Panasonic RP-HT225 Headphones Review

The Panasonic RP-HT225 are over the ear headphones that have a volume control on the wire. They produce nice sound quality overall, although it does take a bit of getting used to. That's because the sound is very deep. They lack a bit of treble clarity, but they do provide a lot of bass. So, if that's what you're looking for they are a good pair of headphones for the price.

Yes, the low price. Due to them being so low in price should I really complain about how they have basically fell apart over the space of 6 - 8 months. Well, yes, I should. Despite being cheap to buy, I did expect them to last longer than 6 months.

Didn't last long, despite me being very careful with them

I wasn't expecting this from a Panasonic branded product. I own quite a few Panasonic products, including 3 older Panasonic digital cameras, and all of them have been great, very reliable. So it has been quite disappointing owning these RP-HT225 headphones.

I'm not sure if mine are the normal 225, or the 225E-K model. I don't know the difference between the two models. However, mine just say RP-HT225, so I guess they are the normal ones.

My pair have had the following problems. One of the speakers, like the whole thing, is constantly falling out of its joint / connector, and both sides have had to be stuck with superglue to prevent the one side just falling off my ear and dangling while in use.

Totally Snapped

And then today I pick them up to put them on, and the plastic has bent and cracked. So now one side has snapped off from the arch that goes over the head. I'll see if I can also superglue that. But I'm not sure if it will stick properly due to the plastic being quite thin, and because it's snapped in the location that takes the brunt of the force / stretch as the headphones are pulled slightly apart and placed over my ears.

So it will always be vulnerable to breaking again. Not impressed. The Panasonic RP-HT225 certainly look the part, have very good reviews, and do sound pretty good, but for overall quality I would say give these headphones a miss. I'm now using a pair of Crabot headphones that I had stored away as a backup, and they seem better made than the Panasonic RP-HT225. The Crabot headphones are now sold out, but take a look at these, as they are very similar (more sturdy design than the Panasonics) and have great reviews.

Casio W86 Vs F105

Casio W86 (1VQES) Vs F105 (W1A). I've always liked Casio watches, especially the cheap digital models. I actually prefer the older retro models from the 80s and 90s. You can find a link to some old brochure catalogue / promotional material which features lots of different Casio watches below. But these days, many of the rare older models are either hard to find for sale, or when they can be found they are selling for high prices due to how many people also love and collect the vintage model Casio's.

Casio W86 1VQES Illuminator Watch Green

It doesn't matter though, because there are so many cheap up-to-date, but still retro looking digital Casio watches to choose from. The most popular being the F91W. Great watch. The only real downer is the poor backlight (micro light) if compared to other models that have the Illuminator function. But for value for money, it's hard to fault the F91W. The W86 and F105 are more expensive. Watch the instructional video below which shows how to use the watch and shows a quick comparison to other models, including the F91W.

Read the reviews for the W86 on Amazon UK | Amazon USA

And that brings me to the two models in question, the W-86 and the F-105. These two are very similar. The main difference between the two is that the W86 lights up green (Some say its blue / turquoise), and the F105 (F-105w-1a) lights up blue. They also each have a green (W-86) and blue face (F-105) design. I presume this is indicating what colour each one lights up. They both have the Electro Luminescence "Illuminator" backlight.

Casio W86 (1VQES) Vs F105 (W1A)

So, which one to buy. That's up to you. Either one will serve you well. I bought the W86. Mainly because green is my favourite colour. They are both very practical watches. The illumination on both models is very bright and clear. Another reason why I like these two models and compare them, is because they are small. I struggle to wear even a small watch without wanting to take it off, so I absolutely hate how big watches have become.

Read the reviews for the F105 on Amazon UK | Amazon USA

These days the big majority of men's watches are huge. Like wall clocks for the wrist! That goes for many Casio's too. The G-Shock models are massive. But the W86 and F105 are much smaller and slimmer than most, and that's a good thing.  They are small, cheap to buy, simple to use and inconspicuous. There's a sale on at the moment for the W86 on Amazon UK. And here is the link to the old brochure catalogue if you want a trip down Casio memory lane.

 

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