Sennheiser PX 100 Lightweight Collapsible Headphones
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Customer Review: Here's where the Thump Thump went.
Summary: 5 Stars
Ever since taking the plunge and purchasing a iPod Photo I have listened to more music in the past month than I had in the last year. Still I kept wondering where the "Thump Thump" went. The ear buds provided with the ipod are dreadful. They hurt when you wear them for any length of time and the sound they produce is very tinny. Shame on Apple to pack these things with a $400 player. I have experimented with ear buds and portable headphones that cost between $5 and $25 and almost anything is better then the provided iPod ear buds, but still no "Thump Thump".
Today I picked up a pair of PX100's and now I know where the "Thump Thump" went. I had no idea how poor the bass response was on these other headphones until I slipped on the PX100's. Music with a good bass guitar or with a hard back beat will send shivers down your spine. Very well balanced treble and midrange response as well. They are well worth $50 to unlock the potential of your iPod and I don't think my ears would be able to tell the difference even if I spend hundreds of dollars more.
I wanted something portable enough for walking and also something I could fit in my Brief case for business travel. They are probably portable and sturdy enough to be used by a runner, and they say the foam pads are replaceable. If your worried about getting your Stennheisers sweaty, I would recommend Sony MDR A35G's for strenuous exercise. They don't sound quite as good as the PX100's, but there cheap, very rugged and pleasant to wear and listen too for a short period.
The included carrying case that comes with the PX100's was a big plus to me. It protects the headphones very well and keeps the cord from getting tangled. It could have been designed a little smaller and maybe in a way that would have been easier to use. My only other minor gripe is that the headphones seem just a tad too quite on certain tracks. Probably better for my ears anyway and on most tracks they are capable of playing louder then I can comfortably listen too.
Customer Review: Most Excellent!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have bought at least 5 pairs of these headphones and everytime a friend, relative,etc visits they take it away since they just fall in love with them! I am listening to them and they are so good that made me write a review. its hard to like a product so much almost 2 years after buying it!
Actual review:
I am an audio person, very picky with proper levels of bass and treble.
I also mix music and fuse different levels of music.
These headphones have the perfect balance of Bass and treble. Treble is basically high frequency and having too high treble can damage the ears. Having high bass performance can be expensive since it needs special conducting material,etc. Tweeters which provide high treble actually are cheaper. Thats the difference in the $20 headphones and the $100 ones.
I have tried some other $100 headphones and you won't believe.. these headphones actually beat them. The only reason probably these are not as perfect for some people is due to these being a little open and does not provide complete noise cancellation.
But i would say, put these headphones on, crank up the volume and your ears wont hurt , though maybe someone really close to you might hear you entire song :D
Sennheiser HD280 is probably slightly better than these, but too bulky and ear starts hurting after some time of listening. With these, you can go on for hours...
I can't stop talking about these headphones, can i ? hehe
The best part is these are CHEAP for their performance! $ 36 is nothing for this pair.
Con : the wire is a little crackable..but i am a rough user and havent broken the cable yet... I wont recommend using the case it comes with.
Go for this pair without thinking!! (Dont expect these to be better than the Bose QuietComfort which are worth 299$ or shure e5 or so)
Hope this review helps...
It gets a 5 star from me.
Customer Review: Excellent headphones for portable electronics
Summary: 5 Stars
The Koss Portapro and Sportapro have long been the most recccomended budget headphones. However, the PX100s certainly give the Koss phones a run for their money. The PX100 have the typical Sennheiser sound, with a slightly reserved bass. These phones work best on jazz and classical music and even classic rock. But those listening to bass heavy music such as rap may prefer the Koss Portapros.
These phones are extremely comfortable because of the foam cushions that rest on your ears. They are very lightweight and have a very clean response that does not fatigue the listener so they can be worn for hours at a time. They also fold down nicely and fit into a case only slightly larger than those used for sunglasses for carrying around. These are therefore ideal phones for the home or office where there is a quiet environment.
