Features:

  • WIRED IN-EAR HEADPHONES – Earbuds perfect for exercising. With three sets of earpads (S/M/L), headphones stay in your ears while keeping surrounding noise out
  • MICROPHONE & CALL CONTROLLER - With an integrated microphone and call remote, these headphones are compatible with Apple (iPhone / iPod / iPad), Android and Blackberry audio and smartphone devices
  • ERGOFIT EARBUD DESIGN - Ergonomic design for perfect fit. Black ultra-soft ErgoFit in-ear earbud headphones conform instantly to your ears (S/M/L earpads included for a perfect fit)
  • IN-EAR STEREO AUDIO - Tonally balanced audio with crisp highs and deep low notes, plus wider frequency response and lively sound quality for recorded audio
  • EXTENDED HEADPHONE CORD - Long, 3.6-ft headphone cord threads comfortably through clothing and bags making it easy to connect
I've had these for over a year!

I've had these for over a year! I bought a set of these and a set of JVC HAFX at the same time. My first impression of these on my ipod 3 was, damn they're shrill! But then I remembered my wife used my ipod when she went for her walk the day before so I adjusted the treble and these sounded pretty good. Then I took them out and plugged in the JVC buds. My first impression was damn they're shrill! I checked the settings and turned the treble most of the way down, on the same song, Cannonball by Supertramp, and listened to the whole song, every time the cymbals were hit, it felt like they were the main instrument in the band, even when I turned the treble off, midrange down and the bass up, they were still shrill! So I kept the Panasonic ErgoFit earbuds and put the JVC's in a drawer in case of emergency but it would have to be an extreme emergency! Just to be sure, I bought my wife a pair in grey so she can lie in bed at night and listen to a movie on her ipad. That way if mine ever break, um, babe, take these JVC buds, you'll love them and I'm sure she will because she loves extreme treble. But really these are the best on Amazon! I bought Skullcandy, they lasted a month because when I take mine off, I wrap them around my ipod and toss them onto the floor where the charger is. And yet with both my wife and I abusing the same pair, turning the ipod all the way to 100% all the time and me tossing them on the floor, these have lasted me over a year! I actually bought this pair Dec 12th 2004! I love them so much that I'm going to get a set with the microphone because we just bought a smartphone so I'm getting a 128 gb card and putting all the music on there so I can ditch the ipod and free up some pocket room.

A full review

Hit the HELPFUL BUTTON if you find it HELPFUL Let's break it down I found myself searching an earphone that exceeds my previous cheap earphones which cost around $6 then I found this and here is what I expereince. 1. Price By the the time I purchased it, which was April, I bought it at $9.75, and since I am in outside the US, on a teritory, shipping fee is a norm when buying. Suprisingly it is free shipping. From the $6 amount to $9.75, It is worth the jump, and wish to buy it while it is still cheap. 2.Audio Quality If you are looking for a clear, low bass, and stable sound for the ears then this is the one for you. Just need to find the right volume from your phone and Its all good. 3. Fit, comfortability and durability Have you ever seen the earphone of s8, that is like the design of this one but a little smaller. Fits the ear perfectly fine. the item is light, the cord is flexible but not tangle proof. It is not actually sound proof unless you boost the volume near its max. I still use it till now and looking forward to last even longer than my previous earphones. 3. Function Can listen to audio, obviously. You can have an option of either w/ mic or not. even w/o the mic you xan use it for calls but speak through you external mic and such. Not waterproof as well, so don't soak it. Overall a well rounded Earphone, worth to buy. tap if it is helpful.

These are FANTASTIC!

Compared to MANY other earbuds that I've had that cost $75, $100, $150... These sound as good as any of them. I'm astounded! I use these for running and I've attached them to my sunglasses along with my iPod Shuffle. I figured for $8, I could afford to sweat up a few of these and replace them whenever I needed to. I'VE RUN 1,500 MILES WITH THESE in the last year and a half!! I've gone through 4 pairs of New Balance shoes, 2 iPod Shuffles, 3 pairs of sunglasses and am on the SAME set of earbuds!! And, THEY STILL SOUND GREAT! See my picture of the earbuds on my sunglasses. Pretty dorky, but hey, they work great and they stay in my ears too!

