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Philips Accessories SHL5605BK/28 CitiScape Downtown Headphones (Black)

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 193 ratings
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  • Immerse yourself in clear, natural sound through finely tuned 40mm drivers
  • Innovative MusicSeal feature prevents your sound from leaking out for complete music privacy
  • On Ear noise-isolating cushions allow you to be part of the city's buzz, but not it's noise
  • Enjoy long-lasting comfort with the customized headband and memory foam cushions
  • Easily switch from music to phone calls with the volume control and built-in microphone

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Philips Accessories SHL5605BK/28 CitiScape Downtown Headphones (Black)

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Product Description

A refined interpretation of New York's iconic vibrancy, the Downtown headset exudes authenticity and easy listening comfort, enhanced by 40mm speaker drivers and carefully engineered, lightweight, spring-steel construction that's wrapped in heat-sealed soft foam.

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The Philips CitiScape Downtown headset combines premium sound quality and minimalist style with a comfortable, durable build to deliver an immersive sound experience. Inspired by New York street apparel, these headphones feature noise-isolating memory foam ear cushions and MusicSeal technology to provide complete music privacy. A cushioned headband makes for comfortable long-term wear, and the headphones' in-line mic is compatible with most mobile phones for easy switching between music and calls.







CitiScape Downtown headset, brown (SHL5605BK/28)
At a Glance:

  • Dynamic 40-millimeter drivers deliver full-range sound
  • MusicSeal technology keeps your music sealed in for privacy
  • Memory foam ear cushions mold to your ears for perfect fit
  • Completely padded headband for long-lasting comfort
  • In-line mic to easily switch between talking and listening
  • One-year limited warranty




MusicSeal technology keeps music to yourself while you listen to your favorite beats. View larger.






Influenced by different people from major global cities, the Philips CitiScape Collection is inspired by city life and urban culture. Taking cues from the past and the future - where classic meets cutting edge - and inspired by urban street apparel, each headphone is truly distinctive. The Downtown is designed for full sound immersion, with a MusicSeal keeping your music personal. Wherever you go with your music, you will experience a truly immersive sound experience that shields you from the city's noise, but not its buzz.

My City. My Space. My Music.





Powerful 40-millimeter drivers deliver full-range sound. View larger.



In-line mic allows you to switch seamlessly from music to mobile phone calls. View larger.

High-Definition Drivers for Full-Range Sound

The Downtown headset provides a balanced sound experience. Powerful 40-millimeter drivers produce crystal-clear highs and mids and deep, rich bass without distortion. A closed-back design ensures good bass response and keeps you absorbed in the music.

MusicSeal Technology for Music Privacy

Whether you're listening to the guitar riffs of a funk metal band or the lifting soprano of an opera singer, Philips' MusicSeal technology allows you to keep your favorite music all to yourself. This design includes double-layer walls inside the ear shells and a firm seal between the edge of the ear cushion and ear cup housing to seal in beats and prevent ambient noise from disrupting your sound.

Comfortable Foam Ear Cushions Isolate Sound

The Downtown's deluxe, noise-isolating ear cushions are made of memory foam, which molds itself to the shape of your ear for hours of comfort. The foam also forms a seal that preserves bass response while blocking out external noise so you can focus on the music.

Comfortable Headband and Durable Metal Construction

The Downtown features lightweight spring-steel construction in the ear shell frame and headband, which is covered with cushy, heat-sealed fabric to make it even more comfortable. The headphones' flat, anti-tangle cable won't knot up, improving both your listening experience and their durability.

Convenient In-Line Mic for Phone Calls

For easy operation, the Downtown includes a sleek, in-line mic for use with your mobile phone so you can switch seamlessly from listening to chatting.

The in-line mic is compatible with iPhone, BlackBerry, HTC, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Palm, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson mobile phones.

Product and Warranty Information

The Downtown headsets have a 1.2-meter (3.93-foot) cable. They carry a one-year limited warranty.

