Product Description
Slide your iPod nano Gen 2 into the incredible JLab MiniBlaster G2 and you've got the coolest gadget in the world! This ultra portable stereo speaker fits right in your pocket and allows you to blast crystal clear sound from your iPod nano any time and any place... walking, at the beach, camping, hanging with friends, and everywhere you go.
Customer Reviews:
Just what I was hoping for.......2007-08-24
I'm impressed with this little thing. The case is well-made and has a very solid feel. The Nano fits perfectly into the skin and into the MiniBlaster. I didn't have difficulties with the fit like others mentioned. Getting the Nano out takes some pushing, but that's the way it should be. You don't want it falling out on it's own and hitting the pavement. All the Nano controls are accessible. The front, circular control (volume/scroll) works fine through a silicon skin and is very protected.
The reason we buy this thing is for sound and size. Size and weight are impressively minimal. You won't beat that anywhere. As for sound, it's not a home entertainment center or a Bose IPod system - it's a tiny little device that offers maximum portability. If you can bring your Bose system along with you, then do it. If you need something small and more portable, then read on.
The sound has a distinct clarity. Mids to highs are crisp and well separated. What you loose is bass. It's attenuated, but not dull or muddy. I wasn't expecting strong bass with a frequency response of 450Hz to 20KHz. It's not built for it and shouldn't be expected.
It's made, as others have said, for you and a couple of friends in an environment without too much ambient noise. If you are looking for a system that you can play at a beech party with a big group of friends, keep looking, because this isn't it. Too many voices chatting away will drown this little thing out.
In a reasonably quiet room or out on the trail, you get enough volume to really enjoy the music. It's loud enough to hear the detail in the sound. It even gets too loud for conversations and has to be turned down. Don't get me wrong, the neighbors won't be calling or stomping on the floor. It has what it needs to fill the niche that it's designed for.
I personally like the sound with the EQ set to "Small Speakers" - seems like a good balance for Classic Rock which I tend to listen to the most.
If you want a small, light and very portable speaker system to free you from headphones and make portable music a social experience between friends again, then you are onto something.
Enjoy!
Great for use while traveling.......2007-08-11
I wanted to be able to listen to podcasts and my own music while commuting and so first purchased (for $80) an FM converter that plugged into the lighter and my iPod and then matched an unused frequency to play what was on the iPod. The sound wasn't great and it changed depending on where I was driving. I spent a lot of time trying to find the right static frequency and match it with the device. In the short time that I tried it out I had to switch frequencies twice.
So, I looked for a speaker. I decided that it wouldn't be a disaster to buy something at this price to try even if it didn't work great. It was what I was looking for! I can use it in the car and also other places where I want to play what is on my ipod so that others can hear. It is not great sound quality, but it is much better than what I was getting with the FM converter and much easier. I can either use batteries or the AC adaptor (I already have a device that converts the cigarette lighter into AC power).
It is a great solution for what I was looking for.
Good Product.......2007-07-26
I recommend this product over similar products that are outrageously expensive. Powerful sound for it's size and easy to use. Great value.
Wow, under 15 bucks including shipping!.......2007-07-04
Don't expect too much bass out of -any- tiny speakers but as a way to turn your nano into a sort of 21st century "transistor radio" equivalent with stereo audio and a better sound quality, this little thing is superb. Talk radio podcasts are delivered very clearly and music can be enjoyed to an extent especially if you choose an appropriate EQ setting on your nano. Volume capability is decent, just don't expect to entertain an audience bigger than about two or three. Battery life is good for the 4x AAA batteries.
JLab Audio.......2007-06-08
The sound is good from the Miniblaster, but getting my Ipod in and out of it is a real chore!! It is very difficult to do. It not only is very hard to place in the miniblaster, but getting it out is even worse. I like the size of it as it doesn't take up a lot of room when I place it on the counter. Just difficult to use. It is also hard to adjust the volume with the "skin" on it.
Product Description
Slide your iPod nano Gen 2 into the incredible JLab MiniBlaster G2 and you've got the coolest gadget in the world! This ultra portable stereo speaker fits right in your pocket and allows you to blast crystal clear sound from your iPod nano any time and any place... walking, at the beach, camping, hanging with friends, and everywhere you go.
Customer Reviews:
Great sound quality for such a tiny package.......2007-11-05
I bought the miniblaster portable speaker in December 2006. I was amazed at the quality of the sound for such tiny speakers. Now, almost one year later, the speakers are still going strong. If you are looking for good quality pocket size speakers, these are a good choice.
