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UrbanEars Tanto

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3.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • stylish and affordable headphones that
  • The headphones are light and comfortable for long hours of playback
  • responsive

Cons

  • sound quality is horrible
  • no carrying pouch inside the box
  • Bass might be a little too light for some people though

Key specs

  • 2
  • 16 Ω
  • , 118 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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UrbanEars Tanto - Pros & Cons

UrbanEars Tanto

Pros

  • stylish and affordable headphones that
  • The headphones are light and comfortable for long hours of playback
  • responsive
  • easy to reach
  • and quite handy
  • performance-to-cost ratio Comfortable Affordable
  • Easy to recommend for easy listening
  • the bass is nice and vocals still come through discernibly
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries

Cons

  • sound quality is horrible
  • no carrying pouch inside the box
  • Bass might be a little too light for some people though
  • The sound quality was terrible - very little bass
  • sculpted sound
  • that pair is just rotting away in my room somewhere
  • it right -- Citibank Philippines has the worst customer service
  • sound quality for the price I paid
  • No elevator was left unscathed
  • s laptops are expensive
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue

UrbanEars Tanto - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
36 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
16 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω

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UrbanEars Tanto - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Sound
Channels2
Impedance16.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 118
Frequency range20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter0.0 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.42 in
Maximum input power40.0 mW
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity40.0 mW
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Cherry
  • Cream
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Navy
  • Pink
  • Purple
  • Red
  • Yellow
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Metal
  • Plastic
CategoryTravel and Commuting
Foldableyes
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Microphone
Microphone typeIn-line microphone
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Features
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Play/Pause
  • Volume

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UrbanEars Tanto UrbanEars - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.4
Based on 7 reviews
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UrbanEars Tanto Urbanears Zinken (Petrol) Headphone Review
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Published: 17.04.2013
Urbanears Zinken (Petrol) Headphone Review
1.5

Reader Rating0 Votes3Expert Rating When I ask most audiophiles to name their most desired set of headphones, the pervading choice is almost always Beats By Dre. Forget the fact that the company makes over a dozen different types of cans. Most are stellar but not all. The majority of those asked seem to feel these are the upper echelon of audio perfection. Conversely, it’s also agreed the prices for Dre’s cans are of an equal elevation akin to a lunar […]

UrbanEars Tanto Urbanears Plattan 2 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 06.03.2017
Urbanears Plattan 2 Review
4.0

The stylish, comfortable, on-ear Urbanears Plattan 2 headphones deliver bass and balance at an affordable price.

UrbanEars Tanto Review: Urbanears Tanto Headphones
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TechTree.com
Review: Urbanears Tanto Headphones

Street Price: Rs 2400 (MRP: Rs 3750)While we do review a lot of headphones, it is only once in a while that we come across something that exemplifies simplicity such as the Urbanears Tanto. This headset from the Swedish manufacturer looks simple, but we found out that looks can be deceptive as its performance managed to impress us. Without any ado, let's get on with the review.

UrbanEars Tanto Urbanears Tanto Headphone Review
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UNBOX PH
Published: 16.09.2012
Urbanears Tanto Headphone Review

Review: Urbanears Tanto Headphone Urbanears is a lifestyle audio brand from Sweden that specializes in headphones that look chic, sound great, and offer value for money. I’ve pretty much tried all of their products and one of my favorites is their on-ear lightweight cans, the Tanto. If you’ve owned a Sony walkman before and remember …

UrbanEars Tanto Product Review: UrbanEars Tanto Headphones
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WIRED
Published: 06.06.2012
Product Review: UrbanEars Tanto Headphones

Over the past few weeks my sons have been using the UrbanEars Tanto headphones, which are designed to pay homage to the old school Sony Walkman headphones. An alternative to the more popular earbuds that come with iPods, the Tantos have many updates that make this a fantastic product, particularly for younger users.

UrbanEars Tanto Urbanears Plattan Headphone Review - Gadget Review
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Published: 15.08.2011
Urbanears Plattan Headphone Review - Gadget Review
4.1

When it comes to headphones, it’s hard to beat on-ear or over-ear cups to get the most immersive sound quality, but the trade-off tends to be a lack of

UrbanEars Tanto Urbanears Plattan II review
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TechRadar
Published: 30.12.2016
Urbanears Plattan II review
4.0

Subtle tweaks to its sound and comfort make these an exceptional sequel

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