Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones

Comments about Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones:

Great noise cancellation,very comfortable, great for use in an airplane. We use them every time we travel.

Comments about Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones:

Does what one expects. Volume control knob is a plus. Comfortably long cords. But, the on ear pads are small and do not do a good job of blocking the kinds of external sounds that the electronics cannot block. Next time, either I pick something with standard ear cups (though they are then much bulkier to tote around) or go with the in-ear style.

Comments about Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones:

I had the 2007 version of this product and used it a bunch. Unfortunately, after a 6am flight, I left it on a plane. I loved these headphones so much, I immediately bought what I thought was a replacement pair. I got them and realized that they had changed things. They don't sound as good, they have much more plastic in them and the earpieces are not as comfortable. I have never been a Bose person, but I am wondering if their product might be better. I am very disappointed that Sennheiser has skimped on this product. I have used their products for decades and feel a bit betrayed by the cheap feel of these. OH well... I guess the world is going down the tubes.

Comments about Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones:

I mostly use the product when travelling.

The headphones are great for travelling due to their compact size.

However the headphones are quite fragile therefore use caution when packing them.

Comments about Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones:

I used it on my long flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne. The droning noise was cut out and I was able to sleep properly. I'm a light sleeper and don't sleep easily in a plane. Also, watching movies was much more pleasant with clear low-volume sound instead of trying to turn up the volume to compete with the noise. Well worth it for me. Highly recommended.

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Bought the headphones and flew from NY to Australia 2 days later. Headphones definitely helped to reduce normal engine and cabin noise. Will be used on many more Australia/USA trips in the future and hopefully aide in getting some much needed sleep on this long haul.

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I use these headphones on a treadmill, trains, and aeroplanes. In quiet areas the sound quality is very good. On planes and trains the noise cancelling is effective. They don't help much on a treadmill but I'd need in-ear (Shure type) or proper over ear cans. For the price these are an excellent compromise and are highly recommended against pricier rivals.

Comments about Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones:

Use it when traveling, very compact and sound quality is great for an average joe... I probably leave my Bose headset at home from now on..

Comments about Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones:

I bought a couple of pairs of these headphones primarily for a long haul flight. They were really comfortable, have great sound quality and do a good job of suppressing the engine drone, making flying far more enjoyable. My girlfriend wears them while sleeping even without music playing they do a good job of cutting out background noise. The folding design and included carry case mean they dont take up too much luggage space. I wouldn't travel without them now. Highly recommended!

Comments about Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones:

These headphones are amazing. When I tried these headphones I was sitting on a rather noisy train. I put them on and sat there and was a little dissapointed, they just felt like normal headphones. Then I realised there was an on/off switch, and when I turned it on, wow the train noise basically dissapeared, and even the annoying loud people over the eisle became a quiet murmour. Definately a must for the frequent traveller.

These headphones exceeded my expectations and I have recommeded them to plenty of other people. The packaging is great, the whole kit folts up to a size only a little larger then a wallet.

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Really great sound, small and comfortable. The sound cancelling isn't the best but it does help some. I didn't expect it to be as good as an over the ear type headphone.

Comments about Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones:

I wanted an set of inexpensive compact good-quality headphone and the 250 II fit the bill. They are compact, light weight, good quality. For the price they are a great set of headphones, sound quality is amazing, noise canceling is good considering price and they are on ear vs over ear. I used them over for over 50 hours of flights last week, and they worked well, no issues.

Comments about Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones:

I've used the predecessors to the pxc 250-II extensively before, i.e. the pxc 150 and 250. Sennheiser has indeed improved significantly on an already excellent design.

Although the noise cancelling feature has not improved much over the pxc 250, the pxc 250 II shows a much improved sound clarity, defined highs, more bass (which was my main complaint previously), and a much smaller battery/electronics unit. If you're looking for maximum noise isolation, these probably won't satisfy you, but then again, neither will any of the compact over-the-ear headsets out there. You may need to go with an in-ear noise isolating bud set. If you're like me and absolutely can't stand having something shoved deep inside your ear canal for more than 15 minutes (Lord knows I've tried many over the years), then you should consider these seriously. And at the B&H price point, they are indeed a bargain.

The materials feel like high quality, they fit snuggly on your ears and are very comfortable for long periods of listening.

A word of caution: don't run out of battery. Although they do work without the noise cancelling feature turned on, the sound is drastically reduced in quality. Good news is, the one AAA battery lasts a long time. Another weak point: the lower cable running from the power pack to the headphone jack is thin, and its attachment point to the battery pack seems a bit fragile.

Overall an excellent buy. Best headset in its class for compact over-the-head noise cancelling units, i.e. the ones smaller than, say, Bose Quiet Comfort (excellent, but much bigger and a lot more expensive). Highly recommended.

Comments about Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones:

When I bought these I saw they were described as "travel friendly," but didn't exactly know what that means. These things are really compact and really light. It feels like little pieces of Styrofoam on your ears. This wasn't really what I was looking for.

Additionally the sound quality was surprisingly poor. I've heard much, much better headphones for the price.

Comments about Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones:

I have a set of the first generation PXC 250's which I've enjoyed very much but this new updated model is better yet. Nicer sound, better noise cancellation and a little sturdier than the older model. A nice touch was adding the volume control and going with a single battery that lasts 50 hours. Overall, a great buy!

Comments about Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones:

I use these headphones to monitor audio while I edit video on my laptop. They are lightweight and very comfortable. The sound quality is excellent.

Comments about Sennheiser PXC 250-II On-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphones:

My original Sennheiser headphones were destroyed by the gears in a fully reclinable airline seat, so I had to buy another noise-canceling unit. I chose Sennheiser again after testing Bose, Sony, and many others. Reasons: sound quality and noise cancelation capability are excellent, the compact size makes traveling with Sennheiser easier than with competitive models, and the price is right. No headphone is 100% perfect, but Sennheiser comes the closest in my estimation.