Headphones c microphone Philips SHM1900: reviews

Headphones are a device that has long gained a strong popularity among the current generation. When choosing a device, it is necessary to pay attention to the country in which it was manufactured, for what purposes the purchase is made and what budget the consumer has. Now the assortment of these products on the Russian market is quite wide, so you will have to spend a lot of energy so that you do not regret spending money.

Very often gamers are wondering which kind of headset for the game to purchase? Which is better and worth paying attention to Philips SHM1900? It is this model that will be discussed in the article. Reviews and claimed specifications from the manufacturer will help to understand whether this device is suitable for a particular buyer or not.

A bit about headphones

The cost of the model in ordinary stores ranges from 500 to 1800 rubles. In this case, it is more profitable to buy it on Internet networks, where this figure is somewhat smaller: the extreme limit of the range is 800 rubles. Accordingly, from the device of such a price, you should not expect any special "talents".

The manufacturer claims on its official resource that the headphones with microphone Philips SHM1900 comfortably sit on the head and sound quality. However, whether this is so will help understand this article.

Headphone design

Even with the fact that this device is called full-size, and its bowls visually seem huge, de facto they are small and normally "sit" on the head. This is stated by many owners of headphones. However, not every ears will be comfortable in them. This is due to the fact that the ear cushions have a slightly wrong diameter. These headphone components for the overhead type are too large, and for full-sized, alas, small. The most convenient Philips SHM1900 will "sit" on those people who have small ears. The plastic of the ear cups is poor, so the noise insulation is minimal. This is confirmed by people in their reviews - the world around you can be heard.

Disadvantages in construction

Discomfort is also caused by the fact that these headphones have two separate wires. This is inconvenient, but the company did not foresee such a scenario.

For a long time before the release of these headphones, the company announced the creation of a nearly new level of comfort. However, the model of the device did not justify such information. This is due to the use of hard plastic and even with the fact that the company deliberately divided the rim for a couple of arcs, still the pressure on the consumer's head has not decreased. The most convenient headphones Philips SHM1900 seem to those who have a thick head of hair.

Therefore, based on the feedback of customers, it should be said that the headset is quite uncomfortable, and it will not give coziness, only a sharp sensation of pain.

Wires with a careful attitude quickly do not break. There are some complaints, but on average they work a couple of years.

About the microphone

The Philips SHM1900 headset microphone (reviewed about it below) is made in the form of a cable that is well-rubberized. He has some drawbacks. First, the cable is flexible enough. This is good until the wire breaks. Eliminate issues with inoperability is difficult enough, it's easier to buy a separate microphone.

In addition to the above problem, the headset has a specific design, due to which this part can not be moved. The microphone either "supports" the neck, or is fixed near the mouth, which is not always convenient. Therefore, with its mounts there are small problems that the manufacturer did not want to eliminate.

Microphone characteristics

Initially, it seems to consumers that the wire from the microphone is short enough. However, after several times of use it becomes clear that such a length is done deliberately. If the wire was slightly larger, the interlocutor would listen to the whistle and breath of the consumer.

Due to a sufficiently high frequency range, the microphone allows the opponent to hear clearly the voice of the owner of this headset. In this case, a good effect has been achieved by the manufacturer, adjust the equalizer or increase the volume manually do not have to.

Problems with the microphone

Initially, the design does not cause any fear. The plastic from which it is made is durable and stable. However, the wires are thin enough, so they can easily tear at the fastening points. Judging by the reviews, the microphone breaks very quickly. For some, this period is two days. Perhaps it is a marriage in a party or a factory error.

Sound

The sound of headphones at an average level - it is fully consistent with its price. The playback frequency is standard: from 20 to 20 thousand Hz. This is enough to comfortably listen to music without much distortion.

The headset Philips SHM1900 / 00 adequately reproduces the bass. However, the middle-level bits are somewhat dull. At the same time, high frequencies are hardly audible. Unfortunately, this is often noted by consumers as a drawback. But, if the headphones are bought for the usual listening to music or playing on the computer, then especially these remarks "in the eye" do not rush.

If there is a desire to enjoy the compositions, then, it should be noted, we will have to try hard with the settings of the sound card and the equalizer. At achievement of this purpose the result will be quite adequate, and to reproduce music becomes much more pleasant.

But in general, for its price category, headphones are more than normal in sound.

Reviews

In most reviews about Philips SHM1900 headphones are not particularly positive. Let us first consider all the negative aspects that buyers mark.

The device has poor sound insulation. Some people say that outside sounds are heard outside, at home - noise from the TV. Separate lots consist of devices where the design problem is: the microphone is constantly falling, the size regulators are not working properly, the speakers are moving down. Many indicate in the reviews that sitting in headphones for more than 20 minutes is almost impossible, since the ears begin to ache. Of the common problems can sometimes be called poor wire performance. It happens that a short circuit occurs, and one of the headphones stops functioning. Some people came across the Philips SHM1900, which has a terrible level of playback. Most likely, it was released with a factory marriage. Not only is a person heard outside noise, but everyone around him knows what song is being reproduced. The microphone often ceases to hold and constantly moves, it is still quiet. They note that either one must shout at him, or speak, pressing him to his mouth. Some complain that the bass can not be heard at all. To the ears are pressed tightly, many buyers they simply fall off. The wires are thin, long can not stand. However, with a careful attitude, the Philips SHM1900 / 00 computer headset will last about 2-3 years. There are people for whom it has been operating for the sixth consecutive year.

The consumers consider the price to be the main advantage of these headphones. The average cost is about 1 thousand rubles. Outwardly, the device came out quite impressively, few people like design. Sounding is a controversial issue, because some buyers are very happy with them. The quality of the playback depends on the source. If you want, you can use the equalizer. Buyers who bought headphones in order to play on the computer are completely satisfied with their purchase. Value for money is excellent, there are no complaints about it. The sound is blurred, soft, the ears do not suffer from strongly aggressive playback. The microphone works normally, those who often speak Skype or VibER do not complain. The convenience of headphones can also be called a controversial issue, because there are buyers who say that they do not rub, do not press and do not fall down. Perhaps this nuance is more dependent on the length of the ears and the shape of the head of each buyer. They weigh only 208 g, so their "presence" is not felt, which can be called an additional advantage. The wire is long, allowing you to move around without removing the headphones.

Results

If suddenly the buyer has a small budget and small ears, and also urgently needed a headset for negotiations on a laptop computer or frequent game processes, then it is quite possible to pay attention to the Philips SHM1900 model. However, before you buy it, it's better to check the convenience of its location on the head.

To listen to music, and absolutely any genre accessories, as well as for daily travels to the game worlds, this model is almost not suitable. Unfortunately, the company failed to create a solid-looking headset with the same excellent technical characteristics. This is also confirmed by a lot of customer feedback.