( 91 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 12 2009
I purchased the Sennheiser PX200 headphones in June to use at work, on airplanes and in the car (as a passenger). For $45 they far exceeded my expectations on sound quality. I hated my earbuds - they hurt and other people could hear my music (which I consider rude.) The soft cushioning on the PX200 really reigns in the music- no one can hear them next to me and I crank it up. The sound quality is so crisp compared to buds - I listen mostly to alt rock/acoustic - these are amazing with acoustic material - I can hear the singer swallow in one song. On lower volumes you can "tune in" to what is going on around you and you can hear outside sounds. Which is what I needed in order to function at work. My husband uses them on the lawnmower and loves them. Once you master how to fold them up into the case, it's great - I just toss them into my briefcase when I travel and don't worry about damaging them. Pleased with this Sennheiser product, I will probably look the brand for even higher end headphones for use at home with the computer/TV. Only con - I wish the cord was about a foot longer.
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( 0 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jul 22 2009
I've had the PX200s for about 2 weeks now, and I have to say, I'm pretty disappointed with them. I've had several sets of Sennheisers in the past, and this is the first set I've really been disappointed with. I could just be jaded by my AKG K701s, but I don't think that's it. Even after breaking in, I find the sound on these headphones very harsh and unpleasant. I purchased them as a set of lightweight headphones for more casual use and travel (the K701s are really a home headphone and needs a headphone amp to sound best). The midrange on the PX200s I find to be over emphasized, there's very little bass response, and the high end it shrill. There's nothing smooth or refined about the sound at all. It is possible to use a equalizer to smooth out the sound some, but it requires huge changes in the signal, way more processing than should be necessary. With enough changes, it's possible to balance out the midrange and high end, but the low end never really develops. For someone who is less critical these may be fine, but I can't really recommend them. A better option, even though they're twice the price (as of this review), is the Ultrasone Zino (also available on Amazon). I have recently received them, and they are a much better choice for sound quality, and even overall build quality. The Zino's have much more balanced sound, better build, and a more comfortable fit, though slightly larger. They may be twice the price, but they sound 10x better. They are worth the extra money, by far. If you're going to spend this much, you might as well make the jump and get your money's worth. Ultrasone Zino S-Logic Natural Surround Sound Portable Headphone
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Posted: Jul 22 2009
This headphone is great. I bout it to use with my iphone. Sounds are excellent