A Great iPod Speaker........2007-08-08
It is tiny, compact (no wiggley parts to break off) it runs on batteries as well as AC and I am completely delighted with it.JLab Audio MBBG1 Miniblaster Portable Speaker for iPod Nano (Gen 1) - Black
STOP THINKING AND BUY IT.......2007-07-28
Best bang for the buck...i read all the reviews. just buy it. you can't beat $15 shipped. it gets the job done.
Excellent Company.......2007-06-11
My 11 year old daughter saved her $$ and did some on line research and ended up buying these. She loved them for the size which allowed her to take them into bed, on the bus etc. The audio in my opinion was "OK", but she was very happy.
We had bought them along with their noise reducing ear buds which I use while traveling in planes. I can wear them x- country very comfortably
Unfortunately we had technical problems and contacted JBL. I happened to email them on a Sunday afternoon and in about 15 minutes a real person (Josh) responded. A real person.... on a Sunday!!
He resolved the issue- which ultimately required a warranty replacement.
I cannot say enough good things about this company and Josh. I woudl buy their products again without hesitation
What a disappointment........2007-05-26
On my first foray into looking for the perfect mini speaker for my Ipod, I bought the Aiptek Mist for Nano (not realizing it only works with Gen 2 Nano)---boy, was it a cute little thing. Disappointed they don't make that product for Gen 1 Nanos, I searched Amazon for the perfect replacement mini speaker that would work with my Nano Gen 1. The JLab Miniblaster had 4 stars. Folks, speak up, because I cannot be the only one who was shocked by the low quality of this product!!
*When I first plugged it in, you couldn't hear anything because of interference from my TV remote!
*When I finally heard sound it was fuzzy at best and never got much better
*The volume level is only a smidgen better than what I can hear through my earbuds when they are out of my ears!
I read and re-read the direction and am convinced I did everything properly. I even tried it with battery power only, in the house, out of the house. No luck. This is a lousy product and I am giving it one star. This is being shipped back today.
Product Description
The eH 150 closed dynamic hi-fi stereo headphones are the ideal partner for powerful modern music, providing a high sound pressure level and a vivid, crisp bass response. Due to their effective attenuation of ambient noise, these headphones are particularly suitable for listening on the move.
Amazon.com Product Description
Both serious music fans and professional DJs--in fact, anyone who practically lives with a pair of headphones wrapped around his or her ears--will delight in the Sennheiser EH-150 hi-fi stereo phones. Suitable for professional monitoring applications but also appropriate for casual use, the phones' closed, supra-aural design delivers a superbly natural sound while blocking out ambient noise. The spatial sound reproduction lets listeners accurately hear even the subtlest tones in noisy environments--an ideal feature for clubs or studios. The noise-dampening function also makes the EH-150 a great choice for airplane, train, or bus travel, as the listener won't grow distracted by the roar of combustible engines. The phones owe their audio performance to the "turbine" embossed diaphragms, powerful neodymium magnets, and foam damping elements, which combine to ensure strong bass, well-defined mid ranges, and precise treble. In addition, the EH-150 phones are remarkably comfortable, with lightweight diaphragms and soft leatherette ear pads that feel snug whether you're entering the first or ninth hour of use. Additional features include a highly conductive OFC copper cable and a 1/4-inch adapter that fits atop the 3.5 mm stereo plug. The cable measures an impressive 10-feet long, giving listeners greater freedom of movement while still staying connected to the receiver.
What's in the Box
EH-150 headphones, 10-foot copper cable, 1/4-inch adapter, user's manual.
Customer Reviews:
Another quality Sennheiser product........2007-12-21
Purchased these for my kids mp3 players 12 months ago. Excellent headphone, even though my kids do not yet fully appreciate the sound quality of these things, for the price, why would you buy anything else?
excellent choice for the money.......2007-11-15
After my cat put my Sony MDR-NC6 Noise Canceling Headphones out of commission, I decided to order these completely on the recommendations on amazon. I'm impressed with their sound blocking abilities despite not having noise-cancelling technology. While the old Sony pair reduced the humming of the fridge and A/C, the new pair blocks off much of the sound of typing and even nearby conversations, which the old Sony pair never excelled at. They are comfortable for long periods of time even though I have a relatively large head. I did have to adjust the EQ on my ipod because these headphones put out a large amount of bass, but some may like the extra thump. I couldn't ask for a better product for such a low price.
Sennheiser EH-150 headphones - great for the price.......2007-11-05
The Sennheiser EH-150 headphones are an excellent bargain for the price. The sound quality is excellent and the headphones fit comfortably. The headphones have a snug fit and block out outside noise well.
Outstanding Headphones!.......2007-10-15
Here's my take on the 150's.
