 To help clear things up: px-100 vs px-200 reveiw |
| Review Date: June 30, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Deryk U. Bukowski, Santa Cruz, CA |
Ok, so I purchased both the px-100 and the px-200 by Sennheiser because the reviews for both were similar but some where saying that the px-100s were better. My first reaction to them is that they are both remarkably similar in build and quality. Nice case, sturdy, and comfortable. Now the sound, after listening to both I found that the px-100 does have better speaker drivers,...but not much better. The bass on the px-200 is a little bit stronger. The real difference between the two really comes from the closed ear design of the px-200 vs. the open px-100. With the open px-100 the bass isn't as strong, you can hear everything around you still, and others around you can hear what you are listening to even if the music is only moderatly loud. While the px-200 losses high end sound quality in its design, the px-200 makes it so you will only hear music (almost) and nothing else. Also the px-200 is silent to those around you even if you have it cranked up.
Conclusion: Both are amazing headphones but the real decision comes down to the person who is using them and where. If you don't mind being able to hear things around to get better sound quality get the px-100s. If you want to just hear the music and not bother others around you get the px-200. I choose the px-200 in the end because I use them at work and I don't want to disturb others around me also I don't enjoy hearing everything around me.
*as an important side note the differences in both in high and low end sound can be fixed just by using an equalizer. You can't beat these headphones for quality along with portability.
Deryk |
Very pleased overall...
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| Review Date: May 3, 2003 |
| Reviewer: ffass, Brooklyn, NY United States |
| Just got these from Amazon.com today in time to test out with my brand new 30 GB iPod. I'm not particularly thrilled with Apple's earbud style headphones since they become uncomfortable after only 10 minutes in the ear and the bass, though surprisingly strong, overwhelms the middle ranges and creates an overall "muddiness" to the audio quality. The sound of the PX 200, on the other hand, is strong, vibrant, crystal clear, and encompasses a more full tonal range. To put them to the test I first listened to Van Halen's "Atomic Punk" -- the sonic power of Eddie's guitar was fully displayed but the bass was diminished. But I don't miss the heavy bass on these portable headphones...the sound actually seems more clear and authentic without it. Previously I was using the Koss KTX-PRO but despite the good sound relative to their cheap price, they're cheaply made and the wires have come loose a more than one pair -- rendering them useless. The Sennheisers, on the other hand, are of superior quality. They obviously put some design effort into these and it clearly shows: the head band is metal, not cheap plastic so it has a good "grip," the padding is not cheapo foam but instead a thin padded vinyl material, and they fold up small and come with a handy plastic storage case. Very comfortable to wear continuously for, well, hours (lots of tunes on my iPod!). Highly recommended headphones. 5/08/2003 - Update: I mentioned above about the weak bass of these headphones. I read somewhere that Sennheinsers may need time to "break in," whatever that means. Well, to my surprise the bass has since become more apparent...much stronger now than when fresh out of the box. Either that or I'm blowing a hole in my eardrum from iPod overuse. These are absolutely the most comfortable portable headphones I've ever owned. The PX-200's have it all...what a great buy! |
Sounds Great with All Sound Sources, including Music
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| Review Date: October 15, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Jason E. Luba, |
| I have read many reviews from a broad cross section of people regarding the Sennheiser and Koss Models of headphones. I used to be in the camp of "Koss is Boss" but Sennheiser products such as the PX-100 and PX-200 as well as the research I have done on other Senns I hope to purchase soon have led me to believe that Sennheiser is just as Boss as Koss. In regards to the PX-200's, I have to say that there was one review in particular that was so inaccurate that I had to write my own review. Others have commented about a very severe reviewer who said that the PX-200's are great as long as you don't listen to music with them. I must say that this is absolute nonsense and should not be taken seriously by anyone. I first bought the 100's and was blown away by them and then the 200's arrived. (I had also received a pair of the Koss KTXPRO1's before the 200's arrived and they are a wonderful pair of headphones--highly recommended as well.) I tested out the PX-200's and was amazed at how well they played everything I could throw at them, including television, DVDS, video games and yes, Music. I found myself almost in tears as I played Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings. I had never heard my favourite Adagio with such clarity as I did with the PX-200's as well as the 100's and the Koss KTXPRO1's. As the weeks have worn on, I have found that the 100's have remained unused while I use the 200's a lot. I recently acquired a pair of Koss PortaPro headphones and I think these might actually be a tad better (but less comfortable) but for overall clarity, comfort and quality, you can't beat the PX-200's. They do block out some ambient sounds (I'm pleased and surprised because of their size) but they aren't designed to be noise cancellers as compared to some of Sennheiser and Koss' other larger or specific products. Don't believe the reviews that say the PX-200's have poor musical quality or are uncomfortable. I have a very large head and these phones are great and don't bother me in the least; I've fallen asleep with them on. [...] has great information on all their different products and would be helpful to use for research. I think I'll conclude by saying that like all new things, you need to give these headphones just a little time to get used to and you surely will not regret it! |
Best phones I've ever heard
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| Review Date: July 25, 2005 |
| Reviewer: M. MESSINA, Brooklyn, NY |
I want to counter some of the negative reviews you might read on these headphones.
