Product Description

Take some great music along for the ride or the jog with these portable and powerful Sennheiser Fold-Up Headphones. The ultra-lightweight but reinforced metal frame folds up for storage in a protective carrying case (included). Great for travel or outdoor activities, headphones feature a comfortable, solid ear pad design; twin attenuation system for balanced bass reproduction; and a high-energy driver system for maximum performance. Compatible with MD, CD, DVD, MC and portable game systems. Comes with 3.5 mm stereo plug. Imported. ... Read more

Features

• Rugged collapsible headphone with case
• Super lightweight design
• Collapsible closed-ear headphone
• Warm natural sound for all types of music
• High energy driver system for max performance

Reviews (53)

where the heck is the bass?
There are a couple of things to rave about with the Senn px200.Its most charming feature is its compact foldable design.Secondly,its thd % is low, so sound is very very clean.The flattery stops there.

I waited patiently like a saint for the bass to present itself after the "burn-in period."Well, the bass never really gets to where it needs to be for actual listening enjoyment.I didn't even have a moderately good time with these.Bass which isn't there to begin with will not miraculously appear all of a sudden...there is no bass, ABSOLUTELY NO BASS with the Senn px200 period.I'm no basshead by any means, but come on.Where the heck is the bass?

Alongside its basslessness,the Senn px200 is also a bright little performer.Ouch...that's two strikes...no bass and shrill on top of that.Hmnn... needless to say, I sent these back to Amazon.

Seriously ponder whether these are worth the purchase.Consider the Sennheiser hd 202 for a closed design headphone.For about 25 dollars,it's great-sounding and easily portable.

Near perfect form and function
I bought these a little over 6 months ago.This is the best headphone purchase I've ever made.I use them at the office for listening to music. For the price, you can't beat them.They produce great quality sounds and the do an admirable job blocking out other sounds too.Full rich sound, good for everything from dance to classical.

The industrial design aspect is simply amazing.They are very comfortable to wear.They collapse in to a great form factor for either putting in your desk or in your bag.The cord, itself, uses a sort of sliding binder to either keep the right and left cords neat when the headphones are put away.The case is the best I've ever seen for headphones.Everything gets neatly tucked away or wound up so that storage is simple and safe.

Simply a great product

Adequate
Sennheiser has built an overall ok pair of headphones. Although priced high, these headphones introduce a new, very durable case system. These headphones actually fold up and go into a very small transport case, which seems to stand past lots of banging and hitting.

The headphones are light and quite comfortable. Although these headphones could be much better than what they are, I'd generally call them adequately, they do their job. The sound quality is good, though it misses that so important base.

Think twice before buying these, investigate other options as well, though if you settle on these, I don't blame you.

very good for portable devices
sennheiser px200 is a good pair of headphones for those who would use them for a portable device. Small, compact, comfortable, they also sound very good compared to what you can get from this size of headphones. The sound is crystal clear and very good for acoustic music. With other types of music you will find them a bit sharp. But if you have adjustable EQ then they are fine. Good bass too. Only a few flaws: do not isolate you from the outside noise 100%; give a weak static noise when used with PC or something more powerful. I use them with my iRiver cd player and they are just the perfect match for it.

Great Headphones
I've had my new PX200s for a couple of days now and no, they are not as good as the HD-414s of my youth but they are great portable headphones.

I would just like to know what engineer was working on his masters when he designed the case.It does take some time getting used to.
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Product Description

sealed earbud design * 3 sets of earbuds (a small, a medium, and a large pair) included for maximum fit and comfort * up to 10 dB reduction of ambient noise * on/off switch for passive (standard) or active (noise-canceling) operation * in-line volume control * ... Read more

Features

• Includes soft carrying case and airplane adapter plug
• Reduces exterior noise by more than 70 percent (10 dB) so you can hear music against a quieter background
• Tiny size allows easy storage in a backpack, briefcase, or purse
• Extended battery life approximately 60 hours with a single AAA alkaline battery
• Noise-canceling on/off switch; headphones work with or without power

Reviews (57)

This was a major disappointment!!!
Bought these on my way from Australia to Norway. They did not even come close to reducing engine-noise significantly. I suspect that the ear fit is crucial for the function. However there is no way I can position the plugs so that I get good sound quality. The Bass disappears but get better when the plugs are pressed firmly into the ears and held there wit great discomfort. I would choose any cheap set of earphones any day instead of this junk.

HORRIBLE PRODUCT SONY NC -11
These ear buds have to be the worst in the industry.I have ordered 4 sets of the NC11, hoping that the others were just defective, but oh no, not the case at all.They simply do not do the job of filter out all outside noise.Not even close do they come.It is so disappointing because I have been a loyal Sony fan for many years, more years that I would like to remember.The NC11 is so bad ( how bad is it) :), that if I were Sony I would recall every set made and find another day job.HORRIBLE...HORRIBLE...
Sorry Sony, but that is the absolute truth of your noise canceling headphone.Wished there could have been a 0 star rating.And, it is a shame that there is no one to talk to at Sony that really give a big rats tail.They need to listen to the consumer.And then again, there are those who dont realize how bad this product is, simply because that havent tested other products. Ernest L. McCombs

Short lived life, but good while it lasted
I got these headphones in January, but they died just over the 90-day warranty.One thing before I get to the details is that Sony customer support is HORRIBLE.It really is like talking to a wall when you use the "live customer support".Don't even bother using the repair/exchange program for something out of warranty, for example, i got these headphines for about $80, and they wanted me to pay $76 plus shipping to give me a refurbished one or to repair it (the replacements have no warranty, so you might as well be asking for a broken one).Anyways, the problem i had with these was not the noise cancelling, which was wonderful, but the fit.I like the length of the right headphone, but the headphones themselves have a problem with tiwsting our of straightness so sometimes the point forward.The broken part of my headphones was the left earbud.It just died one day and would not work.The right headphone worked perfectly, noise cancelling and all.

Bikin' and Yard Work
I purchased these earphones because I wanted to hear less road and engine noise while riding my motorcycle.My stock MP3 player ear phones hurt my ears and did not stay put inside my full face helmet.I bought 2 different styles of earphones at Target, basing my decision on which earphone looked more comfortable inside my helmet.

After experimenting with the 3 different styles of earphones, I found the biggest problem was I consistently heard too much road, engine or wind noise.To overcome this problem, I decided to buy noise reducing earphones.

The Sony earphones were very, very comfortable, they fit well inside my helmet and would stay in place for hours.The noise cancelling feature was effective (see chart below).

The earphones also worked well when I did yard work (mowing, edging).I think the theory that you "save" your haring when you use them is probably true because you don't have to the volume turned up so loud because you don't have to overcome so much background noise.

The biggest disappointment is the earphone cords, they are way too long and get tangled easily.The other problem is remembering to turn off the sound reducing part of the ear phones.If you turn off the MP3, the earphones are still on.There is a red "idiot light" that glows when it is on, but it is very hard to see in the daylight.Below is a little chart to help you understand how I assessed various features (Scale is 1-10, 10 is the best)

Comfort 9
stability 9
(stays in ear)
convenience 7
effective 7
wind 7
engine 7
road 9
voices 8
yard equipment
mower 8
edger 7
battery useage 10
cords 4

I would reccommend these head phones.

Very disappointing - a waste of money
As other reviewers have pointed out here (see E.K.Clark's detailed appraisal), these earphones hardly offer any more noise reduction than you would get with much cheaper soft 'earbuds'. Frankly the noise cancelling effect is so slight that it's difficult to tell whether the unit is switched on or off.I've tried them on planes and trains, and they fail to significantly reduce engine noise, voices or air conditioning noise.

This is the first time I've been disappointed by a Sony product, and I felt quite betrayed after believing the claims for noise reduction on the package.Claims of 'reducing noise by 70%', and 'peace and quiet wherever you go' are extremely misleading.Sony should be ashamed of themselves.

To make matters worse, the wires are stiff and far too long to make them comfortable to use even as ordinary earphones.

I can't understand the positive reviews posted here.I can only assume that the reviewers have never tried the 'ordinary' soft rubber earbud phones (Sony MDR-EX70LP), which do as good a job of sealing out noise, at a third of the price.

Sony, I want my money back. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Sennheiser seals its reputation as the classiest name in headphones with the stunning HD600, a stylish and high-tech headphone that's exquisitely pleasing to listen to and nearly as pleasing to wear. A near-perfect mating of art and science, the HD600 uses an open, over-ear design to eliminate unwanted resonances and optimally position its large, dynamic drivers just outside your ears--so they work more like miniature speakers than traditional in-ear or against-ear drivers.

Granted, all this comes at a pretty hefty price for a headphone. But the lightweight HD600 represents one hefty value. It so far outshines other headphones in sound quality, build quality, and comfort that despite its price it's still a strong value.

Of course, with a headphone like this and a name like Sennheiser, it's the sound you're really after. With stand-alone loudspeakers, the goal is generally to provide balanced sound across as much of the audible sound spectrum as possible (roughly 20 to 20,000 Hz). High-frequency reproduction is easier than low, simply because low-frequency reproduction requires a speaker to move so much air. Speakers capable of rendering deep bass usually use large speaker cones--8 inches or more in diameter--to help move the necessary volume of air.

Headphones, of course, are restricted in the sizes of the drivers they can use. Being so much closer to your ears, the amount of air they need to move to convey bass frequencies is much smaller, but still a challenge for what are basically tiny speaker cones. And anyone who's listened to a lot of headphones can tell you, there's almost always a tradeoff in what a headphone driver is capable of. Some produce balanced overall sound with little in the way of bass; others aim for bass at the expense of natural-sounding midrange and coloration-free treble.

The Sennheiser HD600, we're here to tell you, manages--through its extremely high-grade parts and exquisite engineering--to bring home truly full-range sound with remarkable timbral balance. Rich, deep, effortless bass grounds the listening experience while the headphone's airy midrange and treble help render everything from acoustic bass to soprano saxophone and electric guitars with a haunting degree of realism.

The HD600 doesn't offer the lush midrange favored by tube-amplifier enthusiasts--tube fans may find the headphone somewhat bright and maybe even strident in tone. But the rest of us will revel in the expanse of crystalline detail and snare-snappy dynamics.

The exceptionally natural quality of the HD600's overall sound bears reiteration, since so many headphones with "fat" or even "slamming" bass response deliver the low-end goods with a degree of emphasis that, while pleasing to bass aficionados, grossly distorts the frequency balance, limiting the range of music and recordings that will sound good on those headphones.

How does Sennheiser do it? Through computer-optimized magnets--critical to driver operation--that minimize harmonic and intermodulation distortion, granting the HD600 its uncanny clarity and spaciousness. Furthermore, the headphone's advanced diaphragm design eliminates standing waves in the diaphragm material, preventing unwanted emphasis at otherwise resonant frequencies.

As good as this headphone is, however, we don't recommend it to those seeking a stellar headphone for portable use. While this unit is capable of amazing sound, its best performance requires more amplifier power than most portable devices can muster. The HD600 owes its strength in part to its large drivers, which just can't be moved as easily as those in smaller headphones.

Furthermore, the HD600's open-ear design means that sounds pass easily into and out of these headphones, which would in all likelihood prove irritating to you and to those around you in libraries, on buses, and even at the office. These are only our suggestions, however; the fact is your MP3s will probably never sound better than when you're playing them over this headset.