Comfort: Admittedly, right out of the box, the headphones were a little tight and caused minor discomfort to my ears. However, after about half an hour of use, they wore in and fit perfectly to my head. After that, they were extremely comfortable,and I could barely notice they were on.
Sound: These headphones sound AMAZING. The base is incredibly strong (even for songs with low base lines). You seriously get lost in the sound of these headphones. Honestly, these are comparable to bose.
Durability: They seem pretty sturdy, and I know that Sennheiser uses very good materials, so there is really no problem here. I just put them in my backpack, and I don't have any problems.
I primarily use these phones for my ipod and computer, so the cord (10 feet) is a little long for me, but it's really not much of a problem as I just tied the cord. However, I can see the length of the cord being a big benefit for people who like to move around while listening to their music.
Noise canceling: Ok, these don't cancel noise with a frequency like other more expensive headphones do, but I find that these work just as good as, if not better than those. Because the cups fit perfectly around your ears, the sound is insulated very well, so little noise escapes or comes in. You definitely can't hear people talking around you.
All in all, for the price, these are the best headphones you could buy.
Disappointed.......2007-10-14
I used to love Sennheiser headphones, so trying these made sense with my first MP3 player. For the money, they sounded quite good and fit fine. But the cable had a short at the plug which caused them to crackle and cut out whenever you moved. Exchanged them for another pair -- same exact problem. The cable seemed rather flimsy and cheap, and the way it twisted and turned up through the packaging put a lot of strain on the minimal strain relief (an obviously stupid configuration). Thought maybe my MP3 was the problem, but the headphones did the same thing connected to my PC. Even if they worked out of the box, I suspect they wouldn't have for long. Got a refund and bought some Bose (4 times the price, but they work). The 1 star is for the sound quality when there was sound, but the overall quality was poor. I expected more from Sennheiser.
Product Description
Near-electrostatic performance in a dynamic headphone Velvet-soft ear pads Ultra-wide dynamic range for pure sonic clarity Bass-tube venting for authentically deep bass Kevlar reinforced cable Unprecedented frequency response that is comparable to electrostatic performance Experience accurately natural and spatial sounds
Amazon.com Review
Sennheiser seals its reputation as the classiest name in headphones with the stunning HD600, a stylish and high-tech headphone that's exquisitely pleasing to listen to and nearly as pleasing to wear. A near-perfect mating of art and science, the HD600 uses an open, over-ear design to eliminate unwanted resonances and optimally position its large, dynamic drivers just outside your ears--so they work more like miniature speakers than traditional in-ear or against-ear drivers.
Granted, all this comes at a pretty hefty price for a headphone. But the lightweight HD600 represents one hefty value. It so far outshines other headphones in sound quality, build quality, and comfort that despite its price it's still a strong value.
Of course, with a headphone like this and a name like Sennheiser, it's the sound you're really after. With stand-alone loudspeakers, the goal is generally to provide balanced sound across as much of the audible sound spectrum as possible (roughly 20 to 20,000 Hz). High-frequency reproduction is easier than low, simply because low-frequency reproduction requires a speaker to move so much air. Speakers capable of rendering deep bass usually use large speaker cones--8 inches or more in diameter--to help move the necessary volume of air.
Headphones, of course, are restricted in the sizes of the drivers they can use. Being so much closer to your ears, the amount of air they need to move to convey bass frequencies is much smaller, but still a challenge for what are basically tiny speaker cones. And anyone who's listened to a lot of headphones can tell you, there's almost always a tradeoff in what a headphone driver is capable of. Some produce balanced overall sound with little in the way of bass; others aim for bass at the expense of natural-sounding midrange and coloration-free treble.
The Sennheiser HD600, we're here to tell you, manages--through its extremely high-grade parts and exquisite engineering--to bring home truly full-range sound with remarkable timbral balance. Rich, deep, effortless bass grounds the listening experience while the headphone's airy midrange and treble help render everything from acoustic bass to soprano saxophone and electric guitars with a haunting degree of realism.
The HD600 doesn't offer the lush midrange favored by tube-amplifier enthusiasts--tube fans may find the headphone somewhat bright and maybe even strident in tone. But the rest of us will revel in the expanse of crystalline detail and snare-snappy dynamics.
The exceptionally natural quality of the HD600's overall sound bears reiteration, since so many headphones with "fat" or even "slamming" bass response deliver the low-end goods with a degree of emphasis that, while pleasing to bass aficionados, grossly distorts the frequency balance, limiting the range of music and recordings that will sound good on those headphones.
How does Sennheiser do it? Through computer-optimized magnets--critical to driver operation--that minimize harmonic and intermodulation distortion, granting the HD600 its uncanny clarity and spaciousness. Furthermore, the headphone's advanced diaphragm design eliminates standing waves in the diaphragm material, preventing unwanted emphasis at otherwise resonant frequencies.
