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Gemini HS800 Behind the Head Foldable Headphone

Gemini HS800 Behind the Head Foldable Headphone

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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Good headphones, but not durable
Review: I bought 2 pair about a year ago and found them to have good sound quality and comfort, but they are too easily broken and short-lived. The first pair had one side go out, probably due to my having accidentally pulled out the plug a few times by the cord when I leaned too far away from my computer. The second pair recently developed an annoying distortion and tinny sound on the left side, rendering them useless, even though I never turn up the volume excessively. I'll be looking for better quality/durability in my next pair of headphones.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Tough and comfortable
Review: I bought a pair of these headphones about 2 years ago at target, and i went through a LOT of previous ones similarly priced. i'm picky on the sound, and i got to tell you, for the price, these headphones are really good.. nice crisp highs, clear mids, and strong bass. These are not in any way profesional headphones, and since they're open design, you can get some of the surrounding noise into your listening experience. I use these for the gym and to travel. i average about 6 days of gym workout at 3 hours a day, and for 2 years, these babies didn't give me any problems!!! they're light and comfortable, will not hurt the ears or slip off. Very easy to store, and the chord, for those of you out there into sports and outdoor activities is a real plus! it's long, and it comes out of only one headphone (the left), so there is less clutter and doesn't get in your way. here is another plus for sports fans: they are Sweat resistant! Overall these are a pretty good set of headphones, for sports and outdoor activities in a not so noisy environment. I didn't give them the full 5 stars because of the sound loss in noisy environments, and the shiny cap on the outside of the headphones, looks like you're wearing something out of a star-trek fan convention. Even then, after 2 years, i still can't find any other headphones that top these on quality or price, so i'm buying another set to replace my old one.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Most Comfortable Headphones I've tried
Review: I do have a pair of really big koss headphones that fit better and sound better BUT they are too big for working out or doing anything active. I've never been happy with any other behind the neck or in-ear type headphones outside of this pair.

PROS - what I like about these headphones:
- flexible fit makes them more comfortable
- ideal for working out or the gym
- sound quality is good for the money
- they fold up to a compact size that I can stick in my coat pocket (yes, you can tell it's in my pocket but they do fold up and fit.)

There's not much more to say. If you're looking for something to sit at your computer or stereo, get something different but if you need something for movement on the cheap, these are definately worth the money.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Awesome Headphones
Review: I got my headphones a few days ago, and as far as I can tell, these things are soo great. With them on, you can't hear anything else around you. I was listening to music on my computer and someone came up right behind me and I didn't know they were there until they sat right next to me. I can't hear the TV when its on either. You will totally lose yourself in whatever your doing with these on.

As far as sound quality goes, they seem fine. They handle high volume very well and the range appears to be alright. They also look very cool and are stored easily (foldable). I tried running with them and they stayed on very well. I totally recommend these to anyone looking for headphones.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: maybe 5 stars?? one question...
Review: I got one question, for those who have bought these earphones, does these specific earphones break? Or at least are about to? I have tried 7 different eaphones and headphones. Some of those earphones' cable broke right off. For the behind the neck headphones, i got one that broke at 3 points (superglued them, but gave up on the 3rd when it broke at the neck), and 3 of them couldn't be heard in 1 of the sides (L), i think because the L like thing that connects the plug and cable broke connection...so are these headphnes about to break, or did break???

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: maybe 5 stars?? one question...
Review: I got one question, for those who have bought these earphones, does these specific earphones break? Or at least are about to? I have tried 7 different eaphones and headphones. Some of those earphones' cable broke right off. For the behind the neck headphones, i got one that broke at 3 points (superglued them, but gave up on the 3rd when it broke at the neck), and 3 of them couldn't be heard in 1 of the sides (L), i think because the L like thing that connects the plug and cable broke connection...so are these headphnes about to break, or did break???

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Very nice headphones, but there is a downside to them!
Review: I have had these headphones about a year or so and up until a couple of weeks ago they were perfect. Excellent sound quality, very crisp, clear, and not to mention LOUD. When I crank my MP3 player up to the max with these plugged in anyone near me can clearly hear what I am listening to.
One thing that I saw other reviewers mention is the comfortability. Personally, I find these extremly comfortable and they don't slide around a bit. But like the other reviewer said, nobody has the exact same ears, so comfort is an entirly personal thing with these.
Probably one of the best things about these headphones is that they fold up into a nice little ball, and when the cord is wrapped around the two little plastic hoops, they store away easily and stay folded until you need them again. But, despite the praise, I only gave these headphones 4 out of 5 for the following two reasons.
1) The high and low sounds are as clear as day, but the middle sounds seem to blur together ever so slighty. Though not enough to be even the slightest of bothers, it's just a little thing that you will notice when you put these on the first time. But after a while you get used to it and it sounds just fine.
2) The wire on my pair seems to be getting damaged. After a year of use, a couple weeks ago I noticed that the sound was dropping all bass. I found the cause for this was that when the wire enters the headphone itself, the cord is slightly loose. Though the problem can be solved by adjusting the wire a littble bit, it is still an annoying little thing about these headphones.

Overall, if you are looking for a pair of headphones, and your budget is about $20, then I would definatly pick these up. But if you happen to have more money available, I'd suggest you search around a bit.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good sound... i think... good value
Review: I love these head phones. They are very Confortable and They have very good sound quility. But i have bought 7 paris of these in the past 9 months The resson is beccause Anytime U pull on the wire to hard it will break in the same spot right to the left of the left speaker. But otherwise These are great headphones. Just be carefull with them

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: great!
Review: I previously had a set of sony street style headphones but they were hurting my ears. So I went out and found these. They are very flexible and comfortable, and since they fold up into a loop they are easy to hang on a wall or desk. I'm not much of an audiophille but these sound great to me. Definately worth the price.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great inexpensive headphones
Review: I purchased these as just a set of cheap headphones to travel with since they fold. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of sound and at how comfortable these are on my small ears. They even do not interfere with my glasses.


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