Must be fitted properly to hear bass frequencies

If you've been wondering how such a highly-rated product like this can also have one-star reviews stating these earbuds have "absolutely no bass whatsoever" and sound "horribly tinny", I'd like to offer an explanation. These Panasonics are not designed to be placed in the ears and worn like classic earbuds. If that's how you wear them, you'll get nothing but tinny sound at relatively low volume (think 1960's pocket transistor radio.) These earbuds are specifically designed to fit snugly into the ear, forming an airtight seal. If you choose too small of an earpad and/or don't push them in far enough, you won't hear any low-end frequencies. It's only when you get an airtight seal that the earbuds will instantly come alive with full-range sound and volume. Here's a quick analogy: Tightly plug both ears with your fingers, close your mouth, and hum the lowest note you can. Now take your fingers away, and notice how almost all of the low end and volume drops out. That's the difference between a proper fit and an improper fit with these earbuds. Although the acoustic principles are different, these earbuds must literally plug your ears in order to give you the full frequency spectrum. Otherwise they'll sound horrendous. Unfortunately, Panasonic wasn't very forthcoming on their product's packaging about how to wear the earbuds, and I'm certain some unwitting consumers are throwing away perfectly good pairs. As an audio engineer, I can assure you these earbuds, when properly fitted, sound great. They're not audiophile-quality earbuds with the sonic transparency of a $200 pair of studio-reference headphones, and they're not as ergonomic as a $150 pair of Westones, but for the price, they are an exceptionally fantastic bargain -- arguably one of the best product bargains I've ever run across on Amazon. Do they have a lot of bass? They're not deficient in any of the low frequencies, but they're not bass-enhanced earbuds, either, which some of you may be used to. They have a relatively nice, flat bass response as is, but if you want extra bottom end on your music, you'll want to boost the low end of your MP3 player's EQ. Fortunately, boosted lows, even the deepest of lows, are handled very well by these Panasonics. As a result of how these earbuds are designed to be worn, they could be uncomfortable for some people to wear for extended periods of time. The earpads are very soft and pliable, though, and I personally don't experience any discomfort wearing them. Since these earbuds are designed to be wedged into your ear, there are two unique, negative issues to point out: 1. Be very careful not to drop your MP3 player, because having earbuds ripped out of your ear canal is not a pleasant experience. 2. These earbuds may amplify the sound of your heartbeat when it's racing during an intense workout. The incessant "tick tick tick" is loud enough that it becomes extremely annoying during quiet passages in the music you're listening to. In summary, the audio quality of these earbuds, when properly fitted, will satisfy 99.9% of the general population. I would not recommend them for bike riding or street running since they block out ambient noise, but if you need some quality earbuds to tune out the world for a while, these Panasonics are an excellent choice and a phenomenal value.

Panasonic Earbuds

For the longest time, I was purchasing cheap, non-branded earbuds. The lifespan of these were not very long. Either the headphone connection went bad or one of the sides would short out, which started with this annoying crackle. By the time I added it all up, I was spending so much I might as well pay for a better pair. That's my stupidity! It's hard to believe how many types of earbuds there are. Too many to choose from! Out of them all, i decided on this pair. For the price, I can't get over how well these Panasonic earbuds sound. The sound is clear and there is just enough bass where it isn't overbearing! In comparison to the cheaper pairs I was previously buying, the sound is 10 times better and doesn't have that "tin can" effect. Now, take note on this particular pair i am reviewing does not have a built-in microphone nor volume control, but for my simple taste I don't need all that. If you do, I would try another model or brand. Goodluck!

happily surprised.

