Coby CVE92 Isolation Stereo Earphones Review.
"Best earphones ... EVER!" 2007-10-11
By A. Viley
I've used plenty of earphones in my day. I've used headphones, I've had the ones shaped like circles that you have to stick in your ear (with our without that piece that wraps around your ears), and I've used big MONSTER headphones that look like those ones that plane traffic engineers use.
Never have I had a pair of earphones that are as comfortable as these. Many times, you get those earphones that you stick in your ear and they are VERY uncomfortable. Not so with these. They are so gentle. Comfort aside, these earphones are EXCELLENT. I can't hear a thing when I have them both on (which I think is a BIG PLUS). And the sound quality is excellent.
And you just can't beat the price for earphones of this size and quality. I highly recommend them.
"$20 sound at a $6 price, plus decent noise cancellation and comfortable to wear." 2008-07-17
By Anjana Nigam (Minneapolis, MN)
It would be unfair to compare these earphones to the some other more expensive earphones I own like Shure E2c Sound Isolating Earphones or Philips SHE9850 In-Ear Headphones with Advanced Acoustics. The Coby earphones cannot reproduce the highs and lows as faithfully as those earphones in the sub $100 range. However,you get good sound for a tiny fraction of the cost of the high end earphones.
Sound Quality:
The Coby earphones compare very favorably to the in earphones in the sub $25 range like Philips SHE9500 Ultra Sound In Ear Headphones or JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (White). The sound of these Coby earphones is decent, they also have good bass and pretty good noise reduction. The noise reduction is not as great as some of the sub $100 earphones I have used but is good enough for listening on a plane ride. This is probably the best noise reduction you can get in the sub $20 range!
Comfort:
These are one of the more comfortable in ear phones I've owned. The flex rubber sleeves are thinner than usual and fit comfortably in the ear. I can wear them for hours without feeling any discomfort. They also don't fall out which is a big plus. The only in ear headphone that was more comfortable than these is the Philips SE9850 that came with memory foam sleeves that molds to fit your ears.
Make:
The make of these earphones is ok. The cord is quite thin and does have a tendency to tangle a bit. When you get them you have to tear apart the cord as per your preference, there is a little plastic sleeve midway to ensure you don't end up tearing them all the way down. They did seem a bit flimsy to me but in 2 months of use these earphones have held up quite well. And seriously, even if they do get damaged after a few months it will take only $5 to replace them.
Overall:
If you're like me and like to have more than one earphone lying around, this is a great product. After I lost my $100 Shures when they fell out of my pocket, I prefer to take these with me for more active trips. They sound good, don't fall out of my ears and hold up well to moderately rough use...and if I lose them, no big deal...just get a new pair.
"you will throw away your old ones" 2007-06-19
By L. Wilhelms
i bought more earphones than pair of shoes the last 5 years including really expensive ones for $100. Curious about the good ranking here at Amazon and the cheap price i just ordered one set of Coby earphones. To make it short: these are better than everything i tried before. The sound is full, smooth and fantastic. I could write more, just go ahead and get one. You won't regret it.
"Great More than Bargained for!" 2007-05-17
By C. Thomas (Bronx, NY USA)
These earphones are just as loud as any overly priced ipod earphones and are even better. They have the best bass with clear voices so you dont just hear a thrashing noise with barely any singing in the background,also one important thing I almost forgot was that they are LOUD.
Now sound volume is an important factor for people who go through busy streets,bus and train passagers, or even joggers(sweat resistant) who want to block out the outside noises from disturbing them.It completly closes you in to only your music and can even be hard to realize when someone is calling you.
I was suprised to get such a great pair of earphones for such a cheap price. I am really pleased with them and if you buy them you definetly will too.
"WOW" 2007-06-07
By Daniel Carman (Philadelphia, PA USA)
Tell your audiophile buddy you paid a hundred bucks for these 'phones and tell him to give them a listen. He'll say they sound great and you got a bargain. Then tell him they were under $10 and they're made by Coby! I'm going to stock up on these for sure.
By A. Viley
I've used plenty of earphones in my day. I've used headphones, I've had the ones shaped like circles that you have to stick in your ear (with our without that piece that wraps around your ears), and I've used big MONSTER headphones that look like those ones that plane traffic engineers use.
Never have I had a pair of earphones that are as comfortable as these. Many times, you get those earphones that you stick in your ear and they are VERY uncomfortable. Not so with these. They are so gentle. Comfort aside, these earphones are EXCELLENT. I can't hear a thing when I have them both on (which I think is a BIG PLUS). And the sound quality is excellent.
And you just can't beat the price for earphones of this size and quality. I highly recommend them.
By Anjana Nigam (Minneapolis, MN)
It would be unfair to compare these earphones to the some other more expensive earphones I own like Shure E2c Sound Isolating Earphones or Philips SHE9850 In-Ear Headphones with Advanced Acoustics. The Coby earphones cannot reproduce the highs and lows as faithfully as those earphones in the sub $100 range. However,you get good sound for a tiny fraction of the cost of the high end earphones.
Sound Quality:
The Coby earphones compare very favorably to the in earphones in the sub $25 range like Philips SHE9500 Ultra Sound In Ear Headphones or JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds (White). The sound of these Coby earphones is decent, they also have good bass and pretty good noise reduction. The noise reduction is not as great as some of the sub $100 earphones I have used but is good enough for listening on a plane ride. This is probably the best noise reduction you can get in the sub $20 range!
Comfort:
These are one of the more comfortable in ear phones I've owned. The flex rubber sleeves are thinner than usual and fit comfortably in the ear. I can wear them for hours without feeling any discomfort. They also don't fall out which is a big plus. The only in ear headphone that was more comfortable than these is the Philips SE9850 that came with memory foam sleeves that molds to fit your ears.
Make:
The make of these earphones is ok. The cord is quite thin and does have a tendency to tangle a bit. When you get them you have to tear apart the cord as per your preference, there is a little plastic sleeve midway to ensure you don't end up tearing them all the way down. They did seem a bit flimsy to me but in 2 months of use these earphones have held up quite well. And seriously, even if they do get damaged after a few months it will take only $5 to replace them.
Overall:
If you're like me and like to have more than one earphone lying around, this is a great product. After I lost my $100 Shures when they fell out of my pocket, I prefer to take these with me for more active trips. They sound good, don't fall out of my ears and hold up well to moderately rough use...and if I lose them, no big deal...just get a new pair.
By L. Wilhelms
i bought more earphones than pair of shoes the last 5 years including really expensive ones for $100. Curious about the good ranking here at Amazon and the cheap price i just ordered one set of Coby earphones. To make it short: these are better than everything i tried before. The sound is full, smooth and fantastic. I could write more, just go ahead and get one. You won't regret it.
By C. Thomas (Bronx, NY USA)
These earphones are just as loud as any overly priced ipod earphones and are even better. They have the best bass with clear voices so you dont just hear a thrashing noise with barely any singing in the background,also one important thing I almost forgot was that they are LOUD.
Now sound volume is an important factor for people who go through busy streets,bus and train passagers, or even joggers(sweat resistant) who want to block out the outside noises from disturbing them.It completly closes you in to only your music and can even be hard to realize when someone is calling you.
I was suprised to get such a great pair of earphones for such a cheap price. I am really pleased with them and if you buy them you definetly will too.
By Daniel Carman (Philadelphia, PA USA)
Tell your audiophile buddy you paid a hundred bucks for these 'phones and tell him to give them a listen. He'll say they sound great and you got a bargain. Then tell him they were under $10 and they're made by Coby! I'm going to stock up on these for sure.
