Product Description
The HFI-15G headphones provide the user with a natural surround sound listening experience without the use of additional equipment and offer one of the industry's largest frequency ranges at 20Hz to 20kHz. The HFI-15G's also are 40% safer for your ears, allowing for safer listening at higher levels.
Customer Reviews:
Ultrasone HFI 15 Headphones; great for long periods of use.......2007-11-25
ULTRASONE HFI 15 S-Logic Surround Sound Professional Headphones
I needed a high quality set of headphones that would remain comfortable with high sound quality for long periods of use.
I practice digital music (keyboard) for hours at a time. I wanted open air design, to eliminate the buildup of heat around my ears, and to be able to hear the goings-on around the house. I like the fact that these headphones are very light weight and don't surround my ears. And the headband is small and doesn't bind. The surround sound design is just fantastic. It doesn't send the sound directly at my ear canal. This has completely eliminated the ear fatigue I was experiencing with my other headphones. The sound quality is really fine too. The spatial quality makes you experience a room full of directional sounds. Now you must keep in mind that these are not extreme high end headphones. The sound quickly gets rattled with excessive volumes and booming basses. But, under the intended use, they are quite satisfying. The other negative is the foam ear cushions, they are not covered and I believe they may wear over time. Overall at this price point, I believe these are the best headphones.
If you enjoy listening to music while doing task or computer gaming or practicing an instrument... these headphones are really great.
The best I've ever had.......2007-10-20
These are by far the best headphones I have ever owned. I had told my nephew I was looking for something good and I was having difficult finding anything now-a-days. The stores just don't stock them anymore. And I am reluctant to purchase items they haven't seen or tried that costs so much. So he went to his room, got these headphones, plugged them in and played the sample CD that comes with them. I was hooked. It took me two weeks after that to actually make the purchase, but I am so glad I did. I use them about 6 hours of an 8 hour workday. They never get uncomfortable and since they are over-the-head, they don't try to fall off like those over-the-ear ones do. The cord is a little long for desk usage, but I just bunch it up and tie it. All-in-all, I highly recommend these heeadphones.
You'll be pleasantly surprised.......2007-05-18
I have been on a mad search for good cans for my Ipod. To put things in perspective, I am a professional DJ, and quasi-audiophile. I have tried the Bose Triports ( way too basey, supressed hi's- a joke for $179); Grado SR80 (love them for sound- natural base and crystal sharp hi's; not comfortable for extended listening, but I kept them); Koss portapros (recommended by reviews, but too basey for my liking); Sennheiser Px100 (unimpressed) and Px200 (horrible, hollow sound w/ mimimal base (despite a 72 hr burn in); and these Ultrasone's (recommended by my brother- a professional musician). I first tried their ICans, but were uncomfortable because of it's inflexible,square shaped over-head plastic. They also broke within 3 days as well.
However, I was pleasantly surprised and happy with these headphones. They are incredibly comfortable, and light as a feather (despite being full-sized cans). The sound delivered is not as sharp as the Grado's, however are real natural sounding and pleasant on the ears. I don't know about the company's claim regarding surround sound, nor the decreased radiation to your ears ( I can only hope it's true). I just find them a pleasure from a comfort/sound perspective. I mostly listen to them, with the Grado's occasionally as a change of pace. I am very happy with this purchase. The cord is ridiculously long though (9 ft?). It definitley needs a wrap, which I have ordered and is on the way.
very clear and crisp sound.......2007-04-05
i was skeptical as to the quality of the sound from these headphones because i had never heard of ultrasone. i ended up buying them and so far the sound quality is great. you can hear everything on the track you're listening to. its a simple design as well and they are comfortable to wear.
Undiscovered Treasure.......2006-08-17
I must admit I was the "Bose is the greatest headphones in the market" person until I started doing more in depth research about Ultrasone Products.
PROS - light weight, Used it for 4 hours straight listening to my ipod and my ears did not turn tomato red and was not strained at all. Great for live concerts. I actually tried to look behind me and look for the bass guitar. The price - you cannot beat the price for what you get - lot better than those noise cancelling crap you get from Bose (I can say that because I did own one and promptly returend it because it was not a good.
CON - now this is just nitpicking but the cord is awfully long
Product Description
Slide your iPod nano Gen 2 into the incredible JLab MiniBlaster G2 and you've got the coolest gadget in the world! This ultra portable stereo speaker fits right in your pocket and allows you to blast crystal clear sound from your iPod nano any time and any place... walking, at the beach, camping, hanging with friends, and everywhere you go.
Customer Reviews:
Just what I was hoping for.......2007-08-24
I'm impressed with this little thing. The case is well-made and has a very solid feel. The Nano fits perfectly into the skin and into the MiniBlaster. I didn't have difficulties with the fit like others mentioned. Getting the Nano out takes some pushing, but that's the way it should be. You don't want it falling out on it's own and hitting the pavement. All the Nano controls are accessible. The front, circular control (volume/scroll) works fine through a silicon skin and is very protected.
The reason we buy this thing is for sound and size. Size and weight are impressively minimal. You won't beat that anywhere. As for sound, it's not a home entertainment center or a Bose IPod system - it's a tiny little device that offers maximum portability. If you can bring your Bose system along with you, then do it. If you need something small and more portable, then read on.
The sound has a distinct clarity. Mids to highs are crisp and well separated. What you loose is bass. It's attenuated, but not dull or muddy. I wasn't expecting strong bass with a frequency response of 450Hz to 20KHz. It's not built for it and shouldn't be expected.