About Philips

Philips has a brand promise of "sense and simplicity" that encapsulates their commitment to understanding and catering to the desires and needs of consumers and customers. By putting end users front and center, Philips creates innovative products that are designed around people's needs and aspirations, and are both advanced and easy to use. With 60,000 registered patents, Philips is a global leader in innovation, and receives numerous international design awards every year.

What's in the Box

CitiScape Downtown headset, brown (SHL5605BK/28).

Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
193 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, comfort, quality and value of the headphones. They mention that it has a deep and warm sound, with good noise isolation. They also appreciate the soft and tight ear pads with memory foam. Customers also like the appearance, saying that it's sexy and lightweight. They like the build quality, and tangles. Opinions are mixed on performance.

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127 customers mention93 positive34 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that it has decent sound quality and comfort. They also say that the headphones have a deep and warm sound that is not muddled up or pitchy. They have fair noise isolation and pick up their voice well. Customers also say they can wear them for hours and don't bother their ears.

"...I can wear them for hours and they don't bother my ears. They are also easy to take on and off repeatedly as I sometimes have to do...." Read more

"First of all, the sound seems good, but I'm not too picky so if you're a sound quality guru, might not be up to par...." Read more

"...However, these do have very clear sound all-around. The highs aren’t too bright, the mids are distinctive enough and the low is pretty warm...." Read more

"...They maintain a good seal when positioned properly, they don't leak sound (unless you blast it, of course), and the memory foam offers comfort for a..." Read more

81 customers mention64 positive17 negative

Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that the ear cups have a good feel to them, the padded ear pads are soft and tight, and the cups are cushioned. Some say that the headphones have wr clear sound stage and a fantastic feel of space and sound stage.

"...The headphones themselves are very, very comfortable. I can wear them for hours and they don't bother my ears...." Read more

"...The memory foam ear pieces were comfortable in the store, and I was hoping that after a couple weeks of "break-in" time, the headphones..." Read more

"...They are incredibly comfortable and light, in my opinion. I’ve worn them for more 2 hours a session and have yet to feel fatigued...." Read more

"...Comfort: I wore the headphones with and without glasses for extended periods of time without discomfort...." Read more

48 customers mention38 positive10 negative

Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say they are great earphones with nice mids and treble. They also say the cups are good and the sound is impressive. Customers also mention that the microphone quality is acceptable for an on cord microphone, but it is not powerful. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and recommend the product.

"...$100 for these is a bit high, although they are wonderful headphones. Maybe it's just me. For Amazon's prices (like $50 right now?)..." Read more

"...that these aren't my first set of headphones, I gotta say that they are quite amazing...." Read more

"...Pro's:Great sound. Nice base, not boomy. For lack of a better word, they're smooth.Great looks...." Read more

"...When used in moderation, they are quite good. I've had mine for a few weeks and I have nothing to really complain about...." Read more

41 customers mention41 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the headphones. They say it's well made for the price class, and a great buy.

"...so if it goes bad you may be out of luck but it seems well made for the price class and I think it will stand up for a long time...." Read more

"...Price: I would say that the price set for these headphones is perfect, you get exactly what you pay for...." Read more

"...I chose the Philips CitiScape because of their low price and based on the reviewers comments...." Read more

"...much technically about headphones but these seemed to be a good set for the price and how much I liked how they look...." Read more

37 customers mention32 positive5 negative

Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They mention that it's comfortable to wear, has a nice color, and is sexy. Some say that the sound quality is okay and the noise reduction is good.

"These headphones look good and sound decent, but they stopped working after about two months of moderate use...." Read more

"...For lack of a better word, they're smooth.Great looks. They look different than pretty much everything. Classy...." Read more

"...The design of the product is fantastic, except for one small detail which many headphone esigners forget to take into consideration...." Read more

"...Third, they look amazing. Yeah, okay, that's vain and frivolous, but whatever, I'm a girl who likes to look good...." Read more

33 customers mention27 positive6 negative

Customers like the build quality of the headphones. They say it's durable, made of strong metal and durable plastic, and has a solid design. Some customers also mention that the headphones are cheaply made and won't last for a long time.

"...The headband is metal and very sturdy, ingeniously wrapped in fabric...." Read more

"...The headphones themselves seem well constructed and sturdy, with a metal headband and sturdy cord...." Read more

"...The cable seems of very sturdy stuff. Only time will tell if they can survive the treatment I give my other headsets...." Read more

"...of the headphones would be the last to go bad, though; it's made of strong metal and durable plastic, which you don't often see on headphones...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers like the tangles of the headphones. They say the flat cord really doesn't get tangled, the length is perfect, and the cord is really nice. They also appreciate the single-sided wire and the convenience of the single side cord.

"...I have been extremely satisfied with them. I like the flat cable, which never ever tangles...." Read more

"...This gives it a certain elegance. The cord is really nice and does not come with bends and kinks that take too long to smooth out...." Read more

"...Great cord. Length is perfect and doesn't tangle.Comfortable.Con's:Right earpiece failed after a year...." Read more

"...Sound leakage is minimal.Cord is flat and doesn't get tangled easily...." Read more

15 customers mention7 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they worked fantastic until about a week ago when one side of the headset stopped working. The MusicSeal works nicely, and the online mic works well. However, others say that they stopped working after about two months of moderate use, and that the right headphone stopped working shortly after.

"...One side of the headphones has already gone out and won't play anything. I'm very disappointed in these, I expected them to last much longer...." Read more

"...The MusicSeal works nicely. They also look classy and quality made." Read more

"...- **** Don't waste your money **** After 3 months of use the 2nd pair failed. I said if the second pair died I would buy a third. I lied...." Read more

"I ordered these headphones about 2 months ago. They worked fantastic until about a week ago when one side of the headset went out...." Read more

Not same headphones as shown in product photos
2 Stars
Not same headphones as shown in product photos
The headphones I received aren't the same style as the product photos. Instead of a metal headband wrapped in purple padding the one I received is plastic with a grey foam cushion underneath (see my pics). If I hadn't needed the headphones immediately I would have returned them. The sound quality is ok and I like the purple color but the quality is not what I was expecting. The plastic parts makes them look cheap.
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Peka M
5.0 out of 5 stars Very comfortable, nice design, sound great for the money.
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2013
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I knew these headphones had gotten some good reviews, including from Innerfideility.com, when they came out and were supposed to be a bargain at $100. When I saw them on Amazon for like $30, I ordered them up. I have been extremely satisfied with them. I like the flat cable, which never ever tangles. The cable isn't removable so if it goes bad you may be out of luck but it seems well made for the price class and I think it will stand up for a long time. The headband is metal and very sturdy, ingeniously wrapped in fabric. This fabric can get a little dirty with a lot of use, but can be removed and gently washed. I worry it will shrink washing it (definitely do not machine wash and put in a dryer - just hand wash with Woolite or something gentle in a sink), but may try that out at some point.

The headphones themselves are very, very comfortable. I can wear them for hours and they don't bother my ears. They are also easy to take on and off repeatedly as I sometimes have to do. These have become my main headphones for casual listening to talk radio, music, making phone calls during the day. The sound quality is extremely good. Highs are very clear but not sibilant or harsh, the mid-range is very detailed and articulate - hard to believe for the price actually. I think they sound better than my V-Moda M-80s, which is a $200 headphone that is highly rated by many. I also have a Soul by Ludacris SL100 that can't remotely compare to these Philips Downtowns. The bass on these Philips headphones is clear, but a little lacking. Particularly if you like headphones with pumped up exaggerated bass, these are not for you. I wish the bass was a little more present, but you can boost the bass a little with EQ and it sounds good. That is really the only thing sound-wise I would change on these headphones. Also, although not a negative, these are not the most sensitive headphones. Compared to the V-Moda or Soul headphones, I need to turn the volume setting up more to get these to play at a desired volume. They definitely benefit from having a portable amplifier, but it isn't needed. They play fine out of my Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sansa mp3 player.

So if you are willing to do some EQ, or don't like a lot of bass, I highly recommend these headphones for both sound quality and comfort.
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Chelsea
3.0 out of 5 stars Good quality sound, seems sturdy, but uncomfortable for long periods of wear
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2012
Color: PurpleProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified Purchase
First of all, the sound seems good, but I'm not too picky so if you're a sound quality guru, might not be up to par. The headphones themselves seem well constructed and sturdy, with a metal headband and sturdy cord. The cord itself isn't quite long enough for me, and is sometimes limiting; plus it tends to curl as it still hasn't relaxed from being in the packaging.

The most important reason why I docked two stars was because these headphones get quite uncomfortable after a couple hours of use. The memory foam ear pieces were comfortable in the store, and I was hoping that after a couple weeks of "break-in" time, the headphones would get more comfortable. Unfortunately this was not the case. I wear these practically all day, from 7am when I catch the bus, all day at work until 5, and then until 6pm when I get home. I never had any issues with comfort from my Bose headphones, but these hurt my outer ear, pressing on them uncomfortably.

Probably not much of an issues since most people don't wear their headphones all day. But something to take into consideration.
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Insomniak1
4.0 out of 5 stars A classy, very comfortable and great sounding headset -8.8
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2014
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OK, So I saw a commercial on these headphones a while ago on the net. I thought these sets looked very stylish and stuck in my head for a while. Upon reading several reviews, I decided to check them out. I am by no means an audiophile, but I do love sound since I used to DJ and have become very particular. So, let’s get into what I think of the Philips CitiScape Downtown Headset (I like to give a rating to what’s important to me).
LOOKS: 9.0 -These headsets are very, very pretty. The earpieces are big but nicely rounded and simple. The headband is metal but it’s covered by a nice piece of clothing and looks like a silk wrapping. This gives it a certain elegance. The cord is really nice and does not come with bends and kinks that take too long to smooth out. Having said that, I do have an issue; these headphones could be “too pretty”. I mean, I like classy headsets but wearing these in public makes me feel a bit too self-conscious. Some people may definitely like this, however.
BUILD: 8.0 -Right away you’d think they are kind of delicate. The ear cushions are made of soft memory padding and a thin cloth covers the drivers. I already noticed some slight scratching on the cushions. The earpad hinges seem a bit weak, but held steady so far. However, I wouldn’t want to step on them for sure. The headband is made of a thin metal strip that I am not planning on bending too much any time soon. The cable seems of very sturdy stuff. Only time will tell if they can survive the treatment I give my other headsets.
COMFORT: 10.0 -This is where the CitiScape shine. These babies feel like soft pillows are pressing against your ears. They are incredibly comfortable and light, in my opinion. I’ve worn them for more 2 hours a session and have yet to feel fatigued. My usual problem with on-ear headsets is that I wear glasses and after a short while, it can be even painful. Not with these guys. They also stay on my head while moving around and I don’t have to re-adjust every 2 minutes.
SOUND: 9.0 – I am happy to report that these cans produce decent sound. I will be honest, though, they are not on par with, say, Audiotechnica, Sennheiser or even Sony (at this price range). However, these do have very clear sound all-around. The highs aren’t too bright, the mids are distinctive enough and the low is pretty warm. They do seem to have a bit of a bass effect but it’s not overwhelming at all.
FUNCTIONALITY: 8.0 – The “Musicseal” feature is impressive. There’s very little ambient noise heard and there is virtually no leakage at 70%-80% volumes (I don’t do higher). While these may be very comfortable to wear and walk around with, they are not very portable. They do not fold in any way. The ear cups are so big that placing them in a bag can be a challenge. So they either have to be worn around your neck or carry them in your hands. It would have been nice for Philips to provide a carrying bag or case.
OVERALL: 8.8 The Philips CitiScape Downtown Headset is a very classy, decent sounding and incredibly comfortable set. Although the construction and ease of transportation leaves a lot to be desired, the pros outweigh the cons. These have become my go-to headsets for late-night listening while my better-half is asleep, since the Musicseal ear cups do their job so well. I recommend these guys just for that alone.
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