Sennheiser CX-300 Earbuds
Making good earbuds is not easy, the models supplied with even the best players rarely offer the best in quality.
Sennheiser have pulled out all the stops with this model. The earbuds are supplied with soft silicon rubber pads in three different sizes, ensuring a perfect fit in the ear.
Once lodged in the ear, the performance is outstanding: 112db of sound pressure and a frequency range that extends from 18Hz through to 20KHz, that's as good as hi-fi speakers.
The earplug style is designed to block external noise, they are ideal for noisy environments like busy subway trains or planes. A lot of their performance depends on the tight seal they make in your ear.
Sennheiser not only supply 3 different sizes for you to try, they sell replacement packs so you can easily fix damaged or worn pads.
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Sennheiser HD-202 Headphones
A pair of Sennheiser headphones might suit you better for sitting back and listening to your music at home without disturbing everyone else (and from being disturbed by others!).
Sennheiser's HD-202 headphones are a closed Supra-Arual type. Supra-Aural means they are essentially pads that rest on your ear like ear muffs, but because they are a closed type they also have a padded band that runs round the outside to isolate your from the rest of the world.
The closed design also brings hi-fi benefits, a special construction means they give excellent bass rendition, something often lacking in Supra-Aural types.
Giving an excellent reproduction right across the HiFI range of 18Hz to 20KHz, they are perfect for listening to all types of music. The soft pads are replaceable, so you can easily keep them in pristine condition.
They also come with a 10ft cable wound on a belt clip, so they will reach your stereo or home theater, but excess cord can be wound up when using a personal audio device.
The lightweight design and very soft pads make them extremely comfortable, but that does mean they are perhaps not the best for heavy duty use.
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Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones
They offer excellent isolation from outside noise, the 32db of attenuation is better than active noise cancelling headphones, and the large ear cups form a generous cavity where sound can be reproduced in the most natural way.
An extended frequency response from 8Hz to 25KHz means there is nothing they miss. Just to add a finishing touch to the specs, the cable is made of oxygen free copper.
But professional doesn't just mean superb reproduction quality, these headphones are designed for people who need to use them every day.
The adjustable headband and ergonomic hinged earpad design means they stay on your head securely, even when your not sitting still.
The robust construction means they don't need to be treated with kid gloves, they can be worn and removed, dumped on the bench, or packed away in a flight box without having to worry too much about damaging them. Easily interchangable components mean that HD-280 headphones can be kept in pristine condition, even when used frequently.
These are headphones for people who work with music: Sound engineers, DJ's, and musicians in the recording studio, or just practicing with backing tracks, will all appreciate the excellent reproduction and solid construction of these professional Sennh