We'll just leave you with one last suggestion, then: if you're after the best-sounding, most comfortable audiophile headphones you can buy at anything resembling a real-world price, look no further than Sennheiser's HD600. --Michael Mikesell

Pros:

• Natural timbral balance
• Extremely detailed presentation
• Excellent bass extension
• Produces a spacious, wider-than-your-head soundstage
• Terrifically comfortable

Cons:

• Slightly bright treble for some tastes

Features

• Factory reconditioned to like-new condition; 2-year warranty
• Lightweight aluminum voice coils ensure excellent transient response
• Neodymium ferrous magnets maintain optimum sensitivity and excellent dynamics
• Sophisticated design, elegantly finished in black and gray; high-quality open metal-mesh earpiece covers
• Detachable, Kevlar-reinforced oxygen-free-copper cable with very low handling noise

Reviews (3)

Excellent Deal -- Serious sound
Very clear across the spectrum, thrives on my Klipsch computer speakers' headphone amp, makes iPod tunes sound real good and I don't mind being wired to my work stations.Really marvellous sound.And for 56% off a helluva deal!

How My Ears Could Live Without These!
I love to listen music everyday! When I come to school or work morning I usually listen music with stereo headpnones. My own headpones are cheap and not good. One day, I tried my friend Factory Reconditioned Sennheiser HD600 Over-the-Ear Open Hi-Fi Professional Stereo Headphones. I couldn't believe my ears! Sound was so excelent, real and pure! How they have ever succeeded to make so perfect headphones. Your engineers must be genious! These headphones are comfortably to wear and use! My friend who is a hifi-man also loves these and it means that these should almost best headphones what you can get.

awesome
I was really excited to see these HD600s at $210, so much so that I didn't notice the "Reconditioned" part.Oh well.. aside from the a UPC sticker on the product's box with a "REFURBISHED" label on it, I can't tell these apart from new.These headphones are everything that the new ones are, which is to say that they're fantastic.They look good, are lightweight and amazingly comfortable, and above all, they sound awesome--worth every penny. ... Read more

Product Description

This Leadsinger All-In-The-Mic handheld karaoke player is a 1-step karaoke system that plugs directly into your TV or stereo system. The player has 300 built-in popular songs and provides on-screen lyrics to all. The device also allows you to adjust the microphone and music volume, guides the melody, instruments, pitch, tempo and echo. Includes the player, main cable, song list book and AC adapter. You can also buy 20+ song cartridges for new music (sold separately). Imported. 10-1/2Hx1-1/2Wx1-1/2L". ... Read more

Features

• Thousands of additional songs available on MusicKartridges (sold separately)
• All-in-the-microphone karaoke system is highly portable
• Built-in video processor transmits highlighted lyrics and full-color graphics by connecting to virtually any TV through an RCA connection. The audio may also be played through an FM radio
• 300-song selection includes popular, contemporary, traditional, holiday and children's songs
• Keypad allows the user to adjust volume, key pitch, echo, musical instrument/melody guide, and tempo

Reviews (6)

Great portability, but can't compete w/ traditional karaoke
This "karaoke in a microphone" system is small and extremely portable. You can carry it from party to party. Just hook it to a TV or better yet - a music sound system home theater and you are ready to sing with your friends. The sound quality is acceptabe, but not great, as noise could clearly be heard behind the music background.

The music reproduction of this system is not close to the original version of your favorite songs. Traditional karaoke has two major modes: listening (allow you to hear the song with the demonstration singer(s)'s vocal to familiarize yourself with the song) and the singing mode (with music only or music and back up singers' vocal so that you can sing as a lead singer). This portable karaoke system, however, only has one mode which is the singing mode. Therefore, you must be familiar with the songs in order to sing them. Even in this singing mode, you will not get back-up singer's vocal. So if the original version of your favorite song has back up vocal (voices of people that sing on the background to assist the main singer in bringing the songs to climax or adding harmony to the songs. e.g music of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Marc Anthony) or if the original version is a duet or group performance (Barbara Streisand and Bryan Adams duet; Nsync; All for One, Boys2Men, Backstreet Boys), you will not be able to sing by yourself. If you do, your "production" will sound really flat or lose its flavor as there's no back up vocal to "sing" along with you.

One good thing about this system is that you can adjust the music volume, microphone volume, the melody presence, and the pitch (high/low music tones/notes). Pitch adjustment is a great feature of karaoke.

You can add up to four additional song/music cartridges into this microphone; however, be sure to test the compatibility as this microphone may not work with some music cartridges, e.g. Alternative Rock Vol 2 due to manufacturing defect with some units. Many of the songs cannot play.

You can add a second (wireless) microphone although the sound of this extended mic is not great.

One excellent feature of this system is it can grade your perfomance although the grading sometimes is not accurate (it gives you high scores although you don't sing close to the original version and make many mistakes). If you have a group of friends, this scoring feature will allow you and your friends to enter into a fun karaoke competition.

If you are looking for an affordable portable karaoke system so that you can have good time with a bunch of friends, this is it. If you are looking for a karaoke system that makes you feel like an artist or gets you ready for the next season of American Idol, this is not the one. IF you are looking for a karaoke system so that you can sing at home just by yourself , this may not be the one. If you listen to radio a lot and are very familiar with the songs, then you can sing with this karaoke system. If you hear a song only once or twice - you like the song and want to try singing the song with this microphone, I don't think you can make it

Great fun for a great price.
The last review says, quote "Great portability but can't compete with traditional karaoke" and gives it 2 stars? What a joke. Of course it can't compare to traditional karaoke system, that's because the Leadsinger costs UNDER $120, as opposed to a "traditional karaoke" machine tha cost $400+ min! "sigh"
Anyways, my experience with Leadsinger is pretty positive. I bought the unit for my girlfriend, who is a karaoke junkie. Now we fight over whos turn it is to sing.
She had a older karaoke machine that just can't compare with the Leadsinger. Why?
Portability: The system can easily fit in a small bag that allows us to take it to friends, to parties, everywhere. Her old system was a five pound boom box that was cumbersome to transport.
Songs: The only negative thing that I noticed was that all of the guitar parts are played with a cheesy keyboard. As a guitar player, listening to the Eddie Van Halen solo on Micheal Jackson's 'Beat It' on a goofy keyboard is pretty dreadful. But friends have told me that replacing the guitar with a keyboard is pretty standard for karaoke. Other then that, the songs are pretty decent. My favorites are the Beatles, Elvis, and Queen. A friend bought his Leadsinger in the Phillipenes and his came with Radiohead's Creep & Cures Boy's Don't Cry which would have been nice to have on this version, but they aren't.
Adding songs: I have not bought the chip with additional songs yet(hopefully there will be no trouble with adding the chip), but just the idea of getting 100 or 150 additional songs for $50 or so it exciting. My girlfriends older karaoke system charged $15 for a cd with 12 or so songs. Having to switch cds that contain only 10 songs would get old really quickly.
The bottom line is, if you are looking for an inexpensive karaoke system to practice at home with (before hitting the 'traditional' karaoke bar), to take to parties, or to just sit around the house with friends, drinks, and fun, this is a great system with a fun factor of 5+. (Hopefully it wont crash on me tomorrow!)
Is it good for children? I think it would be. None of the 'older'songs are offensive, and it seems to have plenty of childrens songs like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and your kid will be the first (or should be) on his block to be belting out the Beatles 'Yesterday' or Queens 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.

Mike
I think this prouduct is great if your having a little party and feel like a little karoke all you have to do is go over and
get it. Plus that this is a great price I have seen them just like this for well over $400 yep.

Bad memory chip or bad mic?
I purchased the Leadsinger 3700 along with the 80's pop rock and the Teens 2003 musikartridge's.It all worked nicely until trying to access the songs on the Teens 2003 chip.The titles of all the songs would show on the screen but when pressing play, the unit would either turn off or it just wouldn't work.I tried relocating the chip into the other memory slots and the same problem occured.Since I had no problems with the other music chip or the built in songs, I concluded that the Teens 2003 chip was just a bad one.After exchanging the chip for another one, I had the exact same problems.This time I'm returning everything.It's not worth the hassle.

Great Karaoke System for those not ready to spend $500+ on b
Pros: Complete Karaoke system (from Korea) that is affordable and easy to use, comes with 300 free songs and 4 expansion slots so you can add more songs. Many song chips available. You can speed up or slow down the song's music, keep score of your singing progress and compete with other singers. Excellent wireless submicrophone for duet singing. [...], got it for less than $108 and $52 for the wireless submicrophone. Great customer service [...]. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Cons: Volume on main microphone could be better, should be as good as that of the wireless one. Will need to play with the main mic, echo and music volume controls to get best sound. I don't like too much echo, so I take most of it off, keep the main mic volume on highest volume and lower the music volume so the mic's volume is nice and loud. Song chips can be very expensive. The Leadsinger LS-3700 song chips with 100, 150 or 200 songs can cost from $50 to $90 each. There are other complete karaoke microphone systems (best ones from Koritech and Entertech) for $400 or $500 that come with thousands of songs. Couldn't find a complete set with main mic, wireless mic and song chips. A free carry/storage bag would have been nice. ... Read more

Product Description

High-torque, direct drive motor * quartz-controlled speed lock * manual, 3-speed operation (33, 45, and 78 rpm) * built-in selectable phono preamp * cast aluminum platter with slip mat ... Read more

Features

• S-shaped tone arm assembly with adjustable counterweight, antiskate adjustment, tone-arm height adjustment and lock
• Measures 17.8 x 6 x 13.9 inches (W x H x D)
• Selectable internal stereo phono preamplifier--choose from phono or line-level output
• Direct-drive, high-torque motor; includes professional cartridge and headshell
• Selectable 33-1/3, 45, and 78 rpm speeds; +/-10 percent or +/-20 percent pitch adjust; high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock

Reviews (10)

Sent it back
I loved it until it started to hum.I sent it back..

You will fall in love with this turntable!
It's hard not to have the twinkle in your eye and Cloud 9 aura about you after buying this turntable.This gorgeous, solidly constructed turntable will seduce you with its sound and its aesthetic appeal.Assembly only takes a minute or two, and the instruction manual is well-written.This turntable does not feel like a plastic hunk of junk that will die in a few years.With the way this mostly-metal turntable was designed and constructed, I expect to grow old with it.Believe all these five-star reviews--it is easy to fall in love with this turntable.It looks and sounds great and is worth every penny!

Treat Your Ears!
The AT PL120 is a the best "bang for the buck" for a mid-priced good sounding home use table I've come across yet. It has DJ features like reverse, stylus light, up to 20% pitch adjustment etc-but it's not really a DJ table. I would characterize this machine as a good home system unit suitable for the non "audiophile" who nevertheless appreciates good sounding vinyl. The supplied cartridge sees to that quite well. It really sounds good on a variety of music. The tables DJ features are just uneeded "extras" in my opinion. The important stuff is the direct drive motor which is powerful with lots of torque. The quartz lock control is dead on-what you really need. All in all this is a good sounding good value no fuss home unit. If you're really a DJ get a Technics 1200 instead-don't waste your time with the AT PL120. However, if your reading this I'll bet your not a DJ but just enjoy listening to vinyl-if so go for it! You can't go wrong with this one!

Not up to par
I ordered the PL120 and I am surprised at the design flaws it has. For one thing the cables are the shortest length I have ever seen in a commercial turnatable(less than three feet). It has no rubber mat. It has a fabric slip mat, but that is supposed to sit on the bare aluminum platter. The motor has a plenty of torque and it seems to run quite steady. The tracking force adjustment is very touchy - it comes out of adjustment sometimes . The anti-skating does not seem to have much effect. The cueing has a height adjustment, but it is quite jumpy as well. This is not acceptable in an 'Audiophile' machine - much less a 'DJ Grade' turntable. The cartridge that comes with it is not high-end , but it is acceptable. It does look sharp though.

