 "It's the Ears" | 2009-10-06 |
| - Reviewed By diamondjag |
| I ordered this product expecting active noise reducing headphones. I was disappointed to see that there was no active noise reduction. The Amazon product description said, "The noise-dampening function also makes the EH-150 a great choice for airplane, train, or bus travel". What noise dampening function? I will say the sound quality of the headphones is very good. I don't feel that the headphones are unduly tight but regarding the complains about the earpieces, I totally agree! I find them very uncomfortable. I like headphones that fit totally over the ears. These don't fit totally over the ears or totally on the ears. I find the fit very irritating and keep reaching up trying to adjust the ear pieces to make them more comfortable. I can see how they would hurt the ears after wearing them for a while, especially if you wear glasses, which I do to read. It's too bad Sennheiser didn't make the ear pieces just a little larger. I like the sound but would have bought something different if I had known about the fit. |
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 "Freakin awesome headphones" | 2009-10-04 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3E09YZ2LLPQQ6 |
| Brilliant sound quality, maybe the best I've heard in a pair of $60 headphones. Totally worth the money. The only thing I would change is at times, they can be a bit uncomfortable (the plastic on the inside of the ear can hurt at times, so they will take getting used to) but are absolutely worth the money. I got the headphones on sale for $25 and use them on an everyday basis. For $60, though, some more comfortable (still Sennheiser) headphones might be a better buy. Know that when you buy these headphones, you will be astounded by the quality, but the comfort could make you question why you bought them. |
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| "Sennheiser EH-150 vs. CX-300 vs. PX-100" | 2009-10-03 |
| - Reviewed By caponsacchi |
Headphone preferences are matched only by partisan politics in producing controversy. My hope is that by limiting the comparison to Sennheiser, I won't hear from irate Grado owners. But regardless of the listener's headphones, the sound can be no better than the source. It's absurd to compare headphones if you're listening to compressed MP3 files or to the numerous home theater amplifiers that doctor the sound with all sorts of artificial effects. You'll need a high-quality amp with the ability to bypass all equalization and effects. Secondly, you'll need a recording by a engineer who doesn't goose the bass or alter the sound of piano , horns, and drums to suit his own tastes or a "house style." I went to some recordings engineered by Roy DuNann who, while working for Lester Koenig's Contemporary label, produced recordings of transparency, detail and, above all, of absolute "fidelity" to the original source.
The EH-150s, perhaps not surprisingly, produced the "biggest" sound, with resonance and presence to spare along with the most "sealed in" quality of the three in question. The downside is that they are slightly tight and large, not ideal for extended, uninterrupted use.
The CX-300s are, as a popular consumer's magazine recently reported, potentially the equal of ear-buds ten times the price. But it depends on many variables, from the size of the earpiece, to the degree of insertion, to the seal (some buds advise the use of a paste-like substance). They provide excellent treble and surprising bass (though the frequency range quickly pales alongside the EH-150s in a noisy environment). Also, the uneven cable lengths (short to the left bud) take some getting used to (Sennheiser recommends that you wear the cable behind your neck).
The PX-100s, though slighly less expensive than the EH-150s, get my vote. The drums and bass may lack some of the resonance, fire and pop of the comparable instruments rendered by the EH-150s, but they compensate for "bigness" by their outstanding, accurate, nuanced reproductive detail, from every whispered brush stroke to the definitive, revelatory realism of Scottie LaFaro's walking bass. Their lightness and pleasing sound are not the least of their attributes, making it possible to wear them for a longer period of time than any competing headphones, whether full-sized or ear buds.
The downside is the thinness of the two wires extended from each phone and the extra time required to fold and unfold them when placing them in their hard case. (When I'm in a rush, I grab my Koss Portapros which, if priced at fifteen or more bucks lower than the PX100's, are probably the better value). |
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| "Amazing headphones." | 2009-09-26 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2AI752OM177BR |
These headphones are hands down a great buy. I purchased these around two months ago and have had no problems in the least. They are very durable, I have found this out from accidentally tripping on the cord, also by my younger brother sit on them when they were in my backpack. So they are reliable.
For sound quality, for under $50 I doubt that they can be beat. I purchased mine off amazon for $25 but would've been willing to pay full price. The bass is very resonant and supportive, and mids do not suffer as in a lot of other cheaper headphones. The trebles are all clean and crisp. If the balances of these are not to your liking, equalizers on either an mp3 player or computer can take care of them. They will improve your listening experience with all genres of music, given you play with some eq settings a bit. They bring out things in your music that unless you have had $200 plus headphones will probably not have heard before.
The discomfort that people have complained about is there but isn't noticeable for several hours, unless you have very large ears. A slight shift will fix that also. But be very aware of imitators. If you aren't going to buy from amazons primary store, check Sennheiser's website/customer support to make sure they are qualified dealers or you may be ripped off.
I am very passionate about music and will soon be entering collage to major in music education. My musical background has included running sound at my church, playing tuba since sixth grade, and recently bass guitar, and have been the principle chair in our wind ensemble in high school for the past 2 years. So i have used my ears a very long time in reference to the intricacies in music. I just hope you believe me when I say that these are well worth your money. |
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 "Great for my purpose" | 2009-09-15 |
| - Reviewed By killearn |
| It is very good. But the sound is not as loud as for the simple buds you stick in your ears. Of course it is more convenient and more comfortable. If it is hot outside, one sweats a lot. |
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| "Good Headphones for 10$!" | 2009-09-12 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2AM7QM152SSC1 |
| I purchased these headphones refurbished for $10. I'm not an audiophile and therefore can't give a detailed review, but I can say as a seasoned consumer that for $10 (shipping included!), it's hard to go wrong here. |
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