It's made, as others have said, for you and a couple of friends in an environment without too much ambient noise. If you are looking for a system that you can play at a beech party with a big group of friends, keep looking, because this isn't it. Too many voices chatting away will drown this little thing out.
In a reasonably quiet room or out on the trail, you get enough volume to really enjoy the music. It's loud enough to hear the detail in the sound. It even gets too loud for conversations and has to be turned down. Don't get me wrong, the neighbors won't be calling or stomping on the floor. It has what it needs to fill the niche that it's designed for.
I personally like the sound with the EQ set to "Small Speakers" - seems like a good balance for Classic Rock which I tend to listen to the most.
If you want a small, light and very portable speaker system to free you from headphones and make portable music a social experience between friends again, then you are onto something.
Enjoy!
Great for use while traveling.......2007-08-11
I wanted to be able to listen to podcasts and my own music while commuting and so first purchased (for $80) an FM converter that plugged into the lighter and my iPod and then matched an unused frequency to play what was on the iPod. The sound wasn't great and it changed depending on where I was driving. I spent a lot of time trying to find the right static frequency and match it with the device. In the short time that I tried it out I had to switch frequencies twice.
So, I looked for a speaker. I decided that it wouldn't be a disaster to buy something at this price to try even if it didn't work great. It was what I was looking for! I can use it in the car and also other places where I want to play what is on my ipod so that others can hear. It is not great sound quality, but it is much better than what I was getting with the FM converter and much easier. I can either use batteries or the AC adaptor (I already have a device that converts the cigarette lighter into AC power).
It is a great solution for what I was looking for.
Good Product.......2007-07-26
I recommend this product over similar products that are outrageously expensive. Powerful sound for it's size and easy to use. Great value.
Wow, under 15 bucks including shipping!.......2007-07-04
Don't expect too much bass out of -any- tiny speakers but as a way to turn your nano into a sort of 21st century "transistor radio" equivalent with stereo audio and a better sound quality, this little thing is superb. Talk radio podcasts are delivered very clearly and music can be enjoyed to an extent especially if you choose an appropriate EQ setting on your nano. Volume capability is decent, just don't expect to entertain an audience bigger than about two or three. Battery life is good for the 4x AAA batteries.
JLab Audio.......2007-06-08
The sound is good from the Miniblaster, but getting my Ipod in and out of it is a real chore!! It is very difficult to do. It not only is very hard to place in the miniblaster, but getting it out is even worse. I like the size of it as it doesn't take up a lot of room when I place it on the counter. Just difficult to use. It is also hard to adjust the volume with the "skin" on it.
Product Description
Slide your iPod nano Gen 2 into the incredible JLab MiniBlaster G2 and you've got the coolest gadget in the world! This ultra portable stereo speaker fits right in your pocket and allows you to blast crystal clear sound from your iPod nano any time and any place... walking, at the beach, camping, hanging with friends, and everywhere you go.
Customer Reviews:
Great sound quality for such a tiny package.......2007-11-05
I bought the miniblaster portable speaker in December 2006. I was amazed at the quality of the sound for such tiny speakers. Now, almost one year later, the speakers are still going strong. If you are looking for good quality pocket size speakers, these are a good choice.
A Great iPod Speaker........2007-08-08
It is tiny, compact (no wiggley parts to break off) it runs on batteries as well as AC and I am completely delighted with it.JLab Audio MBBG1 Miniblaster Portable Speaker for iPod Nano (Gen 1) - Black
STOP THINKING AND BUY IT.......2007-07-28
Best bang for the buck...i read all the reviews. just buy it. you can't beat $15 shipped. it gets the job done.
Excellent Company.......2007-06-11
My 11 year old daughter saved her $$ and did some on line research and ended up buying these. She loved them for the size which allowed her to take them into bed, on the bus etc. The audio in my opinion was "OK", but she was very happy.
We had bought them along with their noise reducing ear buds which I use while traveling in planes. I can wear them x- country very comfortably
Unfortunately we had technical problems and contacted JBL. I happened to email them on a Sunday afternoon and in about 15 minutes a real person (Josh) responded. A real person.... on a Sunday!!
He resolved the issue- which ultimately required a warranty replacement.
I cannot say enough good things about this company and Josh. I woudl buy their products again without hesitation
What a disappointment........2007-05-26
On my first foray into looking for the perfect mini speaker for my Ipod, I bought the Aiptek Mist for Nano (not realizing it only works with Gen 2 Nano)---boy, was it a cute little thing. Disappointed they don't make that product for Gen 1 Nanos, I searched Amazon for the perfect replacement mini speaker that would work with my Nano Gen 1. The JLab Miniblaster had 4 stars. Folks, speak up, because I cannot be the only one who was shocked by the low quality of this product!!
*When I first plugged it in, you couldn't hear anything because of interference from my TV remote!
*When I finally heard sound it was fuzzy at best and never got much better
*The volume level is only a smidgen better than what I can hear through my earbuds when they are out of my ears!
I read and re-read the direction and am convinced I did everything properly. I even tried it with battery power only, in the house, out of the house. No luck. This is a lousy product and I am giving it one star. This is being shipped back today.
Customer Reviews:
Display pixelates for no reason, two different units.......2007-10-15
We have had two different units now and both displays became pixelated for no reason. Unit is completely useless when this happens. DO NOT BUY!
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