New life to my old records
I had an old Technics turntable that was cheap to begin with, and it needed parts to work, so I started looking around for a new turntable. I am surely glad I read the reviews posted here on Amazon, because they convinced me to buy the AT-PL120. The turntable arrived today 2-25-05, and I put it together almost immediately. I have never experienced a turntable of this quality before. I swear the old records sound much richer and clearer than they ever did before. I really appreciate the pre-amp, because my surround sound amp does not have turntable jacks. This was my first experience with a direct drive versus my belt drives of the past. What a huge noticeable difference. My wife and I kept all of our records, and it was very nice to listen to some of our old favorites in amazingly clear sound that is so rich. If you want to resurrect your old record collection and possibly hear that music in more detail than ever before, you should consider this very nice quality turntable. It far exceeded my expectations. ... Read more

Product Description

On-the-ear reversible swivel earcups * lightweight, folding design * 10' cord with UniMatch&reg plug adapter for mini or full-size headphone jacks * 4 oz. ... Read more

Features

• Reversible earcups for single-sided monitoring
• Supra-aural design for excellent listening comfort
• Folding design for compact mobility; extremely lightweight (4.1 oz.)
• 30 mm diameter drive units for delivery of broad frequency range
• Double-sided oxygen-free copper cord; 10 feet long (3 meters)

Reviews (54)

good sound, uncomfortable after 2 hours
The sound is extremely adequate for the non-professional.I find it excellent.The long cord is very nice.The headphones do not fold up in any useful way ("folding design" is really an exaggeration) and hence are not suited to being carried around.The major drawback is that these headphones are insanely uncomfortable to wear for more than 1-3 hours at a time.There is no way to adjust them to be more comfortable.It's a serious problem.

CPC: Cheap plastic crap
I'm wearing my headphones now listening to music on my laptop, which is good.The bad news is that my right earpiece is attached with shoe-goo because it broke and there was not enough surface area to just glue the stem piece.That is to say, the whole earpiece is glued solid to its bracket so it doesn't move.The over-the-head thing is taped together with packaging tap because it, too, broke when I put the things on my rather large head.They sound fine and all, but I could make a more durable headphone set out of balsa wood.Do not consider these things portable unless your bodyguard is willing to carry them in a padded suitcase.

Maybe I should just glue to the earpieces to my head.

Not worth the effort
Sony has let me down yet again with these muddy sounding headphones. I've been doing studio recording for quite some time now and I needed a set of headphones to replace the jensens that I've been using for the past 3-4 years (background: I bought the jensen "PC" headphones new off the net for $12 us. and they have clear, bright sound, a little low on the bottom end but well worth the money. They're only now starting to wear out after regular use for extented periods of time). I've tried the sony phones with various setups: analog recorder, digital amp, cd walkman, mini stereo system, pc and the jensens always outshined them. I also got a couple of other opinions that thought the same thing: the sony phones are too bassy. Maybe rap and r&b fans are the crowd sony is targeting. Either way for $40-50, these headphones were lousy. Also, they weren't all that comfortable either...a little too snug for my liking.

great deal - great sounds
use with
ipod - mac g4 pb - powermac g5 - Creative GigaWorks S750 - recording setup

It sounds brillant for so a cheap setup.Highly recommend it!

The only issue i have it is not compact and sometimes the wire gets in the way.Besides that it rules...

Totally Disappointed
These headphones have nothing but boomy bass. Highly imbalanced sound. I am sort of an audiophile, but when i bought a $35 headphones, i did not expect the moon and the stars. Sad to say i was let down. the basic headphones that came with my discman sound clearer than these.

Tried them out with my Dell Laptop, Sony Discman and Harman Kardon amp. Bad performance in every case. Allowed 20 hours of break in, still only slight difference. They sound as if the music is lost somewhere within and all you hear are muffled thuds. This is not at all expected from a respected brand like Sony. I would give a total thumbs down to this product.

If all you want to hear is boom and dont care about clarity or balance in sound then maybe this is for you, else stay away. I am returning mine.

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Product Description

The exclusive behind-the-neck headband on these Sony S2 Sports Street Style Stereo Headphones won't interfere with your hair or hat. They're water resistant, lightweight, stable and feature a reflective earpiece, making them ideal for your workout. They also feature a 30mm diameter driver and Sony acoustic turbo circuit for enhanced bass. Replacement ear pads included. ... Read more

Features

• Features Sony's acoustic twin turbo circuit for improved efficiency
• Behind-the-neck sports headphones are non-slip
• Reflective ear piece; water resistant
• 30 mm diameter driver for delivery of deep bass
• Acoustic Turbo circuitry for quality sound delivery

Reviews (25)

Get replacement earpads -
You can get replacement earpads at Sony website... for 2.95 each. Cost me 8.95 including shipping for a set. Can't seem to get on Amazon.com or I would have. PN is 499432401. https://servicesales.sel.sony.com

Great Headphones
Yes, the price is a bit high, but these are high quality headphones.The single line out the left ear is the best and reduces any chance of catching or tangles. The sound is unbelievable, best from any headphones I own.I use them with my DJ MP3 player for great sound quality from high quality MP3s.

As for comfort, I can see why people don't like them, but I use them in the gym and for my ears, they fit nicely with little to no discomfort, depending on how they are sitting on your head.

If your like me and can't wear ear buds cause they fall out, these are a great alternative for high quality audio.

Great Headphones For Running
i bought these several months ago, and i have nothing but good things to report: these headphones are sturdy, waterproof (and sweatproof!), and have that nifty reflective patch on both ear pieces. they never slip off my head, and i find the sound quality is surprisingly good. with some adjusting here and there, i can manage to wear squash glasses or sunglasses with these, though having all that stuff behind my ears is the not the best case scenario. basically, these headphones turned out to be much higher quality than i was expecting. great product!

The best headphones
I love these headphones so much that I've bought two pairs so far and I'll probably buy my third pair after my second wears out. I've been wearing this style of headphones for so long that I can't imagine wearing anything else! The sound quality is excellent, even when they're falling apart- I wore my first pair so long that they did begin to fall apart! I only bought my second pair because I felt like my first pair was getting old. I don't bring them around with me anymore, but they still work excellently at home!

These headphones are the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn- I've even slept in them multiple times without any problems. It's amazing how much abuse they can take and still work, after years of being twisted and crammed into bags and ripped (the ear foam part)!

After owning two pairs of these, I can safely say that if you decide on these headphones, you will be satisfied.

OMG here they are!!!
I love this style of Sony headphones! I have been looking all over for them b/c they are too expensive at Sony.com. They are so comfortable, I can even sleep with them on. I hightly reccomend these! ... Read more

Product Description

On-the-ear earcups * self-adjusting double headband with auto power on/off sensor * automatic tuning * built-in NiMH rechargeable batteries and charger * switchable noise filter for use when connecting to TV or VCR * range up to 150' ... Read more

Features

• Up to 24 hours battery life using 2 AAA batteries; includes 2 NiMH rechargeable batteries with up to 15 hours' use
• RF wireless headphone system using FM transmission system
• Up to 150-foot transmission range with auto frequency tuning/reception
• Lightweight closed-type headphones with 30 mm drive units for deep bass; volume control on headphones; automatic on/off headphone function
• Self-adjusting headband for precise and comfortable fit

Reviews (24)

Worthless
I was hoping to be able to move without cords.WHat I got was worse than any cord.

The amount of background noise/whine is horrible.Even with every other electrical system in the house turned off, and the main shut down, they still whine and hiss.The player and the phones were on a filtered battery back-up.

The "auto-on" switch is cute, but due to the bad design, you cannot adjust the headphones to fit.

As far as 150', HA.Could barely get 75'.

All in all you would be better off with a couple of cans and some string.

Love/Hate Relationship
While looking for a new set of wireless headphones, I was dreaming of baking Christmas cookies while listening to Christmas music and this would require walking to the kitchen and leaving the stereo in the bedroom. It seemed these headphones would work since the distance is relatively short and other headphones have worked so well I could even walk outside.

"Transmission up to 150 feet" did not work for me. I walk out of the bedroom and the headphones start to hiss. In fact, it is very difficult to get these to work on a consistent basis and the stand design is annoying. When you set the headphones back on the stand, it takes a minute to get the silly headphones aligned for recharging. You can keep working at it until the green indicator light appears, but more than likely, you will
have to hold the transmitter at eye level and adjust it accordingly.

There is an "automatic tuning" button on the headphones so you can "try" to get the best reception of a signal. This has not always been overly fun because you have to keep pushing the button for what seems like minutes. They should have used a dial-style control because then you could quickly get reception. The automatic feature seems like more of a hassle than a help. The transmitter has a noise filter on/off switch and a channel selector that has three options. Once I played around with the channels I had better luck with reception while watching movies.

The automatic "on/off" feature on the headphones is supposed to preserve battery life, but I can't see why they could not allow you to turn off the headphones yourself.

So, now that I've told you all the disadvantages, this does seem to have a few major advantages. Unlike other headphones, I actually could use these while on my treadmill. Once I adjusted them properly, they seemed to work OK for watching movies.

The main thing I noted with these headphones is that the transmitter has to be in the same room as the headphones. So, if I want to listen to CDs I have to listen to them through the DVD player in the living room or have to stay in the bedroom with the stereo.

The headphones don't grip as tightly as I'd like and if you are exercising, they can fall off if you bend over and touch your toes, etc. The headphones are very comfortable and I'd say I have a love/hate relationship with these headphones.

Hissing is never tolerable and the earmuff review made me laugh because it might just be true. Overall, these are the most frustrating wireless headphones I've ever used. While my last headphones finally broke, I'm thinking of buying RCA WHP150C Wireless Headphones again and they are about 20 dollars less. With the RCA headphones, you can walk 125 feet away from the transmitter and still hear music. In fact, I just added them to my shopping cart and will be ordering the RCA headphones again because I love music too much to deal with hissing. Such a pity, these are very comfortable. I can use them with my stereo in the bedroom, but the RCA headphones work better when walking through the house or going outdoors. So, on the bright side, I'll have two headphones and won't have to move one from room to room. Always willing to try to look on the bright side. Sigh...

~TheRebeccaReview.com

Just mediocre
Pros - good fit and easy on your ears. I like the auto on/off feature and have not had a problem putting the units back on the charging stand.
Cons - these phones are only good for short distances (less than 12 feet) and the futher you are away the more background noise you get. If this is how all wireless headphones are I won't be buying anymore for a long time !

More than 4 feet away? Forget it.
I purchased the Sony MDR-RF960RK Wireless headphones from Amazon about 4 months ago, with the intention of using them in conjunction with my home theater system.

I knew from the reviews what the limitations of the MDR-RF960RKs were -- good for TV, DVD and spoken word/broadcast; not so great for music.No problem -- TiVo was going to be the main source.

What I didn't know was how extremely poor these headphones were at receiving a signal past 4-5 feet.When sitting on the coach, listening via the headphones, with a CLEAR line of sight between me and the transmitter, I'd have constant static and crackle in the background -- often obscuring what I was trying to listen to.

After 1 hours worth of use, the problem would start to become acute; I assume the batteries in the phones would weaken, and the reception would thus become even worse.

