Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote
The HD 218i on-ear stereo headphones from Sennheiser provide high-quality sound in a lightweight and comfortable design. The headphones have neodymium drivers to provide high-quality sound with a wide frequency response, while the closed-back design provides a controlled sonic environment and helps to block out ambient noise.
The earcups are individually adjustable for a personalized fit. Soft on-ear cushions provide lasting comfort and help to reduce background noise. The adjustable, padded headband fits virtually any head size. The single-sided cable resists tangles and has a standard 3.5mm stereo plug for connecting to MP3 players, CD players, and more. The cable features an integrated microphone and 3-button remote that allow you to make phone calls, take voice notes, control music playback, and adjust volume on compatible smartphones and MP3 players, such as the iPhone and iPod touch.
- Neodymium drivers provide high-quality sound with a wide frequency response
- Closed-back design provides a controlled acoustic environment and helps to reduce ambient noise
- Individually-adjustable earcups with soft on-ear cushions for a comfortable, personalized fit
- Padded headband adjusts to fit virtually any head size
- Single-sided cable resists tangles
- The cable features an integrated microphone and 3-button remote that allow you to make phone calls, take voice notes, control music playback, and adjust volume on compatible smartphones and MP3 players, such as the iPhone and iPod touch
- Standard 3.5mm stereo mini plug provides wide compatibility
| Type | On-Ear, Dynamic |
| Frequency Range | 19Hz - 21kHz |
| Impedance | 24 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 108dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 0.5% |
| Connectors | Gold-Plated 3.5mm Stereo Mini Plug |
| Cable Length | 4.5' (1.36 m) |
| Weight | 10.2 oz (289g) (Packaged Weight) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 18 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
76%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (13)
- Connects easily (9)
- Good sound (9)
- Clear signal (5)
- Comfortable (4)
Cons
- Poor noise cancellation (3)
Best Uses
- Music (9)
- Around the house (6)
- Travel (6)
- Office (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (7), Business professional (6), Gearhead (4), Parent (3), Student (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (12)
- Mobile Platform:
- Ios (11)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (17)
Most Liked Positive Review
Cheap, but does the job well
I bought these for work as they had a single cord, mic/remote, and were low profile. I was impressed with my Sennheiser HD280s that I figured these would be just as good. ...Read complete review
I bought these for work as they had a single cord, mic/remote, and were low profile. I was impressed with my Sennheiser HD280s that I figured these would be just as good. The sound isn't as good, but for the price I couldn't have expected a lot. The ear cushions were a little cheaper feeling than I was expecting too. But overall, they have fit my needs quite well and I would definitely suggest them to others who aren't looking for audiophile quality headphones, want/need the mic/remote, and/or just something small that isn't cheaply made.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Expected much more from Sennheiser
I bought this headphones for video editing because of my experience with Sennheiser mics on set, but they were small (they fell like airplane headphones), didn't block exterior noise, the cable was short...Read complete review
I bought this headphones for video editing because of my experience with Sennheiser mics on set, but they were small (they fell like airplane headphones), didn't block exterior noise, the cable was short and very thin&cheap. I thought that Mic/Remote was a cool extra feature but I found out that it was the only feature for this headphones. I returned them and got a pair of Sony MDR-7506 (only $4 more) that work great for video editing, audio editing/mixing or audio monitoring on set.
Maybe it was a bad choice for my needs but I'm very disappointed with Sennheiser, I usually love their audio gear but not this time.
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Good Value
- Great Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- Working Out
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
I use these headphones to listen to videos on my iPad (mostly television shows broadcast on network apps) while I exercise. I was looking for lightweight, over the ear headphones, as opposed to earbuds.
These headphones are the exact weight and style I was hoping for. They have their own volume control which is helpful. But the real plus is the sound quality. It is excellent, especially for such inexpensive headphones.
- Primary Use:
- Working out
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable Devices
- Traveling
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
Works well for listening to an iPod when travelling.
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- iPod
- Similar:
- Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Bass
- Good Value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Audio
- With My Computer
- Working
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
I needed comfortable light weight headphones cuz my neighbor complains about the noise. These do the trick. More importantly , however, is how much I LOVE B & H. The prices are always less than elsewhere and Checkout is painless and efficient.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
work perfectly with iPod and iPhone, awesome!!