As good as this headphone is, however, we don't recommend it to those seeking a stellar headphone for portable use. While this unit is capable of amazing sound, its best performance requires more amplifier power than most portable devices can muster. The HD600 owes its strength in part to its large drivers, which just can't be moved as easily as those in smaller headphones.
Furthermore, the HD600's open-ear design means that sounds pass easily into and out of these headphones, which would in all likelihood prove irritating to you and to those around you in libraries, on buses, and even at the office. These are only our suggestions, however; the fact is your MP3s will probably never sound better than when you're playing them over this headset.
We'll just leave you with one last suggestion, then: if you're after the best-sounding, most comfortable audiophile headphones you can buy at anything resembling a real-world price, look no further than Sennheiser's HD600. --Michael Mikesell
Pros:
- Natural timbral balance
- Extremely detailed presentation
- Excellent bass extension
- Produces a spacious, wider-than-your-head soundstage
- Terrifically comfortable
Cons:
- Slightly bright treble for some tastes
Amazon.com Product Description
The HD600 is an audiophile-quality, open-dynamic, hi-fi/professional stereo headphone with an advanced diaphragm design to eliminate standing waves in the diaphragm material. The HD600 can be connected directly to hi-fi systems of the highest quality, particularly DAT, DCC, and CD players. This headphone is an ideal choice for the professional recording engineer.
Features of the HD600 include a sophisticated design, elegantly finished in black and gray with high-quality open metal-mesh earpiece covers for an extremely transparent sound. Computer-optimized magnet systems minimize harmonic and intermodulation distortion, while extremely lightweight aluminum voice coils ensure excellent transient response. Neodymium ferrous magnet systems ensure optimum sensitivity and an excellent dynamic response. The result is an exceptionally natural, spatial, and accurate sound.
The HD600 comes with a 3-meter detachable, dual-sided oxygen-free copper cable with very low handling noise, and a 0.125-inch stereo minijack plug with a 0.25-inch stereo jack plug adapter.
Sennheiser headphones come with a two-year warranty on parts and labor.
Customer Reviews:
Exactly what I expected.......2007-12-11
I've been wanting to buy a HD600 for many years because it seemed to be the benchmark for a lot of professional studio engineers and reviewers, not to mention budding audiophiles. But I hesitated because it's pretty expensive in Australia (A$600-700) and wasn't sure whether I wanted an Open headphone. Until recently I only had Closed ones including Sennheiser HD280pro. But I bought Koss KSC75 and Alessandro MS-1 (a tweaked Grado SR80) open headphones and liked the sound. Given the recent fall of the US dollar, I decided to purchase HD600 from amazon - even after a hefty shipping charge of US$54, it still only cost me US$349 (about A$385).
I burned it in for about 200 hours using a variety of source materials including a couple of audio test CDs. I mostly listen to my music collection (re-ripped in either ALC lossless or AAC 256kbps) in my iPod Classic 80G via line-out to my Minibox-E headphone amp (which is a fantastic little amp I got from Head Direct for US$159). (It's not a good idea to connect your amp to the iPod's earphone output. Buy a line-out connector.)
The HD600 is beautifully built and wonderful to look at. Its clamping force is a bit too strong initially but it gets better with use. It's now one of the most comfortable headphones I tried.
The sound is exactly what I expected after reading so many reviews over the years. It's very clear, neutral and musical. It highlights any inadequacies of the source material. Low-bit rate MP3s are painful. But it lets you discover your music collection all over by bringing out the details you never noticed before.
I also use it with my computer sometimes. I connect it directly to an external soundcard (Creative Audigy 2NX USB with separate power) and it seems to drive HD600 adequately. I might purchase a dedicated DAC unit later. Also on the wish list is a balanced rig (amp & cable with XLR connectors). It costs about US$2000 but it's supposed to make HD600 sing. The question is whether I can justify the expense to my wife. :)
Great sounding cans.......2007-10-19
As a New York recording a mixing engineer I've had the opportunity to listen to quite a few pairs of headphones. The Sennheiser HD600s are the clearest, fullest, and most balanced headphones I've heard so far. While they wouldn't work for a performer in the studio because of the open-air design and considerable leakage, they have become a must-have as a mixing reference, especially when mixing in a new and unfamiliar room.
Grado makes some wonderful headphones that sound nearly as good as the HD600s but the up-against-the-ear design makes them uncomfortable after less than 15 minutes, whereas the HD600s, even with their snug fit, are still very comfortable for long periods of time.
If you know of a better pair of headphones, I want to know about them!