I tried all the tricks that the Amazon.com commentators and the manual suggested -- different channel, noise reduction system on, turning the input signal on extremely high and then turning the volume down on the 'phones.No dice -- trying to watch anything over an hour would cause the static to be so severe that I couldn't concentrate on what I was listening to.

I used them for about 2 months, and then finally gave up, and decided to switch to the headphones many of the reviews had recommended in the first place -- the Sennheiser RS-65 wireless headphones.The Sennheiser are more expensive (though not by much, surprisingly -- I was fortunate to buy them when Amazon had them on sale), but they are WORTH it -- NO background noise, even with music; and I can literally walk around the entire basement without *any* static whatsoever.

I have found a use for the Sony headphones -- I've put them in my office at work, where the transmitter is no more than a foot from my chair, and use them to listen to MP3s and internet radio over my work PC.They're comfortable phones, easy to use and fairly good sound quality at this distance.And it's pleasent not to get tripped by wires when I'm moving my chair around.And the 1 hour restriction seems to affect them less at this close range.

But with the restriction of distance, I don't think they're worth the price -- unless you plan to use these strictly in close quarters.

Piece of Junk
These headphones are the worst piece of audio equipment I've experienced. As an avid audiophile, I can honestly state this is one of the worst of my investments in audio gear. Problems:
1. Cheap construction.
2. Very difficult to keep the signal tuned in when you move your head or lean down.
3. Bass response is excellent. The highs are very tinny.
4. Cannot get rid of the hiss no matter how much you change channels. Very annoying!
5. The volume control wheel and channel tuning button are difficult to locate when the phones are on your head.
6. No adjustment for the head strap. The phones fit very loose unless you have a super large head.
I'm going back to my corded set until I find something better. ... Read more

Product Description

Sony's MDR-V150 Studio Monitor Series Headphones feature Supra-Aural Design for excellent listening comfort. Also included are the 30 mm Diameter Drivers for deep bass, High-Energy Ferrite Magnets, Reversible Earcups for single-sided monitoring, a Wide Molded Headband for long-lasting comfort, and a Stereo UniMatch®Plug. Indulge yourself in amazing sound -- Sony will show you how. ... Read more

Features

• Reversible earcups for single-sided monitoring
• Supra-Aural Design for excellent listening ability
• 30mm diameter driver units provide deep bass
• Fixed stereo miniplug for use with portable equipment; detachable phone plug for studio and home audio equipment
• Wide molded headband gives long-lasting comfort; oxygen-free copper connecting cord

Reviews (48)

Headphones I have loved...
These headphones have got probably the best sound range for a $22.00 dollar pair of headphones I have ever heard. The noise canceling is also pretty incredible (that is comparing to headphones with no electronic help what so ever on noise canceling in this price range). I have owned personally the Bose TriPorts and these Sony MDRs may not have the exceptional clarity the TriPorts do, and lack the exceptional noise canceling, but having had to return the TriPorts for breaking many a time I rather the sturdy exceptional quality of these headphones for the price. I now only use the TriPorts when sitting in an armchair at home (kind of takes away the mobility of these things) because I am totally afraid of them breaking again and having to resend them in (I wish Bose would just give me a refund). I hope to someday save enough for a better pair like a Sennheiser or Grados, which I thought my Bose would be comparable to. For now, while my TriPorts are in the shop again, these things are irreplaceable. These things are so sturdy they can be stepped on accidentally without breaking too, which shows Sony isn't in it for instantaneous replacement which always makes me happy in technology. Even though these are exceptional, everything has a problem. The problem with eyewear (which I have previously seen mentioned), but is minimal for me since I normally use these on my 60gb iPod at bed time, walking the dog, or sitting on the couch, I find myself in almost a more concentrated place without thinking about other things as I did with my glasses on. If you are looking for better sound quality, or have glasses and you would like to use them while listening , I would recommend the really nice earbuds the Apple Store sells. The Bangs & Olfsun ear clips are also really nice. These run around 149.99 to 179.99. The JVCs that Apple also sells on there store which are the same form factor as these are also really nice, and don't push on you as much (physically, or on the piggy bank), but after around three hours of listening to an audio book you should still be ready to take a break with the JVCs. All in all, four stars to Sony, fix the eye glasses problem and you should have a five on me for the price you sell these at. As to the earring problem, and long hair, I have never seen a pair of headphones that are full form factor that wouldn't interfere.

cheap but good w/ specific disclaimer
...while i'm not going to make like george zimmer of the men's wearhouse & make any sort of guarantee about whether or not you will personally enjoy using these headphones if you happen to buy them, i will still none the less state that i don't think that you'll (most of you, at least) find them a waste of your money. these headphones are probably the second best pair soundwise that i've personally owned or used & they're a whole heck of a lot cheaper than the best pair, which probably ran near or just over $100 at the time (which was about a decade ago- i can't spell the make properly so i'm not going to foul things up for you that way).

some reviewers of this product have stated that the reproduction of mids & highs is poor with this item & that lows are overly emphasized; i beg to differ & certainly feel that the reproduction, while indeed boosting bass, is more than acceptable across the entire audible frequency range & that highs are still crisp. the 6 foot cord that these headphones have obviously restricts their use to an indoor setting (you aren't going to jog with them on); the fact that the cord is a little on the thick side is actually quite good, as the wires within are thus a little better protected & less likely to develop pulls or tears.

the only reason (here's the disclaimer) that i would not give these headphones- given the undeniable sound value that they are- 5 stars is the following: some reviewers have commented on the discomfort that those of us who wear earrings might experience; that being said, i wear a stud in 1 ear & it's not that which comes into play with discomfort, but my eyeglasses. frankly, i usually have to take them off if i'm using these headphones for any extended period of time. so, i take my glasses off when actually i'd like to leave them on & that being so i award no fifth star! well, enough babble ... wearers of eyewear be at least mildly aware- for all you other folks, definitely still cheap but good.

Quality headphones for a decent price
I wanted a pair of decent headphones for home use, so I purchased the MDR-V150 Sony stereo headphones at Best Buy for $20.99 (w/o tax). For the price, they are very good headphones. They have quite a bit of bass, which is something I prefer over the wimpy or non-existent bass in headphone "clips" or the sport headphones. The ear cups are very comfortable and cancel out some sound as well.The chord is a bit thick and definitely extra long, around 6 feet in length. But honestly that would be my only complaint if I had to complain about these headphones. Overall just a good pair of quality of headphones for home use.

Amazing
Paired with an Emerson HD8118 personal cd player, these are the most awesome headphones I have ever had. The only reason there is no fifth star is because there was a little too much bass in the sound (too much bass from 30mm little drivers? the second smallest driver size?) but not too much that it makes me complain. Sony will not let you down with this great but cheap pair of headphones. Buy, buy!

Excellent for the price
I purchased these a few days ago at Best Buy. I wanted a good pair of headphones for home use. My Panasonic ear clips are more for use exercising and outside. Excellent sound on these! The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because the headband is a little snug on the top of my head (I have larger than normal head), so I have to have them tilted a little. ... Read more

Product Description

Whether you are a professional DJ, or just want to act like one, you'll appreciate the superior sound produced by these Sennheiser DJ Pro Headphones. For years, leading recording studios and TV stations have been using equipment made by Sennheiser, a German manufacturer of high-quality headphones and microphones. The DJ Pro headphones feature a powerful base, maximum sound isolation, robust components, 12,000-19,000 Hz frequency response and a copper cable. Detachable cable and ear cups. Imported. ... Read more

Features

• 10' Y style detachable cable
• Silver color semi-circumaural closed ear headphone
• ultra-comfortable lightweight design
• high-efficiency drivers for maximum performance
• excellent attenuation of ambient noise

Reviews (48)

Great sound, not quite as great a fit
I've had these for about a year now, and for the price, they are a great set.They seal out external noise very well; with music playing even at moderate levels, I can't hear my coworkers talking in the cubes next to me.They're also very good for first person shooter games, I picked up on very slight noises that I ordinarily wouldn't hear on my other headphones.

The fit is definitely not universal, however.I don't have an overly large head but these cause discomfort after about an hour or so.They just squeeze too tight!I use them at work because I'm normally wearing contacts, but if I wear these with my glasses on they press my ears against the stems so hard it is far from comfortable.

For anyone with a small-medium head size, these are a great set of closed ear headphones for the price.

Great for Bassists
These are perfect for me.I use these for practicing my bass playing as well as for playback on recording applications.The bass is terific, but doesn't drown everything else out.They were a little tight to wear, but after a couple of days they fit perfectly.I find them to be very comfortable even after an hour or two.The cost isn't overwhelming for the overall sound quality.
the chord length is long so you won't have to buy an extension.
Overall these are perfect for what I need, and at the right price.

The headphones grow on you...
I migrated from an ultraportable over-ear RadioShack set of headphones which had great sound at the time compared to previous cheap sets of headphones I owned.Unfortunately, the cord was short and the end plug would lose a good connection.I checked these out and noticed reasonable reviews and a stress on the bass.I thought, "Why would that be a problem?Great way to drown out NYC subway noise and so on..."

Initially, I was rather unimpressed with sound quality (I thought there was really no difference from the older cheaper headphones) and it was quite uncomfortable as I was breaking them in.You see, I wear glasses and thus I'm very picky about comfort over my ears and it took 48+ hours for them to become comfortable.Now, I can wear them many hours a day without discomfort and it is getting better.

Yes, the bass is strong, but not overpowering.I've actually used an equalizer to boost the bass in when streaming online radio (Musicmatch and the like)!I've noticed quickly (a) how tinny my previous headphones bass was in comparison and (b) how crappy the quality of some of my MP3s actually is and (c) how having stronger bass helps me to discriminate between crappy music (mindless and simplistic) rhythm/beat and good music which has a more nuanced and complex beat.

So a quick lowdown: long cord is awesome!Bass is slightly emphasized (and crisp!) but mids/trebles are well pronounced.Comfort will grow on you.I definitely recommend it...

Excellent Buy!!
I was really skeptical about buying these headphones, because all the guys were writting how they have too much bass, (and for guys to say too much bass, well, it must be outta control!!)
Let me just say that these headphones, in fact, do "NOT" have too much bass, and rather they sound really nice. It is a very clean, crisp, and smooth sound, that is not overwhelming to the ears, but rather pleasant.
I just received mine today and have only listened to them for 10 minutes, but that was enough for me to write a review.
I highly reccomend these headphones!! And if these headphones seem to have too much bass for you, then there are probably many at Walmart that will take care of that problem for you!!

egh
I bought these a couple months ago and i was pretty satisfied with the sound.They might not look as sweet as the pictures made them seem.The cables are extremely long, thin and annoying.It always end up being tangled or something like that.Mine actually ripped so the left right cup isnt working, but i am going throught the sennheiser service policy to get that replaced.I am now considering the sony mdr's priced around $100.If you are extremely serious about your music listening, maybe invest a little more then these sennheisers. ... Read more

Product Description

NoiseBuster electronically cancels irritating background noise so you can enjoy peace and quiet or enhanced clarity of music with reduced distortion. Try it on an airplane to reduce engine din and enhance the sounds of in-flight entertainment. It's also great for use with exercise equipment, while commuting or mowing the lawn. Background noise degrades the quality and clarity of music in two ways. First, it masks certain tones in the music, making the sound unbalanced. Second, in order to compensate for noise, people tend to overamplify the music, causing distortion. NoiseBuster solves both problems and therefore delivers the utmost in music clarity when used with portable audio devices. ... Read more

Features

• Digital-ready stereo headphones, delivers high impact stereo sound
• Noise cancellation range: 40-1,200 Hz, max. 18dB at 100-200 Hz
• Foldable for portability & easy storage (travel pouch included)
• Airplane seat dual-prong adapter (included)
• AAA battery (included)

Reviews (6)

Peace and Quiet
Here to Hong Kong and back several times.This product saved the day.Not dead quiet but a big enough impact to make sure I was comfortable and undisturbed.Managed to sleep 9 hours on one flight.Didn't hear a thing.

