Headphones - Sennheiser PXC-250

dkg999
dkg999 Posts: 5,647
edited February 2007 in Electronics
I was looking for a pair of noise-cancelling headphones to use with my iPod on long flights while travelling on business. I had originally ordered the Sennheiser PXC-250's from AudioAdvisor, but they have been out of stock, so I cancelled my order. I walked into Circuit City on Friday, and holy bat-crap, there hangs a pair of these on sale, $30 cheaper than AA!

I've been playing with these, and they are pretty incredible! As for SQ, very smooth mids and high-end, not as articulate as my Grado SR-225's, but very nice. They don't have the bass response of the Grado's, but not sure based on their size they should? The bass they do have is very tight and fast, kind of Magnepan like! The noise-cancelling is pretty amazing! I've been switching it off and on while setting near my humidifier and a fan I turned on. It really does make a difference! I think these will work well for travelling! They fold up real compact and have a nice carrying case with space for extra batteries, adaptors, etc.
DKG999
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2007
    Hmm. I might have to get some like that for on the go. $30 ain't bad!!
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2007
    They show up on their website as being $150. Are they on sale at all locations? :confused:
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    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited February 2007
    AB - you're having trouble with reading comprehension tonight, eh ;)

    "$30 cheaper than AA" - they were on sale for $99 at CC as an open item. AA has them for $129.
    DKG999
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    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2007
    Ay de mi!

    Thank goodness I don't have to take a test tonight! My bad. Thanks for the clarification...I guess I need the "For dummies" version of posts tonight...:D

    For $100...I think I'll hold off.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
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    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited February 2007
    Expensive yes, but not having to hear the endless drone and whine of the aircraft noise on a long flight, $100 is well worth it! And at least they don't say "Bose" on them :eek:
    DKG999
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    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2007
    ROFL! You burned me before I even gave you the fuel!

    I was going to mention the Bose. I've played with Dad's Bose QuietComfort headphones, and I think the noise cancelling feature is neat, especially in such environments as an airplane. However, I'm not much fond of it for just normal listening. And seeing as how I've never been on a plane...

    The Senns are cheaper than the Bose, anyhow. But I can guarantee you they're not more comfortable! I've yet to wear a headphone as comfortable as Bose headphones.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited February 2007
    Nice alternative to Bose not knocking them but 300.00 is ouch!
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2007
    dkg999 wrote:
    Expensive yes, but not having to hear the endless drone and whine of the aircraft noise on a long flight, $100 is well worth it! And at least they don't say "Bose" on them :eek:


    I tried it a couple years ago when I used to commute between CA and FL. Overall is very good quality and sound. I am not crazy about the battery pack, though, since it gets in the way and kinda akward. But, for $100, not bad. I thought I paid close to $160 back then (CC).
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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