 "Good value" | 2008-08-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: AKK18MGM9CXMF |
| The PXC300's sound quality is very good, bright and pleasant. Noise reduction is respectable, not quite as good as Bose, but then it is only half the price. The noise reduction is significant and it definitely helps on long flights. The compact, light-weight design makes it comfortable and easy to carry. The folding mechanism seems a bit fragile so I'm happy to have the hard case. However, the cables are a bit stiff so watch out for pinching them in the case's zipper when you close it. |
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 "Don't fly without it" | 2008-07-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2NDNBBYF5FFJ9 |
This was my first set of noise-cancelling headphones, and I must say, the difference is astounding. Yes, the sound is good - yes, they're portable - yes, they have use-extending adapters, but the real difference is how you feel when you get off the plane.
I find myself much more relaxed, particularly after a long flight, when using these headphones. I've forgotten to bring them along on occasion, and the difference is significant.
I admit to using guinea pigs - I bought them as gifts to clients before buying one for myself. One client reported to me that he already owned a much more expensive set of Bose noise-reducing headphones, but preferred these Sennheisers.
I bought one for myself, and one for my wife. We love them, and leave them on every possible moment on the aircraft.
One tip - make sure you locate the "L" and "R" designations for the correct ear, as putting them on wrong can lead to sore ears. |
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| "Good, compact NC headphones" | 2008-06-13 |
| - Reviewed By dhj199 |
| Very high performance noise canceling headphones without the bulk. Fairly comfortable to wear even while sleeping. |
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| "Great for airplane travel" | 2008-05-11 |
| - Reviewed By jimmbbos |
| A great, lightweight NC headset. I do a lot of traveling in all types of airplanes, and the 300s keep the noise out while providing excellent sound reproduction. In a jet airliner, the overall effect is terrific. In a turboprop, it is a godsend. The unique folding feature makes the included zipper pouch easy to store. I also like the airliner dual plug adapter, in case I want to watch what's on the airplane's entertainment system. |
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 "Wonderful headphones... except they broke after a month" | 2008-05-09 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3C8PGEMZ2KKRI |
I used these in a noisy cubicle environment and was very impressed at how it blocked out people's voices and ambient noise. They don't quite cover your entire ear but pretty close. The cords are nice and sturdy which was great (the Panasonic noise-canceling earbuds i got had very flimsy cords which caused a wiring malfunction).
BUT. After 1 month of daily use and being very ginger with my $220 purchase, I turned on the noise canceling one day and there was a loud, and eventually tortuous, static sound coming from one headphone. With the feature turned off it didn't happen. I returned them hoping for a replacement but I got a refund instead. I may try the similar PXC 250's which were very highly ranked by Consumer Reports. I'm keeping all the original packaging and invoice just in case!!! |
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| "Must-have for every traveler or office dweller!" | 2008-04-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A31FLRAEHFXH3 |
This is my first purchase of noise canceling headphones, but the need was urgent as I sit next to a very loud colleague and in-ear headphones weren't cutting it. I find that with the item turned on, the music is a bit louder (though I like having the option of playing music with it) and the a/c or heat sound disappear (not that it ever bothered me) and all you can hear is your music. I still hear the loud cackling laughter occasionally, but overall, I'm able to hear my music without distraction. Even on the airplanes I don't hear the crying babies or people talking since the over-ear cups around to keep all the music in and all the noise out.
I was afraid of the pinching as I was always accustomed to wearing in-ear buds prior to this, but I don't find it painful at all, even after an 8-hour day.
The only negative, which I believe must happen with most noise-canceling devices, is that I occasionally feel pressure building in my head. I'm not sure why this is, but I'd read it before I purchased them, and even though I'm prone to severe migraines, I decided to risk it. I'm glad I did. The migraines have never been triggered, just occasionally and pressure in my head, but again, that's remedied by turning off the noise-canceling feature, and I still feel I hear the music better than with the ear buds. |
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| "Buy this, you'll love them." | 2008-03-10 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2NQ89VXW89HZ7 |
Everything about this product is fantastic. Great fit, awesome sound, fine German workmanship, even a neat carrying case. Fair priced.
I didn't really appreciate the noise canceling feature until I was on a aircraft. Incredible how well the noise canceling works.
Only problem is my girlfriend likes them so much I can't get them back. |
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| "Nice, but I wanted a little more" | 2008-03-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1GLNNW2U53SEN |
The headphone are great, but I would like to have more bass. That's the big problem with small headphones.
But for the price, they are not too bad. |
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| "Stick with Bose, these are more compact but not impressive" | 2008-02-29 |
| - Reviewed By natek |
| I've been using the Bose Quiet II headphones for about three years. They are pretty good but after a while on a plane you feel like your brains are being sucked out of your head from the suction and if you fall asleep on the plane and roll your head you are reminded that they are on. Additionally they take up a lot of space to carry in its case. Soooo, I bought a pair of the Sennheiser PXC 300 headphones after reading the reviews. One thing is true, they do take up less space in their case. They don't, however, do as good a job cancelling out the noise. I found myself holding the ear pieces close to my ears to make it easier to hear over the engine noise. It was nice not having the suction feeling of an over the ears headphone but I got them for noise cancelling and they really didn't work very well. |
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| "Sennheiser PXC 300 Noise Cancelling Headphones" | 2008-02-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: AYJ0EA8CTZM6W |
I work in a room with computer servers (loud fans). This product helps some, but not as much as I would have expected. Probably too much high frequency noise from the fans (noise cancellation works best on lower frequencies).
This is a light and comfortable headset, but for my particular situation I would recommend a larger headset that does a better job of blocking out external noise by making a seal around the ear. The smaller headsets by design allow more external noise to be heard, which can be an advantage in certain situations.
If listening to music, the quality is much better when the noise cancellation switch is on. |
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