Yes, there are technical calculations and specifications to quantify any aspect of sound that you want, but when it comes right down to listening to music, sound is largely a matter of taste. I've owned many sets of portable headphones over the years, and these are just about the best I've ever heard. It might be helpful for you if I mention that I listen to many different genres, from jazz to classical to rock to pop-standard vocals to opera, and these Sennies render them all admirably and accurately. I purchased these primarily to listen to music ripped at a relatively high bitrate (192) on an MP3 player. The sound on these headphones is warm, natural, and uncolored, without over-emphasis on any segment of the audio range. They also happen to be quite comfortable to wear; they look darn good, too. And don't be put off by other reviewers' remarking that they're difficult to fold back into their carrying case: look at the diagram, and with a little practice, you'll get the hang of it, no problem.
The sound is so clear that I've heard details in the music I haven't noticed with other phones or even on my really great home speakers. These Sennheisers may just become my home headphones, as well as my portables. They're really that good.
Note that I don't listen to hip-hop, dance music, or any genre whose listeners tend to prefer heavy, thumpy, booming bass. The bass on these phones is clean and accurate, completely audible, and I don't hear any "holes," but these are not phones that accentuate bass at the expense of the rest of the tonal range. They're just very well balanced across the range. If you're a "bass junkie," you might want something else.
The combination of exceptional sound, the convenience of the protective hard-plastic case, and reasonable price makes these an excellent choice overall. I'm very, very pleased, and I'd say these are definitely worth a try. |
help with the debate
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| Review Date: August 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Easton Hawk, |
I, as well as many other customers i think, have spent much time reading reviews and deciding between the px100s and px200s, and i decided to go with the 200s.
It seemed consistant that the 100s had better sound, especially in the bass area, and fit more people better than the 200s, but they also made listening to music less private and allowed alot of ambient noise to be heard (a good or bad thing depending on your use). The 200s on the other hand sounded less crisp and most people couldn't get a very good seal so the bass sounds worse. On the other hand, though, they are more private and block out more noise than the 100s.
They both feature a neat folding design and comfortable fit, as well as a nifty carrying case (don't be fooled by the pictures though, the case is leather, not plastic).
So here is a summary;
If you want better sound quality and less risk: px100s.
If you want still good sound, more privacy, and less ambient noise: px200s
I opted for the 200s and have not been dissapointed. After a few minutes of adjusting, I found a way to comfortably wear the phones and also maintain a good seal. It is helpful that they put an L and an R on the side of the respective earpone, it makes for a better fit than if you have them on backwards. Also, I sound tested them against the standard apple earphones and the 200s are certainly an upgrade; the mids and highs are slightly better, amd the bass is waaay better (as long as you have a good seal).
As far as comfort, I forgot i was wearing them after a few minutes, until I rolled over and bumped them. I can listen to them for hours unlike the apple phones, which I can listen too for only like 30 minutes before I have to start alternating ears.
I was also impressed at how much ambient noise they block. I was talking to my sister and she asked why I was talking so loud and I realized why old people who can't hear talk so loud! In fact, I can hear the songs on my ipod while i am mowing the lawn at about 2/5 volume with the 200s as well as i can with the apple phones at 2/3 volume! Highly impressive.
I think they look cool too, and the portability is an added bonus. All the people who have trouble folding them must be special edd or something because there are only like three steps and there are only two ways to mess up. As long as you fold the top half in before the bottom half (you'll understand if you have them) its no problem.
I hope this review helped you because it sure would have helped me and I spent like half an hour writing it.
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A few months later I agree with my earlier review and would like to add that they do seem to slip off your ears slowly making it quieter, but it is easy to adjust. It gets a bit annoying, however.
Unfortunately they cracked but the warranty worked out and the replacements are like new, but the service was slow and took a lot of effort.
On that note, I had to wear my apple phones for a month and here is my conclusion. THEY SUCK AND HURT MY EARS!!!! The 200s are far more comfortable and have better sound, esp. for the price. I did, though pick up some fifteen dollar skull candy buds that sounded bad (about the same as the apple) but were far more comfortable, so you might wanna look into those. |
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