Philips Headphone SBCHL140:
The Perfect Fit for Mobile Lifestyles

Do you like listening to your music while jogging in the park? Do you carry your music with you while you walk to your workplace, gym or child's school?

For music lovers on the move, the Philips SBCHL140 headphone is one of the cheapest options available. Priced at just $12, these headphones do give the competition a run for their money.

Philips Headphone SBCHL140 Click to enlarge

The SBCHL140 is termed an ultra-lightweight product, ensuring great portability.

The slim lightweight stainless steel headband is a refreshing change from the leather padded heavyweights being sold for portable players.

With the music turned off, you may actually forget you are wearing the headphones.

Fit is not an issue either as the lightweight headband can be easily adjusted to fit your head.

Audiophiles used to listening to their music on sound isolating earphones or noise canceling headphones, may be mildly surprised that the open air acoustic design of the Philips SBCHL140 does not compromise sound quality.

In fact, this makes it easier on the ear, leading to a better acoustic experience. Since there is no noise cancellation, you can hear outside noise and you may find this mildly irritating.

Bass enthusiasts will simply love the dynamic bass sound of the Philips headphone SBCHL140.

The headphones have specially built bass beat vents that optimize the airflow and enhance the bass experience.

Although not close to the quality of a pair of professional headphones a la the Grado product lineup, sound definition is superb nevertheless.

The frequency response is superior as well, leaving you wondering why other players in the market charge so much more for similar performance.

Belying its appearance, the Philips SBCHL140 is surprisingly durable as well. It has a reinforced cable connection to ensure this durability.

To reduce cable strain and protect the cable connection, a soft plastic part has been added on the earshell.

This also prevents damage to the cable caused by repeated bending.

Extended use of the headphones causes absolutely no ear fatigue and Philips claims that these headphones are designed specifically for such extended use.

Not hard to believe once you've had a chance to try these on.

One hitch is that the headphones have no volume control, but devices that you connect them to should have adequate options, so this is not a serious gripe.

Overall, the Philips SBCHL140 delivers on its promise of superior sound and extended bass with clear vocals.

If you are looking for professional quality sound with a superior soundstage and low coloration, the SBCHL140 may not be your pick.

However, music-loving consumers that are looking for a cheap option to connect to their personal audio equipment, will find the over-the-head design of these headphones as appealing as their stereo sound quality.

Buy the Philips SBCHL140 if you are looking for decent sound quality that does not burn a hole in your pocket.

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