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(More customer reviews)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.
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The closed, dynamic, supra aural PX 200 mini headphones are an ideal choice for mobile audio sources.Their excellent isolation lets you enjoy musice without being disturbed or disturbing others.Folded and packed into their rugged transport case, these headphones will accompany you anywhere.
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