Comments on: Vic Firth Kidphones — Isolation Headphones For Kids http://www.yiddishmusical.org/vic-firth-kidphones-isolation-headphones-for-kids/ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:24:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Laura http://www.yiddishmusical.org/vic-firth-kidphones-isolation-headphones-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-2883 Laura Sun, 02 May 2010 00:57:54 +0000 http://www.yiddishmusical.org/vic-firth-kidphones-isolation-headphones-for-kids/#comment-2883 We bought these for my 7 year old who flips out over any loud noises. We used them in Disney for the fireworks shows, on the plane and anywhere there was loud music - they are very comfortable and adjustable and they can still hear - just at an acceptable decibal level! And the price was not too high either! Love these! We bought these for my 7 year old who flips out over any loud noises. We used them in Disney for the fireworks shows, on the plane and anywhere there was loud music – they are very comfortable and adjustable and they can still hear – just at an acceptable decibal level! And the price was not too high either! Love these!

]]> By: M. Stewart http://www.yiddishmusical.org/vic-firth-kidphones-isolation-headphones-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-2882 M. Stewart Sat, 01 May 2010 22:54:52 +0000 http://www.yiddishmusical.org/vic-firth-kidphones-isolation-headphones-for-kids/#comment-2882 My son loves these. He has a sensory disorder, so is sensitive to noises. For the most part, we have desensitized him, but I wanted to protect his hearing when we took him to see the Swamp Buggy Races for the first time. He still didn't like the noise when the really big ones came out, but he tolerated it and enjoyed the race. Sometimes he uses them like a security blanket when the thunder is really loud or in busy, public places. I tried earplugs first, but he wouldn't keep them in, and he kept gettign ear infections. The only problem is that they are hot, as is typical for headphones, and they don't fit under/over a hat. My son loves these. He has a sensory disorder, so is sensitive to noises. For the most part, we have desensitized him, but I wanted to protect his hearing when we took him to see the Swamp Buggy Races for the first time. He still didn’t like the noise when the really big ones came out, but he tolerated it and enjoyed the race. Sometimes he uses them like a security blanket when the thunder is really loud or in busy, public places. I tried earplugs first, but he wouldn’t keep them in, and he kept gettign ear infections. The only problem is that they are hot, as is typical for headphones, and they don’t fit under/over a hat.

]]> By: Christian Girard http://www.yiddishmusical.org/vic-firth-kidphones-isolation-headphones-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-2881 Christian Girard Sat, 01 May 2010 21:34:42 +0000 http://www.yiddishmusical.org/vic-firth-kidphones-isolation-headphones-for-kids/#comment-2881 We have a set for our three year old who has been using them for a year with is drum set. Thus, I can comment with a year's experience with the item. <br /> <br />I rate it a 5 for simply providing hearing protection for children. <br /> <br />I rate them a 4 for apparent hearing protection because my son seems to hear me okay when I speak to him and he is wearing the headset. Yes, I do know that they are tuned to a high frequency. Since the adjustment band is customized for a child's head, the headset will not fit on my adult head so that I cannot perform my own listening test to determine the level of sound deadening. <br /> <br />I rate them a 5 for the fit on a child's head. <br /> <br />In summary: the headset looks great, it fits well on a child heads, it properly encloses the entire ear, and it appears to reduce the sound volume to the child's ear, but because of the adjustment's band fitting for a child head an adult cannot actually perform a listening test with the headset. We have a set for our three year old who has been using them for a year with is drum set. Thus, I can comment with a year’s experience with the item.

I rate it a 5 for simply providing hearing protection for children.

I rate them a 4 for apparent hearing protection because my son seems to hear me okay when I speak to him and he is wearing the headset. Yes, I do know that they are tuned to a high frequency. Since the adjustment band is customized for a child’s head, the headset will not fit on my adult head so that I cannot perform my own listening test to determine the level of sound deadening.

I rate them a 5 for the fit on a child’s head.

In summary: the headset looks great, it fits well on a child heads, it properly encloses the entire ear, and it appears to reduce the sound volume to the child’s ear, but because of the adjustment’s band fitting for a child head an adult cannot actually perform a listening test with the headset.

]]> By: James Roche http://www.yiddishmusical.org/vic-firth-kidphones-isolation-headphones-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-2880 James Roche Sat, 01 May 2010 21:22:27 +0000 http://www.yiddishmusical.org/vic-firth-kidphones-isolation-headphones-for-kids/#comment-2880 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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />This is a joke of a product. It makes me wonder what the other reviewers are expecting for their money. 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.

]]> By: Julie Shackleford http://www.yiddishmusical.org/vic-firth-kidphones-isolation-headphones-for-kids/comment-page-1/#comment-2879 Julie Shackleford Sat, 01 May 2010 20:55:24 +0000 http://www.yiddishmusical.org/vic-firth-kidphones-isolation-headphones-for-kids/#comment-2879 I bought these headphones for my 5 year old autistic son. They are great for times when noises or sound upset him. They fit great. I bought these headphones for my 5 year old autistic son. They are great for times when noises or sound upset him. They fit great.

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