One of the reviewers gave these phones a bad review because they don't block out outside sounds, but they are not designed with that in mind! If you want to block out outside sounds because you are using the phones in a noisy environment, then look at the PX100's siblings such as the PX200 or PX250, or in the ear canalphones such as those made by Shure, Etymotic and Ultimate Ears.
The PX200 uses cushions to isolate external sounds. The PX250 go a step further and use active noise cancellation, in which a small microphone samples outside noise and creates a signal 180 degrees out of phase to cancel the noise. The PX200 and PX250 are designed for use in noisy environments, while the PX100s are not.
In summary, these are an excellent set of headphones for use in quiet environments; don't expect them to block out any outside noise and you won't be disappointed. These are an outstanding value made by one of the top manufacturers of headphones. However, if you want phones for use in the subway or on an airplane, look for active noise cancellation such as the PX250 or canalphones.
Customer Review: Perfect for everyday useage and more!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought an mp3 player and needed more comfy headphones than the supplied buds. After researching and visiting enthusiast forums I heard about the px100's and I bought them here (marketplace). They are delish in their sound quality.
Comfort- They are so light and airy I feel like there is nothing on my head. My ears also don't get hot after hours of wearing them (it's summer)
Sound- I didn't expect the quality of bass from these phones.I can hear the reverberation of the bass drum, and very low sounds clearly. Throughout the range of volume the sound stays balanced- the bass doesn't drown out voices and at high volumes the high end doesn't make you cringe. You can turn it way up and it doesn't sound harsh or grating and hurt your ears, it really does just sound louder. You can hear surroundings, which is good for me since i can have it at a lower volume and be able to talk to people and it's not a problem. But if I don't want to hear sounds around me I can comfortably turn it up and drown it out (that's a good thing for me). The open-style is what keeps the sounds so warm and realistic. I'm hearing little sounds in songs I'm not used to. Walking I'm often faked out by voices.
style- Okay, so I'm wearing these in public. And the other headphones suggested in this area ( sportapros portapros etc- I read all these reviews)- they're just plain old ugly to me. For everyday phones to wear while at work, school, anywhere you're seen, you need something smaller and sexier. They fold up into their little case keeping them safe in my bag or purse- I like the case but I could put them in a little pouch or something.
The cord doesn't seem flimsy, I'll just be nice to it. The cord doesn't tangle. It's not super long or super short. Also my mp3 player isn't turned up all that much louder than with my earbuds to get the same volume. I think I turn it up because it sounds so good.
Customer Review: Best headphones under $50
Summary: 5 Stars
Sennheiser does it again with value-priced headphones that still sound great in most environments!
Although I would not consider myself to be an "audiophile" I do have an ear for fine sound. I can easily say that if you're under a budget and would like to get the best quality sound out of your computer or ipod for under $50, this is your ticket.
Sennheiser's open-backed headphones terminate to an 1/8" (mini) plug and include a very handy and protective carrying case. If you travel a lot or just want to put your headphones in your gym bag, this protective case will prevent your PX100's from any sort of reasonable impact damage. Although it takes a little practice to wind them back up in the case, it's well worth it.
The headphones themselves are very lightweight. You can barely feel them on top of your head, and the cushons located on the top keep the metal from digging into your head after prolonged use. The earpads fit comfortably on your ear, and because its light weight it stays comfortable for hours on end. Combine that with an open-backed design that allows ambient sound to come through and you've got headphones that are perfect for work.
How do they sound? FANTASTIC. There are bright and clear highs and punchy, developed lows and mids. Getting better quality sound this cheaply is just not possible. If you purchase these headphones for their quality you certainly won't be disappointed.
Although this headphone performs spectacularly in most situations, there are a few cases in which you ought to consider a closed-ear or in-ear headphone instead. The open-backed design does allow sound through, so these headphones will not perform well in areas with large amounts of noise, such as the gym or in an airplane. DO NOT turn up the volume to play over any loud ambient noise. Listening to ANY headphone at too high of a volume will damage your hearing.