Top critical review
1.0 out of 5 starsFlimsy and not adjustable
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2010
First of all, the packaging for this item is terrible. It's an unsealed 'clamshell' pack, so, by the time it gets to you, it looks like it's been opened, used, and returned. I reflexively sent the first purchase back to Amazon, and called the manufacturer on the 2nd shipment's arrival. They gave a polite but helpless response. Sadly, the flimsy nature of the packaging is the norm.
The problem with the item is that it's basically garbage. For the price, you'd think that they're adjustable to some degree. The picture you see is not at all deceiving, but try to imagine the metal piping being the consistency of a cheap coat hanger. The black plastic across the top is melted together. The craftsmanship is minimal.
My kid has a big head, fine. These don't reach his ears (he's 2). I tried to adjust them, like you would a pair of stereo headphones. No dice. There's no break in the arms of the headphones. They don't pull out. I stretched out one side, and the other side slurped in. After 3 attempts, I realized that it's just one solid piece of the aforementioned cheesy metal hidden by the melted plastic.
I like Vic Firth drum sticks. They were actually "my brand" when I played a full-size kit, so they have my respect for their seriously crafted items. These "Kidphones" are probably the highest-margin item in their catalog. The main issue I have with these is that the cheap, totally flimsy construction is intended for children. You'd think that, for kids, they'd optimize on sturdiness. My son would destroy these on the first day. They would definitely survive being dropped, but they wouldn't survive being bent up and restored to their original shape. Definitely not.
If you want something better, look for another brand. I find it hard to believe that this piece of sugar item costs more than isolation headphones used for listening to music. I'm going to search for a replacement and, if I don't anything, I'm just going to buy some stereo headphones and cut the cord off.
This is a joke of a product. It makes me wonder what the other reviewers are expecting for their money.
