Able Planet PS500MM

Product Overview

The AblePlanet PS500MMs are a set of on-ears with a microphone and in-line volume control.

Speakers

The ear cups are smaller than we typically see on a set of on-ears.

Sides

The back of the ear cups are semi-open. They can tilt back and forth on the band.

Band

The head band has soft padding on its underside and can extend.

Cable

Part of the way down the cord is the control pendant. The front of the pendant has an on/off toggle for the mic, as well as a volume control dial on the side.

The cord ends in two 1/8-inch plugs. The green one is the headphone plug and the pink one is for the mic.

In the Box

In the PS500Ms’ box you’ll find a pouch. The headphones are also in there, but that’s about it.

Durability (6.25)

These headphones seem durable enough. They have a thick cord, not a lot of moving parts, and seem to be manufactured well. The ear padding is covered by a soft skin that might be punctured if you have spiky earrings, but should stand up to extended use. Also, the ear cups can tilt, which can lead to wear and tear. The cord guards are decent. The mic sticks straight out, so make sure you don’t step on it.

Aesthetics (5.00)

For a set of headphones with a mic, these aren’t bad. They do look rather like the ones you see at a fast food drive through, but that aesthetic comes with the territory. The tiny ear cups might make the headphones look a bit strange on your head, but since we can only fathom guesses as to what lies atop your neck, we can’t really make a judgment about that.

Overall, we liked the look of the PS500MMs, but the mic adds some nerdy to the picture, and that’s a look that some people may not find appealing. Of course, this is our opinion, which likely differs from your own personal style. What we’re saying is this: follow your heart.