Sennheiser HD 457 Traditional Open Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones (Silver)
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Manufacturer: SennheiserModel: HD 457
Product features:
- Ultralight Supraural Headphone
- Wide dynamic stereo sound with warm bass
- Ideal for at home or on the go
- Wind up belt clip to store excess cable
- Freq Resp 25-21,000 Hz, Impedence 32 Ohms
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Customer Review: Excellent, but not really for bass-heavy music
Summary: 5 Stars
I consider myself somewhat of an audiophile, and I'm very particular about the quality and such coming from my headphones. I've gone through quite a few pair over the years trying to find the perfect pair of headphones for my taste. That said, this pair is, so far anyway, my favorite.
Firstly, I consider these *desktop* headphones - they're kinda big and not very portable.
In terms of the sound quality, there seems to be an excellent balance between treble and bass-level frequencies, meaning you can hear the high notes just as clearly as the low notes. And the quality is very crisp and accurate.
In my opinion the bass is great. However it really depends on your own taste. If your music of choice has a heavy bass line, or even if it doesn't and you still prefer to turn your bass up really high anyway, you'll most likely be disappointed with the amount of distortion.
But the balance between bass and treble is perfect for pretty much everything else - rock, jazz, classical, you name it. The bass is prominent and clear, but it's in perfect harmony with the higher frequencies. I personally like my bass to be *there* and clear, but not overbearing, so this is one of the essential things I look for in a pair of headphones.
This also makes these headphones an outstanding choice for watching DVDs on your computer - high definition sound, and all.
Comfortability is another area where these headphoens excel. The fabric ear pads are a tremendous plus for those who tend to wear headphones for hours on end - they simply don't get uncomfortable, ever. Past experience tells me that these are much better than the more common rubber ear pads, which can sometimes get painful after just half an hour or so. And not only that, but fabric ear pads actually react better with speakers, and help to produce a better sound. The strip of padding across the top is also really comfortable.
Finally, there's the lifespan. I've had these things for almost two years, I use them for hours at a time almost every day, and they're not even showing any signs of dying yet. I've never had a pair that's lasted so long.
In short, not for bass-heavy sounds, but for everything else I can't recommend anything better. Good price, too. Highly recommended for anyone who lives on their computer.
Description of Sennheiser HD 457 Traditional Open Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones (Silver)
Open air, lightweight and comfortable headphones / Ideal for music on the move, or while working outDigital Cameras and Photo Categories