Phonak Audeo PFE 012

In-Ear Headphones Reviews

Phonak is a relatively well-known hearing aid manufacturer that's started to branch out into the headphones market. After releasing an excellent series of in-ear headphones a good few months ago, the firm is back with the Audeo PFE 012, also known as the 'Perfect Bass 012'. We're used to seeing Phonak headphones supplied with a whole load of handy accessories. Here, though, there's not much in the bundle, with just a soft case and three sets of different sized silicone earbuds. That's not very much for a set of high-flying headphones. We've not got much to say about the design, other than the fact that the PFE 012 headphones have to be worn with the cable over the top of your ears. The 012 have the same shape and general design as other PFE series headphones, which means that they're generally quite comfortable, although some users will find them painful after long periods of time—it all depends on the shape of your ears! Although the name 'Perfect Bass' may lead you to believe that these headphones will pack a punch in the bass department, that's not quite the case. It's actually the low-medium frequencies that have been slightly boosted, as well as the higher bass frequencies to a certain extent.