Typical price: £80
What is it: Mid-range earphones
What we think: Deeper bass and brighter treble exist in competing models, but these earphones are superb all-rounders with no outstanding flaws
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 June 2008
Tags: philips, metal, bass, denon
We like:
General sound quality; warm tone; great comfort; good sound isolation; snug and secure; suitable for gym use
We don't like:
Lack of deep bass; less inspiring treble performance
Also known as:
SHE9850/00
You might also need:
MP3 player
CNET.co.uk judgement:
An excellent all-rounder, with good detail, a balanced, warm sound and superb comfort and fit. Deeper bass and brighter treble exists in competing models, but for almost all genres of music and in most listening environments, the SHE9850s will impress and for a good price
Philips SHE9850 History
6 Jun 2008 in Crave
Philips SHE9850 earphones: Audio with the Dutch touch
We take an early peek at the new £90 earphones from Philips, the SHE9850s -- a stylish pair of sound-isolating efforts out next month
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