Philips PH805 Active Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones

Highs: - Excellent noise canceling performance - Really nice fit and finish, comfortable to wear - Excellent build quality and durability (hinges seem very sturdy) - Easy to use, with very functional touch control - Good design, not intrusive or overly flashy (sophisticated in my eyes) - Easy to connect and Google Assistant functions are great (i am using a Pixel 3A XL) - Updated firmware (auto prompted me this) upon connecting the first time - Versatile folding positions - Awareness mode (so I can be aware of the surrounding without having to take these off) - Super fast charging times Lows: - Not the lightest but understandable with the quality of materials they are using - MicroUSB and not USB-C - Power button sometimes take a bit longer to shut off (have to hold down more than 3 seconds) - 2.5mm jack in instead of 3.5mm - Not the most bass heavy (this is both a good and a bad, depending on taste) Summary: These are surprisingly a great pair of ANC headphones that performs just as well as the Sony WH-1000XM3, the gold standard in ANC headphones, while costing almost $100 less than the Sony! It isn't as functional when it comes to tuning its audio profiles but in terms of everyday usability and its ANC performance, it gets a 9/10 from me. Build quality is amazing for a sub $200 headphone, the leather, memory foam, hinges, and even the paint on the earcups are textured perfectly so that these should last a good few years of heavy usage with no worries. Audio quality is above average but it does lack the smartphone software that allows you to adjust the EQ and such on the headphones but I think this can be compensated by adjusting the EQ on the music player you are using. I tried playing some FLAC on a non-amplified line using the 3.5mm to 2.5mm cable that is included, it does a great job of delivering clear highs and mids without muddles from the bass. It definitely excels at the trebles, an indication that this is great for clear conversations too. And yes, calls are extremely clear when I use this for regular phone and VOIP conversations on my phone. Connecting to the phone is easy once it is paired, turning it on does the job automatically. Pairing is easy too, hallmarks of a good BT 5.0 implementation. It even show a picture of the PH805 on my phone after I click on its name in the Bluetooth devices. There are 3 excellent party tricks that makes this an excellent steal at $180 or so. 1. The 3 ways that it folds: flat fold, curl fold, and flat and curl fold (where it fits in the pouch) 2. Awareness mode turns down the music and broadcasts the environmental noise so that you hear whats around you easily and can carry a conversation with the person in front of you while wearing it, which is quite fun/funny but useful on commutes 3. Google Assistant: I actually started looking at my phone less and less now that I own this pair of headphones. Having Google Assistant able to read back any text messages, even messages in Line app because that function is enabled when wearing this headphone means that I can focus more on work and not get distracted by the many other things going on on my phone! And having the touch control on the earcup, without any additional markings, is a great design in nature. 4th bonus party trick: its touch control is really useful for turning up and down the volume, no more trying to find the volume rocker or buttons, just swipe at the right ear-cup and it adjusts the volume, although slowly.

I bought these to replace my Seinheiser HD 280 pros. I loved them but they were not wireless and when connected to an iPad they fell and the jack broke. I should’ve gotten them fixed by the company but now they don’t offer that service anymore, so I bought these. I use these Phillips headphones mostly when I’m flying or when I wanna watch TV late at night and my partner is asleep. I love the fact that they came with an option convertible wired jack to plug it in on international flights. Everyone else had to use the staticy cheap ines that they gave you free on the flight. The sound quality is nice. The noise canceling is pretty good. The volume controls are actually built into the side of the headphone. The bluetooth pairing is pretty easy once you know how to do it too. My only complaint is that if they’re not charged you can’t use them at all, even with the cable. For just under 100 bucks I would say that they are the best you can get for the money. Please keep in mind that you should not wear headphones for eight hours a day. You can damage your ears! These Phillips headphones also came with a semi rigid carrying case that’s very nice. I would recommend them.

