Quality on a budget

D. M. on 09.12.2008

I'm just about to get a replacement set of these because my 16 year old ran over the cord with the castors of my office chair once too often. I have been using them for mixing my own music because the fidelity is excellent. For this purpose both the ambient noise cancellation (ANC)and the comfort level (mixing can be a time consuming process) need to be good. They are. They are amongst the most comfortable I've tried (and I've tried a lot) and the only cans I've come across with better ANC are twice the size and weight. If you were considering the professional version (HD212) at about 5 times the price, try these. There's really not that much difference. Truly faithful sound for under a hundred bucks - can't say fairer than that!

Mr Drummond!

R. W. on 02.01.2007

When I think about big headphones, my mind is bombarded with memories of Gary Coleman during the opening titles for 'Diff'rent Strokes'. However unrelated to this particular product, the image of Arnold dancing with headphones in that character montage really sticks with me as an enduring symbol for the late 70s and early 80s. When I wear these enormous headphones on the train to work, I can no longer hear the intricacies of Dean's relationship with Raelene and how used to be about the drugs. This product is pretty much all I needed to save my mind on those long trips. A bit hot around the ears when ambulatory and the cord is just ridiculously long - stupidly so for an MP3 player. The winder thing that gathers it up is bigger than my MP3 by a long way. Sounds ace though, Those ear buds were messing with my hearing. Beautiful for music of all styles.

Sennheiser HD 202 Headphones

G. M. on 27.09.2006

I did a lot of research before buying these headphones. I kept coming back to the Sennheiser Headphones for pure quality & clarity. I also wanted headphones that could be used for both computer & hi-fi listening. These headphones did not let me down. They are absolutely perfect for both applications. They are responsive, crystal clear, cut out all external interference and loud. There is one secret when using them with a computer, plug them directly into the computers sound socket. Not through any speaker jacks! If you need headphones, do yourself a favour and buy these. These are by far the best headphones I have ever purchased. You will not be disappointed. They are of course Sennheiser, designed to impress!

Loyal to Sennheiser

M. K. on 20.07.2005

This is the second time I chose to purchase the sennheiser 202. The features on this product is great because I like it how the cords are easy to untangle, unlike the small earphones which can be very annoying. The sound quality is also good, especially with base, and it sounds even better on big stereos. The cords seem long lasting and the pads on the hp makes it nice and comfortable. Plus the price is just right. I recommend it to anyone who wants sound quality on a reasonable budget.

A great buy for any audio enthusiast

J. N. on 27.05.2006

The HD 202 are a great purchase for anyone looking to improve their experience of music or gaming sound around the home. The thick, soft leathery pads on the ear cups and the headband make them extremely comfortable. They have great sound-canceling, shutting out the rest of the world. The clarity and depth of the sound gives whatever you're listening to a new dimension plus the bass response is flawless. The very long cord can make them a little awkward, however. Using them for mp3 players would be great if it weren't for the 8 feet of cord hanging off the end, fortunately this is solved by the wind-up belt clip which holds the extra five feet of cord the home user is unlikely to ever use, the clip itself also makes it inconvenient to use for mp3 as it is around the size of most mp3 players. A great purchase for anyone planning to keep them in the home, or look like a yuppie with a mobile-sized piece of plastic hanging from their belt.