Description
The PXC 250 is a pair of closed, dynamic, supra-aural stereo mini headphones with NoiseGard active noise compensation. 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 plus a special adaptor for use on planes, making them an ideal travel companion.
Quick Glance
Noise Canceling: Active Noise Reduction
Headphone Type: Over-the-head
Interface Type: Mini-phone
Summary
Product Title: Sennheiser PXC 250 Streetwear Headphone
Manufacturer: Sennheiser
Power Score: 3.9 | 20 Reviews
Headphone Type
Headphone Type: Over-the-head
Wireless Transmitter Range: 71"
Interface Connection: Mini-phone
Performance
Noise Canceling: Active Noise Reduction
Overall Min Frequency Response: 10 Hz
Overall Max Frequency Response: 21 kHz
Sensitivity: 112 dB SPL @ 1 kHz
Battery and Other Features
General Features: Enhanced Bass Sound
Physical Attributes
Cord Length: 5.91 ft
Weight: 2.29 oz
Warranty
Warranty Information: 2 Year
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
General
Crutchfield: Yes
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Passive attenuation: -15 to -25 dB > 1,200 Hz Active noise compensation: Up to -15 dB < 1,000 Hz Operating time: 80 h approx Kevlar-reinforced OFC Copper cable Fold and flip registered design allows the ear cups to be turned through 90 degrees Fold the headphones closed (headphones will lock in open and closed positions) Ideal for aircraft and other environments with engine noise Ultra-lightweight voice coils for high efficiency with portable players In-line NoiseGard power supply box (2 AAA size batteries) clips to the belt and can be rotated through 360 High-resolution sound due to Sennheiser "Duofol" diaphragms with spiral embossing Bass tube for powerful, punchy bass
Earpiece Technology: Dynamic
Strengths: Great sound, easy on the ears, and a nice storage case.
Weakness: You have to get use to folding up the headphones.
A very good buy for the quality and sound. I liked them so much I purchased a second pair. I have a portable DVD player and use the headphones alot with this item, the player has two jacks and makes it nice for two people to enjoy watching a movie using the noise canceling feature.
Strengths: Small package, easily portable, noise isolation is very good.
Weakness: A little pricey.
I wasn't willing to spring the bucks for the PXC 300, and am completely satisfied with this purchase. I don't feel that I had to sacrifice anything quality-wise. Haven't used the product long enough to comment on battery life.
Strengths: Very good at canceling low frequency background noise, good sound quality, comfortable, light, easy to sleep while using, folds into a portable, compact size, thoughtfully designed carrying case.
Weakness: Large, clumsy battery case. On-ear design may be a bother to some who are used to over-the-ear type.
I tried noise canceling headphones by Bose, Sony, Panasonic and Sennheiser prior to purchasing the PXC 250. The Bose and Sennheiser are nearly equal in performance to my ears and clearly the best of this group with the first a bit better due, perhaps, to it's over-the-ear design. This configuration provides a high degree of insulation from the environment regardless of the Bose's ability to...
Strengths: Very portable. Effective noise cancellation. Great sound quality with noise cancellation on.
Weakness: Battery/noise cancellation circuitry pod is cumbersome. Sound quality without noise cancellation is poor.
I must say that I am impressed and I like these Sennheiser PXC250 Noise Canceling Headphones. About a year ago, I actually purchased the Bose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones. They were nice but I had several issues with them. 1) they are $299. 2) they are somewhat bulky and were not comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. 3) they did not have a flat frequency...
Strengths: Small, compact folding design. Excellent sound quality. 2 year warranty. Ability to use as stand-alone headphones (without noise cancelling function).
Weakness: Extra module for batteries and electronics. Included pouch had zippers sewn on opposite sides. Would be nice if the plug was angled rather than straight.
I purchased these headphones to help deal with the noise of the bus and train I take to work. They are outstanding! The bus engine sound is reduced to that of a quiet car and the train now sounds like the quiet whoosh of a jet aircraft. I can now also hear the music or news without turning my player up so loud as to injure my ears. The folding design makes them very compact and easy to store in...
Strengths: Portable, easy to use, good sound
Weakness: Noise cancellation introduces some distortion into music
I use the PXC250 together with an Apple I-pod for travel on planes. Without noise cancellation (NC) I find it impossible to listen to music on transport. I listen mostly to classical music, and the dynamic range is such that background nois makes the pianissimo inaudible, and the tutti unbearable. NC makes the music enjoyable, but introduces a certain leve of distortion, a kind of digital...
Strengths: Light, portable, comfortable, inexpensive.
Weakness: Battery/noise reduction module on cord is clumsy.
I wanted comfortable, portable headphones to travel with and to listen to music on my computer at night - noise reduction a plus for the traveling portion. These fit the bill. They're small, light and comfortable - kind of a mix between closed and over-the ear headphones, with electronic noise reduction built in. eCost had them on sale for $69.95 (albeit with outrageous shipping and handling of...
Strengths: music fidelity at low volume levels
Weakness: very weak bass, poor sound isolation
I've been a huge fan of Sennheiser since I bought the HD414 in the '70s, and I currently own both the HD580 and HD570. I got interested in noise-cancelling headphones a few years back and have tried several models. I tried the PXC250 after using similar models from other manufacturers. I concluded that the PXC250 suffers from critical design flaws, and returned them promptly. Sennheiser evidently...
Strengths: Portability, comfort, decent noise reduction, sound, price
Weakness: I like the protection of the PX 200's hard case better than the soft carrying case of the PXC 250.
PXC 250 offers a pretty good compromise between the sound reduction of closed headphones and the portability of open ones. I use the phones with my camcorder, but the wire between the battery adapter and the jack is not long enough to allow you to clip the adapter to your belt and set the camcorder on the ground. No one else may use it this way, but it bugs me.
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PCX250 Noise Canceling Headphones
Strengths: Comfortable, gets rid of most background noise, and fold up into a compact case.
Weakness: Can't handle some of the higher frequency noise on an airplane, probably related to the small size of the ear cups. The inline, 2 AAA battery pack, is a little cumbersom.
These headphones provide good performance for a price that didn't put a hurting on my wallet. They were a good choice over the very pricey Bose ones. You'll need a pair with larger ear cups to enjoy a totally isolated feeling.