put my input on for some reason in the review page but I'll mention it here. The noise cancellation is unsurprisingly not the best as one should obviously expect with these types of headphones but they can block out some noise I suppose based on the volume and how well you place them on your ear. Now for how comfortable they are is entirely dependent on positioning and placement really. When I first put them on, they fitted snuggly and I can't really deny it but after taking them off for a moment to focus on something, I put them back on for them to be a tad bit less comfortable but it was fine for me. As of right now, I find it to hurt a tad bit from use so take breaks when using them lol. I did notice from the other reviews that the cushion on the ears come off sooner or later down its own lifeline so be wary of that and same with the wire. They're doing quite fine now for me right now but knowing this, I do intend to be careful using them. I don't intend to use them very often admittedly outside of on my PC or for when I want to use the audiojack on my consoles so I'll probably come into this issue later than other buyers but I'll still give warning of this for others. I'll update this review for when that time comes for these headphones but I caution buyers that it kind of is something that happens to most of these types of headphones so if you do buy these, handle them with care.

At this price range, these Panasonic slim clip-ons are a terrific value. I find ear buds annoying to wear with generally poor audio quality, and other over-ear or behind-the-neck versions I've tried left my ears sore. I took a chance on this pair of ear-clip style phones, and I'm very pleased. First - they are very comfortable and light weight. I can wear them all day at my desk while working and I don't feel any weight, or any pressure on my ear at all. No irritation or soreness where the clip goes behind the ear! The cord drapes nicely and does not pull. Second - the audio quality is far better than I had expected. Music sounds full and rich, with every sonic detail coming through clear as a bell - and full sounding volume does not come at the price of that "loud" feeling so many others do. They do not cancel out any ambient noise, and in fact background sounds can pass through fairly easily. This is actually a plus when wearing them in an environment where you still need to be able to hear someone speak to you or be aware of what is going on around you, yet still enjoy your music or podcast. Great bargain at this price point!

I have been using these every night for 3 and half years. I got them to replace the headphones in one of these headband earphones. The original headphones (different brand) crapped out in a few months. I fall asleep with white noise and these slipped into the headband. Not cushion comfort but well enough to sleep on and they lasted 3.5 years. The right ear piece went out. I'd order another set but can't seem to find the original flat style. I have another Panasonic flat style in my list, I'll probably order those. Sound quality was ok, good enough for my needs. Low price so yr not going to get Bose or even over the ear sound quality. But these helped drown out my husband's snoring.

I get these small flat earphones because all earbuds fall out of my ears, all the time, no matter the brand. These type hook over your whole ear and lay flat against it, so while the sound quality isn't great and doesn't get very loud, it is enough for people who like to listen to audio-books, talk radio, podcasts, background/ambient music etc. They're also good if you like to sleep with headphones on. Since they lay flat, they're more comfortable to wear as a side-sleeper as they don't jab into your ear like earbuds, or get clunky and fall off like regular headphones, hence the nic-name 'bed-phones'. There are higher quality bed-phones out there if that's what you want, but I recommend these for something cheap you can throw in your pocket, take to work, etc. mostly for podcasts/youtube talk shows, ESPECIALLY if you are sick of every type of earbud always falling out of your ears, so annoying.

My very old wired pair is hanging on for dear life and I needed a backup for the inevitable. I can’t wear earbuds, ouch! I didn’t want Bluetooth - babysitting another device battery life, no thanks. These earphones checked all my boxes! The sound is surprisingly good. Slim comfy fit, secure on my ears, doesn’t shake loose during activities. I’ve used them during yard work, chores, exercise, etc. The wire length is also a plus, not too long. I didn’t want to be constantly managing slack or tangles. At this price, totally worth it!

I am reviewing Panasonic- Rp-hs46e-k Slim Clip On Earphone - Black. These come up as the "prior generation (#1)." I have been using the same pair since before October 2019 (it is now May 2021). I wear my headphones while listening to audiobooks so I have them on for very long periods of time. The slim earphones fit over my ears perfectly and are very comfortable. They "open up" to put on your ears so you do not need to rotate and slide them on like some brands. I can wear them with sunglasses and regular glasses, and reading glasses without an issue. I love the "L" shaped plug and haven't had an issue with the cord bending or breaking. They do not block out all of the outside noise, but I like that - my children and co-workers can still get my attention if needed. The volume is still loud enough to block out voices too. I wish there was a wireless version, but I pair it with a clip-on Bluetooth receiver with a microphone. I have tried several clip-on brands and traditional headband and behind the head band styles and these put the least amount of pressure on your ears, they stay on very well and are comfy for long periods of use (like an entire day). Also, they are comfortable enough to use in bed, although I do not sleep with them on. Another feature that I did not see listed anywhere is that they are magnetic. The two earpieces stick together when not in use which is helpful to prevent tangling. I am going to stock up on them so I will not need to worry about them being discontinued in the future.

how anybody has given these headphones a positive review I'll never know. Terrible audio, uncomfortable to wear, and poorly made. Avoid

Bardzo dobre słuchawki,polecam.

Excelente! Padrão Panasonic

Sound is as good as you can get for this price. Better than all others with this style and still some subtle bass tones. I used a USBC adapter with the big screen beyond 2 bsb2 for the open ear style for Sim racing. In war with bass shakers feel weird and just allow you to feel a lot of vibration rather than noise. 10/10 for cost vs performance

Works nicely with PS5 VR2, and plugged into a PS5 controller. Very comfortable to wear. Sound quality is good. No complaints whatsoever. Amazon is asking me to rate the battery life, but these don't have or use batteries. They plug in via a stereo jack and use wires to deliver the sound. Very happy with the purchase.