Sennheiser PXC 250 Active Noise Canceling Headphones | 
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| Brand: Sennheiser
Category: CE
List Price: $139.95
Buy New: $55.00
You Save: $84.95 (61%)
New (41) Used (5) from $59.90
Rating:  438 reviews
Color: black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: No
Battery: 2 AAA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 11 x 6.3 x 2.8
The PXC 250 is a pair of closed, dynamic, supra-aural stereo mini headphones with NoiseGard(TM) 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. 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 degrees 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.
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: PXC250
Model: PXC250
UPC: 615104101456
EAN: 4044156001241
ASIN: B000089GN2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Active noise canceling for cutting out up to 25 dB of ambient noise | | • | Fold-and-flip design allows for compact storage | | • | Padded, closed earcups and adjustable headband | | • | 6-foot, Kevlar-reinforced cord | | • | Frequency response of 10 Hz - 21 kHz |
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Product Description
With all the latest advances in digital music and sound fidelity, should you be using those headphones that came with your portable MP3 or CD player? Here's a way to get the best possible sound - The Sennheiser Way. The Sennheiser PXC 250 is a closed, dynamic, supra-aural mini stereo headphone with NoiseGard active noise compensation (requires 2 AAA batteries). 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.
Amazon.com Product Description
Portable audio takes on fresh life with quality headphones, and Sennheiser's folding, lightweight, closed-ear PXC 250 is designed to keep outside noises out and headphone sound in--perfect for use in busses and libraries alike. Increase the peace! The PXC 250 features a noise reduction unit
that cancels out background noise.
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When engaged, NoiseGard active noise reduction drops steady-state low-frequency noise (from about 500 Hz and below) by 15 dB--which the human ear perceives as more than halving the noise--thus enhancing the clarity of your music. The noise reduction circuit requires 2 AAA batteries (not included), but the headphones work fine without the circuit engaged. Sennheiser's fold and flip design lets you turn the ear pieces 90 degrees and fold the headphones closed. Their ported design lets them move more air for greater bass response. What's in The Box
6-foot Kevlar-reinforced cord, .25-inch stereo adapter, airline adapter, belt pouch.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 433 more reviews...
very good product January 4, 2009
Gustavo (Portland, OR, USA)
I compared this product with the Panasonic noise cancelling earphones RP-HC55 and the JLab JBuds J2 earphones. In a recent Consumer Reports article, the Panasonic is rated above the Sennheiser unit. Based on noise cancelation/isolation alone, I'd rate the Sennheiser as best, then the Panasonic (to my own surprise) only slightly above the JLab product. Having said that, I am looking forward to products that can do an even better job in noise cancellation/isolation. For music, there are slight differences among these three units, based on different songs/music, but to my ears, not a discernible difference. For noise isolation/cancellation alone, I recommend the Sennheiser product, but one has to place purpose above cost for this feature.
Great headset for the money December 30, 2008
Marc (Maynard, MA)
Quality product from Sennheiser. I purchased these primarily for air travel, and it is amazing to hear the difference when noise cancelation is off versus on. No more having to crank up the volume on iPod or inflight entertainment systems. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is the awkwardness of the noise canceling device - however for the price this is just a minor inconvenience.
Good Product December 24, 2008
Roopali Vallala (los angeles,CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was one of the best gifts my husband got for his b'day. The product is light weight and easy fold able.The sound quality was very high compare to the sony brand. The noise cancellation works only when you insert the AAA batteries. The product is worth it's price.
Great Bang for the Buck! December 21, 2008
M. Smith (Tacoma, Wa USA)
I am a huge fan of the Sennheiser brand. I bought a pair of Sennheiser PX 100 Collapsible Headphones several years ago, and when I torched those, I bought another pair because I couldn't live without them. I asked for the PXC 250s for a graduation present (thanks mom!), as I am preparing to travel abroad and wanted a quality pair of noise-canceling headphones.
So far, I am extremely impressed with this unit. The noise canceling feature works a lot better than I expected it to (though I haven't taken them on a plane yet). It does add a bit of white noise, but this is negligible when compared to the background noise that the set cancels out. I have a small head, and the headphones fit me perfectly when on the most compact setting. The padding makes them comfortable enough to wear for an extended period of time. The set comes with an airplane adapter (though I think most airlines are using standard mini jacks now), as well as a stereo adapter. All of these goodies are packaged in a double pocket soft shell case, and for a lot less than pretty much any other quality brand out there.
So far, the only cons I have are as follows:
-Unit is a bit bulky, especially if not using the noise canceling feature.
-I prefer the hard shell case of the PX100, especially for travel.
-Sound quality is NOWHERE NEAR that of the PX100s, which have rich lows and clear highs with my 5G iPod. I tried bumping the EQ up to "R&B" to get the bass up with the PXC250s, but they still don't have nearly the sound quality I'm used to with the PX100s. This isn't too big of a hangup for me, because I mainly wanted the noise canceling feature and am willing to sacrifice a little of the sound quality if I can actually hear what it is I'm supposed to be listening to.
In short, I'm very pleased with the noise canceling features and overall performance of the PXC250s, but I'll be bringing my PX100s with me on the trip for everyday use.
Great value for affordable, noise-canceling headphones December 20, 2008
Randal Burgess (Chicago, IL)
I can't speak for the Bose or Sony headphones like this set, but I can speak to the fact that my wife and I spent an 8-hour flight with these headphones and they worked great, felt comfortable, and made the audio of movies and songs sound terrific on the plane (and in our hotels rooms). I feel that the Sennheiser PXC 250 headphones are a great purchase (along with some rechargeable batteries).
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