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Philips Headphones $7.98 @ Dick Smith (SHE3500BL) Excellent Quality

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Philips Headphones $7.98 @ Dick Smith (SHE3500BL) Excellent Quality
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Captain Howdy on 22/06/2013 - 19:36 dicksmith.com.au (4506 clicks)
Last edited 28/06/2013 - 12:22 by 1 other user

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Hey all,

Thought people might be interested in these. Serious budget beaters (my personal IEMs) which have an envious reputation from audiophiles - many preferring them to their expensive flagship models. Check out the 40 page thread over at Head-Fii for numerous testimonies on their quality. There's nothing in this price bracket available locally that sounds this good:

how can something sound so good for $10???

They're currently going for about half price at this current time. Internally the SHE3500/3580/3590 are all the same (I own 3500 & 3590 personally). Are great amped or running directly from your device.

Check them out, if only because they're $8. You may be surprised by what you find.

Cable Connection: two-parallel, symmetric
Cable length: 1.2 m
Connector: 3.5 mm
Finishing of connector: chrome-plated
Impedance: 16 ohm
Maximum power input: 50 mW
Sensitivity: 100 dB
Type: Dynamic
Frequency response: 12 - 22,500 Hz

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  • douglasb on 22/06/2013 - 19:42
    +3

    I just ran a check on stock levels. Got 253 stores (out of a total of 263 stores) with this item 'In stock', so I don't think I need to post a list of store names! :-)

  • No on 22/06/2013 - 19:42
    +4

    Thanks, for $8 Ill give them a go. Free shipping too! (you should add this to your title)

    • Diji1 on 27/06/2013 - 23:37
      +1

      Not getting free shipping in Adelaide - cost is $4.95

      • Captain Howdy on 28/06/2013 - 00:05

        Sorry mate. I think the free shipping is off now (I didn't add that by the way, a mod did). I got mine from Westlakes though. They had a display near the checkout. Lots of stock. Maybe try there if you're near?

  • KiLLUMiN4Ti on 22/06/2013 - 19:52

    grabbed a couple- thanx op :)

  • wazza23 on 22/06/2013 - 19:56
    +6

    I think I now have enough earphones to open my own shop :)

  • cyssero on 22/06/2013 - 20:02
    +9

    Just note there is a comment in the thread you linked to suggesting the SHE3500BL has different specs to the SHE3580, although people agree the 3580/3590 are the same with different colours.

    Still great value for money with free shipping, but retail is only $10 any given day and HN have them for $9 as well.

    • Captain Howdy on 22/06/2013 - 20:16

      I had the same concerns. I own both now, and the sound signature is exactly the same. Pretty sure they are the same. The thread starter also thinks so according to posts and PMs.

      • cyssero on 22/06/2013 - 20:28

        Good to know!

  • fchis on 22/06/2013 - 20:06
    +25

    Yes, to prevent impulsive buy, people need to calm down a little bit since it's only 1-2 bucks different from rrp.

    • ChatCPT on 22/06/2013 - 20:57
      +4

      and ive already bought the meelectronics headphones from yesterday. must resist

  • bobjane on 22/06/2013 - 20:24
    +8

    I wonder how these stack up to the recently posted MEElectronics.

    • Kamsi on 22/06/2013 - 20:58

      I think my m6 is better :)

    • teehee on 24/06/2013 - 02:18

      was about to ask the same thing! anyone got both and can compare for us?

  • ChikenMiester on 22/06/2013 - 20:29
    +10

    Harvey Norman sold them twice for $2.80 in the past 6 months and had heaps (cos i bought alot :P), Maybe wait that same sale agian.. as stated abbove it aint much of RRP

    • unity1 on 22/06/2013 - 20:52

      Do you know whether the deal was ever posted on Ozbargain?

      • ChikenMiester on 22/06/2013 - 20:59

        http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/103456

        Their were a few more headphones not listed in listing..

        And even though harvey norman says its out of stock, usually when you go into store they have heaps for some reason..

        • unity1 on 23/06/2013 - 00:52
          +4

          Wow, 3 times the price and 3 times the number of votes. This is Ozbargain isn't it?

  • stickyfingers on 22/06/2013 - 21:01

    Got Philips in right now almost identical. I absolutely love them (got them for something like $5.95 in the bargain bin at HN).
    They look the same, how can I tell if they are?

  • edBARGAIN on 22/06/2013 - 21:10
    -4

    noooooooooo

    just brought those other earphones for 22$
    lolss

    i been ozbargained here. taking all my money lol

  • BargainInAustralia on 22/06/2013 - 21:30

    can someone please advise if they fit people with small ear canals?

    • Captain Howdy on 22/06/2013 - 21:38
      +2

      I'd say so. They come with three tip sizes too: S/M/L. My girlfriend said the mediums hurt a bit, but now with the smalls it's fine.

      • Roary on 22/06/2013 - 22:46
        +9

        Mine says the same about my large. I tell her sorry I am born like this..

  • noise36 on 22/06/2013 - 21:47

    Bought 2 pairs…should be good for the gym.

  • sunnyskyu on 22/06/2013 - 22:15
    +1

    I had to buy this for $13ish when I lost my previous pairs (single balanced armature unit & Logitech Metrofi 220) on my overseas trip. If you have used any headphones that are more than $20~30 range, I strongly do not recommend buying this.

