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Manufacturer: Altec Lansing Part number: UHP326NP
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- About $40, the Altec Lansing BackBeat Titanium 326 earbuds offer impressive sound for the buck.
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CNET editors' review
Altec Lansing Backbeat Titanium price range: $99.99
- Reviewed by: David Carnoy
- Edited by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 03/18/2009
The good: The Altec Lansing BackBeat Titanium 326 earphones offer a comfortable fit and excellent sound for the money. The cloth-covered cord seems durable and a carrying case is included.
The bad: When the BackBeat Titanium 326 cord rubs against your clothing, you may be able to hear it if your MP3 player is set to low volumes or if it's during the silence between songs.
The bottom line: About $40, the Altec Lansing BackBeat Titanium 326 earbuds offer impressive sound for the buck.
User reviews
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Great all-around headphones, but lacking in bass.
by DMBFan41 on April 3, 2009
Pros: Cloth cord seems very durable and tangle-resistant; tips fasten tightly and fit ear good; very nice sound.
Cons: Not nearly enough bass.
Summary: I just got these in yesterday, so this is a "first-impression" review, but I'm so far incredibly pleased with these. I upgraded to these after my Sony MDR-EX71SL/WK ...
Summary: I just got these in yesterday, so this is a "first-impression" review, but I'm so far incredibly pleased with these. I upgraded to these after my Sony MDR-EX71SL/WK started shorting out after over two years. The first thing I noticed is how much thicker the tips are than the flimsy rubber ones on my Sony's (aside: this was a MAJOR consideration for me, as the 2 different sets of Sony earphones I've had BOTH had a problem with the tips staying on the earphone when I'd put them in my pocket or something. I was constantly losing tips.) The AL326s have a much thicker tip, but are also designed a lot better to stay on the earphone. I like that I have to actually wiggle and work them onto and off of the earphone. Plus, with the way they're designed, it looks like it keeps more of the sound in the channel so that it reaches your ear. It comes with 3 tips, plus a set of dual-flange tips which are currently spoiling me. I love the dual-flange design. I do support work for a call center, to blocking out external noise is a huge factor, and the dual-flange tips do a phenomenal job of that. I tried one of the regular tips in one ear, and a dual in the other, and I could tell a difference. However, the regular tips have a really great fit and sound, too. I also like the cloth cord. I love that I can pull my headphones out of my pocket after class and not have to untangle a knot. The included case is also really great. It's not too small for the phones, nor too big to carry in your pocket, and holds both the phones and the extra tips without a problem (although a pocket for the extra tips would be nice, but now I'm just being picky.) The AL326s definitely have a better sound than the Sony's, but BEWARE that they're very bass-light. I noticed it immediately listening to Jack Johnson's "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing", where the bass line absolutely (and unexpectedly) booms in my car (06 Accord factory speakers), but is lacking through the headphones. Currently listening to the studio version of "Crush" by Dave Matthews Band, which is very bass-driven, and I could use a lot more. In fact, I'm taking away half a star from 4 stars because of this alone. I suppose it's a personal preference as to how much bass you like, but also think people who are gonna go through the trouble of researching earphones before they buy them are gonna want more than this. Overall, though, the sound is very nice. I can pick out all the different layers and lines in the song, and nothing is particularly overwhelming. All the instruments/vocals are crisp and clear and the harmonies come across very nicely.
I think my problem with the bass may have been mostly user error. I got fed up with the lack of bass on Kanye's "Late Registration", so I tried some tricks to get a better fit (thanks to a CNET article) and it made a pretty noticable difference. It's still not that thumping bass that some people might want, but it's a LOT better. If I could, I'd add a star to my review.
Overall, I'd definitely recommend these to anyone who wants a great sound for an affordable price, with the caveat emptor that you may not be satisfied with the bass. For me, it's not a dealbreaker, but if everything else about these weren't so good, it would be.