Best noise-cancelling headphone in this price range
I owned the original NoiseBuster Extreme! model for many years.After much hard usage, they were beyond being held together by electrical tape anymore.That's OK, I got my money's worth out of them.

So I went looking for a new set.Before discovering this new Noisebuster model NB-FX, I tried the PlaneQuiet Latitude and NC-6 models.The Latitudes are priced at $20-$30 and are crap: sound quality is horrible, and noise cancellation abilities are limited.The NC-6, priced about the same as the Noisebuster NB-FX is better, but still lacking: sound quality is much muddier than the Noisebusters, and an audible hiss can be heard when the noise cancellation circuitry is on.

The NoiseBuster NB-FX isn't an audiophile headset, but it does produce reasonably clear sound, certainly clear enough for airplane travel and other noisy locations.I'm very happy with the bass, midrange, and treble response.The noise cancellation on this model does not have that audible hiss (even the old Noisebusters did), and does a fantastic job of cancelling out unwanted noise.

My only complaint is the comfort of this headset, but I usually have the same complaint about any set with a band of any kind.My favorite headphone style (for comfort) is earbuds, but I haven't found a set of earbuds acceptable for travel yet.

Great on a plane
This is the first set of head phones that I spent more then $20 on.I used cheaper ones on plane trips (DVD Player) and i had to press them into my ears in order to hear anything.After 1 trip with the NoiseBuster's I wonder how i ever lived without them.The noise canceling technology is a wonder, all i heard was the sound from the dvd player.Another great feature is the way they fold-up.Although it's not totally flat, it does fold down and fits into my laptop case quite easily.Well worth the purchase.

Smaller, lighter and cheaper than the Bose-but works as well
I have had a pair of the previous older model of the NoiseBuster for several years. I have traveled extensively (almost 2 million miles) on the airlines, many with the little airline supplied headsets delivering a poor sound, painfully. The NoiseBusterheadphone will make you incredulous that you are getting high quality sound from an airplane sound system! Who would have guessed it possible. I now use it with my iPod as well, on or off the airplane. The noise cancellation feature even improves the already high quality iPod sound.

I borrowed a friend's Bose headphones for two flights thinking they must be better than the far cheaper NoiseBuster, but they are not. The Bose does have ear cups that will completely cover your ears (well, most ears) for an 'isolation booth' type experience, but the sound is not better with the Bose, as far as I can tell. And the NoiseBuster is small enough to put into a briefcase or (if you carry one) a purse. The Bose is pretty big and needs to be in its own case. The NoiseBuster will fit into the pocket in the seatback in front of you.

If small size, high functionality, travel convienence and price are factors for you the NoiseBuster is the right choice.

Great product for the price.
Noise Buster is a great buy for the price. It is comparable to Bose which cost far more than this.I own NoiseBuster for several years and I am very happy with it.I travel about 4 to 5 times per year on airplanes and it cuts down dramatically the sounds. ... Read more

Product Description

Sennheiser's HD457 headphones provide excellent stereo sound and warm, full bass tones—ideal for listening to percussive contemporary styles. The ultra-lightweight diaphragm material and powerful neodymium magnets ensure wide dynamics. They'll perform well with your music system at home or with portable devices. A convenient cord take-up feature lets you adjust the cable to the required length. Headphones feature a flexible headband, a 9' OFC copper cable and a 1/4" stereo jack plug. Imported. ... Read more

Features

• Wind up belt clip to store excess cable
• Freq Resp 25-21,000 Hz, Impedence 32 Ohms
• Ultralight Supraural Headphone
• Wide dynamic stereo sound with warm bass
• Ideal for at home or on the go

Reviews (17)

Solid sound, solid value, extra long cord.
If you are an audiophile, go spend $150 on some overpriced headphones that sound 8% better (I recommend the Grado SR series).For the rest of us, these will do nicely.I have found them very comfortable for long music or gamingsessions.In fact, my housemate borrows my headphones whenever I am out of town because his Sony headphones (around the same price) are uncomfortable.You may have a funny shaped head, but most should find these pleasing to the ears in terms of sound and comfort.

The sound quality is very good.Not audiophile quality, but solid and clear.Very strong base response.If you are used to cheap headphones with no base, you may need a few hours to adjust.

"Mere mortals" should be very pleased.Those with golden ears, save your comments for the outrageously expensive stuff!

Last note:These things are larger than they appear in the photos.They are great for use at home, but they will look goofy if you wear them on the bus with your portable MP3 player!

Highly recommended for home use.And the long cord is great!

The pinnicle of auranautical excellence
The absolute best headphones I've ever owned. The bass is incredible,like subwoofers in the ear. The midrange and high tones are perfectly reproduced. I first tried them with fable on the Xbox and you can hear things sneaking up behind you and it sounds like they are behind you.<br /> They fit really well and I can use them for hours on end with no discomfort. The main thing is they pound out bass like there's no tomarrow,gotta love German engineering.

Great Headphones
Tired of the stock iPod earbuds, I decided to get these headphones and I'm satisfied with the purchase.At first I was a little disappointed in the sound, but after giving it a "burn-in" period they have improved greatly.The sound is very clear and rich, I'm hearing parts of songs that were inaudible before and enjoying more bass.The only downside is that because they are open headphones they allow exterior sounds to seep in, making it hard to hear some songs in a loud area unless you raise the volume a bit which could damage your hearing.They're most ideal at home or a quiet area, but good enough to use on the go.

In terms of portability the cord is extremely long, but I keep it tied up and have not had any trouble.

Overall, they're great headphones, but be aware that open headphones allow sound to seep in.

Bang for the buck.
These headphones are very comfortable if you know how to adjust them correctly.People talking about muddy bass are right if you play it extremely loud.You dont want to do that.Music played in excess of 95 decibels can cause u to go deaf.The maximum of decibels on this is 114 so yeah these can make u deaf.So play music lower than 95 db if u wanna hear for the rest of your life.If you play music very low to moderate like me the bass is perfect.The belt clip that stores extra cord is very handy because i have a ipod that doesnt require much cord at all.

All bass all the time...
Pro: I really prefer the fabric covered ear pads. Very comfortable.

Con: The sound of these headphones is very disappointing.

The package says "Enhanced Bass" and the bass is definitely enhanced; to the point of being ridiculous. These provide indistinct, throbbing, muddy bass that makes you ears hurt after a short time. You can correct some of this with drastic EQ settings by why should you have to do that?

Other users say that a 12+ hour break-in period helps, but if anything, that made things worse.

I think this is an attempt by Sennheiser to satisfy the same people who thinkgood sound means rattling windows....quantity instead of quality.

If you think over-driven car stereos that make the ground vibrate are cool, these are for you. But if you prefer balanced sound with rich bass, look elsewhere. ... Read more

Product Description

On-the-ear earcups * self-adjusting double headband with auto power on/off sensor * manual tuning * built-in NiMH rechargeable batteries and charger * switchable noise filter for use when connecting to TV or VCR * range up to 150' ... Read more

Features

• Up to 28 hours battery life using 2 AAA batteries; includes 2 NiMH rechargeable batteries with up to 18 hours' use
• RF wireless headphone system using FM transmission system
• Up to 150-foot transmission range with manual frequency tuning/reception
• Lightweight closed-type headphones with 30 mm drive units for deep bass; volume control on headphones; automatic on/off headphone function
• Self-adjusting headband for precise and comfortable fit

Reviews (8)

Not bad!
I happened to place the order before reading all the negative feedback: so got worried after reading'em.
However, my experience so far (15 days) is positive:
Pros:
1) good build quality
2) auto on-off for the head phones
3) charging stops automatically (the green LED goes off)
4) decent Range: not exactly 150 ft, but 50 ft is what I would say, with walls in between. Beyond that, noise increased, but still it was ok.
[I am using with noise filtered turned off!]
5) good acoustics (compared to price)
Cons
1)Charging position (not a major one, IMHO)
2)proprietary batteries !
3)short cord to connect the base to audio source

Worthless
You basically can't tune in a clear signal, tons of background noise and sputtering.Worthless.An Xmas gift, so at least I didn't spend any money on them.

Not as bad as others say
Wife and I each received a pair of these for Christmas. We use them mostly for watching TV and movies at night when the little one is in bed. The tuning takes a bit of patience, but once I had them dialed in, they work great. The output from the TV is very high, and seems to help eliminate any static or interference. (There's a mention in the instructions about turning the volume on the source up high, I think this is missed by many users.)

I can walk around the house (even the basement) and listen to music or the TV with only an occasional crackle at the far end of the house. Battery life seems good, and the charging cradle is a great idea. It takes a bit of attention to make sure the headset "latches" onto the base properly, or it won't charge. Oddly enough they seem lighter than you would expect based on the size.Sound quality is quite good, considering there are no headphones I've ever heard of that produce bass you can FEEL.

I'm not sure why there are so many poor reviews of these units.. it may be intereference, or the output level, or possibly, Sony updated the design to improve reception and reduce noise.

As they say, they're bad.
All the negative reviews are correct. Why I did not check Amazon before I bought them in a shop I'll never know. I'm stuck with these headphones that are pretty much useless. For one they ruin the enjoyment of music because of all the static. You maybe sitting only a couple of feet away from the transmitter but turn your head this or that way and it's all over. I cannot get a good clean clear signal. I can't believe how bad the wireless technology is with this product. Forget walking about the house with these. I can't get a good signal when I'm sitting next to the transmitter! No matter at what volume I have the things set at it's just not acceptable to be hearing all pops, static and hiss.
Also if no audio signal is detected after a few minutes they'll turn off - when this happens you'll be blasted with a wall of loud static white noise. Not good.
As a side note it's a real fiddle to get the things back into the cradle and lined up so they'll charge. Yuck. Avoid at all costs.

not there yet...
I wanted headphones to use with my guitar amp. and home theater system at home.I was reluctant to try wireless systems because I had negative experiences before, but then I thought hey, wireless headphones have been around long enough to achieve the level of sophistication. Well I was wrong. There is no way to totally eliminate the noise in these headphones, even so close to the transmitter. (I made several tests, making sure no object was interfering) .The slightest noise in headphones is enough to bother users, so wireless headphones is an area that requires absolute perfection. Bottom line,this set does not provide that. I'm wondering if bluetooth or higher frequencies have resolved the issue, but yet they're expensive. For now, I will extend my wired headphone cord.

