I'm not familiar with modern headphones but at the second hand price I paid they are very good. Never tried any other noise cancelling headphones before so the background noise is quite disconcerting when switched on and the sound was quite artificial. Most people would find it very good, I prefer to use yhe phones eith cancelling off.
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The Sennheiser PXC 350 headphones are all they are advertised to be...active noise canceling, full range acoustics and an absolute delight. Unlike some others, these headphones work if the battery dies (although the sound quality goes down significantly). If there is a downside, it is that they can get warm (from body heat) with extended use and they are rather large to carry in your carry-on luggage. However, for those of us who do NOT like "in-ear" or tiny ear-pad headphones, these folding headphones are well worth the space. Use them with the airline entertainment, in your netbook or your mp3 player, turn on the noise canceling switch and relax...the noise around you goes away and you are in for a delightful trip!
Superb sound,easily the best pair of headphones that I have ever used.Well worth the extra money.If you are fortunate enough to be able to buy a pair of these top headphones you will not be disappointed.
Excellent, highly recommended.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Having been delighted with the performance of the smaller PXC250s I bought a pair of PXC350s so that my wife and I each have something to use on flights and coach journeys. For the last few days I've been able to compare and contrast the two sets AND pester my wife for her opinions. Sound Quality; I can't honestly say that the more expensive model sounds better ... they both sound excellent. However, the PXC350s enclose the ears and so the music comes from a 'place' that is a little off or away from the ear, rather than 'on' the ear and I prefer that. The slight 'hiss' that can be heard when the noise canceling is switched on is far less noticeable on the 350s perhaps because of this. Sennheiser have also reduced the hiss by comparison with the 250s. Either way, these are the two best headphone sets I've ever owned. Noise Canceling; on a flight the PXC250s are excellent ... have yet to test the 350s. However, I HAVE compared them here in the home with loud music playing on my hi-fi and sat in the car. Basically, the noise canceling on both sets virtually eliminates the bass sounds from the hi-fi sub-woofer ... only the singing and higher pitches can be heard. It's amazing switching them on and off to hear the difference. In the car (wife driving!) the low engine and road rumble is also vastly reduced. As should be expected, the 350s DO cut out a little more 'noise' than the 250s, but not 3 times as much as might be expected by the price difference. In use; the 250s are often criticized for having the separate electronic unit housing the batteries. Sure, you DO have to deal with it but when sat on a coach or whatever, it's no real problem. The 350s do not have this separate unit and so are much easier to use. I also prefer the single lead from the left earcup rather than one to each ear as in the 250s. Both sets are very comfortable to wear, though I do get warm ears and face when wearing the 350s for any length of time ... the 250s fare better in this respect. The volume control in the 350 cable is very handy although the mp3 player volume needs to be higher for the 350s draining more battery. Folding; obviously, the 250s fold into a smaller package ( the case is about half the size of the 350s case ). However, when folded flat the 350s are not much bigger than a Penguin paperback book, and they're extremely lightweight. Conclusions; Here in the house, on planes and coaches, the 350s will be my preferred choice. However, in situations where I'll feel a little more self conscious the 250s will be used ( walking around town etc). Both are fantastic really ... especially when compared to the Bose prices! And finally; I've read that some users feel a little pressure discomfort in the ear drum when using the noise-canceling feature. I don't notice it, my wife does. Time will tell whether she gets used to it or tries something different. And finally finally ... regardless of which I'm using, I'm enjoying my music more than ever before ... and am able to listen with excellent quality wherever I am. And finally finally finally ... both pairs really show up the differences in playback quality of different mp3 players. I played the same tracks on a variety of Apple iPods, Creative, Sony PSP and iRiver players. iRiver is the clear winner every time ... streets ahead of the others. Something to bear in mind if you're shelling out for good phones! Happy listening Regards Martyn (IpswichRead full review
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