let me start by saying that I have always had trouble finding ear buds that fit my ears and actually stay in. in fact, I can honestly say never have I had a pair I've liked and used for more than a few days. it's been frustrating and strange too...why dont ANY ear buds work for me? everywhere you go it seems so many people have one earbud hanging out there ear all easy breezy like it's no big thing. I mean, are my ears shaped weird? do I not understand how to insert an earbud? is it really that complicated? then I thought it was because my ears were small but even if I used the smallest size cover, it never stayed in. I kinda just gave up and moved on to head phones but they can be bulky and heavy, which is a whole other story.... I tried expensive ones too thinking maybe I was getting shoddy products being too economical....anyhow, I wasn't expecting much from these based on my past experiences with all the others. so, you can imagine how VERY happily stunned I was when I opened these and saw the very differently positioned ear bud. I was immediately hopeful. then, when I inserted into my ear i could feel the instant comfort and "click", if you will. it just fit so well! I think I audibly gasped in shock and awe. maybe this sounds a bit dramatic but it has been at least a decade of trying out many, many different earbuds, so hopefully, you can understand my joy. I have not gone to the gym yet with them so once I do i may report back on how it went. but I've used them in my car and was able to hear perfect and command my phone and took a phone call to which the person on the other end said it sounded loud and clear with not a lot of background noise. suffice it to say, so far I am quite happy with these and will absolutely buy more pairs.

Mic Sounds Good / Audio Sounds Good / Right-Angled Jack is Ideal for Smart Phones

Great microphone, great audio, and right-angle jack makes phone more pocket-friendly. I have bought sooo many (official/approved) Apple EarPods, and they all break. Mostly because when I put my phone in my front pocket and then sit down, the cable juts out from the phone in a straight line, and eventually it wears out, so that signal starts cutting out to one of the ears, or the microphone fails. And I've tried to buy knock-offs, and those sound terrible, or their mics are awful. Today, I received this Panasonic ErgoFit. I've tested the sound and the microphone. Both are excellent (for this price). And, best of all, the right-angled jack means that now my phone will sit easier in my pocket, and the cable will be less likely to get damaged. I'm hoping these last a long time. If you're looking for an affordable set of ear-buds that sound good, have a good microphone for calls/dictation, and a right-angle jack, I heartily recommend this. And I'm someone who *rarely* writes reviews. _______ UPDATE ! I love these earbuds so much, I keep buying them when I lose my last pair. I forgot I wrote this review, then I wrote another review, but amazon wouldn't let me post it because this review already exists. Anyhow, this is what I wrote today May 21st 2019 : _________ I used to think Apple Earbuds were the best until I tried these. These sound incredible, and the microphone sounds great to whoever is calling you. The rubber fittings on the earbuds feel great and block out just the right amount of ambient noise. They're so comfortable. I'm a professional musician & producer, and I've been so disgusted by other earbuds terrible speakers -- often way too sibilant, or distorted. I fear they inflict ear damage. Not these. These sound well balanced across the EQ spectrum. My only complaint is with myself : I keep losing earbuds. I've literally bought these 4 times. For Christmas and birthdays sometimes family gives me earbuds, but those always sound terrible, and I keep coming back to this pair. For example, my mom bought me Apple Earbuds for Christmas, assuming I'd prefer them. But then I did a test. I called her from the other side of the house, and I switched the earbuds back and forth between the Panasonic and the Apple, and asked her which one sounded better when I was speaking through the microphone. She chose these ones! Even though they're much more affordable! She was shocked. I'm not loyal to any brands, but, wow, Panasonic really got this one right. THANK YOU. Seriously, the market is flooded with terrible sounding earbuds, and it's really hard to find one that: - Earbuds sound great - Microphone sounds great - Comfortable - Affordable I give these my highest recommendation. Enjoy!

Shocked by how good these are.

I have a self appointed mission of finding inexpensive headphones that sound better than average. I have been on this quest for years as I am always never without my mp3 player or radio. I am rough on headphones and go through them fairly regularly. So I am always trying to find inexpensive headphones that sound better than my previous set (Skullcandy Ink'd). This time, after carefully reading reviews, I purchased 3 different headphones at once, all in the same price range (Under $15.00): The Panasonic RP-HJE120-A (Blue), The Skullcandy Jib, and The 2XL Spoke (Bounty Hunter Collection). My conclusions were that the 2XL Spoke were adequate, but a distant third place. While the 2XL had definitively better bass than the Skullcandy Ink'd, the 2XL's mids and highs were only adequate. The Skullcandy Jib completely blew the Scullcandy Ink'd away, with much better bass, mids and highs, I thought I found what I had been looking for, that my quest had ended. But there was still the Panasonic RP-HJE120 to listen to. I must say I had little expectation for these after listening to the Skullcandy Jib's. But what was this? Immediately the Panasonic's sounded impressive. After listening to them for a while, I listened to the Jib's again. I honestly preferred the cleaner sound of the Panasonic RP-HJE120, and the Ergo design was a plus, the fit was just so comfortable. So there you have my layman's evaluation of these three headsets and my hands down recommendation for the Panasonic RP-HJE120 (I got the Blue, however, I very much doubt that your color choice will affect the sound). I hope this helped.

