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Sentry HO489 Metalix In-Earbuds with Case - Silver (No Longer Manufactured) Review

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Revainrating 3 out of 5  
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2.8
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Details

BrandSentry Industries Inc.
ColorSilver
Connectivity TechnologyWired
Form FactorIn Ear
Headphones Jack3.5 millimeters

Description of Sentry HO489 Metalix In-Earbuds with Case - Silver (No Longer Manufactured)

Use for TV, gaming, tablets, iPods, MP3 Players, smartphones, audio books, DVD and CD players, computers, laptops and more. Includes a carrying case, and an extra set of silicon ear pads for easy replacement. Frequency: 20Hz-20kHz; Impedance: 16 Ohms. Premium 3.5mm audio jack for no-loss audio sound connection to device. 4 foot cord length with in-line volume control, and 3.5mm plug.

Reviews

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Revainrating 2 out of 5

But they work fine for my laptop.

The microphone broke after a month but it works for other purposes. Ouch! And they randomly make my phone turn the volume down to zero and I can't turn it back on until I turn it off and on again. But they work great for my laptop.

Pros
  • Decent work
Cons
  • Not fashionable

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Nice for the price!

These headphones are of good quality and represent excellent value for money. Fits any ear size with different sizes of ear tips you put on. They're a bit difficult to put on at first, but once you've got them on, they're very comfortable on the ears. I like the color too! So far I haven't had any problems with the one-page output like I've had with similar products.

Pros
  • Few competitors
Cons
  • Contact seller

Revainrating 1 out of 5

don't waste your money

These headphones suck. The sound quality is terrible, like a tin can. And the connection to the jack is so bad that there's background noise when you're trying to listen to your music. Also, the "cover" you mentioned is just some sort of cloth pouch with Velcro sewn on. There are many other headphones in the same price range, like the Panasonic RP-HJE120, which offer a much clearer connection, good sound quality, and a variety of colors. I highly recommend them.

Pros
  • One year trial
Cons
  • Useless features

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not the best headphones but OK

I've had them for over 6 months and don't use them anymore. Too heavy for headphones, I didn't notice it at first, but after about an hour my ear started to hurt. I bought another pair of Philips headphones for Target which are mostly plastic and much lighter. I can't tell any difference in sound from the other. I wouldn't recommend them just for the inconvenience but I can't give them 1 star as they sound pretty good. I suggest spending a few bucks more and getting a better pair.

Pros
  • Consistent test results
Cons
  • Hard to say

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Low quality. in ear tips

I bought 2 sets of Sentry HO481 Metalix in-ear headphones with case for my wife and I because they needed to be longer than a regular treadmill cord. The first problem I noticed was that there wasn't a single headphone case. The second issue was that one of the headphones was completely non-functional and none of the headphones sounded. The third problem started after about 45 minutes of use, the second headphone died. I would be a bit lenient on this product if I didn't have 2 failed sets. I…

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • No instructions

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I love these headphones.

At least half the price of most in-ear headphones, but (in my opinion) with better sound quality and in-ear fit. The last pair of these earbuds lasted about four months before I ran into issues like the silver tip separating from the colored tip. I taped it in place and pushed out of it for another four months until finally the real sound started to degrade. However, as this is the longest pair of headphones I've ever owned, I was more than happy to buy another pair and see them running again…

Pros
  • Inspires confidence
Cons
  • The list will be long.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I love these in-ear headphones

The sound quality of these Sentry headphones is superior to any other headphones under $40. The metal body makes them a little heavy, but also creates a crunch you don't get from plastic. The rubber earpads are very soft and can easily fall off, so I'd recommend trying different sizes of earbuds and supergluing them on if you decide on one. After that you will have no problems. And take a small zippered bag to store it in. Never wrap your headphones tightly around anything, you will stretch the

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • Legacy model

Revainrating 1 out of 5

MALFUNCTION. ONE SIDE WAY WAY LOUDER

A few years ago I found these headphones for sale at a random retail store and bought them out of curiosity. They turned out to be the best $8 purchase I've ever made. You were perfect. Unfortunately, due to a broken music device, I blamed the innocent headphones and discarded them. Only to find out that my device just needs a good reboot. Since then I've scoured the internet in search of the same perfect pair of headphones. then I found it! Excited as I was, I ordered them without a second…

Pros
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • Not Everything Fits

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Decent pair of headphones

I've owned two pairs of these headphones in the last two years. They are cheap, sound good and comfortable, but are short-lived. (+) First, they are cheap. It must be given with headphones. Never spend more than $10 on them - you'll lose them or they'll break before you get your money back. (+) Second, they have good sound quality. for headphones. They are quite bass-heavy, but don't let in too much sound and block out a lot of external noise. (+) Third, they are practical. for headphones…

Pros
  • Good price
Cons
  • Big and chunky