Panasonic’s RP-HTX7 Retro Headphones are flat-out cool, combining classic styling with solid performance and a reasonable price tag.
The design may not be for everyone, but if it works for you, the headphones are available in seven different colors so that you have to think that much longer before pulling the trigger.
These over-the-ear headphones have large foam earpads that provide a snug and comfortable fit. Specs include 40mm large-diameter drive units, 99dB/mW sensitivity, 7Hz-22KHz frequency response, neodymium magnets, and gold-plated plug adapter. The headphones tip the scales at a reasonable 5.4 oz.
Retail price is $59.95, but you can find them for less online (prices include shipping): black for $37.99, white for $39.64, green for $39.72, cream for $47.98, blue for $47.98, red for $56.97, pink for $59.98.
There’s also a new Ryan Scheckler Limited Edition RP-HTX7-RS version, which is basically the red set with a print of the skateboarder’s autograph on one of the cups. Why you’d paid $10 more for that privilege is beyond us…
One Comment-
Frank Kamp
Jun 20
Forty years ago I purchased some TEAC HP-101 headphones. They look very much like the headphones displayed here except for price. I paid under $15 for the TEACs. Still have them and they still work fine.
Would I pay $60 to replace them? Yup, sure would. These are real headphones with good sound, full range speakers, and padded, comfortable ear pads. You don’t have to stick them into your ear and be embarassed by the amount of ear wax they pick up. Earbuds, indeed!
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