Aug 022013
iLuv ReF, Deep Bass On-Ear Headphones with Canvas Fabric Exterior for Apple iPad / iPhone / iPod – Red
- Built with a titanium diaphragm that delivers rich, deep bass
- In-line remote with convenient built-in mic, as well as volume and playback controls
- Stylish canvas fabric is a perfect match to casual urban fashion such as jeans, t-shirt and sneakers
- Collapsible headphones for portability and easy storage
- Plush ear cups that cushion your ears for hours of comfortable listening
- Corrosion-resistant L-shape 3.5mm plug for durability
Channel more than just your music with your headphones. Whether you’re walking down the street or riding the subway, your headphones are an extension of YOU. Inspired by city life, the canvas-covered ReF headphones complement your casual sneakers and denim jeans. Built with a titanium diaphragm that delivers powerful, deep bass, ReF will bring your hip hop, rock and alternative music vividly to life. These portable headphones collapse inward to no more than the size of a softball, so they’re
List Price: $ 129.99
Price: $ 129.99
Pretty good sound to my ears …,
especially the bass levels.
Problem, though, I wear a very large hat size, and I simply can’t get them to be comfortable after an hour, sometimes less.
I’ve had this same problem with other over the head ear phones, and have moved to a device called “Sonic Walk”, which are worn over the shoulder.
These actually seem a little safer than the on-ear devices; there are few sidewalks in my town, and hearing approaching traffic is a good thing.
In any event, these ear phones would be just fine if my head were smaller. Suggestion: try them on before buying if you wear a hat size 7 1/2 or larger, US or Canadian sizes. (I wear a 7 7/8.)
Robert C. Ross
April, 2013
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Works great with my Ipod but also, Galaxy Note and Kindle,
I have a Ipod in which these are marketed for but have other devices was curious to see the quality for as well. With my iPod the bass really hits the spot, incredible sound but with my Galaxy Note I and Kinda HD the sound is great as well.. – The sound is intense and the bass and treble is awesome- The only negative is they are take a little getting used too.. Feel big and bulky at first but they are very soft and the sound distracts you from how they feel… But when I start flying with my job later this year i am going to be totally in love with these even more!
So if you are afraid to get as you don’t know how they will be on other devices they work great on all my portable devices so far! Very impressed my first big ear headphones!
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Killer Bass is DOA, very comfortable headset,
I was at first very confused by the claims that these phones were uncomfortable, until I accidentally put them on backwards. Most US bound headsets have the single cable coming out of the left can. These (while clearly if a bit obliquely marked) come out of the right can.
If you turn them around they’re very, very uncomfortable.
Now, mind you, you can adjust the over-the-head strap to a huge degree, but if the angle is bad, they’re going to cause discomfort and eventually pain.
As for the headset itself, it has a very premium build. The cable is covered in fabric that keeps it from bunching up and getting tangled. The padding is copious and comfortable. These are on the ear (meaning they don’t enclose your entire ear, but instead rest on the ear itself to create a seal). Another reason why incorrect wear will cause pain.
The sound level inside the headset is quite nicely reduced. The sound inside those cans is, in a word, muted. Maybe it is the overall lack of bass response that makes them sound quiet. Turned all the way up, there’s bass response, but it gets a bit muddy on some tracks.
The sound is very pleasant, just not overwhelming. I’ve had the Dr. Dre Beats headphones (took them back) and while those cans had too much bass, these suffered a bit from too little.
As a headset, they’re amazing. Everyone sounded better than usual and I was repeatedly told I sounded better than ever on this headset.
Highly Recommended for folks who aren’t addicted to deep bass
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