[blessingx]

SportaJoe, was kind enough to post the Rite Aid sale on the Philips HP 170's going on right now- only $9.99. As many have seen reviews here discussing their merits at $20, this makes it a no brainer. Still in initial tests here, but I can say already these are fine phones for their price. Run to the stores now!

 

[SportaJoe]

Well Thats Cool,I was hoping it was chainwide.These cans are comfortable,My store had a second pair i might have to pick up.Make a nice gift,or might tear them apart and enter the world of modding.

 

[ProFingerSk8er]

Rite Aid sells headphones?

lol

 

[blessingx]

On my fourth CD. These remind me so much of my first KSC-35's experience, in the I can't believe how well these sound for the price way.

I guess there's a could they build them any cheaper connection too!

Nice dual volume knobs. Get these drivers matched to .00001 db.

Been listening to female vocalists. This midrange isn't bad at all.

 

[Davie]

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Originally posted by blessingx On my fourth CD. These remind me so much of my first KSC-35's experience, in the I can't believe how well these sound for the price way. I guess there's a could they build them any cheaper connection too! Nice dual volume knobs. Get these drivers matched to .00001 db.

As a founding member of Team HP170, I can honestly say that they sound great even at twice the price!! (i.e, what I paid for them.)

 

[MusicLover]

Dual volume knobs? Sweetness!

 

[D-EJ915]

how exactly does that work out??...doesn't seem logical, you'd never get them to be the same, unless you put them both on max (unless he's talking source and inline)

 

[blessingx]

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Originally posted by D-EJ915 how exactly does that work out??...doesn't seem logical, you'd never get them to be the same, unless you put them both on max (unless he's talking source and inline)

I don't think it works, that's why hardly any phones have them.

Doubt they will be set on anything but max here.

 

[Steve999]

They have a mono-stereo switch, too! For what, I have no idea!!!!

A seriously good buy for $10, though.

I've written enough about them for one lifetime, though, I think.

 

[clintf]

I was able to pick up some HP170s for $10 at my local Riteaid. You need to have a Riteaid card to get them for half price.

I've just started listening to them and so far they sound surprisingly good for "$20" headphones. Highs are a bit harsh at the moment (not broken in) but the overall sound is quite nice.

 

[D-EJ915]

does it cost money, or is it like getting an mvp card??

 

[blessingx]

I didn't need a card.

 

[clintf]

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Originally posted by D-EJ915 does it cost money, or is it like getting an mvp card??

No it's a free card, I think all they want is your phone number and address to get one.

The first time she rang up my order the headphones were $19 so I had her scan the card and it went down to $9. Maybe different stores require it and others don't.

 

[Davie]

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Originally posted by Steve999 They have a mono-stereo switch, too! For what, I have no idea!!!! A seriously good buy for $10, though. I've written enough about them for one lifetime, though, I think.

blessingx,

Do you still have the packaging? There's some explanation on there about what the mono switch is for -- listening to some kind of broadcast or something. I threw my packaging away and I've been curious ever since what exactly it said.

 

[blessingx]

Hey Davie, the exact quote (in bold) is-

"L/R volume control and
Mono-stereo switch for
NICAM broadcasts"

Guess the dual volume control mystery is also solved. As for NICAM, all your answers can be found here.