CONCLUSION

   At first glance because the exterior of the Urban Zen headphones is mostly made by matte and glossy hard plastic they don't really seem or feel sturdy enough so that may not appeal to some people, however after using them for two full weeks that's not the case since they are actually quite sturdy so that shouldn't be a problem to anyone (although i can't say how they will be after 1 or 2 years’ time). Design and size wise i think that Eagle Tech really hit the nail on that since the Urban Zen headphones are small, lightweight and look great thanks to the artwork by Martin Hsu (for people that care about such things anyways). The only issue with the Urban Zen headphones is actually what matters most and that's their audio quality since it's not on par with any of the headphones we've tested lately and i really don't know the cause behind that. Sure the 40mm drivers produce good bass (however not very deep/rich) and the same can be said about it mids but unfortunately the clarity of its highs is not what it should be. It's certainly what I’d call bad and you may not notice it when listening to rock and heavy metal songs (which sound quite good actually) but when reproducing pop and instrumental songs/tunes the issue is obvious. Of course such things always come down to personal preference so what is mediocre for me might as well be very good for someone else so i strongly recommend testing them out prior to the actual purchase.

   Price-wise Eagle Tech is doing a terrific job as always and so the Urban Zen ET-ARHP300FS-BK currently retail for USD49.99 inside the USA (Purchase Directly from Amazon.com) but also as always their products are unfortunately not available inside the EU (not currently anyways). With such a price tag i really think that Eagle Tech offers a very balanced stereo headphone with great looks and good overall build quality and although i do believe that it could be better in terms of audio quality/clarity it's certainly a lot better than anything you'll find bundled with a smartphone or an MP3/4 player. So if you are on a tight budget and you care most about design and size rather than getting the best audio quality (especially since superb audio quality and tight budget are not two things that go together) then we really suggest taking a look at the Urban Zen line of headphones by Eagle Tech.

PROS

- Overall Build Quality
- Design (Artwork By Martin Hsu)
- Size/Weight
- Foldable Design
- In-Line Volume Controller
- Carrying Case
- Good Bas/Mids
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Highs Quality/Clarity Is Not What It Should Be
- Availability in the EU