Updated on Apr 6, 20096 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent value..highly recommend this product..
by garbo4 on April 25, 2009
Pros: The sound is very very good...the bass, which I feared would be inadequate, was great...really a fine product and couldn't be happier
Cons: The only draw back is the sound in your ear of the cable as it rubs along your clothes..can be annoying especially if you are moving about and the music is soft...would I buy these again knowing this..YES
Summary: I just bought these headphones and I am really glad I did...they perform far above my expectations....great value...would I recommend them?...absolutely
I give 4 1/2 ...Summary: I just bought these headphones and I am really glad I did...they perform far above my expectations....great value...would I recommend them?...absolutely
I give 4 1/2 stars and not 5 because of the sound of the cable as it touches something..really an outstanding product for the money2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Lots of bass, but NOT in a good way
by Berliozian on December 29, 2009
Pros: Grasping at straws here, but...earbuds are comfortable and come with 3 sets of silicon tips. You'll find a good fit that keeps outside noise at a minimum. Cloth covered cords seem durable. But...
Cons: I'm a bass player and I love bass, but not like this. Bass IS thumpy, but inarticulate. Mid-range is VERY thin. Highs were exaggerated, fatiguing my ears after 2-3 songs. Cord rubbing against clothes is pretty loud. Unnatural, "canned" soundstaging.
Summary: If you like your bass F-A-T, but simple, these might do well for you. Dance, electronica and some hip hop might sound good - If the bass pitches don't ...
Summary: If you like your bass F-A-T, but simple, these might do well for you. Dance, electronica and some hip hop might sound good - If the bass pitches don't move much and overall sound is pretty simple. Lack of midrange was shockingly bad. Some songs with important piano lines or low guitar parts fell way into the background. The high range stuff was terribly exaggerated, so cymbals seemed to "hiss" instead of ring out. Snare drum hits were louder than they should've been. My ears grew fatigued after 2 or 3 songs. Classic jazz was unlistenable as bass was boomy and muddy, piano was almost absent and cymbal work was way too upfront. In fact, anything acoustic just sounded weird. Classical music suffered too. The lack of mids made much of it lose richness. Some reviews say cloth-covered cord only makes a little bit of noise, but I found it distracting at all but the loudest volumes.
So if you listen to music without too many layered parts, with bass lines that remain fairly simple, these may make you happy. Otherwise, you'd do better to look elsewhere and find a more natural sound.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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By far the best in-ear headphones I've ever owned
by ajmorell on September 21, 2010
Pros: Awesome frequency response. With a good sound card they have incredible bass. The multiple ear buds it comes with allow you to make them fit your ear comfortably.
Cons: The fabric covered cord can be noisy if you use these while you're moving around a lot.
Summary: For the money you simply cannot beat these.
Summary: For the money you simply cannot beat these.
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Good Sound NOT DURABLE
by chingerson on January 4, 2010
Pros: I got these thinking they'd replace some skull candies that broke after only a few months of use. The sound was great, bass more than what I expected, and they stayed in pretty well. The cord rubbing sound bothered me at first but I got used it.
Cons: I went with these thinking they'd withstand years of normal use since it has the cloth cord and all. I was wrong. The sound started going out in one ear and you have to wiggle the cord next to the plug to get it work again.
Summary: Waste of money. Don't go with these expecting that they'll hold up very long.
Summary: Waste of money. Don't go with these expecting that they'll hold up very long.
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Great bang for the buck -- you won't go wrong.
by bjg158 on November 19, 2009
Pros: Great sound, from solid bass and warm mid-range to wonderful treble.
Love the fabric cord.Cons: Even smallest rubber buds were too big.
After ~6 months (and much abuse) sound is a bit uneven, stronger in left than in the right.Summary: These are great headphones, significantly better than any others I've tried in the <$50 range (I paid $29 at amazon). The sound is terrific, with solid bass, accurate ...
