“HONEYWELL: 18155 SilentComfort Air Purifier”

First off, I’d like to say that this is the only air purifier I’ve ever owned so I cannot compare it fairly to others so I won’t even try. But I’ve read dozens of reviews about the Honeywell QuietCare 17000 and noticed the main complaint is that it’s not really queit at all. Well…I hope this helps.

As far as the noise level goes this SilentComfort 18155 is very quiet on MED and LOW. On HIGH, right next to it, it’s about as loud as our dishwasher about 30 feet away. So it’s not bad at all. I can still hear the television and have normal conversations with the family without yelling.

I’ve done some of my own studies to see how well the dust is being pulled into the machine and can see there is dust building up in the pre-filter over time. It seems to work very well. I’ve also noticed a difference on how fresh the air smells. My sneezing is almost down to zero, when it’s running, and that tells me it’s really working.

It does NOT have an IONIZER which IS A GOOD THING in my opinion. I’ve learned that these ionizers omit ozone. Which inside the home this ozone builds up and can be very harmful to the lungs. I did NOT like the sound of that so I turned away from the “ionizer” models.

It is very sturdy, a little bulky, but not too heavy to put in other rooms from time to time when I feel the need to relocate it. It blows cold air, not like a fan and not too direct, at a 360 degree radius(it also pulls from every direction). The cold air will be nice in the summer but it’s not so nice right now in the winter. I like to put it next to the bed and it can get a little chilly when my covers come off. It has a very comforting and relaxing white noise hum to it. The motor runs very soft and consistant. No rattling or buzzing of any kind. It seems very well built.

MY ONLY CONCERN is that the return/exhaust does NOT blow straight up. It blows outword on the top/sides and it pulls from the bottom. This may be a brilliant design or a serious flaw? I question…is it just filtering the same air over and over again or is it like a vortex that pulls the dust into it with the pushing air(kind of like a tornado)? In my studies I found that was a tough call for me to make. But it really does help with my allergies so I must conclude that it’s working properly.

I ordered it directly from Amazon and it arrived in 4 days(that includes the weekend) and that was with the FREE SUPERSAVER SHIPPING. Amazon is always fantastic about that, so no complaints there.

OVERALL… I am very pleased, though it may be a little early to give a longevity review right now, the HoneyWell SilentComfort 18155 really seems to work great and I have no complaints. If anything faulty or negative develops I will amend it into this review accordingly.

2 THUMBS UP…and I breathe much easier now.

Presentation – 9/10

Without knowing the retail price of these, the packaging suggests that these are expensive headphones. The sleek outer sleeve with two texture finish and anatomical diagrams were what caught my eye. Once you remove the sleeve, the black inner box is heavy and substantial in design, hinting at what you will find inside.

Inside the box, the first things you see are the two golden Turbine Pro ear buds set against a black velvet background; very classy. Included in the box are two sleek looking suede leather pouches for storage of the headphones and ear bud attachments.

Overall, the presentation definitely is reassuring that you have purchased a quality product.

Cable Management System – 10/10

The cable management system does its job very well of keeping the cord from dangling and getting caught on things. I appreciate the fact that the cord is shorter then usual also, which by design cuts down on the snags, even without using the cable management.

Earbud Fit/Comfort – 9/10

I must have very small ear canals, as the only earbuds which I was able to keep in my ears and still remain comfortable were the smaller conical shaped ones. The others all either popped out of felt like I had two giant cotton balls in my ears. The smaller conical shaped ones on the other hand fit nicely and stayed put. The longest stretch that I listened in one sitting was for an hour and at no time did I feel any discomfort.

Listening Impressions – 8/10

I listened to the Turbine Pros over the course of six sessions, totaling about four and a half hours of listening. The genre’s of music included rock, instrumental, jazz and classical.

A few things I noted that these headphones do better then and other IEM’s I have ever used. The first, was realistic percussion. In my experience, IEM’s tend to get sloppy when reproducing busy percussive pieces. That was not the case with the Turbine Pros; in fact, they reproduced a kick drum better then most full can’s that I have heard. I also really like the way that that they reproduce woodwind and string instruments as well, especially violins.

Secondly, they are very dynamic and do not sound congested like some other IEM’s I have used.

Personally, I preferred rock and classical with these headphones but that is not to say that they did not excel at jazz. Honestly, the mid bass and dynamics these present just make you want to listen to something with driving percussion.

Overall – 9/10

To anyone looking for a great set of IEM’s that do everything well, I would highly recommend the Turbine Pro’s. Well worth the retail price.

Anthony – Surprise, AZ

I will be comparing the gold/copper version in the next 5 days, amazon has lumped the gold/copper together, making me unable to do a total comparison. I will post my thoughts on how they compare by the feb 17th at latest. Hopefully it will be halpful to those deciding which is more suited for them, or if adding it to your gold set is worthwhile.

