Misplaced Thoughts
They thought no one would notice
There’s inspiration, then there’s this.
The Panasonic RP-HTX7 headphones, released in 2006:
The Boosted Stiloso headphones, released in 2008:
The similarity is stunning, right down to the two small screws attaching the similarly perforated headband. It’s not apparent in these images, but both headphones have unusual cloth-insulated wire connecting the headband to the cans. These photos are roughly to scale—the headphones appear to be the exact same size.
This sort of thing is common with inexpensive items imitating products costing orders of magnitude more. Oddly, the original Panasonic RP-HTX7 headphones are actually cheaper than the Boosted Stiloso headphones.
I noticed the Stilosos in my local Urban Outfitters. I own the Panasonics (in white) and they sound great. At nearly half the price, I highly recommend them over the Stilosos.
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Might not have noticed, but I think the Boosted cans work for phonecalls, too. Might explain the price.
That’s a good point. The iPhone mic is a nice feature I occasionally wish I had.
And The Stilosos might not actually be trying to convince buyers that they are actually Panasonics. They may have simply copied a good design.
Or maybe they’re even designed by the same people or made in the same factory.