Sennheiser PX 100

The PX 100 is an open, dynamic, supra-aural headphone primarily targeted for mobile players. Their outstanding sound reproduction and foldable design makes them ideal for traveling or listening on the go. Considered by many to be Sennheiser's answer to the Koss budget king the PortaPro, the PX 100 represents one of the great price/performance points in the Sennheiser line-up.

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Sennheiser PX 100
MSRP $40.00
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Pros:
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Near audiophile quality mids and highs
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easy to fold up and store in a carrying pouch for use on the go
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Compared with price, is't a pretty good deal. Clear sound with powerful bass.
+2agreedisagree

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open design is not ideal for use in public - quite a lot of noise leakage in and out
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powerful bass but bloted at times
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Details

  • 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)
  • 1.4 m Kevlar-reinforced OFC copper cable with 3.5 mm stereo jack plug
  • Fits into the shirt pocket: rugged transport case with cord take-up (145 x 75 x 27 mm)
  • Excellent sound quality for mobile audio sources
  • High-resolution sound due to Sennheiser "Duofol" diaphragms with spiral embossing (reduces and spreads eigenforms)
  • Strong Neodymium magnets for extremely low distortion
  • High efficiency and powerful reproduction
  • Balanced and detailed sound image for all types of music
  • Crisp and fast bass response due to system "twin damping" with 80ppi polyurethane and special perforated elements
  • Special baffle (based on the legendary HD 414) ensures very balanced sound
  • Lightweight: only 60 g without cable
  • Comfortable: headband with split padding
  • Rugged and durable: robust steel headband with metal joints, steel-reinforced headband ends, connection to the ear cups tested for durability
  • 2-year guarantee

 

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Competitors

Sennheiser PX 100 is ranked 4th among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Headphones »
Grado SR60

Grado SR60

MSRP  $69.00    Released  --
Pros
  • best headphone for the price
  • pads are more comfortable than the standard grado bowl pad
  • many claim it can be upgraded to the likes of the SR80 by using the bowl pads
Cons
  • not good for use outside or on the go - thick cable, open design
  • pads are considered by some to be inferior than the bowls when it comes to audio quality
  • will have you upgrading in no time
ProSCORE
2 reviews
61
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Grado iGrado

Grado iGrado

MSRP  $49.00    Released  --
Pros
  • a portable Grado
  • great sound quality in a cheap headphone for use on the go
Cons
  • made in China (not in Grado's Brooklyn factory)
  • fails to maintain the classic look of the Grado series
  • cannot be folded
ProSCORE
2 reviews
50
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Koss PortaPro

Koss PortaPro

MSRP  $49.99    Released  January, 1984
Pros
  • no-questions-asked lifetime warranty
  • crystal clear sound compared to other phones in it's price segment
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • snags hair
  • somewhat odd looking
  • The bass could be overpowering for many
ProSCORE
5 reviews
64
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AKG K 430

AKG K 430

MSRP  $79.99    Released  August, 2005
Pros
  • affordable price
  • includes carrying case
  • foldable design
Cons
  • poor availability
  • integrated volume control
  • cheap looking build
ProSCORE
3 reviews
75
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Comments

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1.  avatar IMHO said:

The case and portability are unmatched. Headband cushions are comfortable on my bald head. Surprising bass. No ear fatigue after hours of listening. Unbeatable at price point.
Feb 15, 2009 12:34am
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mhcg

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July 13, 2009
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Pros

  • Near audiophile quality mids and highs
  • easy to fold up and store in a carrying pouch for use on the go
  • Compared with price, is't a pretty good deal. Clear sound with powerful bass.

Cons

  • open design is not ideal for use in public - quite a lot of noise leakage in and out

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leiftaa

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May 3, 2009
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Pros

  • Near audiophile quality mids and highs
  • easy to fold up and store in a carrying pouch for use on the go
  • Compared with price, is't a pretty good deal. Clear sound with powerful bass.

Cons

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Yale

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February 15, 2009
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33
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Pros

  • easy to fold up and store in a carrying pouch for use on the go

Cons

  • open design is not ideal for use in public - quite a lot of noise leakage in and out
  • powerful bass but bloted at times

Competitors

Yale prefers Grado SR60, Grado iGrado over Sennheiser PX 100
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tomstackcork

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November 7, 2008
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Pros

  • Near audiophile quality mids and highs

Cons

  • open design is not ideal for use in public - quite a lot of noise leakage in and out

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June 29, 2007
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Pros

  • Near audiophile quality mids and highs

Cons

  • powerful bass but bloted at times

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