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| Brand: Sennheiser
Category: CE
List Price: $139.95
Buy New: $75.29
You Save: $64.66 (46%)
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:
 Sennheiser knows headphones! September 8, 2005
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
I travel 4 hours on a plane every week for work, so regular headphones just don't cut it - the noise canceling feature is a must. My 3 main criteria when shopping for noise-reducing phones were sound quality, price, and comfort. Like many reviewers, I tried the familiar Bose and Sony brand models initially, but was not pleased with the price of the Bose or the quality/comfort of the Sony (Sony's models were very awkward and emitted a high-pitched ring in my ears - I've seen that in many reviews).
I became aware of the Sennheiser 250's through various websites, and although I REALLY wanted headphones that covered my entire ears, these seemed to receive the best customer reviews and provide the best value for the money. Alas, when I was shopping one day and noticed a pair of Sennheiser 250's, I tried them out and immediately agreed with the hype. They were quiet, comfortable and padded in all the right places, and produced a sound far superior to the iPod headphones I'd been using. The bass was incredible! At $150, they were WELL worth half the cost of the Bose, and even though they didn't cover my entire ears, the sound reduction seemed comparable to any active + passive noise canceling headphones I'd sampled.
Since owning these headphones, I've taken them on 10-hour flights to and from Hawaii without having to replace the battery. The noise reduction on the plane is incredible (I spent the first 5 minutes flicking the switch on and off because I was so impressed), and I've even slept with them on without experiencing any discomfort (I've read reviews of full-coverage headphones where the additional ear pressure grew uncomfortable after long usage). They fold up neatly and are light enough to fit into a purse or small bag - another benefit vs. the larger Bose/Sony models! The trade-offs are very few (external battery holder, cords can get tangled, no mute button), so all in all I don't think there is currently a better value for noise-canceling headphones on the market.
 Sound quality - 5 stars. Design - 2 stars June 29, 2006
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
I love the noise canceling feature. The sound quality is excellent. The engineering is flawed.
I can't figure out why the designers put the battery pack in the middle of the cord length. I guess if you plan on wearing this unit on a belt clip, the engineering is perfect. However, I use the unit plugged into a laptop. When I first started wearing it, every time I wanted to grab something from a nearby shelf or off of the corner of my desk, I would pull the battery pack all over and knock things off the desk, or pull the entire thing out of the headphone jack.
I've finally managed to train myself to take the headphones off before I move around, but I wouldn't buy this design again for this application. I would buy Sennheiser headphones again in a heartbeat, if the model I was considering purchasing did not have a battery pack right in the middle of the cord length.
Great Noise Canceling, Great Sound, but DON't MOVE!! May 27, 2004
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
After reading plenty of reviews and hearing from people personally, I decided to go for these headphones instead of the pricier Bose ones.I have to say, I've very pleased with these. THey are comfortable, and do a great job of sealing out outside sounds on its own, and are excellent for canceling out low frequency sounds. However, if your in an environment that is not a huge low buzz of noise pollution, but a whir of high pitch (human voices, machines, etc), you won't get nearly the same benefit. The phones seal out a little sound, but thats it, you can still hear the high frequency sounds around you. The sound quality is good, on par with the Sony street style headphone (The clip on type, with only wire + earcup), which were the ones I was using. The only issue with these headphones I've found is that while moving around, you'll notice crunching sounds, which is the foam cup on the earphones that move around and make VERY audible noises. If your not walking around or whatever, and don't move your head, these are great, and don't make a sound.
The only thing I can think of that will solve this is with extended use, when the foamy exterior dulls down and isn't as springy anymore. Btw, don't worry if you have big/small ears. These fit all. I was at first worried, since my ears are pretty big, and these looked puny, and it fits and seals off sound like a champ, regarless of ear size.
 Flimsy November 17, 2005
20 out of 25 found this review helpful
Sound quality isn't too bad, although the bass is a little muddy. Unfortunately, the connection between each headphone and the band between them is a flimsy plastic thing. Mine broke within a couple of months, and the connection is so tiny that even superglue doesn't really fix it. Not worth the price.
GREAT for the plane... March 21, 2006
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
Flying can be VERY loud. For that very reason, I wanted to buy the Bose QuietComfort2, but I'm not rich enough to think spending $300 on earphones (WITHOUT an iPod connected to it) is sane. I reviewed customer reviews on noise canceling headphones for a few days before I decided on the Sennheiser's. I am EXTREMELY happy with my choice, and I can tell you why: 1) they are 1/3 the price of the good Bose; 2) when I was on the plane, the airline offered Bose Headphones (and I think they really are the QuietComfort) and I took them, just for comparison. The Sennheiser's completely blew those out of the water (and to be fair, the Bose given to me on the plane were probably constantly used, thereby affecting their performance). 3) Because the ear piece is round on the Sennheiser, you may wear your earphones in almost any position, however on Bose that is not possible because of the oval shape of the earphone. 4) The earphones didn't disturb me when sleeping. They were very comfortable and stayed on my ears.
I do have 2 complaints though. 1) There isn't a volume control on the `remote' and 2) the remote can not be moved while noise canceling is on, it creates noticeable noise. I probably wouldn't used these on a bus or subway, and I definitely would not use then while working out, but they're perfect for an airplane.
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