The good:The Thinksound TS01 10mm headphones feature an environmentally friendly design, right down to the packaging. The earpieces are very compact and should offer most people a comfortable fit. Music sounds natural, and there's plenty of bass.
The bad:The Thinksound TS01 earphones may not fit people with larger ears, mids can be a bit overly forward at times, and the low-end is slightly distorted on certain tracks. Sound may not be bright or crisp enough for some.
The bottom line:The Thinksound TS01 10mm headphones are a good value at their street price and should be a top consideration for those who like plenty of bass and natural sound.
Portable electronics aren't particularly known for being environmentally friendly, mainly because of how difficult they are to dispose of and the materials that go into making them. Headphones certainly don't seem low-impact, with their long plastic cords and metal, plastic, and silicone components. However, Thinksound is aiming to change all that with two new lines of earphones designed with the smallest eco-footprint possible. One of the models is the TS01 10mm earphones, an $80 set that sells for closer to $55 online.
Like other "natural" earbuds we've seen, such as the Ear Pollution Timbre and the Woodees, the TS01 headphones feature earpieces that are constructed of wood. You can choose from two finishes, a lighter silver-and-cherry model and a richer black-and-chocolate model. In keeping with its mantra, Thinksound receives the wood from easily renewable sources. In addition, the packaging that the headphones come in is made from recycled products and the cable, which measures 50 inches, is PVC-free. And, of course, the included pouch is biodegradable cotton.
Since 2003, Jasmine France has worked at CNET covering everything from scanners to keyboards to GPS devices to MP3 players. She currently cohosts the Crave podcast and spends the majority of her time testing headphones, music software, and mobile apps. Full Bio