4 Year Durability and Comfort Fit Tests

If you're looking for a testament on durability, reliability, and fit, here's my experience with these earphones. Durability and Reliability test - Passed. (Four years of daily use and still functioning) Been using this since 2012 during the day while I work to listen to music. These are the only earphones I use that do have not an in-line microphone because it is not needed for my office work. This gets rolled and tossed into my bag every weekday, yet.. no tears, no loose wires, earpads in tact. Fully functioning. Sound still crisp and clear. It can definitely stand the mild abuse. Comfort test - Passed. The fit is perfect for my ears - very ergonomic as the bud rests nicely in the concha (bowl-shaped cavity) of the ear, cradled by the intertragal notch - like a snug hug. The earpads insert easily into place for a gentle cushioned feel, loosely 'locking' into place very naturally. I've worn these for hours at a time without any aching of the ear or hint of tension so the comfort is definitely there. I have also used them while walking, running, cleaning, and they rarely fall out - thank goodness! It's so bloody annoying when earbuds slip out! Sound test - Passed. Let's be real. Don't expect Sennheiser quality audio on a earphone that costs less than popcorn at the movie theaters. But also don't brush it off either. The sound quality is rather good. To the average user, one most likely won't pick up the nuiances between amazing full bass, mid, or treble. These are definitely not bass-enhanced so don't expect these to pump out your favorite bass-powered beats to your liking, but they will do an acceptable job at nice highs and clear mids. General notes: Because of the fit of the earpad into the ear canal, it does block out some noise. Because I do use these for work, I normally just keep one of these earbuds in for the music while still being attentive within the environment. These earphones also do a decent job at keeping the audio 'localized', meaning if you are jamming music at full blast, the sound will leak from the earphones, but not too much. I can be listening to music at a somewhat loud scale and no one around me can hear it at all. Comfort/fit comparison: I am an android user and faithful Samsung Galaxy series smart phone user. I have the old Samsung Galaxy S2 earphones and the new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge earphones to compare comfort/ergo fit to. You'll see in my picture the stark difference in overall shape of the earbud from just three earphones. Yet despite my loyalty to Samsung Galaxy smartphones, the fit of their earphones are always terrible, even the latest S6 Edge earphone accessory. Here is why the fit and comfort of the humble Panasonic make my ears happier than most earpieces: - See Samsung Galaxy S2 earphones. Nice soft silicone gel earpad but poor earbud shape that doesn't 'lock' into place with the natural shape of the outer ear. Thus, it frequently comes out like a loose, thick q-tip. - See Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge earphones. Better quality silicone gel earpad that attempts to cushion the supposed natural shape of the ear canal entrance, but utterly fails for anyone with normal sized ears. Even with the smallest size gel earpads, the earphones frequently pop out and is very annoying. Not only that, the gel earpads frequently loosen from the buds itself and falls off. I got my S6 Edge summer of 2015 and I have already used all spare gel earpads + another set of replacement earpads (if you look closely at the photo, I had to resort to a Left earpad for my Right earbud because I had no more replacement earpads to use). I am now down to a single earpad and am giving up on these stupid earphones in general. Verdict: WORTH! Four years on a product that works on a daily and fits great for price of $6-$10? No brainer. Incredibly reliable and good quality.

Just buy these, seriously

I am at work, next to the window, and there is a LITERAL JACKHAMMER outside the window. I have these headphones in, listening to music, and I can't hear it at all. If you want that in your life, these are the earbuds for you.

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