The best in the world.......2007-09-11
These are the best headphones you can buy. They are better than the HD 650. As a professional musician, I am always amazed as I travel around the world to recording studios and radio broadcasts that these headphones are everywhere. Beautiful, balanced sound & exceptional clarity.
THE BEST @ A SOMEWHAT REASONABLE COST .......2007-09-10
Ok, 600 hd phones sound real good. They are comfortable and velvet ear cups prevent sweating. Can be listened to without headamp but will lack bass on Ipod and portable compact disc players.
This is all the headphone you will ever need. I paid $275 on Amazon for these phones and was not willing to buy the NEW 650 hd ones for around $60 more at J&R Music world. I have heard they have a hyped up bass response and are not as balanced as the 600 HD.
If you don't want to spend this type of money, buy the 595 hd or 555 hd, they will be vey pleasing & comfortable to your ears @ MUCH MORE REASONABLE PRICES!
These phones have totally blown me away!.......2007-07-27
I've been a professional musician and recording studio owner for more than 35 years. Nothing in my extensive experience with high fidelity sound had prepared me for what awaited my senses after I put on my brand new HD 600's and a CD I thought I knew well after literally 100's of listens. The bottom line is this: The Sennheiser HD 600's will most likely give you the best and most satisfying listening experience of your life. Period! Build quality is very strong and perhaps due to the fact that these phones are not made in China, but in Ireland of all places. (no offense to Chinese manufacturing) Do your homework and research the 600's online. Every good thing you read about them is TRUE! No kidding! Yes, Sennheiser does make the 650's and yes, they are supposedly a slight improvement over the 600's, but unless you are going to be using an esoteric CD transport and specialized headphone amp, chances are you would never notice the difference. The only other Sennheiser model that can really outdo these phones cost in the neighborhood of 12 thousand dollars.. So for under $300 , you just can not go wrong. Do they really sound that much better than Bose Tri-ports or 99 dollar Sony's ? The answer is, YES YES YES ! I have wasted many years listening with inferior headphones and now look forward to many years of superior music reproduction and many happy hours of pure sonic bliss (yes , I actually said that) listening to my newest most prized possession, the Sennheiser HD 600's.... As another reviewer stated, it's like getting a completely new CD collection. You think you know your favorite music? Try these and be amazed!
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Product Features:
- Now you can crank it up in style, day or night, without bothering your neighbors, kids or spouse. Form 2 is designed for complete freedom for listening to music at home, without compromising sound quality.
- The dynamic drive units give you a true and well-defined soundstage, with a good bass, a focused middle and precise highs.
- The lightweight Form 2 headphones are easily adjusted for maximum comfort.
- Three meter long connecting cable gives you freedom of movement.
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Product Description
Form 2 headphones allow you to listen to your favorite music as loud as you want - without annoying everyone else. With a weight of only 68 grams, their semi-open configuration lets you stay in touch with the world around you.
Customer Reviews:
Form and Function.......2007-11-06
Danish luxury electronics company B&O delivers a well-designed, classically inspired, high-performance headphone with the Form-2. "Bang og Olufsen" have stores all over Denmark, even in the smallest of towns. Yet in the US, they are few and far between. After the bygone age of the record player, few Americans know of or remember the company internationally known for function and design in electronics. Most of their products come with a hefty price tag, but the $99 MSRP for these on-ear headphones is a Benjamin well spent.
Design - the frame is made of a matte finished black plastic material. The adjustment mechanism is metal and slides cleverly into the plastic frame. The speakers themselves are positioned in a ball-and-socket joint and are removable for maintenance or accident-- I know from experience. Someone once tripped over my cord and instead of ripping the wire from the insert socket, the speaker itself detached from the frame of the headphones and landed safely in my lap. The speakers are, of course, round. But the foam pad is square. With some headphones, the foam decomposes after time but mine have withstood normal use for over two years and still look as new. The black cable also has a matte finish, something you don't normally see with electronics.
Comfort - The speakers fit comfortably over the ear without too much pressure. Only after prolonged use, do the top of my ears feel a bit numb. This can be easily prevented by moving the position of the speakers up or down over the ear.
Performance - Bass response is exceptional for the size of headphones, especially considering they aren't sound isolating like the more expensive Bose headphones. The sound is rich and is undistorted with the vast majority of songs. I listen mostly to rock, folk, soundtrack, and international music. I did a special test with the song Moan by Trentemøller because of the song's bass. The results were no distortion and the bass wasn't so overpowering that it hurt my ears. They perform better than my Shure earbuds in this test as well.
Conclusion - These are an attractive pair of headphones without being stylish and obscene. They have a classic form and superb performance. Trust in the B&O name should also boost your confidence in buying this product. They aren't the best for travel or professional monitoring, just leisure listening.
