Sennheiser PXC 250 Active Noise Canceling Headphones
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Manufacturer: SennheiserModel: PXC250
Product features:
- Active noise canceling for cutting out up to 25 dB of ambient noise
- Fold-and-flip design allows for compact storage
- Padded, closed earcups and adjustable headband
- 6-foot, Kevlar-reinforced cord
- Frequency response of 10 Hz - 21 kHz
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Customer Review: use it with batteries and it works very well for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered the PX250 headphones after reading extensive reviews of the PX100,PX200 and a few of the PX250. Clearly the PX100 appeared to provide the best sound rendition, with the limitations of being an open type headset.But when I finally clicked the order button, I went for the option of noise cancellation,not only for some dampening of airline and airport waiting room noise, but for my other activities.
I received the set yesterday; it does not come with the requisite two AAA batteries. So I plugged in my iPod and was disappointed to find I had to crank the iPod volume up full to get full sound. Then I took a cheap pair of Sony headphones and a pair of Aiwa headphones, both had come with prior CD players. The Sony headphones gave poor sound, the Aiwa cheapies were actually not bad; they sat on the ear but fully covered it, perhaps a bit better than the
Sennheisers. Bass was stronger with the Aiwas than the Sennheisers, but the Aiwa bass was muffled (listening to Diana Krall's Christmas album with great backup base and strings).
The Sennheiser was weak in the bass, but at least I could distinctly hear the plucking of the strings.
I went back online and read more reviews. Some people who bought the PX250s were disappointed as I was, and returned them for PX 100s. It is definitely true that without batteries, the high impedance of these phones does not deliver the volume,
So I was ready to return them, but first decided to buy the AAA batteries. Bought two Duracells, popped them in the headphone "wand" that contains not only the noise cancellation switch, but apparently also a small amplifier.
I went to my favorite local, noisy Starbucks, here in Montana, started up my HP netbook, logged on to KDFC.com and started doing some email work. With the noise cancellation switched off, the burr noise of the coffee grinder and a general buzz of the shop was intrusive. Then I switched on the noise cancellation feature.
First, the music was immediately richer; I could detect the amplification.To then make comparisons, I brought the cheap Aiwa phones, and alternately plugged them in.
Without noise cancellation, the loud overhead music in Starbucks, and the general din of the shop dominated over the music.When I returned to the Sennheisers with noise cancellation on, I still heard chatter in the shop, but the music was richer.
The brain has an ability to detune out chatter to a large degree and focus on what you want to listen to.
The Sennheiser earphones do not completely erase surrounding sounds, as they sit on the ear,but I believe that the noise cancellation is a nice feature which I will use probably all the time.
The bottom line: PX250 may not be as rich sounding as PX 100 or others, but if you want noise cancellation,just accept that these phones should be used with the NC switch on at all times.
For me the tradeoff in noisy environments is worth it!!
Description of Sennheiser PXC 250 Active Noise Canceling Headphones
With all the latest advances in digital music and sound fidelity, should you be using those headphones that came with your portable MP3 or CD player? Here's a way to get the best possible sound - The Sennheiser Way. The Sennheiser PXC 250 is a closed, dynamic, supra-aural mini stereo headphone with NoiseGard active noise compensation (requires 2 AAA batteries). Due to their active and passive attenuation of ambient noise, they let you enjoy music even in noisy environments. The headphones are foldable and come with a convenient belt pouch, making them an ideal travel companion.Amazon.com Product Description Portable audio takes on fresh life with quality headphones, and Sennheiser's folding, lightweight, closed-ear PXC 250 is designed to keep outside noises out and headphone sound in--perfect for use in busses and libraries alike.
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| Increase the peace! The PXC 250 features a noise reduction unit that cancels out background noise. |
When engaged, NoiseGard active noise reduction drops steady-state low-frequency noise (from about 500 Hz and below) by 15 dB--which the human ear perceives as more than halving the noise--thus enhancing the clarity of your music. The noise reduction circuit requires 2 AAA batteries (not included), but the headphones work fine without the circuit engaged.
Sennheiser's fold and flip design lets you turn the ear pieces 90 degrees and fold the headphones closed. Their ported design lets them move more air for greater bass response.
What's in The Box
6-foot Kevlar-reinforced cord, .25-inch stereo adapter, airline adapter, belt pouch.
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