Headphones reviews

I recently purchased these headphones and I am very pleased, especially with the audio quality. Not too bassy and the highs are just right. In my opinion, typically what you hear through these headphones is what the audio track is meant to sound like. However, there are a few things that you need to be wary of:

1. They are listed as supra-aural headphones, meaning they rest on top of the ears. They actually go almost completely over and around my relatively average/large ears (wow...that's kind of a weird thing to say). When I put them on, they are super comfortable for the first ten minutes, then they start to hurt. If you need a pair of headphones to wear for hours without breaks, then these may not be the pair for you. I got them for editing sound and video, and they suit me fine because I am in control of my progress/work rate.

2. They are "open-aire" (hence the listing title) meaning that they do not have a closed back on the outside of the speakers. This can be a good or bad thing depending on your preference and what you use the headphones for. Some people like the sound of "open-aire" headphones better. The isolation/noise canceling is pretty alright. You will be isolated from your environment, however your environment will not be isolated from you. Since these headphones do not have a closed back, you will not be able to listen to your music at a loud level without sharing it with your neighbor. The sound bleeds through a bit more than typical headphones, hence these do not make great airplane headphones if you plan on being polite.

Cheers,

-Michael

As a drummer and long time music aficionado I've had my share of headphones (cordless, open/closed air, etc.) from many manufacturers. My listening preferences are as varied as the music genre I play through them. So, I depend on high clarity headphones capable of hitting all ranges (lows/mids/highs). I purchased these headphones to replace an inexpensive supra-aural set for watching DVDs. The difference was immediate and I can't say enough about how clear the Sennheiser phones are. From the quality bass and highs, external noise isolation and overall comfort, these phones are a bargain at $50. The materials seem durable enough and the design very modern. My only gripe is that the cord could be thicker to prevent inadvertant dead shorts (a common problem throughout the industry).

Bottom-line, I've been a Bose speaker fan for 20+ years, but delighted I chose the Sennheiser's, saving $100 and getting a more durable product.

Hello.

Just a few words about those:

A) Exceptional sound - the best headphones I've ever had. (third pair so maybe not a very comperative) ;)

B) Left channel broke down after 1 day!!!!!!!!!!! :-(

had to return them and bought Audio-Technica :)


That's all.

I had the impression after having read the many reviews of the various Sennheiser headphones that the build quality of Sennheisers wasn't the greatest. I decided to try these anyway, I received mine today and I have never seen a pair of headphone priced above ten dollars that were made so cheaply. I would guess that they would not withstand any but the most casual use. The sound is certainly OK but The Sony V6 is just as good and much better made. Say no to cheap Chinese junk.

I purchased these headphones and was pleasantly surprised to learn they are virtually identical to the much missed HD 497 headphones. If you check the specifications you'll notice the similarity. There is actually a slightly lower bass end (about 2kh). The only other difference is the earphone casing is black instead of silver. Not only that, I discovered that when I needed to replace the cord for my HD 497, the eh350 cord I used replaced it. When I called Sennheiser and ordered a replacement cord, the package showed the HD497 model number! More than likely, the ear cushions are also identical and interchangable. Happy Listening!