Sennheiser HD 202

The Sennheiser HD 202 are closed, dynamic hi-fi stereo headphones. These lightweight headphones have a secure fit and can be used for both mobile sources and home (mini) hi-fi systems. There fit is somewhat between a supra-aural and circum-aural design; there isn't as much clearance around the ear as with a more typical circum-aural headphone, but they do not sit directly on the ear. It features a long 3 meter cord length and replaceable leatherette ear pads.

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Sennheiser HD 202 - new design
MSRP$39.95
Release date May, 2002
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65
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mixed
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1 negative

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Modest price-point
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Good sound quality for the price point
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Closed/sealed design provides decent isolation from environment
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Earpads can be removed for travelling
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Smaller size than typical circum-aural headphones can be useful if you want a smaller set while maintaining decent isolation
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Includes cable management clip
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Comfortable fit
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Very affordable, robust, light weight.
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Long 10 foot cord length
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Not fully collapsible
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Honkiness in the mids, rolled-off upper treble
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Boomy bass
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Cable is far too long, unless you like sitting in another room.
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Very little isolation.
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Tight fitting
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Features

  • Closed, supra-aural, dynamic hi-fi stereo headphones
  • For DJs, ideal for both mobile sources and home mini hi-fi systems
  • Good attenuation of ambient noise
  • Earcups can be removed from the headband
  • Specially designed damping perforation ensures powerful bass response
  • Lightweight diaphragm material with "turbine " embossing for extremely low bass
  • Powerful neodymium magnets and lightweight diaphragms for high sound levels
  • Powerful bass and increased signal levels for modern rhythm-driven music
  • Clips to the belt: cord take-up for adjusting the cable length when listening on the move
  • Extremely comfortable to wear due to ultra-lightweight design, even for extended listening
  • Rugged outdoor design with extremely flexible headband
  • 3 m highly conductive OFC copper cable
  • Replaceable leatherette ear pads

Delivery Includes

  • 1 HD 202
  • 1 cord take-up with clip
  • 1 adaptor 3.5/6.3mm (¼") stereo jack plug

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Sennheiser HD 202

• Sennheiser HD 202 Headphones

• Sennheiser HD-202 Studio Monitor Headphones

UPC: 615104051768

EAN: 615104051768

MPN: HD 202

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1.  avatar howiemarsh said:

I've been using a pair of HD 202 for around 2 years in the environment of mixing live music from front of house. For this purpose I can't really recommend them. There is not enough isolation to hear clearly over the sound coming from the PA system. Turning the volume up only causes them to distort.
On the positive side, they are still in one piece! The over long cable has been tripped over at least 100 times and shows no sign of damage. They are light, comfortable and the pads show no sign of wear.
They are due to be replaced by some Beyerdynamic DT100s, which (although an aging design and not the most "hi-fi" of heaphones) were actually designed for the job that I do. The HD 202s will then be used as domestic headphones being driven by various electonic objects, including a laptop, a personal CD player and My trusty NAD reciever that I've had for 10 years. I will be able to give an objective account of the HD 202 headphones once I can actually hear them!

Howie
Jan 15, 2009 9:04pm
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Erik

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November 25, 2008
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ProSCORE
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8 pros
3 cons
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Modest price-point
  • Good sound quality for the price point
  • Closed/sealed design provides decent isolation from environment
  • Earpads can be removed for travelling
  • Smaller size than typical circum-aural headphones can be useful if you want a smaller set while maintaining decent isolation
  • Includes cable management clip
  • Comfortable fit
  • Long 10 foot cord length

Cons

  • Not fully collapsible
  • Honkiness in the mids, rolled-off upper treble
  • Boomy bass

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Amanie

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November 25, 2008
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4 pros
2 cons
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Modest price-point
  • Good sound quality for the price point
  • Closed/sealed design provides decent isolation from environment
  • Smaller size than typical circum-aural headphones can be useful if you want a smaller set while maintaining decent isolation

Cons

  • Not fully collapsible
  • Tight fitting

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howiemarsh

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January 15, 2009
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1 pro
2 cons
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Very affordable, robust, light weight.

Cons

  • Cable is far too long, unless you like sitting in another room.
  • Very little isolation.

Comments

"I've been using a pair of HD 202 for around 2 years in the environment of mixing live music from front of house. For this purpose I can't really recommend them. There is not enough isolation to hear clearly over the sound coming from the PA system. Turning the volume up only causes them to distort.
On the positive side, they are still in one piece! The over long cable has been tripped over at least 100 times and shows no sign of damage. They are light, comfortable and the pads show no sign of wear.
They are due to be replaced by some Beyerdynamic DT100s, which (although an aging design and not the most "hi-fi" of heaphones) were actually designed for the job that I do. The HD 202s will then be used as domestic headphones being driven by various electonic objects, including a laptop, a personal CD player and My trusty NAD reciever that I've had for 10 years. I will be able to give an objective account of the HD 202 headphones once I can actually hear them!

Howie"
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