Origin - Made in Japan.
Product Description
The Sennheiser HD-457 headphones are open, dynamic, hi-fi stereo transducers ideal for mobile audio sources such as MP3, MiniDisc and CD players, and for home hi-fi systems. Hip hop, funk, urban, grunge and percussionmusic can be heard to best advantage via the headphones' balanced sound image and warm bass. A convenient cord take-up clips to the belt, allowing you to adjust the headphone cable to the required or desired length. Features: Replaceable fabric ear pads Two year warranty
Customer Reviews:
Excellent, but not really for bass-heavy music.......2007-06-28
I consider myself somewhat of an audiophile, and I'm very particular about the quality and such coming from my headphones. I've gone through quite a few pair over the years trying to find the perfect pair of headphones for my taste. That said, this pair is, so far anyway, my favorite.
Firstly, I consider these *desktop* headphones - they're kinda big and not very portable.
In terms of the sound quality, there seems to be an excellent balance between treble and bass-level frequencies, meaning you can hear the high notes just as clearly as the low notes. And the quality is very crisp and accurate.
In my opinion the bass is great. However it really depends on your own taste. If your music of choice has a heavy bass line, or even if it doesn't and you still prefer to turn your bass up really high anyway, you'll most likely be disappointed with the amount of distortion.
But the balance between bass and treble is perfect for pretty much everything else - rock, jazz, classical, you name it. The bass is prominent and clear, but it's in perfect harmony with the higher frequencies. I personally like my bass to be *there* and clear, but not overbearing, so this is one of the essential things I look for in a pair of headphones.
This also makes these headphones an outstanding choice for watching DVDs on your computer - high definition sound, and all.
Comfortability is another area where these headphoens excel. The fabric ear pads are a tremendous plus for those who tend to wear headphones for hours on end - they simply don't get uncomfortable, ever. Past experience tells me that these are much better than the more common rubber ear pads, which can sometimes get painful after just half an hour or so. And not only that, but fabric ear pads actually react better with speakers, and help to produce a better sound. The strip of padding across the top is also really comfortable.
Finally, there's the lifespan. I've had these things for almost two years, I use them for hours at a time almost every day, and they're not even showing any signs of dying yet. I've never had a pair that's lasted so long.
In short, not for bass-heavy sounds, but for everything else I can't recommend anything better. Good price, too. Highly recommended for anyone who lives on their computer.
Great Headphones.......2007-05-21
These are really great headphones. Excellent for anything with a good strong beat (such as HipHop songs). The only reason it didnt get a 5 stars was because the cable length (even though it has the cable thing for it) is a bit too long, and feels useless.
Sennheuser HD 457 headphones (silver).......2007-04-01
I liked the Sennheuser HD 457 headphone when I first started using them. After using them for awhile they would fall off every time I put my head down to pick something up from the floor. I later bought the Sennheuser HD202. The HD202 fits my head and ears much better! I have a small head. J. Hall
Way too much bass.......2006-11-27
I've owned and used Sennheiser headphones since the 70s. These are by far the worst Sennheisers I've owned. Put simply: they are way too bass heavy. And it's not even punchy bass, it's real boomy and muddy. You'll need to EQ the bass down just about as low as you can to get accurate musical reproduction. If you like unnatural, overemphasized, boomy bass these are the headphones for you. If not, stay away.
HD 457 Wearing Comfort.......2006-11-25
Someone mentioned that these headphones feel hot on the ears. I don't agree with this at all. Compared to my AKGs, which have plastic-covered ear cushions, the HD 457s feel much cooler and comfortable. My ears do not perspire at all even after wearing them for more than 4 hours. I think this is an excellent product and I would like to urge Sennheiser not to discontinue these headphones as I intend to buy the same ones after these wear out.
Product Description
Bluetooth Stereo Audio Dongle is specially designed for user to enjoy convenience of wilreless communication. User may listen to music in a wireless mode when music is being streamed. The music source for this seereo dongle can be any consumer device such as PC, MP3, CD Player and other Music system with 3.5mm audio input. By using of the latest technology of CSR, it gives you the sound quality you have never experienced. Advanced A2DP for excellent stereo audio output. It also makes your MP3, MP4, ipod, DVD Player,TV, bluetooth enabled, and you can experience with the freedom of wireless with your Bluetooth stereo headsets.
Product Description
Sound iSolating design that suppresses environmental noise without relying on cumbersome speaker enclosures. With this earphone and you can enjoy your favorite music at lower volumes!
