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Sennheiser PX 200W Collapsable High Performance Closed Headphones | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sennheiser
Category: CE
List Price: $69.95
Buy Used: $35.00
You Save: $34.95 (50%)
New (13) from $44.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Color: White
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 8 x 4 x 8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: PX 200W
Model: PX 200W
UPC: 615104108530
EAN: 0615104108530
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Amost new condition
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| Features:
| • | Fold and Flip: registered design allows the earcups to be turned through 90 degrees and fold the headphones closed | | • | Fits into the shirt pocket :rugged transport case with cord take-up | | • | Excellent sound quality for mobile sources | | • | Crisp and fast bass response | | • | Easily replaceable ear pads and headband padding |
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Product Description
The closed, dynamic, supra-aural PX 200 mini headphones are an ideal choice for mobile audio sources. Their excellent isolation lets you enjoy music without being disturbed or disturbing others. Folded and packed into their rugged transport case, these headphones will accompany you anywhere.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
Fine phones for the portable user April 11, 2006
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
Although the standard equipment earbuds that Apple supplies with the iPod are certainly adequate for casual listening, I wanted something better. I also wanted phones because I find in-the-ear designs to be irritating after extended periods. So far these little Sennheiser cans are an excellent solution to both problems. I also have another pair of Sennheiser phones for home use, the HD25SP, and I have a long history of ownership of good cans, from high-end Beyerdynamics to Audio-Technica electrets. While the PX200s are far from the best headphones I've listened to, they're a lot closer than the price would lead you to expect.
Sound quality is generally excellent; smooth, extended, non-strident highs, with a midrange that is exceptionally natural and distortion-free for an inexpensive set of phones. As for lower frequencies, it is true that these do not have the deep bass response of a $300 pair of audiophile phones (why on earth would anyone expect them to?), but there is plenty of satisfying, tight bass here with ONE caveat: I have found that proper ear placement is absolutely critical for bass response. This probably due to the fact that the ear cups are about as small as practically possible for a closed design. As a side note, I was extremely disappointed the first time I listened to these phones until I realized I had them on backwards (the design makes it easy to do this). Once I reversed them and adjusted the headband carefully, it made all the difference in the world. Those who find proper positioning difficult might find the open-design PX100s more suitable. Still, people who equate flabby, overemphasized mid-bass with "hi-fi" will probably find either phones wanting.
These phones have an impedance of 32 ohms, a very light load. The iPod will have no problem driving them to satisfying (or even dangerous) levels. The maximum SPL of 115 dB is quite enough to cause hearing damage.
Build quality is typical Sennheiser, which is to say, superb. These should be extremely durable even in portable use. The stainless steel headband and its' associated hinges have a nice solid feel, with no play whatsoever in their adjustments. The plastic components have a similar feel and finish to the iPod itself, a nice touch. The pleather-covered earphone cushions and headband pads are similarly high-quality, soft and pliant. The plastic case is well designed and made, although I find it a bit bulky for on-the-go use.
Overall, I am extremely pleased with the Sennheiser PX200W headphones. I have to say, however, that headphones as an audio component are the most heavily subject to personal taste and the most difficult to characterize objectively. You should always try to get your hands on a pair for first-hand experience before buying, if possible. That said, I can highly recommend these phones as an upgrade to whatever came with your portable.
 Why pay more for less? April 18, 2006
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I've enjoyed the PX 200s for several days. They are quite wearable and comfortable on a large head. If I hadn't tried the PX 100s, I might be content to keep them. But despite the open design of the 100s, they bring the bottom end of the music into the balanced picture. The 200s suggest the existence of bass, the 100s let you feel it. It's not just a question of a poor ear seal with the 200s, as I don't feel the same bass when I press them tightly to my ears. The 200s do provide more acoustic isolation, if you would prefer that to the entire musical spectrum.
 Good sounding headphones February 4, 2006
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
The Sennheiser PX200's are a good pair of headphones for portable devices, I got this for listening to my Ipod and for work. I'm in front of a computer for 9-10 hrs per day and wanted a simple headphone that's easily transportable and sounded crisp. This is my first "name" brand so the sound is ALOT sharper and crisper than the 20 dollar Sony earplugs I've been listening to. There is decent bass and the treble is tight and sharp. I read some of reviews online and narrowed it down to the Grado 60 and the PX200 /PX100. I purchased the PX200 because of the transportability, although the Grado's were reviewed for better sound.