I am like different headphones for different kinds of music and have shied away from bluetooth type headphones because most of the ones I see are closed back. I own a pair of Phillips X2HR phones so I thought I would give these a try. The idea of not being tethered to my computer or music source quite appealed to me. Everything that follows are my opinions. Also, most of the comparisons I make are based on open back headphones specifically designed for great audio reproduction. First, the good: Music reproduction of these phones is good, not great, but pretty good. I miss the "wide open" sound that other phones reproduce. I really enjoy the fact I can move about the house and still hear my music. I love the capability of replaying or skipping a track from pushing a single button forward or back. I like being able to pause music when I take a phone call. I don't use or care about the noise cancellation capability of this set. I like to listen to my music but not be cut off from the rest of the world. They are very comfortable, light weight and don't clamp your head like a vise. Even with the noise cancellation feature turned off they very much seem like quality closed back headphones. Now, the not so good: I really like being able to adjust the volume by running fingers up or down the right headphone, in fact, I think that is really a cool feature, however in my opinion I think it is very poorly implemented because 3 out of 4 times when I try to adjust the volume I get an audio message stating "the Google Assistant is Not Connected." In fact if you accidentally touch the right headphone that irritating message interrupts whatever you might be listening to. Seriously? Does Google have to be a part of everything? I really like these headphones, the price is decent and they sound pretty good but I would never recommend them because of the Google interruptions. I bought a different headset (Soundcore Q30) which are about as good sound-wise as the Phillips.

My husband bought me these to replace some older headphones I had that stopped charging, also Phillips. Those lasted me years and I was very happy with their sound, noise canceling and durability and these seem to be continuing that trend. I have one complaint but it's more of a preference so I didn't knock a star off for it: I wish this had buttons rather than touch controls on the right earcup. The amount of times that I have unintentionally tapped it or swiped it or tried to tap it and not done what I intended are pretty small but not zero. But beyond that, the sound, noise canceling and all are wonderful and I would reccomend them anyway.