    • Captain Howdy on 22/06/2013 - 22:39

      I don't know about that… I've got a lot of budget king headphones (Jaycar HM5s, ATH-M50s, MH463s etc.) and these are hardly left in the dust, especially factoring in price.

      • sunnyskyu on 23/06/2013 - 02:32

        I meant in-ear headphones not studio headphones above. Certainly good on low bass frequency response range with bass exaggeration but it also lacks in higher middle/vocal frequency range just like any other cheap in-ears of other manufacturers(eg. Sony). I would say it's a good value(you can't go wrong much with $8 headphone anyway) especially if you like boom-boom bass sound. It is too much bass for me and personally I think the previous deal from logitech shop(UE200 in late 2011 if I am correct) makes much better (more balanced) sound .

        • Captain Howdy on 23/06/2013 - 10:48

          Ah I see. I agree there is a bit of bass exaggeration, but I didn't feel the mods/highs are lacking. Just on that though - what's your personal recommendation for IEMs under $100? A lot seem to give the nod to the Hifiman RE-4000

  • ThisJustin on 23/06/2013 - 08:17

    $8 & free delivery? I'll give 'em a go. Thanks OP.

  • Sven Nijs on 23/06/2013 - 08:43

    Also available in White/Pink at the same price
    http://dicksmith.com.au/product/A8359/philips-compact-in-ear…

    Bought a pair of each (his & hers) for use in training sessions. Won't care too much when they die from being eaten by the salt in sweat….

  • meanozbgnr on 23/06/2013 - 08:54
    +1

    I bought these about 5 months ago, when they were half price (around $6) and I found them very bad, comparing to 6 year old iPod nano headphones and the headphones that came with galaxy S. I think the real price for these should not exceed $3. Sound quality is crap. And the bass is non existent. Luckily I got a big ones through ozbargain (audiotechnica ATH-T400)and especially after using them I can't use these philips ones.

    • biglethal on 23/06/2013 - 10:11
      +1

      totally agree, i got a couple pairs for $2.80 when they were on special at Harveys. really tinny sound.

    • Drphods on 23/06/2013 - 11:59
      -1

      Thanks for the heads up. I won't bother as I have plenty of crappy chinese plus laying around. Cheers.

  • zman09 on 23/06/2013 - 10:08

    You can use a wish gift card on checkout. So buy a gift card with ing card get 5% then use it on these dick smiths purchases :)

  • gunnny on 23/06/2013 - 16:20

    Picked up 2 sets from Carlingford, NSW. There were plenty of stock still left. Using one now and it's nowhere close to my Aurvana X-Fi, but that was $120 on sale. It's good value for money!

  • Eddie8 on 23/06/2013 - 18:10

    Just ordered 2!

    Thanks for the deal. I've been looking for some backup earphones.

  • citybargainhunter on 24/06/2013 - 11:54

    bought

  • valentinoricky on 24/06/2013 - 16:07

    Oh man it hurts a lot. Its so paintful in ear. I dont even like the sound output. I dont know why i bought it.

  • joely on 24/06/2013 - 20:10

    I got these for $2.80 from Harvey Norman like Chiken said. Deal???

    • unity1 on 24/06/2013 - 20:12
      +2

      It's not a deal. Shows you can't judge a deal by the number of votes it receives.

  • OzJD on 24/06/2013 - 20:20
    -4

    I think I bought these just because they were on OzB.

    I'm not an audiophile, but having only used the Beatz(tm) in-ear headphones, I really don't think they sound bassy.

    • Captain Howdy on 24/06/2013 - 20:31
      +3

      having only used the Beatz(tm) in-ear headphones, I really don't think they sound bassy

      Well, there's your first problem…

      • OzJD on 25/06/2013 - 16:08
        +1

        I should clarify, I mean this is only the second pair with the rubber in-ear crap.

    • annoynimous on 01/07/2013 - 20:26

      the word beatz is a tm now? what is going on with this world

      and why do you bother with a tm? do you think anyone on OZB cares about (tm)?

  • billy_bob on 24/06/2013 - 22:25

    I spent a good hour comparing these back to back with my UE200's and Brainwavz Beta listening to Daft Punk, ACDC and Lana Del Ray and these were better with all music types. More bass, and cleaner, more detailed sound. However, none of them come close to the Audio Technica ATH-WS55i's I have (over ear).
    Definitely great value for$8.

  • No on 25/06/2013 - 12:03
    +1

    I received mine. They come in the most annoying packaging possible and Philips take the time to tangle the cable for you so you don't have to do it yourself. However they sound pretty decent, not sure if I would say bassy but well worth the $$.

  • Tragus on 26/06/2013 - 11:57

    Doesn't look like free delivery any more :-(

  • Serapis on 27/06/2013 - 18:33

    Received mine… Pretty good sound in general for everyday use on the train!

  • Hotdogs on 27/06/2013 - 19:01

    i got mine
    they are really good for the price
    they aren't really bassy though, they are clear sounding

  • gsrt22 on 30/06/2013 - 11:40

    I bought 1 yesterday from Dick smith Broadway sydney for 5$. they had 3 more this price.

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