Sennheiser PX100 (black)

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Average user rating from 57 users 8.2/10 Excellent Read user opinions >>

Product Summary

The good: On-the-ear miniheadphones; rugged, collapsible design; hard plastic storage case; two-year warranty.

The bad: May be a bit too sweet-sounding for listeners who prefer a harder edge.

The bottom line: The PX100 is a good choice for travelers seeking a compact headphone design.

Specs: Product type: Headphones; Design: Semi-open; Weight: 2.1 oz See full specs >>

Price range: $35.69 - $54.83

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CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: Steve Guttenberg
Reviewed on: 09/04/2003
Released on: 11/15/2002

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The $49 Sennheiser PX100 miniheadphones feature a unique fold-and-flip design that allows the earpieces to be turned 90 degrees. The entire headphone then collapses into a tight bundle that'll fit in a shirt pocket or inside the provided sturdy transport case.

Besides the twist-and-fold design, the PX100s feature several other noteworthy characteristics. Metal joints on the padded-steel headband help ensure maximum durability, while Sennheiser's Duofol diaphragms and powerful neodymium magnets are intended to produce low-distortion sound. Even the cable is special; the four-foot oxygen-free copper span is superflexible, despite being reinforced with Kevlar. It's fitted with a standard 1/4-inch stereo minijack plug. The ear pads are replaceable, and Sennheiser provides a two-year warranty.

We used our 15GB iPod for all of our PX100 evaluations. The little 'phones produce a rich sound, with laid-back treble detail. While some listeners will appreciate the lack of harshness, it sounded awfully sweet on acoustic jazz and John Mellencamp's new blues-infused CD, Trouble No More. We would have liked a bit more treble detail with more-aggressive music; the White Stripes' gritty sound was a touch too mellow. On the upside, the PX100 can play loudly without breaking up, a feat beyond the capabilities of most headphones of this size.

Our issues with treble detail notwithstanding, the PX100 is a good choice for travelers seeking a compact headphone design that doesn't sacrifice comfort and overall sound quality.

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User opinions

8.2/10 Average user rating from 57 users Excellent

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