UPDATE JAN 2022. Sadly, I really would like to luv this headphones, but this is not the outcome of my experience. After light use, always at home I got to say that my personal experience has not been a bed of roses. PROS: Sound quality still really good. The case is great to keep them out of dust, mine still might look as new but will tell more after. Battery still lasting long. CONS: it broke... still playing music but the pad on top start falling a part (I add an image). The presure on your head is still to much so I end with headaches or pain in skull behind my ears. Bluetooth connection is ok but when I am away like 7 or 8 mts start having problems. Earpads still stiff and not very comfortable. I really wish I found a way to exchange those, but I haven't been lucky to find a video or description how to dismantle those pads from this particular headphones; Philips do not give any kind of support on that respect so bad point for that company. Cable to listen in high quality is flat and that is ok, but the connector is small so the cable bends to close and probably will be broken very soon (I think they could design something better) In general I CAN'T RECOMMEND THIS PAIR OF HEADPHONES AND I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER PAIR IN THE FUTURE. Even the sound quality is really good :-(. I read from a guy who can¡t hear BASS on this, well,I disagree but probably he like those headphones with MegaBass systems which is not my personal preference. Do not forget to use your equalizer to tune to your taste. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Perfectly packaged. It is awesome to get this beautiful (THEY ARE REALLY GOOD LOOKING) headphones with the hard case to protect them and for travel. People has been complaining about noise cancellation but mine works perfect... the only thing I do not like much is between songs I can listen little hiss from it so I rather to use it off but when are ON really blocks all noise from the street which is the way should work. So when is rush hour I turn ON and peace came to my ears... I like to listen many music genera, from barroque, to Glam or some Heavey metal, blues, jazz, rock and people critizing headphones for bass etc.. but in general you have to tune for each genera your equalizer, but is not only for each genera but also for each pair of different headphones or speakers you are going to use. For most people that is not an issue so is a personal preference. SOUND of this Philips is good. I try talking on the phone, and people said that they hear me like I was in a bucket or something like that... but to me their voices are crystal clear, but looks like my voice sound different but I did not experience that they do not understand me clear so I think works fine. Construction, materials etc... are as good as BOSE or SONY, probably this ones are more confortable to me and this ones fit better to me, earpads are super soft!!!! really confortable. The head pressure is little tight, not very disconfortable but makes me feel the pair of headphones on my head all the time. CONTROLS, I read some reviews about people having issues with their controls, well... READ THE MANUAL, is really easy and clear and works perfect as described by Philips. I do not use google assitant, mainly because you just open your mic to let google hear you whatever they can thru the mic (Probably they already doing it LOL). Another thing... Volume. Headphones have their own volume scale which is differnt from the source (phone, MAC or whatever u are using) so keep that in mind, try to protect your ears not listeing to high and learn to listen in lower mid volume so your ears need to be train for detailes (Just a personal sugestion). So If you want high volume, pump up the volume on source and headphones. I will try to update my review after the summer to see how battery last, if starts to breaking apart or moving parts start making noise or something like that. I hope this review helps you to decide to get this ones or not. Totally recomended, I got a great price, otherway I would finished buying some chinese cheap headphones. Bluethooth connection has been super relieble and can be around 10m (30ft) away from source in dofferent rooms. WOW, Bach start... got to listen this. Have a great day enjoy your music. ************************************** UPDATE AFER A MONTH OF USE: ************************************** Well, I wish I would like to fall in love of this headphones, but I am glad I had a chance to update my review about them. After a month of daily use I got my list and why I decide to reduce to a 4 stars my review. PROS: Battery is amazing, I only chaged once few days ago and the continue playing, will see how long the battery really last, then what is my question... Do I have to buy a new pair? Will Philips be kind to replace the battery? Sound still really good. Design is nice and most of the materials used are great. Connection has been tip top, no issues about it. I love that they came with the case, is really cool to have one with this quality. When I use with cable is also really good, and I do not hear the cable sound like on those small headphones that came with your phone. CONS: The only but very important cons I found were the earpads, mine were really confortable the first week, after that I need to constant change position of the headphones to avoid pain in my ears or my head which is no good, probably I shoud give 3 stars only but sound is really good. I do not know if I can replace those pads for different kind. The left and the right side have different shapes, left one has some bulky points on foam and are not cushing that well anymore. Material of pads is really soft, but because are leather or PU (fake leather) make them hot after long periods, but I live in a cold city so that is not a mayor concern. I don't know if pads are made of memory foam but maybe I might need different kind, probably for someone else works that is why I only take one star only, is a personal experience. If any one know how to change those pads I appreciate your comments and help. The pressure from the headphones itself is strong, so probably if you consider that you have a big head, I recomend avoid them, brand new are so soft but after days of using you will notice. I would like to give a second chance if I can change the PADS maybe that helps in my experience using this beautiful headphones.

The sound is excellent for a budget headset, and they feel great. So it is unfortunate that after 2 months, the headband cushion began coming apart. I really wish I could rate them 5 stars for the quality of the audio, but when you can't rely on the quality of the supporting components, I can't recommend that anyone purchase them. Look elsewhere, or pay a bit more for consistent quality. Update: I doctored my headband padding with some bike tape and, while it looked terrible, it resolved the issue, and I'm just using them in my home. However, one year since I purchased these, the ear pad covering is detaching from the headphones. Once that happens, these are no longer useable without purchasing replacement ear pads. Update 2: Less than two years in, and these are virtually useless. Despite careful use here at my desk, I've had to replace both ear pads, apply significant amounts of superglue, and wrap the entire headband with bike tape just to be able to use them. Can't advocate enough for others to look elsewhere.

I love the battery life on these!!! I also love the ability to still use the cord when I forget to charge it. I actually got these to help me when I’m out in public because I can have panic attacks if I get overwhelmed. These do an amazing job of canceling out noise even in very loud noisy places. They’re super comfortable on the ears and can be worn for long periods of time. Can get a little hot inside but nothing to the point where it’s uncomfortable. One warning!!! Make sure you buy a second pair so when your husband, partner, or whoever decides to “borrow” them from you you still have another set!