Another problem is placing the headphone on the charger, it requires some attention and skills... ... Read more

Product Description

Step up to a higher level of quality sound. The MDRV6 headphones boost a 40 MM Diameter Driver for Deep, Accurate Bass, a flexible folding design for easy portability and a very comfortable fit. PRODUCT FEATURES: 40 MM Diameter Driver for Deep, Accurate Bass; Circum-Aural Design Reduces Outside Noise; Folding Design for Easy Portability; Oxygen-Free Copper Litz Cord for Low Noise; Stereo UniMatch Plug for Indoor and Outdoor Use; Wide, Padded Headband for Long-Lasting Comfort. ... Read more

Features

• Swivel earcups are also reversible; comfortable single-sided monitoring
• Circum-aural design for excellent sound and listening comfort
• Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) Voice Coil enhances movement of PET diaphragm
• 40 mm diameter drive units for delivery of broad frequency range
• Concealed, single-sided, oxygen-free copper cord is 10feet long (3 meters)

Reviews (30)

Fantastic general purpose investment!
The V6 (not V600) headphone by Sony is a classic. While studio professionals will want more than these can offer, most general consumers will love these headphones. They do an honest job of sounding incredible and being collapsable for travel and storage. Metal instead of plastic is used in some areas of its construction (see photos), and it comes with a carrying bag. If you want hip-hop headphones that boost bass response there are other choices you could make, but I find these great for DJ use. The MDR-V6 has amazing overall range and volume making them perfect for iPod or CD player use. I was once told, "This is the best music has ever sounded" from a friend who tried them. They are so comfy for travel and block some outside noise naturally. These are a fine investment as your only pair of great headphones, or to add to your collection.

A classic that's easy to find
I've sampled nearly the whole Sony headphone line, but the V6 is notable for its flattering sound and good value. While it's unlikely to meet the requirements of a seasoned audiophile, it will delight most everyone else with its ability to render many types of music well.

The pads are extremely comfortable. (However, continued use may cause the rubber to flake after several years; Beyer makes fine replacement pads.) As you'd expect from closed headphones, the sound is a little "closed-in" -- but detailed enough to do justice to anything from classical to punk. These are fun headphones capable of a nice dynamic range.

The V6 doesn't try to emulate the sound of a concert hall or a studio; rather, it offers a pleasant musical experience of its own.

-- It's reasonably priced
-- They play many types of music
-- They're easily driven by iPods or CD players
-- The V6 is (aside from the pads) an amazingly sturdy performer

If you're picky...
-- The sound is "colored" (that is, not completely accurate)
-- They have a closed-in sound -- a result of their being closed phones

I've since graduated to the Beyer DT880s, a notably better phone. But the V6 has legions of fans, for obvious reasons. Even people who hate Sony headphones concede the V6's attractive sound. They've served me well for over a decade.

No "Pounding Bass", thanks to Sony
Good:
1~ Ultra-low distortion
2~ High efficiency
3~ Nearly flat response curve across a broader range of frequencies than any human can hear
4~ Good isolation
5~ Folds for easy storage
6~ Durable long coiled cord
7~ Comfortable, conservatively styled
Not so good:
8~ Earpad covering not very durable (but easily replaced at small cost)

In sum, the MDR-V6 is one of the best headphones on the market. It transduces audio signals extremely accurately. It feels andlooks like a professional tool, not a Star Trek prop. If a recording is bad, this set will show the badness in extreme high fidelity; some people may not like that.

Pounding Bass????
After reading all the praises over these headphones, I decided to purchase them..so know I wonder, I don't know what kind of music you guys listen to, but it's not that these things have not the greatest bass, is that they simply do NOT have bass.
I would definitely use these phones for what they were made for at first, which is fidel monitor reproduction or studio works, but on a everyday basis, they just totally don't do it for me.Any reccomendations?

OUTSTANDING SOUND!
I am an avid music listener and can definitely appreciate quality sound. I've used many different headphones, ear buds, etc. and the Sony MDR-V6 are by far the best I've ever owned. The sound is crystal clear, they are comfortable to wear and they fold up! After doing my research and reading countless reviews I decided to pull the trigger and go for it...I'm glad I did, these phones rock! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sennheiser HD590 Prestige is a full-size headphone designed for high sonic performance. Audiophile-grade components, lightweight voice coils, Duofol membranes, an open-ear design, and a frequency response of 12 to 38,000 Hz add up to music that's stunningly alive--be it classical, jazz, or rock. In addition, the HD590 works beautifully with both home and personal stereos, offering deep, natural bass without the need for bass boost equalization.

The HD590 features large-surface Duofol diaphragms--special diaphragms consisting of two foils welded together to reduce standing waves (buildups at specific frequencies that unfavorably color the sound) to an absolute minimum. A new transducer orientation ensures better localization of sounds for a wide, spacious sound stage and generally natural sound reproduction.

A 10-foot OFC (oxygen-free copper) cord connects to the left earpiece only, reducing tangles and giving you room to roam. The 0.25-inch phone jack also comes with a miniplug adapter, making the HD 590 compatible with any size headphone jack. The HD590's innovative BioNetic headband is key to its amazingly light weight. This headphone is designed to adapt to the shape of your head, and the adjustable band rides on an airy, plastic cushion for added comfort.

The HD590 is a factory refurbished product, meaning it was returned to the manufacturer and restored to like-new condition. The product comes with a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
HD590 headphones, 10-foot cord, miniplug adapter, user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• Factory reconditioned to like-new condition; 2-year warranty
• Over-the-ear stereo headphones with open-ear design
• 12 Hz to 28 kHz frequency response delivers deep, natural bass
• 10-foot, single-sided oxygen-free copper cable improves signal transfer
• Duofol membranes reduce partial harmonics to enhance sound stage

Reviews (4)

Watch for amazon's $120 deals - they're an amazing bargain!
The Sennheiser HD590 is something of a bastard child among headphones. Disliked by audiophiles and passed over in favor of the newer HD555 and HD595, unheard of by consumers who flock to the terrible Bose Triports and Sony MDR-V700's, the HD590's have fallen out of favor with the audio community, in one way or another.

That is a shame. These are some damn fine phones. Amazon's occasional $120 deals on them are absolutely fantastic - you will not find better sounding headphones for this much money.

The HD590's offer a slightly bright, very detailed sound, with a very strong, punchy bass. Their mids are slightly recessed (i.e. quieter and more distant than the bass and treble), and it is for this reason that audiophiles bash them. I don't understand this, especially since the very same audiophiles praise the Beyerdynamic DT770's, which are much more recessed in the mids and brighter in the treble.

Their soundstage is very good. They are very three-dimensional sounding with the right recordings, portraying accurately the acoustic characteristics of the recording venue. If you have never heard hi-fi headphones before, you will be amazed at how these portray the spatial localization of each and every sound. They are also very detailed, especially in the treble. You will hear sounds in your recordings that you've never heard before.

These headphones can be driven by powerful sources without an amplifier, but portable devices such as iPods and portable CD players will be hard-pressed to drive them. I would recommend these headphones for home use with stationary audio systems. They will not truly come to life, however, until you add a headphone amplifier. There are many amplifiers available, and I will not list the multitude of different models here. This, perhaps, is their biggest drawback. They really do need a lot of power.

They're also very, very comfortable. They're light, they have a firm grip on your head, but because the pads are very cushy and deep, the grip never becomes bothersome. Instead, they just seem to disappear, like a pair of snug, comfy earmuffs. I've worn these for 10 hours straight, and I didn't notice that I have them on after 30 minutes. They're also very durable, even though they're largely built out of plastic.

The downsides? At $120, I really can't find any. At $150 or the regular asking price, I would say that they're a bit too bright and too recessed in the midrange, and there are other options which may be slightly better. But if you see one of Amazon's $120 deals pop up, grab these immediately! Your ears will not regret it.

Lastly, do keep in mind that these are open headphones. They will not isolate you from the outside world, and they will leak sound everywhere. People in the same room with you will definitely hear what you're playing. This isn't a downside of these headphones specifically, but a downside of open headphones in general.

I use these with my computer, in combination with a Chaintech AV-710 sound card, a 3' Kimber RCA-mini cable, and a Meier Audio Porta Corda Mk II headphone amplifier. All together, this makes for a very nice computer system. For serious listening, I prefer my Stax SR-4040 electrostatic system, but it's not really a fair comparison =D

Rating: A very solid 5 stars at $120. 4 stars at the retail price.

Amazing...
I've owned a pair of Grado SR-80's now for a few years.Over time however I've listened to them less and less due to the fact that after about and hour or two my ears are sore.For whatever reason I just haven't realized that there were alternatives out there so when I saw these reconditioned cans I pulled the trigger.The sound is amazing and I'm finding that with time they're sounding better.The high's are amazingly unobtrusive and the bass is..well..awesome.For the money I simply can't imagine anyone would find anything better anywhere.I now listen to music a lot more and am enjoying relistening to music that I had forgotten I enjoyed so much.Buy them...no regreats.

Pretty Darn Good
Hey people, if you have any reservations about buying this product because it is reconditioned, worry not. I got mine the other day and there's absolutely no evidence of them ever having been used/touched in any way. And they sound real nice. I would give them 4.5 stars because they tend to get a bit bright when played at high volumes, but at normal (non-deafening) levels, they sound wonderful (Esp. with acoustic-type music). I've just come to expect god-like quality from any piece of audio equipment I purchase. They work pretty well with iPod too.... you just need to have the volume pretty high. Oh, and these suckers are VERY comfortable. Is there better out there? Maybe, but for (...), you can't really go wrong here (when purchasing an iPod, I listened to those (...) Bose triports they're trying to sell, and they sounded/felt like total (...) in comparison to the 590's). Hell, you can probably sell them for about the same price you pay here.So, if you've never heard a good stereo, give youself a treat and buy these, they're probably the cheapest way into high fidelity that I know of. Oh, and if you give these a try, you may want to give 'em a few days before you really judge them. Although I've always been skeptical of this "breaking in" of audio equipment, I seem to like the sound better a week after getting them (~40 hrs use). Who knows, maybe they're just "really growing on me," to quote the Darkness (Hey, what's a review without a Darkness quote anyways?). Enjoy.

True Audiophile Phones
Sennheiser is known for audiophile headphones, and microphones. Their vintage mikes are true collectors items, and chances are that your favorite crooners were recorded with sennheiser mikes. The 590's are almost identical to the top of the line 600's. I own both the 590 and grado headphones, and IMHO the sennheisers blow away the grado. The high and mid range are especially transparent and natural sounding, the bass clean, tight and not overwhelming. Great all around choice. They are of lower efficency than cheap phones, so you need a relatively high ouput device or a separate headphone amplifier to realize their full potential. ... Read more

Product Description

The SR60 has gained LEGENDARY status. The SR60 has received rave reviews from around the world and is the most commonly recommended headphone on the market today. The SR60 was awarded STEREOPHILE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR in two categories,The Accessory of the Year and the prestigious Budget Component of Year. ... Read more

Features

• Vented diaphragm
• Non Resonant air chamber
• Standard copper voice coil wire
• Standard copper connecting cord
• Mini plug with 1/4 inch plug

Reviews (11)

Grado SR60 vs Sennheiser HD497
I don’t want to brag about how good the can is, coz' the whole world has hailed its performance over and over again. The very fact that this can is repeatedly compared to ones costing over $300 itself speaks of its astounding performance (... and unbelievable for its price). So I will give you the cons of the product that I have experienced.

CONS:

1. The headphone can be uncomfortable for extended wear. Many people have mentioned if you bend the headband backward or if you stretch the headband etc.... it gets more comfortable, but I haven't quite succeeded in achieving absolute comfort that Sennheiser HD497 provided.

2. Too much sound leakage. Since it is an open design, it leaks so much sound to the outside world, so I am forced to listen at low volumes at work. But then physics places a limitation that sealed headphones cannot achieve the quality of open headphone (resonance issue... you can easily find info. as to why on the net...)