These are very light and comfortable, which was a big factor for my decision. You do have to give these a couple of days of "breaking" in or straight lsitening to get a better sound. At first listen you will be somewhat mad at how they sound, but I have heard most pricey headphones do sound better after a few days.
If you decide to move up into a higher priced headphone do be aware there is a leveling off of headphone sound quality - to - your audio equipment. My Ipod sounds good as well as my computer but I am not an audiophile by any means so I do not need a very high end pair of cans. So if you are a casual listener, stick with the entry level Sennheisers and Grados and it will be a fit for your equipment.
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I got the PX200's thinking they would sound better than the PX100's but have seen better reviews online (headroom.com and headfi.org) two great sites.
I am very happy with my purchase tho. cheers.
Affordable, high quality portable headphone without causing a headache June 20, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I fly frequently and I used the Sony MDR-NC20 noise-cancelling head phone since 1999 and liked its sound quality. However, I always had problem keeping it on for more than two hours, especially in warm weather. It would give me a slight headache with its full ear cup design (as would any full size head phone). The size was also inconvenient at times for carrying.
Few months ago, my bag was stolen, my Sony headphone was inside too. So I was looking for a replacement. I was tired of the earplug earphones because they are terrible on the airplane.
I found the Sennheiser PX200 40th Anniversary edition in a store. I was struck by its portable design. It folds elegantly into a compact case. The case is about the size of a normal case for glasses. It fits very well into all of my bags including waist bags. The ear cups are small and more comfortable than a full size.
The construction quality is excellent. The sound is crisp and clear. This headphone is best at mid to high range. Vocal, piano, guitar and other music sound very good. While the bass could be stronger, over all it's good enough for its size and price. If you are into strong bass, this is probably not going to please you.
Although this is not noise-cancelling, it does a good job blocking noises on the bus - definitely much better than my ear phones. With earphones I have to set my MP3 player's volume to 11 to 14. I can set it to 4 to 6 with the PX200.
I never heard of Sennheiser before, however, I am satisfied with my first purchase. The 40th Anniversary edition comes with a crystal cube memorabilia.
 Incredibly Disappointing November 7, 2005
6 out of 21 found this review helpful
Well after several days of research and much trial and tribulation I decided to purchase these at the local "big box" electronics store - they are going back in the morning. I consider myself quite the audiophile although headphones are not my bag, at least not until I recently spent several thousand dollars on Mac systems, i-try-my-pods & laptops and thought "what the heck, let's give personalized listening a try again".
Being a consumer of high-end automotive systems I like my sound live and responsive. At home, I prefer my Infinity multi-speaker (3 per channel) surround system and my deep, rich Velodyne bass. Hate Bose, there's simply nothing there for me. With this in mind and being a bridge and tunnel commuter in NY for many years with a CD player screwed in my ears, I wanted a headphone that blocked some noise while giving more than decent sound quality.
Unless I got some broken-down return item (it was sealed) the Sennheiser PX 200W are simply awful. I first tried them with my laptop and an actual CD - no good/ Then to the iPod (it's white supposed partner) and even worse. Since this was basically where I wanted to use them, I didn't even try the portable hand-held DVD player although I did slip a DVD movie in the laptop and nothing better came of it. Overall the sound "highs" gave an a chill, very screechy and undefined. On the lows, I had to go through many, many songs to be sure as the bass was dull and sounded like it was over-amped! It's just disappointing, they had such average reviews and for the price, that was all I expected, but it's simply not there.
On the style, they are "cool". Took me a while to figure out how to get them out of the case from the factory without breaking the cord. They fold up sweet and there is a built-in cord winder on the uniquely designed case - the top of which folds around and I'm sure I would break in a week. Getting the phones back in the case is a chore and the ear cups have to be queezed in - perhaps this is why they state "easily replaceable ear cups", you'll probably need to after a short while.
Well it's back to the drawing board. I popped on an old pair of collapsible AIWA HP-A260's and they sound a heck of a lot better than the Sennheiser's. Maby on up to Shure's next.
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