Two weeks ago my good old earphones stopped working and I started looking for a new pair on the Internet. After doing some more research I decided not to go for another pair of earphones but for headphones, as I would mainly use them at home. I saw some good reviews of the Sennheiser HD 201 headphones and decided to buy them for 27EUR. That's actually quite pricey compared to the United States were you can find this headphone for $17.99 at NewEgg but I couldn't really find them much cheaper in my country.
Here's a look at the specifications:
Acoustic principle: dynamic closed
Ear coupling: circumaural
Frequency response: 21 - 18,000 Hz
Max sound pressure level: 108dB
Total harmonic distortion: < 0.7%
Impedance: 24 ohm
Cable length: 3m copper cable
Weight without cable: approx. 165g (5.82 oz)
Jack plug: 3.5mm stereo jack with 6.3mm adapter
Features:
Powerful sound reproduction
Rich, crisp bass response
Lightweight and comfortable to wear
Good attenuation of ambient noise
Extremely rugged
High-quality leatherette ear pads
Gold-plated ¼" (6.3 mm) jack adaptor
2-year guarantee
I received the HD 201 a few days later and put it on. The Sennheiser HD 201 feels pretty comfortable for a headphone of this price class. The HD 201 has closed cans and I can wear them multiple hours without a problem. They feel pretty light on my head and I don't get the feeling that my head is trapped between two clamps.
The sound quality of the Sennheiser HD201 is excellent. Of course it doesn't sound as good as headphones that cost more than five times as much but for its price it sounds real good.
These headphones are excellent for home use. I use them to listen to music and to watch movies on my laptop. You could use them on the go but the HD 201 doesn't have a foldable design like the Sennheiser PX 200 and it has a pretty long cable so it wouldn't really be convenient.
If you need a cheap pair of closed headphones you should definitely consider the HD 201s.
The good stuff:
- Cheap
- Sound well
- Comfortable
- Long cable (3m)
- Don't leak much sound
The bad stuff:
- I couldn't really find something bad about the HD 201.
I give the Sennheiser HD 201 headphones a 9/10
Added: September 15th 2006 Reviewer:Thomas Score: 9/10 Related Link:Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 201 headphones Posted by Anonymous on 2008-06-14 23:36:02 My Score: 10/10
these headphones are great, ive had them a few weeks and they give brilliant quality, they let almost no sound in and not a lot of sound out either. If you are looking for a cheap pair of headphones which are comfortable to wear and give brilliant quality, GET THESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sennheiser HD 201 headphones Posted by Anonymous on 2007-10-13 01:17:19 My Score: 10/10
High end isn't as clear as one would hope but
bang for buck: 11/10
pro: 7/10
suits well for monitoring purposes.
Sennheiser HD 201 headphones Posted by Anonymous on 2007-03-29 20:39:14 My Score: 9/10
i bought a pair last year, primarily so i could practice my electric guitar in private. like your reviewer i couldn't find anything bad about them. i even use them when listening to music on my PC. the audio quality and tone is nice.
Sennheiser HD 201 headphones Posted by tonyarth on 2007-03-10 23:13:56 My Score: 10/10
This is a great headphone for classical music but the bass is a little flat for rock. The Creysyn LMX-MH41 is better if you like a little more bass
Sennheiser HD 201 headphones Posted by Anonymous on 2006-12-11 11:58:41 My Score: 10/10
the bas is more natural but that can be maby borring somtimes :)
but if u lika natural sound without any musklebas bye these headphones.
Sennheiser HD 201 headphones Posted by Anonymous on 2006-10-17 11:11:30 My Score: 10/10
week in bass reproduction compared to PX100. but i like this "clear" sound, one of friends said "for classical music :)".
