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The PXC 250 is a pair of closed, dynamic, 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.
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 optimised 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
- 2-year guarantee
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MSRP $100.00
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Competitors
MSRP $99.99
Released January, 2008
Pros
- Affordable compared to other noise-canceling headphones
- Noise canceling technology actually works
- Decent sound isolation from environmental noise
Cons
- Sound quality probably won't satisfy audiophiles
- An audible hiss is introduced when using the noise cancelling
- Compared to non-noise canceling headphones build quality isn't as good
Sennheiser PXC 250
vs.
Able Planet NC200
MSRP $299.95
Released August, 2009
Pros
- noticeable upgrade in almost all respects from previous generation QuietComfort offerings - better battery life, lower background hiss, tighter bass, better noise cancellation
- offered 'exchange program' makes upgrading cheaper
- very comfortable
Cons
- BOSE is mostly marketing - better options are often available for less money
- active noise canceling introduces additional noise into music - can often be heard
- require a AAA battery for active noise canceling
Sennheiser PXC 250
vs.
Bose QuietComfort 15
MSRP $199.95
Released July, 2007
Pros
- affordable price compared to the competition
- 50 hours of use on a single battery
- Noise cancelling feature integrated into earpad, audio cable can be unplugged and noise cancelling be on.
Cons
- JVC is not generally known for their headphones
- active noise canceling isn't as effective as passive IEMs
- active noise canceling introduces noise and artifacts (high noise floor) into music
Sennheiser PXC 250
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JVC HA-NC250
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