Conclusion:

1. When you listen to the can, its pure sound quality, imersive music melts all the cons away and makes you promise yourself that you will never give away this can.

2. If Bass is not much important to you, the Sennheiser HD497 provide a more crisp clear high. I have owned both the models, so I can vow on that. But overall, I would any day take the SR60 over the HD497.

Currently I have graduated to SR80 driven by a Headroom Total Bithead. But if you do not plan on getting an AMP, then I suggest you stick to SR60.

Very good, but not perfect
Ok so your probly looking at theses headphones because youve heard so much about them from various reviews raving about their 'best sound under $100'. I could believe that , tho im not totally convinced they would be the best sound for everyone.

Pros -
Comfy, Very comfy. wonderfully soft earpads and well designed headband.
Retro cool styling (for me at least)
Can be driven well by almost anything (because of their low impedence)
Fair price.
Made in Brooklyn NYC (Representin' ! lol)
Nice sturdy cable that doesnt feel like its gonna rip out.
And finally, the Sound. Silky Smooth, beautifully accurate sound allows to hear exactly what was recorded. No distortion, just a great listening experience.

Cons -
Not very practical for using on the move due to .....
doesnt feel very secure resting on your head, i try not to look down just so they wont slide off!
annoying cable which while not being monsterously long (6'), is very thick so wont roll up easily in your pocket.
Very poor attenuation of outdoor sound, due to them being open backed (no cover on the other side to your ear, almost the same volume comes out on both sides of the earpads. very common for audiophile headphones.)
Very high leakage of sound, for the reason just explained, you'll get alot of looks on the subway from ppl hearing ur music
Bass is not as boomy as alot of music lovers my age (16) would want it to be. but its good enough for me.

right right now u can better decide on which cans to go for. i would recommend these things for anyone who has an ipod , good sound card or quality hi-fi system and likes their music to be played thru some serious headphones (and doesnt mind an open backed desing). I like 'em........ 4.5 stars!

Will make you remember the first time you heard good music
I love these.I bought them to listen to music while designing a website.I plug into my computer, turn on the music, and I'm in another place.They're comfortable, clear and you hear music in the way it was meant to be heard.I woke up, threw in my Garden State cd, plugged in and am in bliss as I get ready to go back to the webdesign caves.

I think they look pretty darn cool in a "Radar O'Reilly way."

The plug at the end of the cord is the small plug that fits a computer and ipod and you receive an adapter to fit that big-honkin' hole for a stereo which I'll never use.

This is one of my best purchases for 2005.

Nice headphones
Plain and simple. They are great. I got these for listening to my winamp player on my pc. I had a $20 pair of old radio shack headphones and these blew them away. Thanks Grado!

Best Cans for the $$
I recently bought these cans for my daughter to use with her iPod mini...I had read good things about these headphones even with the criticism(?) of antiquated styling, uncomfortable headband and open headphone style...Wow!I am so impressed with these headphones that I offered to swap my Bose Quiet Comfort 2 for these.She said NO!The response is so smooth with a dynamic range that allows you to hear every nuance recorded onto the track.Bass is true...not artificially enhanced or boosted...highs are razor crisp and midrange is full and "round."Don't look any further for your headphones...these are worth 4X the price...I know! ... Read more

Product Description

around-the-ear, sealed earcup design * up to 10 dB reduction of ambient noise * on/off switch for passive (standard) or active (noise-canceling) operation * accepts "AAA" battery (not included) for noise-canceling operation * 5-foot cord with gold-plated stereo mini plug * ... Read more

Features

• Extended battery life approximately 45 hours with a single AAA alkaline battery
• Reduces exterior noise by more than 70 percent (10 dB) so you can hear music against a quieter background
• Closed-ear design for even strong isolation from outside sound
• 30 mm drivers deliver deep bass down to 16 Hz and provide outstanding dynamic range
• Folding headband and pivoting earpads simplify storage in a backpack, briefcase, or purse

Reviews (32)

Great product
I have used the headphones for 2 years -- they offer a material reduction in the "droning" noise on airplanes.

Even when I am ready to sleep and I turn my music off, I leave the headphones on and it reduces the ambient noise.

I think you arrive much less fatigued.

My first pair of headphones, okay I guess...
These are my first pairs of noice-canceling headphones.They were great for the first month I used them.I mean ULTIMATE PERFECT! Great for exercising and walking outside.

HOWEVER, with the noise-canceling feature on there is a slight buzzing noise, but if your music is on loud enough it will block out the buzzing. For those who don't like listening to your music too loud, these headphones are not for you.

Anyways, after only a MONTH of owning these headphones, the left side of the headphones began developing a crackling noise.Whenever the bass would kick in from a song it would start crackling like CRAZY.Or if I wore them on a windy day and the wind was blowing against the left side of the headphones the crackling would be unavoidable.

Fortunately my speakerphones came with a 90 day warranty, so I will be sending them back to the factory.However, even with the warranty there are no guarantees of "free" repairs.

Overall these speakerphones are VERY VERY comfortable, but you might start sweating around the ear after wearing them for a long time.
The sound quality is better than any other speakerphones I've ever owned, but still it has its flaws.

Headphones do not hold up
I have had these for almost two years and I have found that they do not hold up well.The padding in the ears has flattened totally making them very uncomfortable.The headphone cord has become stiff so that I have to bend it away from my face.The biggest problem that has developed is creakyness.The headphones creak anytime you move.The creaking is loud and unpleasant and resonates inside the headphones.If you are trying to wear them while sleeping on a plane the creaking sound is very disturbing.

The noise cancelling is good on a plane and the sound is good considering the price.However I would not buy them again because they have aged poorly.

Best Noise Cancelling Headphones
I will admit that I recently gave up my Sony Headphones for the Bang and Olufsen A8's ----- however, that was more for portabilities sake, than sound

with regards to sound, this is the BEST pair of headphones that I have used

The noise cancelling features are excellent! -- putting these things on, along with the noise cancellers, allows you to hear sounds that you never knew existed within many of your favorite songs

I compared these headphones, head to head, on an airplane, against the Bose Quiet Comfort 2, and there was no difference in sound - both performed excellently, and equally, within the airplane environment ---- however, the Sony ones were more comfortable and MUCH cheaper

Don't even waster your time with the Bose Quite Comfort ---- grab a pair of these and you'll fall in love quick!

Uncomfortable But Works A Little....
I wore these for about an hour while riding the bus and couldn't wait to take them off. Maybe if I could find a way to replace the minimal amount of padding around the ears they would be better, but I doubt if I can.The headband felt fine.

They did reduce the background noise to some extent, but it was still noticeable on the bus.Actually, my ipod headphones were louder than the Sonys with the ipod set at the same volume, but the sonys seem to be a little easier on my eardrums due to the fact that their not jammed in my ear canal.

I'm considering returning these and getting the Bose QuietComfort 2. Although $300 for a pair of headphones is obscene, I need something good for long flights and I'm not sure that these will do the trick.

These headphones suck without the noise reduction turned on.With it on the sound is better, although somewhat muddy compared to the headphones that came with my ipod. I suppose I would rather wear these on a plane, bus, or train than my ipod headphones because they are easier on my eardrums, while still allowing me to hear the words of the music I'm listening to.

As you can see they look great and they fold up nicely too.I wish they would just make them more comfortable.
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Product Description

Sennheiser's HD555 headphones feature a special internal Surround Reflector that generates an extended spatial sound field, making them ideal headphones for home theater, as well as for music. Other great new technologies include Sennheiser's E.A.R. (Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement) system for better sound channeling and optimized Duofol diaphragms for consistent power and dynamics. Headphones include a 10' OFC single-sided cable and a gold-plated 6.3mm stereo jack with 3.5mm adapter. Imported. ... Read more

Features

• Highly optimized, field-strengthened neodymium ferrous magnet systems
• Vlour Earpads even allow wearing eyeglasses without loss of comfort
• Open-Aire, circumaural, dynamic, stereo headphones
• Eargonomic Acoustic Refinement (EAR) enables ideal sound channelling for a new kind of listening experience
• Stats of the Art Duolfol diaphragms

Reviews (9)

But of course, it's Sennheiser!
For anyone new to audiophile headphones, you may be surprised to learn that Sennheiser is THE name in the audiophile headphone business, and have been for some time now.

In case evidence would help you:

1)Ask the pros - HD600s are popular in serious studio recording, where sound quality is all-important.
2)More expensive is not necessarily better - other companies use their names or unnecessary and expensive materials to bump up the price....
3)Sennheiser is interested in "true sound", and, accordingly, puts into their products the right materials and excellent acoustical engineering.Everything in the 555s is for sound quality and comfort and durability.(Some headphones use wooden shells, fancy materials, and other such gimmicky things...that's just plain stupidity if you consider the sound, but it gets buyers that don't know audiophile headphones.)
4)Open vs closed - sound is vibrations.The air needs to vibrate if you want good sound.Closed headphones may help cut out noise in some situations, but it will dampen the sound in all situations.(Sennheiser's audiophile line are all open.)
5)Look at the stats! - the stats alone are better than most...the 555s are, essentially, standard for audiophile headphones...595s, 600s, and 650s are better, but other brands have a tough time matching even some of the lower ones, such as the 515s.
6)Noise cancelling vs pure quality - I have tried Bose noise cancelling headphones, which attempt to advertise good quality, but in fact, the noise-cancelling mechanism calls for the "closed" type and, furthermore, functions by running a sort of noise-dampening frequency, which, sadly but inevitably, dampens the sound (and puts pressure on your ears).Nice feature for noisy situations.However, audiophiles typically seek out a quiet place to listen.(Although in my experience, 555s sound so much better I prefer not having noise-cancelling over lesser quality.)
7)Great entry level - as above, these are the standard within Sennheiser's line of audiophile headphones.Even so, if you are just moving up to this quality level, you would be surprised how clear the music is, how suddenly you can hear the details you have been missing...in comparison, ordinary headphones or other companies' headphones simply sound trashy - the pitches may be there and the general sound is there, but no tones, no flavor, no character, no spirit.You'll be surprised how much you have been missing.
8)Sound reflection - just as Bose uses sound reflection in its speaker systems, Sennheiser uses such technology to create a more real experience...thus, they work great for movies too.Instead of having half the orchestra on one ear and the other half on the other, it will seem more like you are actually in a concert hall.(Although, at this price level it still won't be perfect...still, it will be better than the vast majority.)
9)Sennheiser is legendary - Do you know what the world's best headphones are called?Try Sennheiser Orpheus.They were a limited edition, only 300 were made, and are reportedly absolutely surreal.(The Orpheus, being so rare, is not very available...the best price I have seen is $12,000, and that is IF they are for sale.)The 555s follow in grand footsteps.

Now, a few points of advice if you get serious with audiophile headphones and get 555s or better:

1)To use them to their fullest, try to use them through good hardware... (iPods and mp3 players are pretty good, but if you want to go all out you could get amps, etc.)
2)Healthy volume is 70 decibels or less (about 70% of the max volume on 555s)...and, sound quality is generally better if you don't force them all the way up.(Finding a quiet environment helps.)
3)enjoy

FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS!!!!!
After reading the other reviews here, and exploring my options with other products, I got these babies.

OH MY GOD!!!

