Each time you recklessly chuck your
headphones in your backpack after every use, you know too well those headphones
might not come back to you in one piece. Let’s face it: the backpack, combined with an
active lifestyle, is an extreme environment for headphones. Adventurous and
active music lovers always find it hard to make a pair of headphones last due
to all the wear and tear from their activities.
“Loose cords and broken headbands
are just some of the problems that many music lovers encounter with their
headphones. Whether it gets broken in the backpack or in the mountains, people
always end up disappointed with subpar durability,” says Ms. Angelia Oh,
General Manager for Philips Consumer Lifestyle, Philippines.
To address this issue, Philips
and surf brand O’Neill teamed up to develop a range of headphones that are
strong enough to endure extreme conditions. The Philips O’Neill The Construct SHO7205BK is part of this line.
According to Ms. Oh, The
Construct is one of the most durable headphones in the market due to its material
and construction. Its ultra flexible TR90 headband can withstand bends,
stretches and twists without deforming or breaking. Its cable is just as tough
and is also tangle-free. The headphone’s drivers are also protected with metal
rings around the earcan and employ engineered safe release cans that allow it
to weather hard impacts.
In terms of sound quality, The
Construct holds its own, with Ms. Oh explaining that “The Construct delivers
solid deep bass that’s crisp and powerful through 40mm drivers.” This means that
users can still clearly hear their music regardless of their activity. And where
comfort is concerned, Ms. Oh says that the ear cushions are soft and thick
enough for isolation while the headband cover is made of soft fabric for added
comfort.
“Durable portable headphones are hard to come
by. But this range of Philips O’Neill headphones were made to outlast,
withstand and endure, with the consumers’ utmost needs in mind,” she concludes.
