This is the only earphones/ear-buds that I would buy for its cheap price and good build/quality in the Philippines. For around P200 (around $4.50 US), you get to listen to your music and sounds from your gadget without disturbing the people around you.
Please note, this packaging is a bit old, latest packaging of this earphone is much smaller, but still in the price range of P200-P220 ($5 US).
There are a lot of cheap earphones being sold with prices around P100-P180 ($3.50 US), but they tend to be poorly made for the price and won't last as long as this earphone. The build of this earphones is pretty good. The rubber cable could handle a bit of tugging and will not get loose, unlike the other cheap brands that come off easily. Cable length is adequate for everyday use, on devices that are on the go.
I have bought china made earphones in Canada, and when I accidentally tug them and then right away they are unusable and dangerous to use due to exposed wires, I had to exchange them for new ones. The replacements also had the same lifespan and was not functioning after a few uses, but this Philips earphones still functions after all this years.
Pros and Cons for this earphone:
Pros
- Solid build
- Cable does not get tangled
- Cheap price for the quality you will get
- Delivers the sound you need for the low price
Cons
- Sound is standard, not stunning quality (better than most on this price range)
- Cable get hardened after years of use
I have three (3) of this earphones currently. The first one was given to me as a gift. It still functions and the cable is a bit hardened. The second one, I bought as a spare in case the first one loses its sound. But until now the first one still functions.
The third one I bought is for the purpose of these review. And to test, if this earphone is still the same quality after 5 years. It seems, it is still the same.
A little note. Please test these earphones when you purchase at the store. Don't buy if they say this earphone has no warranty when you purchase. I bought my 3rd one from SM appliance, and it was a factory defective unit. It sounded like tin cans and no vocals. I had them replaced right away, and also a lesson for me not to buy without testing. Even though my first 2 units worked without problems, the current batches may have factory defect sold in stores. I should have doubts when the packaging was a little bit crooked and offset.
I highly recommend this earphone for the price. If your intention is an earphone for the daily commute, this is the earphone for you. Especially when you only intend to use it for radio and mp3s.
