Sennheiser HD 201

The Sennheiser HD 201 are a set of entry level dynamic headphones aimed at the budget-minded music listener/dj. Lightweight construction and strong bass response are two key features of the HD 201 as is the swivel-designed earcups. Closed circum-aural design means the headphones surround the ear completely, as well as keeping sound in and ambient noise out. Hypo-allergenic leatherette ear pads are offered for comfortable extended usage and a 1/8" to 1/4" adapter is included. What separates the Sennheiser HD 201 form the more expensive HD 205 is the fact that the earcups do not rotate for one-ear listening but rather swivel like normal headphones. Also the most important difference between these and not only the HD 205 but more expensive headphones in general are the Frequency Response(higher = more expensive) and Total Harmonic Distortion(THD, lower = more expensive). Although these headphones have been regarded as having an extra deep bass response, it doesn't reflect in the Frequency Response quoted by the manufacturer.

Sennheiser HD 201
MSRP $35.00
Release date January, 2008
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Pros:
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Extremely low priced for the sound quality
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Good dynamic range means it is suitable for a variety of listening applications
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paired with an amp or high-quality source the sound quality is excellent
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durable build quality
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closed design will help block out outside noise in an office or any other louder-than-average environment - but probably won't isolate you completely
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Cons:
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you need to crank the volume up on your mp3 player or laptop to get a good volume level
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Details

Features

  • Weight(without cable): 165g
  • Sound pressure level(SPL): 108dB
  • Total Harmonic Distorion(THD): < 0.7%
  • Frequency response: 21 - 18000Hz
  • Nominal impedance: 24 ohm
  • Comes with 1/8" to 1/4" adapter
  • Design type: dynamic, closed, circum-aural
  • Double-sided cable
  • Cable length: 3m

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This report was started November 5, 2008 at 2:09 am by dutchbeats, with the last edit occurring December 2, 2008 at 7:40 pm by dutchbeats
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*dutchbeats @ 12/2/2008 7:40:34 PM

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*Erik @ 11/6/2008 11:42:29 AM

*yale @ 11/6/2008 11:09:43 AM

*yale @ 11/6/2008 11:08:11 AM

  • new pro/con: closed design will help block out outside noise in an office or any other louder-than-average environment - but probably won't isolate you completely
  • new pro/con: durable build quality
  • edited a pro/con: "you need to crank the volume up on your mp3 player or laptop to get a good volume level "
  • edited a pro/con: "you need to crank the volume up on your mp3 player or laptop to get good audio levels "
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*Omar @ 11/6/2008 10:21:21 AM

  • new pro/con: paired with an amp or high-quality source the sound quality is excellent
  • new pro/con: low-impedance design means you need to crank the volume up on your mp3 player or laptop to get good audio levels
  • new pro/con: Good dynamic range means it is suitable for a variety of listening applications
  • new pro/con: Extremely low priced for the sound quality

*dutchbeats @ 11/5/2008 6:22:04 PM

*dutchbeats @ 11/5/2008 4:16:01 AM

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