Summary: These are great headphones, significantly better than any others I've tried in the <$50 range (I paid $29 at amazon). The sound is terrific, with solid bass, accurate mid-range and treble that is strong but not tinny. I really like the fabric cord, which seems much sturdier than plastic/rubber cords. My main complaint is that even the smallest of the rubber earbuds provided were too large for my ears -- I could get them in, but they were uncomfortable -- so I had to replace them with buds from other headphones I have. Also, after ~6 months of heavy use (and a bit of abuse), the sound seems a bit uneven, in that it's stronger in the left ear than in the right (I've put them in another iPod to confirm that it's the headphones). That said, these sound so good and were such a good buy that I just purchased another pair.
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Superb Sound for the price, but....
by ketnehn on November 7, 2009
Pros: -great sound for its price
Cons: -the cord is not as durable as it looks
Summary: I used those headphones everywhere and all the time, and i absolutely loved them. however, be sure to take very good care of them. the internal wires wore out in ...
Summary: I used those headphones everywhere and all the time, and i absolutely loved them. however, be sure to take very good care of them. the internal wires wore out in about 4 months from extensive use. even with the cloth cover, it does not protect the wire as well as it looks
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Durable earphones, great sound
by fendel on October 20, 2009
Pros: Cheap, clear, good sound, durable
Cons: Earpieces don't fit well
Summary: I was using V-Moda Bass Freq before I bought these for $25 on Amazon, and in comparison the sound from the Backbeat is a lot clearer, less bass and also ...
Summary: I was using V-Moda Bass Freq before I bought these for $25 on Amazon, and in comparison the sound from the Backbeat is a lot clearer, less bass and also quieter. (But I think the v-moda earphones are above average in loudness and bass). It's also a lot more durable. I bought these cause my bass freqs were falling apart. The cloth covering that some people complained about don't bother me, but I don't use these while running or doing any physical activity, mostly for commutes.
I didn't like any of the earpieces that came with it, and I had a hard time getting the earphones to stay in. I'm not using any of them and am currently using tips from Comply Foam (T-400 fits). If you dont like the fittings that come with the earphones, I recommend buying those. -
Durable, quality headphones for the price.
by arcticsledzguy on October 20, 2009
Pros: Good quality sound that is consistent. Durable, woven cable sheath protects the cord and connections to the earbuds and jack, making the (usually) weakest part of the headphones much much much more durable.
Cons: Exacty what CNET says. When that woven cable sheath touches nearly anything, you hear it like a stethoscope (doctor's listening tool), but only if your music is quiet or off.
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Best ear buds I have ever tried
by ckthecerealkiller on September 28, 2009
Pros: Amazing sound, especially for the price. Cord reaches around my back and to my ears with slack and I'm 6' 4". Good selection of earpieces, wore them for 8 hours today and still comfortable. Carrying case included. Cord stays untangled and is durable
Cons: Cord does make a little noise, the selection of earpieces isn't perfect, (right ear occasionally falls out during activity), and treble gets a little raspy on some bands. But they were under $30!
Summary: The cord does make a minute amount of noise but only noticeable if you have a lot of slack hanging and your moving around a lot. I ran with these ...
Summary: The cord does make a minute amount of noise but only noticeable if you have a lot of slack hanging and your moving around a lot. I ran with these and got minimal noise in between songs if I put the cord around the back of my head. Also the selection of earpieces are good they won't compare to high end models but are way above par at this price point. With some equalizer adjustments these play as well as my $100 headphones and I can stuff them in my pocket without worry.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Altec Lansing
- Part number: UHP326NP
- Description: The Altec Lansing BackBeat Titanium is a noise-isolating earphone comes with titanium-enhanced micro-speakers for full-spectrum sound.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Headphones
- Recommended Use Portable audio system
- Additional Features Noise isolating
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor In-ear
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Magnet Material Titanium
Connections
- Connector Type Headphones
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Headphones cable - Integrated
- Included Accessories Soft case,
8 ear tips Power
- Power Device None
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Altec Lansing
- Address:
535 Route 6 & 209, Milford, PA 18337-0277 - Phone: 1-866-570-5702
- Fax: 1-570-296-6887
