Sennheiser EH-150 Dynamic Sound Evolution Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones
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Manufacturer: SennheiserFormat: CD
Model: B00067OF80
Color: black
Product features:
- Supra-aural hi-fi stereo headphones for casual users and professional DJs
- Dynamic, closed design enhances trebles and mid-range frequencies
- Ultra-lightweight, rugged housing enables comfortable, extended listening
- Powerful neodymium magnets and lightweight diaphragms create 18 Hz to 18 kHz frequency response
- 10-foot highly conductive OFC copper cable; 2-year warranty
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Customer Review: Sennheiser EH-150 vs. CX-300 vs. PX-100
Summary: 5 Stars
Headphone preferences are matched only by partisan politics in producing controversy. My hope is that by limiting the comparison to Sennheiser, I won't hear from irate Grado owners. But regardless of the listener's headphones, the sound can be no better than the source. It's absurd to compare headphones if you're listening to compressed MP3 files (about 1/8 the frequency response of full, non-compressed files) or to the numerous home theater amplifiers that doctor the sound with all sorts of artificial effects. Besides a full-fidelity recording you'll need a high-quality amp with the ability to bypass all equalization and effects. Secondly, you'll need a recording by an engineer who doesn't goose the bass or alter the sound of piano , horns, and drums to suit his own tastes or a "house style." I went to some recordings engineered by Roy DuNann who, while working for Lester Koenig's Contemporary label, produced recordings of transparency, detail and, above all, of absolute "fidelity" to the original source.
The EH-150s, perhaps not surprisingly, produced the "biggest" sound, with resonance and presence to spare along with the most "sealed in" quality of the three in question. The downside is that they are slightly tight and large, not ideal for extended, uninterrupted use. The bass is noisy compared to the studio's Sony MDR-7506 phones or my Koss-UR40s. The big question is why Sennheiser removed from their line-up the popular HD-497s, which appear to have been replaced by the EH-150s.
The CX-300s are, as a popular consumer's magazine recently reported, potentially the equal of ear-buds ten times the price. But it depends on many variables, from the size of the earpiece, to the degree of insertion, to the seal (some buds advise the use of a paste-like substance). They provide excellent treble and surprising bass (though the frequency range quickly pales alongside the EH-150s in a noisy environment). Also, the uneven cable lengths (short to the left bud) take some getting used to (Sennheiser recommends that you wear the cable behind your neck). Sennheiser thoughtlessly neglected to provide a small sack or similar container for the extra four coverings (Sony is more conscientious about this detail).
The PX-100s, though slighly less expensive than the EH-150s, get my vote. The drums and bass may lack some of the resonance, fire and pop of the comparable instruments rendered by the EH-150s, but they compensate for "bigness" by their outstanding, accurate, nuanced reproductive detail, from every whispered brush stroke to the definitive, revelatory realism of Scottie LaFaro's walking bass. Their lightness and pleasing sound are not the least of their attributes, making it possible to wear them for a longer period of time than any competing headphones, whether full-sized or ear buds.
The downside is the thinness of the two wires extended from each phone and the extra time required to fold and unfold them when placing them in their hard case. (When I'm in a rush, I grab my Koss Portapros which, if priced at fifteen or more bucks lower than the PX100's, are probably the better value).
In sum, when at the radio station I prefer the Koss UR-40s but am not too upset in going to the station's own more durable Sony MDR-7506s. At home, or on the road or in flight, I prefer the Sennheiser PX100s, though when I don't have that extra minute to spare I'm scarcely less happy to grab the Koss PortaPros. Ear buds of any type are for "emergency use" only--when space is not merely at a premium but virtually non-existent.
Description of Sennheiser EH-150 Dynamic Sound Evolution Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones
- Sennheiser closed circumaural home studio headphone- Sealed earcup design effectively shuts out ambient noise- The ideal home-recording headphone- Powerful bass reproduction with high impact dynamic range- Detachable earcups and ultra-rugged headband- Hypo-allergenic earpads are field-replacable and easy to clean- Lightweight design is comfortable for all-day-recording sessions- 1/8" plug (3.5mm) with screw-on 1/4" (6.3mm) adapter included- Built-tough with a 2 YEAR manufacturer's warranty!SENEH150Both serious music fans and professional DJs--in fact, anyone who practically lives with a pair of headphones wrapped around his or her ears--will delight in the Sennheiser EH-150 hi-fi stereo phones. Suitable for professional monitoring applications but also appropriate for casual use, the phones' closed, supra-aural design delivers a superbly natural sound while blocking out ambient noise. The spatial sound reproduction lets listeners accurately hear even the subtlest tones in noisy environments--an ideal feature for clubs or studios. The noise-dampening function also makes the EH-150 a great choice for airplane, train, or bus travel, as the listener won't grow distracted by the roar of combustible engines. The phones owe their audio performance to the "turbine" embossed diaphragms, powerful neodymium magnets, and foam damping elements, which combine to ensure strong bass, well-defined mid ranges, and precise treble. In addition, the EH-150 phones are remarkably comfortable, with lightweight diaphragms and soft leatherette ear pads that feel snug whether you're entering the first or ninth hour of use. Additional features include a highly conductive OFC copper cable and a 1/4-inch adapter that fits atop the 3.5 mm stereo plug. The cable measures an impressive 10-feet long, giving listeners greater freedom of movement while still staying connected to the receiver.
What's in the Box
EH-150 headphones, 10-foot copper cable, 1/4-inch adapter, user's manual.
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