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| Brand: Sennheiser
Category: CE
List Price: $139.95
Buy New: $75.29
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New (67)
Avg. Customer Rating:  430 reviews
Color: black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: No
Battery: 2 AAA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 11 x 6.3 x 2.8
The PXC 250 is a pair of closed, dynamic, supra-aural stereo mini headphones with NoiseGard(TM) active noise compensation. 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. Dynamic stereo mini headphones Great for travel and outdoor use with mobile sources such as CD, MD or MP3 players Fold and flip: registered design allows the ear cups to be turned through 90 degrees and fold the headphones closed (headphones will lock in open and closed positions) For transport: supplied with soft belt pouch with extra pocket (185 x 105 x 40 mm) 1.8 m Kevlar-reinforced OFC copper cable with 3.5 mm jack plug, delivered with an adaptor to 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo and 3.5 mm double mono (for airline audio) Ideal for use in coaches, trains etc.
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: PXC250
Model: PXC250
UPC: 615104101456
EAN: 4044156001241
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
Excellent value for the price January 23, 2006
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
I purchased these a month ago and used them on my flight to Tokyo. They are very compact and sound quite good on the plane. I was able to enjoy music with much reduced engine noise hum after I turned the noise cancellation function on. In my office I have been able to use them with an MP3 player and with no need to turn noise cancellation on.
I have made head-to-head comparisons against the $300 Bose headphones. The Bose are superior in quality of construction and sound but cost three times as much. In addition, the Bose are larger and do not work without noise cancellation turned on.
If you are looking for reasonably priced noise cancelling headphones that really work and do not expect to get ear-splitting bass, then go for these.
 Great sound - sucky ergonomics November 24, 2006
28 out of 35 found this review helpful
I received a pair of these headphones AND a pair of SkullCandy Prolitariat NCs for my birthday. It's nice to get a choice of gifts!
I opened both pair and tested them to give each a fair shake. Here's the short version:
I reluctantly kept the Sennheisers and returned the SkullCandys. The SkullCandys caused an echo effect that I found unacceptable and the Sennheisers were crystal clear. I'm a bit of an audio-snob.
The long version:
I was excited to get the headphones because I work in a distraction-full environment at a University. Headphones are a must-have if I'm ever going to get my dissertation written.
I used three songs to compare the headphones:
1. An acoustic version of Janis Joplin singing "Me and Bobby Mcgee"
2. "500 Pound Cat" by Living Daylights (fast Jazz fusion)
3. "Bitches Brew" by Miles Davis (well... yeah...)
Both headphones fit me comfortably. The SkullCandy (SC) felt like they were hugging my head. The Senns felt like they were just perched up there but still comfortably - like a really nice pair of the classic Walkman style headphones. The SC completely covered my ears and made me feel thoroughly separated from my environment.
On all three recordings, the Senns sounded beautifully. On Janis, I noticed this wierd echoing sound that turned out to be the soundcard in my laptop! The SCs showed the same problem. A friend who's into digital recording said that laptop soundcards generally suck. Now I have my own evidence.
On all three recordings the SCs with the noise cancellation turned on created a tinny effect as though I was listening through a pipe. Turning off the NC made it go away. I listened long and hard but finally decided that despite the ergonomic issues, I would keep the Senns and I couldn't stand the SCs. But that was only deciding that I would only be using these headphones in about one place and could deal with the pain in the arse external NC device.
So what are the problems with the Senns? I sure wish the engineers at Sennheiser would look at the SCs and put their electonics in the SC formfactor. The SCs have the entire NC circuitry buit into the headphones. They firmly hug the head and feel like they would stay on even if I was bouncing on a trampoline. They have one _DETACHABLE_ cord leading to one side of the headphones.
So back to the Senns... The basic formfactor is the "old skool" 80s Walkman small things that press on the ears with a band going overhead. I guess the SCs are even more "old skool" as they are similar to the old FM radio headphones I had when I was 9 (1978). Like the good ol' Walkman headphones, there are separate cords leading from each speaker driver to a device about the size of a small flashlight (the kind that use two AAs) that contains the NC circuitry and two AAA batteries. This thing has an on-off switch and a clip for your belt. Then there is a cord leading from this thing to the 1.5mm plug. The cords are all just long enough that I can plug into the front of my laptop, set the NC device a little to the side and still move a little bit around my desk. Of course, with three separate cords running around, I'm likely to get tangled... By contrast, the NCs have one cord running straight to the headphones that you can even change out for a longer one if you want!
Sennheiser would have done well if they did two simple things:
1. Make a single cord run from the NC device to the headphones.
2. Make all the cords detachable.
Neither of these changes would have affected the production cost at all and would have made them so much nicer. In fact, once the warranty expires, I may just mod them myself in this fashion. The other benefit of these mods is that I could use the great headphones without the NC circuit if I wanted!
 A Great Value for Travelers April 16, 2004
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
If you will be spending any time on airplanes this year, I highly recommend you buy yourself a pair of these Sennheisers. I used mine for the first time on a long international flight and was amazed at the results. They did a great job at eliminating roughly 80% of the ambient noise both while listening to music on my MP3 player and watching in-flight movies. It's remarkable how much less fatiguing air travel is if you block out the overwhelming ambient noise.Pros:
- highly effective active noise reduction
- very reasonably priced
- collapsible with small carry case and adapter plug for dual prong aircraft jacks
- very light weight and comfortable (noise reduction circuit and batteries are located in a belt clip module, not the headset itself)
- much less bulky than the Bose noise reduction headphones Cons:
- not quite as effective as expensive fully enclosed noise reduction headphones (ie. Bose) If you are a true road warrior (ie travel every week), you might choose the $300 Bose noise canceling headphones. They are slightly more effective, but not enough to justify being 3 times as expensive as these Sennheisers.
Good headphones if you have realistic expectations November 10, 2004
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
It was impossible to hear the dialog off a DVD while flying. Similarly, my ears fatigued after even 20 minutes of listening to my iPod under similar conditions. During my last experiment with noise cancelling 'phones (10 or so years ago), I felt as if my ear drums had been turned inside-out. Skeptical, I bought them with hopes high and an easy return policy at my side.
They made all the difference! Flying, my ears don't strain while watching a DVD, and I can listen to the iPod for hours without an impulse to throw it across the cabin. While they don't drown out the screaming baby two aisles up, they do a good job of cutting out a good portion of the low frequency rumble. What's most revealing is, after having them on for five minutes, switching them off -- the difference is substantial.
Minus one star because, while they're great for travelling, they're not so convenient for subway or gym use. That AAA battery pack isn't fun when motion is involved.
Excellent value... September 13, 2006
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
My Bose noise cancelling headphones recently died on me. They were the original model, but with a daughter at college I really didn't fancy shelling out $250+ for a new pair.
I spotted these and at the price I decided to buy a pair. After trying them for a few hours all I can say is that Bose just lost a customer. These are very good. Comfortable to wear, effective and they sound great.
I highly recommend them.
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