I plugged them into a Panasonic SL-SV573J PORTABLE CD ( Crappy product that has NO VOLUME POWER AT ALL ) and put in an opera CD that was remastered from a 1962 live broadcast from Salzburg (MONO no Less) Ok it was DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHONE...but MY GOD! I never expected what came out of these babies.
I am listening now to that Opera with Leontyne Price. I have had the thrill to be on stage with her at at MET ( OK, I was an extra body, but I did get close enough to hear her Beautiful, Powerful voice)
These 555 Puppies bring back all the realism to the live performance I remembered then.

So what about a STUDIO RECORDING?
FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS...these babies are going to blow you away.
I Plugged them into my new SONY D-NE 10 with "Josh Groban" on board and I was unable to make a fist for 2 hours. It left me LIMP!! and USLESS!
WORTH EVERY PENNY...I would not take time to type lies..

TRUST ME... BUY THESE!!!

Holy crap!!
I've written maybe three reviews online before, and they're all about things I've hated and felt the need to denounce.This will be my first positive review.I've wanted a pair of Sennheiser headphones since I was little and I put them on in an Audio King.They were so comfortable.Unfortunately, if I were to have one complaint about the 555s, it'd be that they could be less tight (although I haven't had them that long, so there may be a way to adjust that).

I write music as a hobby and have an okay set up, but my headphones were not very good.I did get a pair of the Bose Noise Cancelling headphones and although the noise was nearly eliminated, I didn't think the sound quality was much better than the $30 pair of Philips over-ear regular headphones I'd had for years.They weren't as comfortable either.I rarely listen to music through headphones where it isn't silent, except on the street (while walking), which is somewhere I'd prefer not to be hearing-impaired (car noises are important indicators in the city).So for me, noise-cancelling wasn't the right choice.If you want an amazing pair of monitors, these absolutely are just that.

You can feel the music, and I don't mean that in the way you can feel a stereo turned up too loud.It feels like you're there.The first thing I did with these was listen to an arrangement of mine to look for problems I might've missed while using my iPod headphones (I've had to use those while finding a replacement for the Bose, which I sold on eBay for the same price I bought them for!).When the bass drum hits it's clearer and more real than when I played it in my junior high band.Everything is very crisp and clear, and they do block out a little bit of noise.

These headphones are worth every penny.Words can't express the quality of the sound, so you really have to try it out if you're unsure.I think they're getting more comfortable too.

EXCELLENT HEADPHONES FOR THE PRICE
The Sennheiser 555 headphones are EXCELLENT headphones in their price range.The have very good clarity and can be driven by my old Sony portable cd player without any problems or an external amplifier.They sound very good with all types of music, be itclassical, jazz, and good old rock and roll. Very clear instrumentals, up front vocals and exceptional clarity. They are vey comfortable to wear for long listening sessions.My only advice is that if you can afford the extra few dollars upgrade to the 595 Sennheiser headphones for a truly GREAT HIGH END HEADPHONE.Either headphones will give you the satisfaction you desire from your recordings but the 595 headphones will just AMAZE YOU.Buy the 555 or the 595, which ever the budget will allow, and enjoy your music like you never have before. Also see my review of the 595 Sennheiser headphones.

Great headphones for the blues
These Sennheiser HD-555 headphones are the best I have ever listened to the blues with.They have excellent response in the midrange and also give a very full and deep feeling for the bottom end of the music without giving away the great highend mix you get in the harmonica and piano.I listen to a lot of old time delta and chicago style blues along with some of the newer blues artists and for the money you cannot go wrong with these great headphones.I will be telling all my friends about the quality of these headphones for this type of music. ... Read more

Product Description

These RCA wireless stereo headphones allow musical freedom anywhere you want. Featuring 900 MHz radio frequency and an operating distance up to 100 feet. Your listening experience will never be the same. ... Read more

Features

• Connects with virtually any audio source
• Transmits 900MHz stereo signal through walls and floors
• Unique compact base serves as both a charger and a stand
• Lightweight design with adjustable headband, soft earpads for comfortable listening

Reviews (7)

Excellent product for the $$$
Have wanted to purchase a pair of wireless headphones for quite sometime but when I saw these on sale for the price, it was hard to pass up.I am very satisfied with the product and results.I can now watch TV, listen to music, in bed without disturbing my now asleep wife.I also have a small hearing problem, so I wish I would have know about these for my parents or any older folks who have lost hearing and find it difficult to hear the TV.Rather than turn the volume up sky high others can actually have a conversation without screaming.Good value for the money and would recommend to all. Very easy to set up and get started.

Are these headphones or a PC modem dialing up??
Ok, I was ecstatic when I first thought about getting wireless headphones. I mean the idea is perfect, is it not? You get to walk around your home and do anything you like while listening to anything from any source, without being tied down by wires! It's like a dream come true. So I looked online, and found this RCA model. I went out and purchased it, and I was VERY disappointed.

The reviews here all have compliments about the headphones. But I live in San Francisco, where it's very crowded and most houses are attached to one another, so there's ALOT of interference. I didn't hear any of the loud static noise everyone keeps talking about that resulted from the auto shut off feature. What I did hear was a Spanish radio station and just some static. Strange huh? As for the reception, I hooked up the phones to my stereo, played a CD, and the sound was AWFUL. I could barely hear the music with all the static. I tried using the channel wheel, which helped, but as I moved around, I had to keep turning that stupid channel wheel, which is very fustrating. I recommend that you look for models with automatic channel tuning so you won't have to deal with this.

When I did stay still and had a good signal, the sound quality wasn't very good anyways. My Sony earbuds are way more superior than these full sized headphones. It's very noticeable. The phones sounds on par with cordless telephones, but with much more static. And if you're wondering the phones can be connected to your TV, yes it can. It has an included cable that connects to the Audio Output on your TV/DVD. But I was disappointed here too. The reason I wanted to get wireless headphones were so I can use them to watch TV or movies very loudly while not disturbing anyone. I thought the phones would cut off the TV speakers, and only play the sound through the phones. But no, it played in both. And since I could barely hear any sound from the phones, I had to turn the volume up on the TV, so it got loud enough that I could hear it throughout the house. So that feature goes down the toilet.

If you really want wireless headphones, I think waiting a few years would be best. The technology will provide much better models than these, and will probably be cheaper too. The only good thing I can say about the RCA ones is that they look nice and are comfortable to wear. Mine's had a silver casing which stood out from the black models. But even that has its flaws. The base unit feels so light and weightless that you just wonder if it's doing anything at all. And sometimes one little tug would send the base falling to the ground from wherever it is.

Thank you for reading my review, and I hope you find better models out there. Good lcuk!

Better than I expected
I bought these mainly for use with a TV and I have no complaints. The sound quality is good, and the range is throughout my house. I can keep listening to a show if I have to take the dog outside. They are comfortable. I can easily wear them for the duration of a movie. I use rechargeable batteries, and they last over a month with about 2 hours of use per day. I also use them occasionally to listen to music and the quality is almost as good as a corded pair of headphones that I have.

There are two knobs on the right hand side. One is the volume control and the other for tuning. It takes a few days until you learn which is which. After that, you won't fiddle with the tuning when you want to adjust the volume. I have never had any interference and so never needed to adjust the tuning.

These are definitely useful when you want to keep the sound to yourself or roam about while listening to headphones. Also, voices are much easier to understand through headphones than through speakers, especially during a movie. I wouldn't mind using corded headphones except that I don't want to sit close to the TV and I want to be able to walk around occasionally.

The base unit shuts off about a minute after you turn off the source. If I mute the TV during a long set of commercials, the base shuts down and all you hear is noise. This is so that you can shut off the headphones without having to get up to shut off the base. I learned to turn down the volume on the unit instead of using the mute during long commercials.

You can either plug the base into a headphone jack or, with the adapter, into RCA plugs labeled audio out. I don't notice any difference in terms of sound quality between the two.

Somewhat OK...
I got these headphones for christmas, and they were great!I'd give it five stars, if it wasn't for the terrible auto-off feature that it has.I meditate alot and I like to listen to new-age streaming radio, but when the signal gets too weak or the music stops for a few seconds, the transmitter turns off, causing a horribly-loud, cacophonous static.I mean, its just horrible.Why is this even implimented?Is it to prevent people from leaving the headphones on after they've finished listening to music by giving them a horrendous screeching sound? :P

Other than that, they were excellent.Great sound, and the best thing is I can go around the house listening to music on my computer.

A good set of headphones for the average listener
I just picked these headphones up from Best Buy and I am quite satisfied with them. They don't have the acoustic or physical range like some of the more expensive models but these do exactly what they need to do in my small apartment. Like the previous reviewer, I found placing the transmitter above my head to help improve the signal and reduced all ambient static to a very slight buzz when nothing is playing, alerting me to the fact that the system is still on. Every now and then when I move, I get minor static, but it's not too distracting. Even though I've connected the system to a headphone jack, RCA provides a "Y" adapter that makes it compatible with a stereo RCA jack. The auto-power off function is a nuisance but an overlookable one. ... Read more

Product Description

on-the-ear, open-earcup design * folding behind-the-ear headband * up to 10 dB reduction of ambient noise * on/off switch for passive (standard) or active (noise-canceling) operation * accepts one "AAA" battery (not included) for noise-canceling operation * ... Read more

Features

• Handy, behind-the-neck, folding headband keeps out of the way
• Gold-plated mini-plug resists corrosion and brings maximum conductivity with minimum noise
• Noise-canceling technology reduces outside noise by up to 70 percent
• 30 mm diameter drive units provide deeper bass, lower distortion and wider dynamic range
• Oxygen-free copper cord conducts electricity better than conventional copper for maximum conductivity and minimum noise

Reviews (5)

The Pros & Cons
I wouldn't say I'm 100% satisfied with the product. But Here are some Pros & Cons, I hope you find it helpful.

Pros.
Long and flexible cable (10/10)
Stylish (9/10)
Portable (7/10)
Noise Canceling (8/10)

Cons.
Low Volume (4/10)
Battery Life (5/10)
Durability of the headphones (3/10)
Bass response (Suxx)

I am thinking really hard to return the item but I will give it a trial for couple of days before I make up my mind.

What I expected
These headphones delivered exactly what I expected from a $41 set, good sound but lacking in the noise-cancellation department. The fabric cord with an extension piece is nice and the design makes it fun to wear. The switch for noise cancelling on/off is well located as it doesn't take up room on a seperate piece or on the cord and the foldable design makes the headphones relatively easy to transport with big pockets. Basicly, everything one can expect fromSony for $41. (Since flying with them I would change this to a 3 review... they just didn't deliver much with the noise cancelling.

Great Noise Canceling Headphones...
yes...the MDR-G94NC. these are very good sony headphones. the sound is great, they're comfy, the style is sexy, but the noise canceling isnt the greatest. however, it is still good. also, they're compact and not bulky. this means portability. there isnt a separate piece for the switch, the switch is acutally on the headphones themselves. recommended.

Not so good
These headphones do not stay on your ears. Maybe if they were like the other wrap arounds.
A good idea but more of a hinderance of keeping them on the ears.

Nice and Portable Noise cancelling headphones
I just got them three days back and I have to admit I like these a lot. First, from a design perspective they are just COOL. When all the other noise cancelling headphones (at least the good ones) are big and bulky, this one is easy to handle and use (behind the neck design) and it folds away for storage. The sound quality is good but cannot be compared to my Sennheiser HD-500 headphones. The noise cancelling function needs a AAA battery and does a good job (not exceptional). I tried them while mowing my lawn outside and they worked pretty damn good. All-in-all I am gonna be using these all the time when I am not at home since they are not as bulky to carry around as my Sennheisers. Recommended. ... Read more