Ok….It’s been fun comparing the Monster turbine pro gold, copper and sennheiser ie8. The verdict is not any easy one, the copper and gold do sound different. Have no doubt, Not major differences, but enough to matter. The copper is a little nore forward, while retainig a smooth sound, and good detail. The bass is slightly different, and a personal prefernce thing. At times the copper seems a little leaner in the midbass, other times, not. The soundstage seems slightly improved on the copper. I like them both, and will keep them both. Very good Value, I got the copper for much less than what is currently being asked. Don’t overpay. The pro copper and gold retain the status of being among the best valies in top tier universal fit iem’s. How do they compare with the sennheiser ie8, Well much of this depends on the fir, all 3 can be tough to get a really nice seal. Some hear a very pronounced upper bass on the ie8, however, with the fit I get, it’s generally, not overly done. All 3 have great build, with the monster lifetime warranty, you can’t go wrong. Overall I slighlty prefer the Monster pro’s With one problem, the weight of the monster buds render them to being used only when not being highly active, here the senn ie8 wins hands down. I really enjoy the ie7 and ie8 on the go, but for listening at home or on a plane, the Monster pro’s really edge out the sennheiser ie8 a little. A slightly more forgiving nature, and really no serious flaw. The sonic differences between the gold and copper versions are relatively small. I doubt you’d be able to tell on much music. I simply can’t declare a winner between the two, for a particular song, yes. Overall………….no If hip-hop and very bass heavy music are your thing, maybe the gold, if orchestral music is your thing maybe the copper. Either is a top of the line for the price, if the price was close, I say flip a coin if you have a broad music listening taste. If the price of the copper is much higher than the gold, I would say, the gold is the way to go. I paid about the same price for each. Detail is a little better on the copper, and it is slightly more refined on some music, the Gold is a little laid back. At the price the ie8 is going for along with the fakes out there. I would probably say the monster pro is the way to go. If you are detail oriented, The copper delivers a little more. The pro copper is right in line with and even tops many top tier universal iem’s. It doesn’t have the exacting setail of a few others in the upper treble, but it spanks them everywhere else.
In the end, I am pleased I ended up with both versions. Watch the price on the copper though, it’s not worth a large premium over the gold, I wish I could say one is truly better, but I must admit, for my ears, that would depend on the song. The copper is more accurate. In my opinion, both put the klipsch image X10 to shame, I still love my se 530′s and many others.
None the less, my final verdict……monster is really going in the right direction. Being able to edge out the sennheise ie7 and 8 is no small feat, from a new player in the iem market. I want to reiterate, I could care less about the monster name, only what I hear, These are among the finest. Happy listening.

I don’t like to review a product after only a few days owning it. However, after only about 40 hours burn in, I can’t imagine how much better the sound could get. Unlike what I’ve read about the turbines, this set has a bass that opened up with burn in. As a music lover that has spent crazy amounts of money on audio equipment, I find it refeshing that the Monster Turbine Pro offers amazing value. The music is so cohesive, no midrange congestion at all. Clean, fast, deep bass. The bass never gets in the way of the music. The mids are awesome, not overly warm, no sibilance. Of course any recording that bad sibilance in it will show up, this little in ear won’t add any. The highs, at least to my ear are perfect as well. Not overly bright, nor dull. All the instruments sound convincing. It’s nice to hear all the instruments come across, without blurring together. I feel a few may want more extreme highs, at least from comparing to what I’ve read in reviews of other iem’s I’ve read. That said, I think any more highs would sound artificial and splashy. The cymals sound very good. The basss guitar lines ar great, and don’t get in the way of the rest of the music. Snare drums snap. Everything just seems to translate the music in a very convincing manner. Soundstage is good, not the best I’ve heard, but better than most. The most endearing part for me is how good the bass is, and yet not ever getting in the way of the music. I won’t compare to other brands…….don’t want to step on toes. My opinion is subjective, and I am not easily impressed once I get to this price point. If this is your price range, the set is worth a look. The price has gone up since my pre order. I’d still call them a bargain. My next purchase of iem’s will be this exact same set. I have heard many, and many that cost more, but not better to my ears. The cord complaints on the old turbine are gone, minimal microphonics, strain relief, you name it. This cord is as good as I’ve seen. I could not be more impressed with the sound, at least for this price point. In my opinion you’d have to get a custom earmolds with even a much more expensive set to improve the sound. And watch out for those 1 star reviews from the many that hate the “monster” name. A lifetime warranty, outstanding performance for the price. And very comfortable fit, no fatigue after hours pf listening. From a music lover that is much more concerned with what he hears, than the name on the box. Amazon is still my first choice for online purchasing. (not third party) I hope anyone that decides to purchse these, will enjoy what they offer as much as I do. I have spent too much time looking for what I’ve found with this set. I am one happy music lover!

Edit: Over 150 hours easy, so….I am declaring the monster turbine pro as The set of iem’s I’d use, if I could use only one!

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