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Sennheiser PXC 250


 Sennheiser PXC 250 Headphone
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Sennheiser PXC 250

 
Description: Model ID 04924 / Sennheiser PXC 250 - Headphones ( semi-open ) - active noise cancelling / The PXC 250 is a pair of closed, dynamic, ... more
Sennheiser PXC 250 ... supra-aural stereo mini headphones with NoiseGard active noise compensation. Due to their active and passive attenuation of ambient noise, they let you enjoy music even in noisy environments. The headphones are foldable and come with a convenient belt pouch, making them an ideal travel companion.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Dynamic stereo mini headphones;

Great for travel and outdoor use with mobile sources such as CD, MD or MP3 players;

Fold and flip: registered design allows the ear cups to be turned through 90° and fold the headphones closed (headphones will lock in open and closed positions);

For transport: supplied with soft belt pouch with extra pocket (185 x 105 x 40 mm);

1.8 m Kevlar-reinforced OFC copper cable with 3.5 mm jack plug, delivered with an adaptor to 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo and 3.5 mm double mono (for airline audio);

Ideal for use in coaches, trains etc.: soft ring ear pads with improved fit and closed ear cups ensure excellent passive attenuation of ambient noise (- 15 to - 25 dB for frequencies above 1, 200 Hz);

Ideal for aircraft and other environments with engine noise: the switchable NoiseGard active noise compensation attenuates frequencies below 1, 000 Hz by up to - 15 dB;

Impedance optimized for use in aircraft;

In-line NoiseGard power supply box (2 AAA size batteries) clips to the belt and can be rotated through 360°;

For all types of modern music: detailed sound reproduction with a slight emphasis on the bass;

High-resolution sound due to Sennheiser "Duofol" diaphragms with spiral embossing (reduces and spreads eigenforms);

Ultra-lightweight voice coils for high efficiency with portable players;

Adaptive baffle damping (patent pending);

Bass tube for powerful, punchy bass;

Lightweight: only 65 g without cable;

Rugged and durable: robust steel headband with metal joints, steel-reinforced headband ends, connection to the ear cups tested for durability.

Newest Review: ... the job they are intended for. The noise-cancelling hardware, which Sennheiser calls the "NoiseGard", is a fairly ... more

 ... bulky black cylinder (about the size of a roll of Wine Gums), and is integrated into the cord, about a third of the way down from the headphones. It takes two AAA batteries and is quite hefty with the batteries installed, although it does have a clip on the back of it so you can attach it to a pocket or a belt. ~~~~~~~~ OPERATION ~~~~~~~~ The switch on the NoiseGard unit turns on the noise-cancelling function and a red LED light glows to let you know that it's active. The cordage on these headphones is quite long, ...more

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Sennheiser PXC 250 Headphones
The PXC 250 is a pair of closed, dynamic, supra - aural stereo mi ...
Last Update 04.12.2009 05:59
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Premium Review Sennheiser PXC 250: Good Value for Money Noise-Cancelling Headphones (902 words)
by - written on 16/06/09 (Very useful, 163 readings)
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~~~~~~~~~~ INTRODUCTION ~~~~~~~~~~ Having bought a portable DVD player to keep my young daughter entertained on long car journeys and long haul flights, I began using it myself on business trips. Annoyed by the almost inaudible audio due to engine noise, I decided to look for a reasonably priced pair of ultra-portable, noise-cancelling headphones to use them with. After a fair bit of research, I settled on the Sennheiser PXC 250. ~~~~~~~~~~ WHAT YOU GET ~~~~~~~~~~ The headphones are hinged and engineered so that they fold into a fairly compact shape which fits neatly into the carry case provided. A number of different ...  Read the complete review

 
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Processing/Quality:  75% Reliability:  75%
Ease of use:  100% Sound quality:  50%
Ease of transport:  50%
 

Technical Details for Sennheiser PXC 250

Product DescriptionSennheiser PXC 250 - headphones
Product TypeHeadphones - wired
Recommended UsePortable audio system
Headphones TypeHeadphones - binaural
Headphones Form FactorSemi-open
Connectivity TechnologyWired
Sound Output ModeStereo
Response Bandwidth10 - 21000 Hz
Active Noise CancelingYes
Manufacturer Warranty2 years warranty

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