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Sennheiser PXC 250 Review by Shannon

My Overall Rating:

Available on Amazon for $175 here.

Portable audio takes on new life with high quality headphones, and the Sennheiser PXC 250 Active Noise Canceling Headphones is designed to keep outside noises out and headphones sound in — perfect for use on airplanes and anywhere where you can hear a lot of noise. The Sennheiser PXC 250 Headphones has a noise reduction unit that cancels out background noise.

When activated, NoiseGard active noise reduction drops steady-state low-frequency noise (from about 500 Hz and below) by 15 dB–which the human ear perceives as more than halving the noise–thus enhancing the clarity of your music. The noise reduction circuit requires 2 AAA batteries (not included), but the headphones work fine without the circuit engaged. Sennheiser’s fold and flip design lets you turn the ear pieces 90 degrees and fold the headphones closed. Their ported design lets them move more air for greater bass response.

What’s in the Box:
6-foot Kevlar-reinforced cord, .25-inch stereo adapter, airline adapter, belt pouch.

Product Description:
With all the latest advances in digital music and sound fidelity, should you really be using the headphones that came with your portable MP3 or CD player? There is a way that you can get the best sound possible -The Sennheiser Way. The Sennheiser PXC 250 is a closed, dynamic, supra-aural mini stereo headphone with NoiseGard active noise compensation (requires 2 AAA batteries).

Due to their active and passive attenuation of ambient noise, they let you enjoy music even in noisy environments. The headphones are foldable and come with a convenient belt pouch, making them an ideal travel companion.

Check out this cool video review of the Sennheiser PXC 250 Active Noise Canceling Headphones

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Product Key Features:

• Active noise canceling for cutting out up to 25 dB of ambient noise
• Fold-and-flip design allows for compact storage
• Padded, closed earcups and adjustable headband
• 6-foot, Kevlar-reinforced cord
• Frequency response of 10 Hz – 21 kHz

The Basics:

The Sennheiser PXC 250 Active Noise Canceling Headphones are constructed of solid metal/plastic components, comfortable vinyl padding, folds up into a somewhat small and flat profile, and fits great in the high quality padded case that comes with the headphones. The noise canceling circuitry is contained in a separate, it is not bulky at all to handle especially with the belt clip. The power switch is pushed up/down and you won’t have to worry about accidentally pressing the switch. It is powered by 2 AAA batteries (documentation doesn’t state how long the power would last with continuous use) and will conveniently continue to function even when the batteries drain (albeit without the noise cancelation). These headphones are not silver colors as stated and shown in the product title and picture, they are black and metal gray. The standard two year warranty is definitely an advantage over other headphone manufacturer offerings.

Audio Quality:

With the noise canceling circuitry turned off the audio sounds shallow and tiny because the padding causes the headphones to sit a little far from the eardrums. If you push in the headphones against your ears you will notice that the audio quality and bass response improves. When the circuitry is turned on the tinnyness disappars, but the audio seems over-boosted particularly the bass. The mid and high range is far more accurately produced. For the size, design and intended purpose these headphones have decent audio quality.

Noise Cancellation:

When the noise cancellation is turned on, it does a real good job of blocking out all outside noises as well as other low-pitched noise but the circuitry produces a higher pitched hissing in return (comparable to an audio cassette tape without Dolby Noise Reduction technology). This could be the effect of one noise canceling out the other, thankfully it is not that noticeable when listening to music at moderate levels. Don’t expect the Sennheiser PXC 250’s to isolate you from loud people in the same room or screaming kids, you will still be able to hear outside conversation especially people that have high pitched voices.

The Pros:

• Great low frequency noise reduction
• Very comfortable, light on the ears and top of the head. They don’t pinch like a lot of others, or get hot
• Sound quality above average
• Nice looking carrying case
• very reasonably priced
• adapter plug for dual prong aircraft jacks
• very light weight and comfortable (noise reduction circuit and batteries are located in a belt clip module, not the headset itself)
• much less bulky than the Bose noise reduction headphones

• You can purchase the Sennheiser PXC 250 Headphones right here at Amazon (cheapest price online)

The Cons:

• Noise circuit wand can be an irritant
• not quite as effective as expensive fully enclosed noise reduction headphones
• No high-end noise cancellation
• 3 to 4 times the price of the equal performance Panasonic
• No volume adjust knob
• Two batteries needed instead of just one
• noise cancellation is so good that its dangerous to use while driving and even walking (since you can’t hear the sound of cars coming as you normally would so you have to be more careful)

Let’s see what a current owner had to say about the Sennheiser PXC 250 Headphones

Review by Christopher C.

I am looking forward with dread to four months of apartment renovations starting soon and I was looking for ways to keep my sanity during all the racket and mayhem. The idea of Noise Canceling headphones seemed just the ticket to help me keep from losing my mind.

Review paraphrased for size – Read original review here