Im somewhat satisfied with the product. May update when I've had it for some time, but for now, the sound quality is amazing. I love it. The mic works great as well - the people on the other end of the call can hear me. The earcups are a bit small for my ears. They fit well, but they are noticeably smaller than my previous pair of cheaper headphones. They also warm up very quickly. It didnt take long for me to start sweating around my ears (less than 10 minutes). Thankfully, the pads dont soak up the sweat. I'd rather the touch pad didnt exist and there were just buttons. Sometimes my palm accidentally touches it for too long and activates Google Assistant while im trying to adjust the headphones. The tapping also doesnt work for playing / pausign the music. The swipping does work though for volume control (but only on my phone, it doesnt work when connected to my laptop) Edit : knocking the review down a star. I've been having an issue with the headphones recently. For some reason, sometimes when I connect them to my phone, it alters the sound. It's hard to describe. I can hear some slight static in the background and all the voices and music sounds like it's an octave lower than it should be. Edit #2 : knocking the review down another star. I've had these headphones for about 6 months and the subpar build quality is starting to show. Its still fully functional, but the price this pair carries, it doesnt show in the durability of these headphones. Everything still functions, but there are some minor issues that im sure will continue to get worse. For one, the "folding" mechanism no longer holds them open. Before there was a noticeable 'click' / shift between when they were in their full form and when they ears were bent in. its loosened now to the point that it casually swings open and closed. not a big deal though. my other complaint is that the padding that rests on top of your head is starting to come undone. the black leather-like material has started to separate from the headband, exposing the foam padding underneath.

Comfortable and good audio quality but the mic is lousy

Edit: the foam in the head band is exposed as the plastic containing them has parted after occasional use. Returned with Amazon covering purchase price and postage. I did enjoy them! --- At first I hoped these would be USD$1500 Grado beaters. When they were not and when the EQ profile was not just as I liked, I hoped to find their endearing qualities. I settled into them. Nothing is objectionable and everything is adequate or better. The HF is clear enough, as are the mids and lows, and these remain distinct from each other. I've warmed to these, enjoying the cavernous yet clean bass. Of course, I want to like them and still I do like them. The absolute quality is no more tha the $s handed over. The satisfaction is that these cans are noise cancelling, BT v.5 and acquit themselves admirably.

Los encontre en oferta y son la mejor compra que he hecho, quede sorprendido de la calidad de audio y las funciones que trae por el precio, super recomendados Pro: Excelente calidad de sonido: los compare con unos airpods pro con cancelacion de ruido y realmente no note mucha diferencia, la principal no fue la calidad de sonido si no el volumen (ya que los airpods son in ear) pero no notaras mucha diferencia, en especial con los graves y la funcion ANC activa SUficiente bateria: el bluethoot es muy bueno y dura bastante tiempo la bateria, los uso pocas horas al dia y me llegan a durar hasta 3 semanas sin problemas, incluso cuando se empiezan a descargar y te avisan todavia tienes una hora aproximada para seguirlos usando Complementos: incluye su estuche muy bueno para protegerlos y comodo, tambien incluye cable jack 3.5 para disfrutar de HiRes en cualquier dispositivo y con la musica en el formato adecuado Precio: a comparacion de otros con los que lo he comparado, y tomando en cuenta que los encontre en oferta, realmente es lo mejor de todos sus aspectos Contra: Funciones touch: si bien se agradece que tenga el volumen en forma de touch, molesta que la activacion del ANC tambien sea touch y se desactive por equivocacion al agarrar los audifonos o querer subir o bajar el volumen HiRes solo por cable: la funcion del HiRes solo esta disponible cuando se escuche por cable, es comprensible pues si se deseara por bluethoot tendria que tener un chip mas poderoso y dedicado lo cual lo haria mas caro

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O fone tende mais para os sons médios e agudos, os graves são médio nada que o destaque como um beats studio, o isolamento ativo é médio nada grandioso, mas já reduz um pouco o sons externos, o material de estrutura é bom e o conforto nas orelhas é topas incomoda. Não recebeu 5 estrelas porque a redução de ruído é fraca esperava mais. No resto valeu a pena.