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    Sennheiser PX 200-II

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Levith, Nov 8, 2011.

  1. Levith

    Levith Notebook Enthusiast

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    Anyone have any experience with these headphones? How do they sound with games, movies, and music?
     
    Levith, Nov 8, 2011
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    I didn't have the best experience with these

    I was looking for a closed, rather noise isolating, portable set of earphones that I could use.

    They sit on your ears and didn't fit me very well so that's why I suppose the sound was not very engaging and quite distant, grainy and terrible to my ears.

    Aaanyway, what in general are you looking for in your headphones? I suppose you are looking for something that is noise isolating that you can use on the go?
     
    namaiki, Nov 8, 2011
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  3. Levith

    Levith Notebook Enthusiast

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    It doesn't necessarily have to be noise cancelling. Mainly I just want to use it with my laptop. I'm just looking for headphones/headset that's portable and decent quality. IEMs are cool, but if I'm talking to some online, I like to be able to hear myself or not have it sound weird. I travel a lot in hotels and that's where I'd probably use them. I have a roommate, but they won't care if I'm making noise.

    Thanks for your input.
     
    Levith, Nov 10, 2011
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What might your budget be for these headphones? I think someone might be able to come up with something if they have an idea of how much you want to spend.
     
    namaiki, Nov 11, 2011
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  5. Levith

    Levith Notebook Enthusiast

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    It it was something really worth it, I wouldn't mind paying upwards to $200, but obviously the more money I could save, the better.
     
    Levith, Nov 12, 2011
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    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    The Sennheiser HD25-1 still compares well if you want something on-ear and sub-$200 (just).

    The PX200 doesn't isolate much. It literally just takes the edge off, and it doesn't sound that great. If I wanted pocketability I'd go for in-earphones.
     
    Vogelbung, Nov 16, 2011
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    do you prefer on-ear or over-ear headphones?
     
    lazard, Nov 16, 2011
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    Levith Notebook Enthusiast

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    Either on-ear or over-ears would work. Just need something that's portable that fits into a messenger bag type case easily and won't break easily.
     
    Levith, Nov 17, 2011
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