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Altec Lansing UHP307 Airfit Ear Clip w/ Silicone Ear Hanger and Volume Control (Small) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Altec Lansing
Category: CE
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Rating:  3 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 2 x 7 x 7
MPN: UHP307
Model: UHP307
UPC: 021986953951
EAN: 0021986953951
ASIN: B000Q7IACM
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| Features:
| • | Open-air design lets you monitor sounds around you. | | • | Spring steel ear hanger retains your fit | | • | Neoprene Carry Case | | • | Gold-plated Plug | | • | Crisp highs and bass you can feel |
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Product Description
Most MP3 players and other portable digital devices all come with headphones. The problem is, their quality may be an afterthought. After all, device manufacturers are into devices, not headphones. That's why Altec Lansing developed the Upgrader series of headphones - to give consumers a step up when replacing headphones. All Upgrader series headphone models are designed to offer great sound. But more than that, they provide a better, more customized fit for exceptional comfort.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Overall Find Something Else July 9, 2008
M (Boston, MA)
Pros:
- the ear hangers were exceptionally comfortable, noticed even more during rigorious workouts. Always bounced back with no problems and minimal adjustment if any
- the silcone ear caps oppose to the foam cover, very good for those sweaty workouts. Fit in ear was OK, but it not meant to be an 'inner ear' fit either
- custom fit of ear hangers to ear piece and swing out motion. Could swing ear piece out of ear w/o having to remove ear hanger all together
- the cord was a very decent length and I loved the braided cloth coating oppose to the thin plastic normally found.
- elbow connection to listening device. The elbow seemed to cause minimal strain on what is usually a weak point on most headsets.
- slider on cord to keep ear hangers from getting tangled.
- travel pouch is the best I ever got with a headset.
- very durable, well made
Cons:
- Sound quality is really, really poor. Even when playing with the equalizer on the MP3 player sound quality was poor.
- emission of sound was also poor, I would have to turn my MP3 up to max volume to hear in most outdoor or traveling situations even then I would sometimes have problems hearing the music
- when I bought these I was in desperate situation, so I could not research. After researching I found the above 2 items to be a major complaint.
- When these did crap out and I bought another brand I definitely knew the problem was with this headset as I have none of these problems with the new headset and I've only had the new ones for 2 days now - what a BIG difference. New set is only $10 more in price too.
- volume controller is extremely sensitive. Essentially useless except for those occasions when you need to mute the sound quickly to hear something, like when a tourist asks for directions or the train conductor is making an announcment. The slider very easily moves, so rubbing against it causing the music to cut out.
These lasted a very long time for me - about a year. I take public transportation to and from work > 17.5 to 20.5 hours per week and I workout 1-1.5 hrs per day, approx 6 days a week, so my headphones get used and abused.
What caused this set to die? The wire in the cord became weak. Left ear sound died except if I held the cord just so where the cord meets the top of the volume controller. Soon after the right ear sound started to come in and out. Obviously very common problem, just usually happens where the cord plugs into listening device.
I really did like this set, but the poor sound quality and poor emission of sound were enough so that I will not buy another pair or recommend to anyone. I already love my new pair better and doesn't have nearly as many pro features as this one does. If Altec Lansing ever improves the sound quality and emission I would definitely buy again.
Shocking Results April 4, 2008
J. Johnson (Houston, TX)
These headphones are great if you plan on sitting at a computer and listing to audio. The problem that I have is the exposed metal on the ear pieces. While running on a treadmill or pushing away from my desk(carpet) the friction creates a shock to your ears. Beside the unexpected shocks the sound quality is pretty good and the volume control comes in handy.
 GOOD EARPHONES September 13, 2007
A. Impastato (Astoria, NY United States)
Great audio, very responsive volume control but ear buds themselves are a little larger than small...don't fit completely in ear.
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