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DiscountDelight - Sennheiser PXC 250 Noise Canceling Headphones (Silver)
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List Price: $169.95
Our Price: $85.99
Your Save: $ 83.96 ( 49% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Sennheiser
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Batteries Included: 0
Batteries: 2
Battery Description: 2 AAA
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Sennheiser
Color: black
EAN: 0615104049246
Feature: Includes .25-inch and 2-pronged airplane adapters
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Sennheiser
Manufacturer: Sennheiser
Model: PXC 250
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sennheiser
Special Features: The PXC 250 is a pair of closed, dynamic, supra-aural stereo mini headphones with NoiseGard(TM) 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, making them an ideal travel companion. Dynamic stereo mini headphones Great for travel and outdoor use with mobile sources such as CD, MD or MP3 players Fold and flip: registered design allows the ear cups to be turned through 90 degrees and fold the headphones closed (headphones will lock in open and closed positions) For transport: supplied with soft belt pouch with extra pocket (185 x 105 x 40 mm) 1.8 m Kevlar-reinforced OFC copper cable with 3.5 mm jack plug, delivered with an adaptor to 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo and 3.5 mm double mono (for airline audio) Ideal for use in coaches, trains etc.
Studio: Sennheiser
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Features
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Includes .25-inch and 2-pronged airplane adapters
Uses 2 AAA batteries (not included), batteries required only for noise reduction
Folding, lightweight, closed-ear portable headphones
NoiseGard active noise reduction cancels steady-state noise by up to 15 dB
Fold-and-flip design lets you turn the ear pieces 90 degrees for flat folding and easy transport
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Deal!
Comment: These headphones really work as advertised. Many of the airlines have started providing noise canceling headphones in business class and they can't touch this product for either effectiveness or sound quality.
Only down side is that they don't cover the whole ear, but this is a very minor issue, does't really matter that much to me.
The Amazon price was really killer, I live in Europe and commute to both Asia and North America so I priced them every where. Compared what these were going for every where else, I paid about 2/3rds at Amazon.com
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great for frequent travelers
Comment: I've had these headphones now for about a month and have used them on a about 6 domestic round trips and 1 international trip from San Franciso to Beijing.
On the long trip, the noise cancelling worked well reducing engine noise. It was noticable and I was able to reduce the volume on my ipod by about 25% when noise cancelling was on. The ear pads only became uncomfortable after about 6 hours of continuous use. About 3 hours of that was wearing the headphones while sleeping.
The benefits of using the headphones on short trips was good as well. I was able to store the headphones and original bulky ipod in the sennheiser provided carying case, which saves a lot of room and fits comfortably in a backpack or briefcase.
Here have been the drawbacks... The pressure on the ear produced by the noise cancelling sometimes bothersome to those who have tried my headphones. I must admit that I notice the pressure change but not enough to bother me. Also, backgroud "hissing" during noise cancelling in quiet environments is also noticable but not to the point of bothersome.
At $110 (circuit city had for $150), these have been a great investment.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Nice sound quality, two small problems
Comment: First off, the sound quality is excellent and there is a marked difference between these headphones versus similar headphones without noise cancellation. My opinion is the quality concern can be put to rest for those of us who don't work in recording studios 40 hours a week. I can use these in coffee shops or at work and hear the music in what I (as a layman) consider to be "deep and rich tones" without the background, so that much is not a problem for me.
One unexpected problem I have is that I get shocked in the ear from time to time from these headphones. It's minor and definitely nothing to be concerned about from a safety standpoint, but it is annoying. I don't know if that "feature" is unique to the particular set that I purchased or if that has anything to do with the audio jack that I am connecting these headphones too. In all fairness, I only remember that happening so far when connected to the audio jack on a particular set of speakers. This only happens about 2-3 times a day and I listen to these almost the entire time I am working.
The other problem I have is the length of the wire leads coming off of the headphones. This configuration is fine for portable, wearable units such as iPods, however they will severely limit your mobility if you are connecting the unit to a desktop or laptop as I often use them for. The battery unit is in between the audio jack and the headphones almost equidistant from each. I often get a yank from turning my head and finding out that I have pulled the battery pack off the table from turning my head. This kind of problem is forgivable for the first week but this problem has worn my enamorment with these headphones a little thin over time. All in all I think these are very nice in both sound quality and attractiveness, but if I had it to do over I might take a look at noise cancellation ear buds instead purely from a practical perspective.
Customer Rating:
Summary: GREAT for the plane...
Comment: Flying can be VERY loud. For that very reason, I wanted to buy the Bose QuietComfort2, but I'm not rich enough to think spending $300 on earphones (WITHOUT an iPod connected to it) is sane. I reviewed customer reviews on noise canceling headphones for a few days before I decided on the Sennheiser's. I am EXTREMELY happy with my choice, and I can tell you why: 1) they are 1/3 the price of the good Bose; 2) when I was on the plane, the airline offered Bose Headphones (and I think they really are the QuietComfort) and I took them, just for comparison. The Sennheiser's completely blew those out of the water (and to be fair, the Bose given to me on the plane were probably constantly used, thereby affecting their performance). 3) Because the ear piece is round on the Sennheiser, you may wear your earphones in almost any position, however on Bose that is not possible because of the oval shape of the earphone. 4) The earphones didn't disturb me when sleeping. They were very comfortable and stayed on my ears.
I do have 2 complaints though. 1) There isn't a volume control on the `remote' and 2) the remote can not be moved while noise canceling is on, it creates noticeable noise. I probably wouldn't used these on a bus or subway, and I definitely would not use then while working out, but they're perfect for an airplane.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great product
Comment: Works great in airplanes. Battery life must be good, I used the same rechargable battery in two 2-hour flights, and it was still going. It is probably a waste using the headphones without noise-calceling turned off, though.
Acceptible audio quality, not quite audiphile grade.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Block out unwanted noise while you listen to your favorite tunes with these Sennheiser Noise Canceling Fold-Up Headphones. Featuring an exclusive battery-operated noise reduction system that quiets background sounds, these headphones are ideal for travel or other noisy environments. 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; outstanding bass response; duofol diaphragms for lifelike audio reproduction; ergonomic head pads for a perfect fit; and uninterrupted audio even if noise-reduction system batteries are drained. Imported.
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