Philips SHL5001

Philips SHL5001 headphones

The Philips SHL5001 headband headphones are aimed at the traveller, and hence have a 1.2 metre wire that suffices for the purpose, but is too short for desktop use, tying you down. The quality of the ear-pads, made out of a leather-like material, is quite good and allows the headphone to sit comfortably for long periods, though it does heat up after a while. The amount of passive noise cancellation provided by the supra-aural earpads is decent for the design, obviating the need to up the volume in loud environments. A plus for noise isolation, and also for comfort, is the full swivel ability of the ear-pieces, allowing for individual faces and comfort zones. The headband also folds in half to allow for portability...useful. The height-adjust on the headband has tiny gradients – good for a snug fit. Each earcup gets its own wire, rather than requiring routing via the headband. It also has foam padding, a largely unnecessary step for comfort, but welcome nonetheless – if you are jumping around. Related Stories Sennheiser launches new HD-series headphones, priced Rs.