- Primary Use:
- Listening to iPod
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Connects Easily
- Fits well in ear
- Good Sound
- Good Volume Control
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Around The House
- Music
- Travel
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
Works perfectly on ipad and iphone, the sound quality its impressive and its so confortabla tomwear. Recommended 100%
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Mobile Platform:
- iOS
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Sound
Cons
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- Music
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
These are the very best for sound
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Mobile Platform:
- Android
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fits well in ear
- Good Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Around The House
- Music
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
First of all let me say that b&h had by far the lowest price for this product.
i received the package very fast around 36 hours after my order took place.
the headphones are excellent, very clean sound, the mic is also very good and can be used for numerous appliances.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Mobile Platform:
- iOS
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Connects Easily
- Lightweight
Cons
- Low Volume
- Poor Noise Cancellation
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Around The House
- Office
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
Good connection/ comfortable/
Do not sound close to as good as the PX 100 or 200's...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Signal
- Connects Easily
- Good Sound
- Good Volume Control
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Noise Cancellation
Best Uses
- Music
- Travel
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
Bought these a few weeks ago after my Apple earbuds fizzled out. They work very well, although not so much for working out (they fall off rather easily).
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Mobile Platform:
- iOS
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Connects Easily
- In-line mic remote
- Lightweight
Cons
- Thin low-quality cord
Best Uses
- General use
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
The sound is decent and it wears comfortably. The pads help cut out some noise. The inline mic & controls are very nice and even work with Skype and iTunes on my Mac. The construction and wire are not as durable as they should be. One should be especially careful with the thin cord. I'd like to find a better quality set, but these will work fine for now.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Mobile Platform:
- iOS
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Signal
- Connects Easily
- Fits well in ear
- Good Sound
- Lightweight
- Noise Cancellation
Cons
Best Uses
- Around The House
- Music
- Office
- Travel
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
The price is cheap and its performance is outstanding on my i-phone 4s and laptop.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Mobile Platform:
- iOS
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Signal
- Connects Easily
- Good Sound
- Good Volume Control
- Lightweight
Cons
- Thin Wire
Best Uses
- Music
- Office
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
These phones have a great sound for not a boat load of cash. The on the wire controls work well with my iPod touch. I am a little concerned about the exceptionally thin wire. (Time will tell)
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Mobile Platform:
- iOS
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Low Volume
Best Uses
- Hands-free Driving
- Music
- Travel
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
My cord faulted in about 6 months putting me back in the market for headsets. The sound could be better. The volume gain on this headset can be improve. The best thing about this model is the remote to answer incoming calls on your iphone. Other than that, it falls flat. You could spend your money on better headsets like the Bose brand. I'm currently shopping to purchase a Bose headset.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Mobile Platform:
- iOS
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Signal
- Connects Easily
- Fits well in ear
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Around The House
- Music
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
I like the comfort and quality of these headphones
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Mobile Platform:
- iOS
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Inexpensive
- Low-profile
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Office
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
I bought these for work as they had a single cord, mic/remote, and were low profile. I was impressed with my Sennheiser HD280s that I figured these would be just as good. The sound isn't as good, but for the price I couldn't have expected a lot. The ear cushions were a little cheaper feeling than I was expecting too. But overall, they have fit my needs quite well and I would definitely suggest them to others who aren't looking for audiophile quality headphones, want/need the mic/remote, and/or just something small that isn't cheaply made.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Mobile Platform:
- iOS
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Connects Easily
- Good Sound
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Music
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
I don't like in ear buds - these fit my comfort requirements - they are light and they sound great.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Signal
- Connects Easily
- Good Sound
- Good Volume Control
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Around The House
- IPhone iPad iPod
- Multitasking
- Office
- Travel
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
Nice integration with the iPhone 4S. Worth the sale price of about [$], but not more. Frequency response is good. Could be punchier with frequencies below 250 Hz. Having a frequency response above 20kHz allows better opportunity to NOT hear compression of transient frequencies that ARE present over 20kHz. Volume controls a nice touch. Easy to use. Nothing exceptional, but solid enough for the intended purpose. Works well enough with my older iPod device, too. Very comfortable to wear on the ears for extended periods of time. Mostly plastic, so do not abuse them unnecessarily. A general comment RE: ALL cords to these types of headphones, earbuds, etc.: They are FAR TOO flimsy. Manufactures: BEEF it up! It would only add a couple of dollars to the product and potential consumers would certainly be willing to pay a few extra dollars for a much better cord!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Mobile Platform:
- iOS
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Poor Noise Cancellation
- Uncomfortable
- Useless for my needs
Best Uses
Comments about Sennheiser HD 218i On-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic/Remote:
I bought this headphones for video editing because of my experience with Sennheiser mics on set, but they were small (they fell like airplane headphones), didn't block exterior noise, the cable was short and very thin&cheap. I thought that Mic/Remote was a cool extra feature but I found out that it was the only feature for this headphones. I returned them and got a pair of Sony MDR-7506 (only $4 more) that work great for video editing, audio editing/mixing or audio monitoring on set.
Maybe it was a bad choice for my needs but I'm very disappointed with Sennheiser, I usually love their audio gear but not this time.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Mobile Platform:
- iOS
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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