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    Sennheiser HD 201 headphones

    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

      



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    Sennheiser HD 201 headphones
    Posted by Anonymous on 2009-12-05 06:17:49
    My Score: 10/10


    I do have a Sennheiser HD201 and have use it more then 2 yrs. It still sound great but the ear pad start the peel drop off, the leather drop all over the place and sometime it even stuck on my hair.

    It do have a good sound which is use it for gaming, music, and many more.

    Compare to a Philips SHP2000, it is clear and you can feel the beat of the songs. The only good think i like about SHP2000 is that it have tighter Bass compare to Sennheiser HD201.

    I would give this product a 11/10 if possible.

    Sennheiser HD 201 headphones
    Posted by Anonymous on 2009-08-09 01:47:06
    My Score: 10/10


    I have just bought a pair of these headphones from over in new zealand and whn i thought being such a small country that we would get all the throw back electronic products, not the best ones, and especially that these ones where only $40 NZD i thought i was taking a risk as it os usually very hard to find a high quality headphone at this price. But nope, trust sennheiser to give me a great product the HD201 are a very good set for there price the look clean and smooth and sound great for the money you pay. definatley a great choise of headphones if u want quality and dont want to break the bank. also i thought i might add that i am a very fussy person when it comes to comfort and i have no problem wearing these for hours!!

    Sennheiser HD 201 headphones
    Posted by Anonymous on 2009-08-08 15:51:08
    My Score: 10/10


    how is hd 180 by the way??..............

    Sennheiser HD 201 headphones
    Posted by Anonymous on 2009-07-22 03:42:00
    My Score: 10/10


    For portable use, not so good... Sounds very flat, get an amp like a FiiO E5 to drive them properly.

    Sennheiser HD 201 headphones
    Posted by Anonymous on 2009-06-19 01:51:17
    My Score: 10/10


    I believed you all guys. just ordered it. Thanks.

    Sennheiser HD 201 headphones
    Posted by Anonymous on 2009-04-01 08:32:40
    My Score: 5/10


    Bass reproduction is not very good

    Sennheiser HD 201 headphones
    Posted by Anonymous on 2009-03-26 20:44:02
    My Score: 10/10


    Ive just ordered some from play.com I need something for monitoring on my G4 emac using ableton when creating riffs/tunes and for listening to Finnish/Swedish metal on my ipod nano. I was tempted on some skullcandy but cant afford them at the moment and i am not sure if they are all flash and no substance. I am looking forward to trying them anyway when they arrive, has anyone compared these to skullcandy GI or hesh? also how do they compare to similar priced AKG. best wishes...paul

    Sennheiser HD 201 headphones
    Posted by Anonymous on 2009-01-04 19:41:20
    My Score: 10/10


    very nice headphones for the price.

    the sound is really good and they are so light you don't even feel you are wearing them.

    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 :)".

     

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