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Panasonic RP-HTX80B Retro Bluetooth Wireless Headphones With Microphone, Deep Bass Enhancer, 24 Hours Playback ($29.99 w/ Free Prime Ship)

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$140

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They're not ANC, but they are BT wireless, and retail was $140. So, $30 for decent cans seems like a deal if you don't need ANC. Here's a link to a 2018 review on these [soundadviceheadphones.com], and I've added the conclusion to the review, below:
Conclusion
Panasonic sells everything from batteries to hair trimmers to rice cookers to cameras to bread machines to turntables to commercial electronics, and they are known for quality in every product category. Despite the Panasonic reputation for quality, I was a little bit surprised to discover what an exceptional set of headphones they have created in the RP-HTX80 Retro over-ear headphones. Perhaps it is because the very best headphones tend to come from companies that specialize in headphones, or at least audio in general, and the headphones are not being sold under Panasonic's high-end audio Technics banner. With the Panasonic Retro over-ear headphones, Panasonic has created headphones that are absolutely as good as anything else selling for $100 or less, wired or wireless, no matter the manufacturer. When you put them on, you really get into listening and don't want to take them off, and you find yourself going through your favorite recordings to hear what they will sound like. In my over 15 years of writing my newspaper column and reviewing products, this is always a sure sign that it is something readers are going to really love. The cool retro style, battery life and outstanding comfort are the icing on this very delicious cake. If the word spreads about these, they could well be a future classic!
Overall: 5/5
Performance 4/5
Value 5/5


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They're not ANC, but they are BT wireless, and retail was $140. So, $30 for decent cans seems like a deal if you don't need ANC. Here's a link to a 2018 review on these [soundadviceheadphones.com], and I've added the conclusion to the review, below:
Conclusion
Panasonic sells everything from batteries to hair trimmers to rice cookers to cameras to bread machines to turntables to commercial electronics, and they are known for quality in every product category. Despite the Panasonic reputation for quality, I was a little bit surprised to discover what an exceptional set of headphones they have created in the RP-HTX80 Retro over-ear headphones. Perhaps it is because the very best headphones tend to come from companies that specialize in headphones, or at least audio in general, and the headphones are not being sold under Panasonic's high-end audio Technics banner. With the Panasonic Retro over-ear headphones, Panasonic has created headphones that are absolutely as good as anything else selling for $100 or less, wired or wireless, no matter the manufacturer. When you put them on, you really get into listening and don't want to take them off, and you find yourself going through your favorite recordings to hear what they will sound like. In my over 15 years of writing my newspaper column and reviewing products, this is always a sure sign that it is something readers are going to really love. The cool retro style, battery life and outstanding comfort are the icing on this very delicious cake. If the word spreads about these, they could well be a future classic!
Overall: 5/5
Performance 4/5
Value 5/5


https://electronics.woot.com/offe..._cd_deal_2

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Dec 30, 2021
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Adelley
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Adelley

Micro usb Smilie
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Brookwood5
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Sold out
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JTizel
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Quote from Adelley :
Micro usb Smilie
How much were they again?
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sinkingfeeling
Dec 30, 2021
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Amazon has it for 35 with fs so not really any different unless you have prime in which case it's 5 off normal price
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kekwowse01
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Quote from Adelley :
Micro usb Smilie
Retro they said lol
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sho0318
Dec 30, 2021
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Don't be fooled by the "List Price". It's $33.34 from Amazon with Prime.
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dealstorm
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No mute function mentioned in the manual.
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Dustinneedsadeal
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Just got mine, sound is OK but not too dynamic, definitely not flat. Soundstage is only from ear to ear. Volume level is acceptable but doesn't get really loud. Build quality seems low and flimsy. Buttons seem flimsy and I would guess thay will not last long with regular use. Ear cups are small so if you have big ears it will be a problem. For the price they are better than I expected. Good backup pair or something to give to a kid.
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AkujunkanX
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Quote from sinkingfeeling :
Amazon has it for 35 with fs so not really any different unless you have prime in which case it's 5 off normal price
https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-...B0777XXH2W

3 dollars more right now, but you also get One-day shipping with Prime.
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FuschiaChicken4048
Dec 30, 2021
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I bought this a year or so ago, and can't recommend it. There was an audio issue via Bluetooth on one side of the headphones, and customer service basically told me to just deal with it since they blamed the device (even though the issue was only present with these headphones and not any of my many others). Won't be giving Panasonic another chance for a long while.
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sshlyk
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Chines crappy headphones with Panasonic name. Landfill waste
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nayten
Dec 31, 2021
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Yeah, I don't think Panasonic has manufactured their own electronics in quite some time.

Still, nice price if you're in the market.
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SeriousSparrow340
Dec 31, 2021
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for only $3 more you can buy from amazon directly and have choice of 4 colors. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L6S6...B00L6S6XWO
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shortprong
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Quote from kekwowse01 :
Retro they said lol
You know, Instead of USB-C

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ronr9061
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Quote from nayten :
Yeah, I don't think Panasonic has manufactured their own electronics in quite some time.

Still, nice price if you're in the market.
It depends on the specific product. As far as the electronics portion is concerned, yes Panasonic definitely still makes some of their own PCBAs. Where final assembly occurs is a different story.

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