Califone 3068AV Stereo/Mono Headphones, 3.5 mm Stereo Plug, Black
$29.06
Price: $29.06
(as of Jan 10, 2025 10:19:56 UTC – Details)
Dual volume controls on each earcup for optimal listening
Noise reducing, ABS plastic for durability
Headband and earcups are cushioned for added comfort
Switch between monaural and stereo modes for optimal sound quality
Customers say
Customers find these headphones offer good value for the price. They work well and block out noise effectively, making them suitable for listening to music while exercising or sitting around. The volume control and stereo compatibility are appreciated. However, opinions differ on the fit, durability, and comfort.
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13 reviews for Califone 3068AV Stereo/Mono Headphones, 3.5 mm Stereo Plug, Black
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M.Lynn –
Absolutely EXCELLENT headphones for many uses !
I bought these for my son to use for his metal detector. I tested them first as my son has hearing problems associated with hearing loss at birth. I thought at first that the headphones wouldn’t even fit as they appear to be tight. You can slide the earpads on each side up/down several inches to adjust to your level of comfort. These are meant to fit SNUGLY against the head but they are still comfortable. They are meant for things like metal detectors and you don’t want them falling off every time you bend over or turn. Now, about their intended use, they are perfect for metal detecting BUT they are pretty freaking awesome for listening to music while exercising or just sitting around. The sound is quite good and adjustable from mono to stereo and separate volume control to fine tune your media. I used them with a cell phone , a computer, an MP3 player, and older iPad and iPhone and iPod, a video game player and a new PSP,. AND an Old School PIONEER HOME STEREO because these ALSO COME WITH AN ADAPTER FOR THE BIG JACKS! That was a nice surprise. I haven’t had a set of those kind of headphones in a while and it was great to listen to old 8 tracks and cassettes and albums on my old setup from 79 ! So, I finally relinquished the headphones to my son and he loves them. He is a little guy and they fit him well too and he likes that they don’t fall off like his regular headphones. He could clearly hear his new metal detector and he used them later on with his Galaxy Tab 4. These are DEFINITELY worth the price and then some. To the people who ask about the being “tight”, as I said they ARE adjustable and I am 5’6″ woman and my son is 4″ 9′ small frame, my teen daughter is 5″ 7 in and she readjusted them in several positions and even ran in them and they did not budge. They are snug and secure so if that’s not what you want then I wouldn’t get them. For us the sound and secure fit are well worth more than these cost so these are a STEAL. Less than 9 bucks for the best headphones I’ve seen at this price? Yeah, we’ll be getting a couple more of these.
foot –
Nice sounding headphone
Head phones sound great for the price.. I use them for monitoring cb radio nand mic testing.. The first pair I purchased camd. With a curly wire.. This pair came with a strait 12 foot wire like the mono/stereo switch use it on mono for testing communication equipment. Stereo for music.. Great sound for. The price
RES in Anderoon , S.C. –
Works on my Citizen Band radio great .
It is a little tight on my head . Needs a little wear time to get broke in . This is better than the one I got from another web site .
Paul B. –
Good for the Price
I needed a set of earphones to listen to some communications radios without annoying my wife. Of course, we all have bucket loads of those cheap earbuds laying around these days, but I wanted something better without investing alot. So, I came across these on Amazon. Inexpensive and lots of appealing features like the Mono/Stereo Switch, separate Volume Controls on each cup, comfortable ear pads, and fully adjustable to head size. The audio is good for my purpose because the headset cuts out the the high end hiss. That particular characteristic would not please me if my primary desire was to use these to listen to music which I’ve tried doing. Lots of bass, but the sound is like having the upper sound frequencies clipped, like having Treble turned up. So, it’s a little muffled. You can’t complain much for the price. Some people have said they like these to use for their Metal Detectors. Yes, perfectly perfect for something like that, and for music in a pinch. Overall, I’m happy with the earphones for my purpose.
dan solt –
Used this on an old 8-Track player
This set of headphones was reasonably priced, worked well, and used to listen to an old 8-Track player we haveðð.
Kevin –
Halfway decent once you bend them open a bit
I’ve used these on and off for a year or so. Sound is fine, independent volume controls on both sides is interesting but not useful for my purposes. Originally, they were too tight, and my normally sensitive ears really hurt after wearing these for a while. But I started repeatedly bending them open at different points through the head brace – though I was worried I’d break them – and eventually got them to a point where they sit on my (large) head with just enough pressure, and while I’d never call any headphones comfortable, these are now definitely not uncomfortable.The other issue I’ve had is forgetting to take them off when getting up and moving away from the computer desk. Oops. As a result, the connector at the PC end is failing, and takes some wiggling to get the sound to come through correctly. I’ve purchased a 90 degree adapter to avoid that with other headphones in the future.TL;DR: Decent sound, decent comfort after some brute force, and cheap. I’m about to purchase another pair because of the wiring issue, though I may try to repair the current ones for a backup.
Robert Goodwin –
Great for price!
Was surprised at the quality and fast delivery.
ironbelle –
I use these with my metal detector
I use these with my GoldBug2 II detector. I am able to use to hear the detector and block outside noise and other distractions.
Ricardo –
Nada cómodos pero cumplen su función, tuve que ponerles espuma en las partes descubiertas del audÃfono para poderlo usar por más tiempo.Lo compré para detector de metales, parece resistente, el cable es lo suficientemente largo, puedes ajustarlo en audio mono y el volumen en cada oido.
characterdriven –
I do a radio show and guests plug in to a monitoring jack that only provides one channel to the headphones. These headphones solved two problems: 1) they convert one channel to a mono signal that comes out of both sides of the headset 2) there are individual volume controls on each ear so that they can adjust the volume from where they are sitting rather than having to reach across to the volume control on the monitor. They are very “snug” which I don’t mind over the course of an interview and allow me to focus on the interview and not on the outside noise. Some folks might find them too tight, however, but with a little creativity and adjustment on the head they are as comfortable as many other headsets I’ve worn that have provided less flexibility otherwise at a much hight price point. Great for the specific purpose they were designed and purchased for so I recommend them to others with those requirements.
Alienist –
I still use an old Caliphone record player, mainly to play antigue 78 RPM records because the crystal cartidge suits them for reasons an audio engineer would understand but I don’t. Anyway – 78 RPMs sound great on a Caliphone and even BETTER through these headphones. The mono switch and the volume controls work and of course the mono switch is essential for older records – to say that an acoustic record from 1910 was recorded that way is a hilarious kind of understatement. The neat thing about these headphones is that they’re somehow already antigues – but sold for relatively NOTHING – less than $20 in my case – no more (probably less) than you’d pay for a used pair at Value Village – not that Value Village is expensive, either. Highy recommended for “retro” uses like mine. For the rest, you’ll have to ask someone with different tastes.
Juan Jesús Jiménez RamÃrez –
Me llegó el producto sin caja ni instructivo, aunque no se requiere gran ciencia, solo viene el producto.
Demetrius 1905 –
Work great but are much less comfortable than my Garrett headphones. But of course they are much less expensive. So that is the tradeoff. Otherwise, work great. Have enough cord I do not have to remove headphones to seek out target.