Amazon.com Review
Sennheiser seals its reputation as the classiest name in headphones with the stunning HD600, a stylish and high-tech headphone that's exquisitely pleasing to listen to and nearly as pleasing to wear. A near-perfect mating of art and science, the HD600 uses an open, over-ear design to eliminate unwanted resonances and optimally position its large, dynamic drivers just outside your ears--so they work more like miniature speakers than traditional in-ear or against-ear drivers.
Granted, all this comes at a pretty hefty price for a headphone. But the lightweight HD600 represents one hefty value. It so far outshines other headphones in sound quality, build quality, and comfort that despite its price it's still a strong value.
Of course, with a headphone like this and a name like Sennheiser, it's the sound you're really after. With stand-alone loudspeakers, the goal is generally to provide balanced sound across as much of the audible sound spectrum as possible (roughly 20 to 20,000 Hz). High-frequency reproduction is easier than low, simply because low-frequency reproduction requires a speaker to move so much air. Speakers capable of rendering deep bass usually use large speaker cones--8 inches or more in diameter--to help move the necessary volume of air.
Headphones, of course, are restricted in the sizes of the drivers they can use. Being so much closer to your ears, the amount of air they need to move to convey bass frequencies is much smaller, but still a challenge for what are basically tiny speaker cones. And anyone who's listened to a lot of headphones can tell you, there's almost always a tradeoff in what a headphone driver is capable of. Some produce balanced overall sound with little in the way of bass; others aim for bass at the expense of natural-sounding midrange and coloration-free treble.
The Sennheiser HD600, we're here to tell you, manages--through its extremely high-grade parts and exquisite engineering--to bring home truly full-range sound with remarkable timbral balance. Rich, deep, effortless bass grounds the listening experience while the headphone's airy midrange and treble help render everything from acoustic bass to soprano saxophone and electric guitars with a haunting degree of realism.
The HD600 doesn't offer the lush midrange favored by tube-amplifier enthusiasts--tube fans may find the headphone somewhat bright and maybe even strident in tone. But the rest of us will revel in the expanse of crystalline detail and snare-snappy dynamics.
The exceptionally natural quality of the HD600's overall sound bears reiteration, since so many headphones with "fat" or even "slamming" bass response deliver the low-end goods with a degree of emphasis that, while pleasing to bass aficionados, grossly distorts the frequency balance, limiting the range of music and recordings that will sound good on those headphones.
How does Sennheiser do it? Through computer-optimized magnets--critical to driver operation--that minimize harmonic and intermodulation distortion, granting the HD600 its uncanny clarity and spaciousness. Furthermore, the headphone's advanced diaphragm design eliminates standing waves in the diaphragm material, preventing unwanted emphasis at otherwise resonant frequencies.
As good as this headphone is, however, we don't recommend it to those seeking a stellar headphone for portable use. While this unit is capable of amazing sound, its best performance requires more amplifier power than most portable devices can muster. The HD600 owes its strength in part to its large drivers, which just can't be moved as easily as those in smaller headphones.
Furthermore, the HD600's open-ear design means that sounds pass easily into and out of these headphones, which would in all likelihood prove irritating to you and to those around you in libraries, on buses, and even at the office. These are only our suggestions, however; the fact is your MP3s will probably never sound better than when you're playing them over this headset.
We'll just leave you with one last suggestion, then: if you're after the best-sounding, most comfortable audiophile headphones you can buy at anything resembling a real-world price, look no further than Sennheiser's HD600. --Michael Mikesell
Pros:
- Natural timbral balance
- Extremely detailed presentation
- Excellent bass extension
- Produces a spacious, wider-than-your-head soundstage
- Terrifically comfortable
Cons:
- Slightly bright treble for some tastes
Amazon.com Product Description
Sennheiser seals its reputation as the classiest name in headphones with the stunning HD600, a stylish and high-tech headphone that's exquisitely pleasing to listen to and nearly as pleasing to wear. A near-perfect mating of art and science, the HD600 uses an open, over-ear design to eliminate unwanted resonances and optimally position its large, dynamic drivers just outside your ears--so they work more like miniature speakers than traditional in-ear or against-ear drivers.
Granted, all this comes at a pretty hefty price for a headphone. But the lightweight HD600 represents one hefty value. It so far outshines other headphones in sound quality, build quality, and comfort that despite its price it's still a strong value.
Of course, with a headphone like this and a name like Sennheiser, it's the sound you're really after. With standalone loudspeakers, the goal is generally to provide balanced sound across as much of the audible sound spectrum as possible (roughly 20 to 20,000 Hz). High-frequency reproduction is easier than low, simply because low-frequency reproduction requires a speaker to move so much air. Speakers capable of rendering deep bass usually use large speaker cones--8 inches or more in diameter--to help move the necessary volume of air.
