Sennheiser PXC 250 Consumer Headphones

Pros: Performance, battery life, size, comfort, cost
Cons: Battery unit is too clunky

Since I do a lot of flying, this pair of headphones is an absolute godsend. I tried out the Bose QuietComfort II as well as the Sony MDR-NC11, and I think the Sennheiser beats them both for a variety of reasons. Size and portability: The ...

Pros: Superb sound quality, good mechanical design, very comfortable, excellent value for money.
Cons: Cables to and from black box can get tangled up.

I am an audiophile, discerning listener. I am also a techno-freak, always on the 'bleeding edge' of technology. I like to listen to sound material only in linear mode (no equalizer or loudness settings) to catch the acoustic mood of the recording studio. ...

Pros: Knocks down the noise. Good Sound. Great value.
Cons: More wires. Realistic bass, but not enough for a funkmeister.

I would describe aircraft noise as a combination hiss, hum and roar. The PXC 250 headphones do not remove it all, but they knock out the roar, leaving only the far less fatiguing hiss and hum. And once you turn on some music, the hiss and hum ...

Pros: works VERY well at knocking out outside noise, good bass response too
Cons: none really other than the cables can get caught up on things

Have you ever been really annoyed by outside noise while listening to music or radio with your headphones? Noise canceling headphones are the blissful answer. The way noise canceling headphones work is quite simple. Imagine the sound that radio ...

Pros: Blocks out background noise, good battery life (~40 hours)
Cons: Not as portable or as "carefree" as standard headphones.

Introduction Noise cancellation headphones are the type of item that you don't buy unless ...

Pros: does what it promises
Cons: need to have them powered on even if you dont care about noise-canceling ability

UPDATE: I use these with 3 different iPods. I discovered that on LONG (12 hour) flights, the on-ear form design gets uncomfortable. I bought the Bose QC2 (over-the-ear) which are more comfortable, more expensive and bigger. I still think the Senheiser ...

Pros: Noise Cancellation, Good Sound Quality, Comfortable, Foldable, Nice Bag, Airline Adapter
Cons: Noise Cancellation Device Quite Big, Sound Quality So-so with Noise Cancellation Off

What is Noise Cancellation Noise cancellation usually implies active noise reduction (ANR), although sometimes the passive ways to reduce noise can also be called by this name. Passive noise reduction uses sound absorbing material to reduce ...

Pros: Reasonable price, well made, good noise cancelling/blocking performance, good sound.
Cons: Control box can be awkward, don't block as much noise as over the ear 'phones

I bought some Koss over the ear noise cancelling headphones and tried them on a cross country trip. Too heavy and too uncomfortable - I took them off before the trip was over and then returned them. Next I bought the Sony open air noise cancelling ...

Pros: sound quality, portability
Cons: pricey

These headphones are one of the best buying decisions I've ever made. I was looking for noise cance ...

Pros: Does a good job with noise reduction. Foldable = great portability. Sound is excellent.
Cons: Phones are tight, which can become uncomfortable after using them for a while.

When I first set out to find the perfect Noise-Cancelling headphone, I initially found great reviews for the Bose QuietComfort 2. I instantly fell in love...then I saw the price! At $300 I just couldn't convince myself that it was worth it, but I gave ...

Pros: great sound great noise cancelling
Cons: none really other than price

The first question is - Are noise cancelling headphones worthwhile and the second must be - are these particular ones any good? On the subject on noise cancelling I have the following to say - I get on the London Tube every day. The Tube must be one of ...

Pros: Lightweight, foldable, smaller that the Bose, work quite well...
Cons: Not the miracle gadget, big(ish) battery pack

I spent yonks reading all the reviews of the various option available for noise-cancelling headphones, and came to the conclusion that none of the reviews were conclusive. Here's a summary to save you the time - The Bose 'phones are great, the best, but ...

Pros: Comfort, lightness, acceptable sound (with battery), moderate price
Cons: Poor sound without power, clunky battery and cabling, "ear pressure"

You may have checked out my profile, and may wonder why I seem to have a fixation on noise “canceling” (let’s switch to “reducing” right away) headphones. Two words: business travel. Noise reduction makes air travel far more relaxing. A lot of the ...

Pros: Lightweight, great sounding, compact, decent price.
Cons: Always needs batteries to sound good, not too bad.

I've been listening to budget headphones (<$20) forever, and I recently got a pair of Sennh eiser HD-497's. Completely blown away! I never noticed how dull my old headphones were. So when I started traveling a lot ...

Pros: CRYSTAL CLEAR, Small, Sexy, Good Value for the Money
Cons: Cumbersome battery pack and wires. Less bass kick.

I am a student working with Sound Engineering, music mixing, and the like. I am in the process of searching out a good pair of headphones for around $120 to $150. I bought a pair of Sennheiser PXC250 headphones from Circuit City. The first pair I ...