Full Review
Introduction
The PS500MMs are a set of gaming headphones from AblePlanet. As such, they have a mic on a bendable arm and a volume switch. Unlike most headphones we’ve reviewed, the mic and headphones don’t share the same plug: they have two 2.5mm plugs; green for playback, red for microphone, which is the color scheme that PCs use.
The headphones have a smaller-than-average set of ear pads, which make them slightly awkward to wear at first. Thankfully, we found this discomfort subsides with time.
The headphones also had very inconsistent audio quality results. They had a few drops in their frequency response and their tracking was a bit off at one point, but they have an impressively low distortion.
The SP500MMs are currently available for about $100.
Comparisons
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Sound Quality
Very low distortion. Poor frequency response and tracking. Read More... |
Page 3
Isolation
Decent volume, but without leaking too much sound. Doesn’t isolate from outside sounds particularly well. Read More... |
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Page 4
Comfort
Awkward fit initially. Comfortable after a while. Read More... |
Page 5
Usability
Remote, microphone and volume dial. Not easy to maintain, not portable. Read More... |
Page 6
Apple iPhone 3G S Headphones Comparison
 We compare the PS500MM to the iPhone 3G S Headphones. Read More... |
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Page 7
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Comparison
 We compare the PS500MM to the DT 770. Read More... |
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Shure SE115 Comparison
 We compare the PS500MM to the SE115. Read More... |
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Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 Comparison
 We compare the PS500MM to the ATH-ESW9. Read More... |
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Page 10
Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Able Planet PS500MM. Read More... |
Part 11
Comments
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