Headphones, of course, are restricted in the sizes of the drivers they can use. Being so much closer to your ears, the amount of air they need to move to convey bass frequencies is much smaller, but still a challenge for what are basically tiny speaker cones. And anyone who's listened to a lot of headphones can tell you, there's almost always a tradeoff in what a headphone driver is capable of. Some produce balanced overall sound with little in the way of bass; others aim for bass at the expense of natural-sounding midrange and coloration-free treble.
The Sennheiser HD600, we're here to tell you, manages--through its extremely high-grade parts and exquisite engineering--to bring home truly full-range sound with remarkable timbral balance. Rich, deep, effortless bass grounds the listening experience while the headphone's airy midrange and treble help render everything from acoustic bass to soprano saxophone and electric guitars with a haunting degree of realism.
The HD600 doesn't offer the lush midrange favored by tube-amplifier enthusiasts--tube fans may find the headphone somewhat bright and maybe even strident in tone. But the rest of us will revel in the expanse of crystalline detail and snare-snappy dynamics.
The exceptionally natural quality of the HD600's overall sound bears reiteration, since so many headphones with "fat" or even "slamming" bass response deliver the low-end goods with a degree of emphasis that, while pleasing to bass aficionados, grossly distorts the frequency balance, limiting the range of music and recordings that will sound good on those headphones.
How does Sennheiser do it? Through computer-optimized magnets--critical to driver operation--that minimize harmonic and intermodulation distortion, granting the HD600 its uncanny clarity and spaciousness. Furthermore, the headphone's advanced diaphragm design eliminates standing waves in the diaphragm material, preventing unwanted emphasis at otherwise resonant frequencies.
As good as this headphone is, however, we don't recommend it to those seeking a stellar headphone for portable use. While this unit is capable of amazing sound, its best performance requires more amplifier power than most portable devices can muster. The HD600 owes its strength in part to its large drivers, which just can't be moved as easily as those in smaller headphones.
Furthermore, the HD600's open-ear design means that sounds pass easily into and out of these headphones, which would in all likelihood prove irritating to you and to those around you in libraries, on buses, and even at the office. These are only our suggestions, however; the fact is your MP3s will probably never sound better than when you're playing them over this headset.
We'll just leave you with one last suggestion, then: if you're after the best-sounding, most comfortable audiophile headphones you can buy at anything resembling a real-world price, look no further than Sennheiser's HD600. --Michael Mikesell
The HD600 is a factory refurbished product, meaning it was returned to the manufacturer and restored to like-new condition. The product comes with a two-year warranty on parts and labor.
Pros
- Natural timbral balance
- Extremely detailed presentation
- Excellent bass extension
- Produces a spacious, wider-than-your-head soundstage
- Terrifically comfortable
Cons
- Slightly bright treble for some tastes
Customer Reviews:
best I've used.......2007-09-17
These are the best... truest... most comfortable (can wear for long periods without fatigue)... that I have ever used. I am a musician and have been recording for over 20 years....
HD600 - BEWARE: There is no going back!.......2005-08-23
Once you experience Sennheiser's HD600, THERE IS NO GOING BACK! Other headphones are simply no longer adequate. I paired the HD600 with Headroom's Supreme Headphone Amp and the results will leave you speechless. The only downside is that these cans will reveal the compression tradeoffs of lower bitrate tracks (read 128mb/s) when used with mp3 players. Basically, you will be forced to begin the process of replacing these tracks with better rips. The results, however, are truly worth it.
Amazing phone,amazing low price.......2005-08-02
What can I say more about this phone?It has nothing to prove that it's one of the best headphone you can get right now.If you can get this hi-end product in such a low price,what are you waiting for?Go get one for yourself.
It really has no differeneces between the recondtional one and the brand new one.You will get everything just as what you'll get from a brand new one.You can even smell it just like a brand new one.
Remanufactured Sennheiser HD600 Headphones.......2005-07-20
At the price, these are a very good deal. Don't worry about them being remanufactured, I've compared them to new, and there are no cosmetic or performance differences. Compared to my AKG501s, these headphones have much greater bass impact. Highs are very clear (without being edgy) and mids are smooth and well-defined. They are somewhat difficult to power so be prepared to use them with a separate headphone amp (not a portable amp like a CMOY) or a high quality receiver/amp jack. I use a REGA Ear, and they sound lovely. They are among the most comfortable headphones you can buy. The cloth earpiece covers are very soft and aren't too warm. I can wear the headphones for hours - you just sort of forget they are there. One word of warning, if you are a late night listener, you may find yourself staying up later and later - they are very addictive.
Excellent Deal -- