The Panasonic HV series includes exclusively old-school inserts, which reigned on the market 15-20 years ago, until intra-channel models came on the scene. Unlike their descendants, earbuds do not create a vacuum inside the ear canal, but simply sit neatly in it. Accordingly, they do not put any pressure on the ears at all and do not cause discomfort after prolonged wear. On the other hand, due to the peculiarities of the fit in the ear, they do not sound as saturated as in-ear headphones of the same level, and they frankly lack bass. They also have much worse passive isolation.


The Panasonic HV models are decorated in a restrained style without fancy decorative details or bright colours. Usually, the designs are made soundly, the L-shaped plug is not afraid of bending, and the case will live for more than one year with careful handling. Connecting exclusively by wire, TWS gadgets from Panasonic come out in another place.

Most of the options from this camp are devoid of a remote control, microphone and any additional functions, which positively affected their weight, dimensions and price. Popular Panasonic RP-HV154 and RP-HV094 models can be bought for less than $10. In general, this is all the interesting things that can be told about them, because these are not the headphones that are carried around exhibitions. Their potential buyers are people who are uncomfortable with vacuum headphones or when weak passive noise insulation is needed. For example, if you are riding a bike and listening to music, but would like to hear what is happening around.