Magnavox - Foldable Lightweight Headphones (MHL 1600) Review

Overall 3.00 of 5 (by 1 user)

AngiBowman
Olathe, KS

You Get What You Paid For

somewhat tech savvy, Budget-Conscious

Pros

Cheap, Foldable, Easy to find

Cons

Breaks quickly, Doesn't last for more than a year

NOV

2009

When my old headphones decided to beat the dust, I reluctantly went to Target to find a cheaper pair. These looked decent and for $15, they weren't cheap. I figured it would be fine. I was both right and wrong in this same instance.

Please note - I'm using these headphones strictly to listen to music at work. This review isn't factoring in specific features that would be important to some people - i.e. how to the bass and treble sound. Personally, I could care less. I just want it to work!!

Initial Impression

From the start, I liked these headphones. They folded up, meaning I could easily stow them away if needed or keep them set up to everyday use. They plugged in to my computer speakers without a problem and quite honestly, I've never had any problem with them. I had high hopes from these headphones since they are made by a company founded in 1917.

What I like

The Magnavox "Foldable Lightweight Headphones," or MHL 1600, really do have a great thing going for them. If you don't want anything truly expensive (you can know buy it from Target.com for under $10), this is perfect for you. It gets the job done when you want it done. It's as easy as that.

What I Dislike

For one, it doesn't seem as long-lasting as other headphones out there. I use these headphones about 3-4 days out of a normal week, so you can say that I've used them now roughly 240 times. I'm not rough on them. I'm in an office setting, seated in front of my computer with my headphones plugged into the computer speaker. Some reviews I've read indicated that these headphones lasted them for years. Mine lasted just over a year. When it decided to go, it went downhill quickly. First it was just a broken wire. Now, after just a few days, the enter thing has ceased to function. I got what I paid for!

Overall

If you just need headphones that won't cost you a bundle, you have your answer here. Will it last you forever? No. Will it block out all of the sound around you? No. Will it get the job done? Yes.