Headphones - a device that has long gained great popularity among the current generation. When choosing a device, it is necessary to pay attention to the country in which it was manufactured, for what purposes the purchase is made and what budget the consumer has. Now the assortment of these products on the Russian market is quite wide, so you will have to spend a large amount of energy so that you do not regret the money spent later.
Very often gamers wonder what kind of headset to buy for a game? Which is better and is it worth paying attention to the Philips SHM1900? It is about this model that will be discussed in the article. Reviews and declared specifications from the manufacturer will help to understand whether this device is suitable for a particular buyer or not.
A bit about headphones
The cost of the model in ordinary stores ranges from 500 to 1800 rubles. At the same time, it is more profitable to buy it on Internet networks, there this figure is slightly less: the extreme border of the range is 800 rubles. Accordingly, one should not expect any special “talents” from a device of such a price.
The manufacturer claims on its official resource that headphones with a Philips SHM1900 microphone sit comfortably on your head and sound quality. However, whether this is so will help to understand this article.
Headphone design
Even with the fact that this device is called full-size, and its bowls visually seem huge, de facto they are small and normally "sit" on the head. This is stated by many owners of headphones. However, not every ears will be comfortable in them. This is due to the fact that the ear pads have a slightly irregular diameter. These parts for overhead type headphones are too large, but for full-size, alas, small. The most convenient Philips SHM1900 will "sit" on those people who have small ears. Plastic ear pads are bad, so the insulation is minimal. This is also confirmed by people in their reviews - you can hear the world around us.
Design flaws
Discomfort is also caused by the fact that these headphones have two separate wires. This is inconvenient, but the company did not foresee this scenario.
For a long time before the release of these headphones, the company announced the creation of an almost new level of comfort. However, the device model did not justify such information. This is due to the use of hard plastic and even with the fact that the company deliberately divided the rim into a couple of arcs, still the pressure on the consumer’s head did not decrease. The most comfortable Philips SHM1900 headphones will seem to those who have voluminous hair.
Therefore, based on customer reviews, it must be said that the headset is quite uncomfortable, and it will not give comfort, only an acute sensation of pain.
Wires with a careful attitude will not quickly break. There are some complaints, but on average they work a couple of years.
Microphone details
The Philips SHM1900 headset microphone (reviews about it can be read below) is made in the form of a cable that is well rubberized. He has some disadvantages. Firstly, the cable is quite flexible. This is good until the wire breaks. Eliminating issues with inoperability is quite difficult, it's easier to buy a separate microphone.
In addition to the above problems, the headset has a specific design, due to which this part cannot be moved. The microphone either “supports” the neck, or is fixed near the mouth, which is not always convenient. Therefore, there are small problems with its mounts that the manufacturer did not want to fix.
Microphone characteristic
Initially, it seems to buyers that the wire from the microphone is quite short. However, after several times of use, it becomes clear that such a length is intentional. If the wire was a little larger, then the interlocutor would listen to the whistle and breath of the consumer.
Due to the relatively high frequency range, the microphone allows the opponent to hear clearly the voice of the owner of this headset. At the same time, a good effect was achieved by the manufacturer, you do not have to adjust the equalizer or manually increase the volume.
Microphone problems
Initially, the design does not cause any concern. The plastic from which it is made is durable and stable. However, the wires are quite thin, so in the places of fastening they can easily break. Judging by the reviews, the microphone breaks down very quickly. For some, this period is two days. Perhaps this is a marriage in the party or a factory mistake.
Sound
The sound of headphones at an average level - it is fully consistent with its price. The playback frequency is standard: from 20 to 20 thousand Hz. This is enough to comfortably listen to music without much distortion.
The Philips SHM1900 / 00 headset reproduces bass adequately. However, mid-level bits are somewhat deaf. At the same time, high frequencies are almost inaudible. Unfortunately, this is often noted by consumers as a drawback. But, if the headphones were bought for ordinary listening to music or playing on a computer, then these remarks are not particularly striking.
If you want to enjoy the compositions, then, it should be noted, you will have to try hard with the settings of the sound card and equalizer. When this goal is achieved, the result will be quite adequate, and playing music will become much more pleasant.
But in general, for their price category, the headphones are more than normal in sound.
Reviews
Most reviews for the Philips SHM1900 headphones are not very positive. To begin with, consider all the negative aspects that buyers note.
The device has poor sound insulation. Some note that extraneous sounds are heard on the street, at home - the noise from the TV. Individual batches consist of devices, where the design problem is: the microphone constantly falls, size controls do not work well, the speakers move down. Many indicate in the reviews that sitting in the headphones for more than 20 minutes is almost unrealistic, as the ears begin to hurt. Of the common problems can sometimes be called poor work wires. It happens that a small circuit occurs, and one of the headphones stops functioning. Some came across the Philips SHM1900 headset, which has terrible playback. Most likely, she was released with a factory marriage. Not only is extraneous noise heard by a person, everyone around them also knows what song is being played. The microphone often stops holding and constantly moves out, it is also quiet. They note that either it is necessary to scream at him, or to speak, pressing him to his mouth. Some complain that the bass is completely inaudible. They are not tightly pressed to the ears; they simply fall off for many buyers. The wires are thin, do not withstand for a long time. However, with a careful attitude, the Philips SHM1900 / 00 computer headset will last about 2-3 years. There are people who have been operating for the sixth year in a row.
Consumers consider the price to be the main advantage of these headphones. The average cost is about 1 thousand rubles. Externally, the device came out quite impressive, few people do not like the design. Sounding is a moot point because some customers are very happy with it. Playback quality depends on the source. If desired, you can use the equalizer. Customers who bought headphones to play on a computer are completely satisfied with their purchase. The value for money is excellent, no one has any complaints about this. The sound is unsharp, soft, the ears do not suffer from very aggressive reproduction. The microphone is working fine, those who often say “Skype” or “Viber” do not complain. The convenience of the headphones can also be called a controversial issue, because there are buyers who say that they do not rub, do not press and do not fall. Perhaps this nuance is more dependent on the length of the ears and the shape of the head of each customer. They weigh only 208 g, so their "presence" is not felt, which can be called an additional advantage. The wire is long, which allows you to move around without removing the headphones.
Summary
If suddenly the buyer has a small budget and small ears, as well as an urgent need for a headset for negotiations on a laptop computer or frequent gaming processes, then it is quite possible to pay attention to the Philips SHM1900 model. However, before you purchase it, it’s better to check the convenience of its location on your head while still in the store.
For listening to music, and absolutely any genre accessories, as well as for daily travels through the game worlds, this model is practically not suitable. Unfortunately, the company was not able to create a solid-looking headset with the same excellent technical characteristics. This is also confirmed by many consumer reviews.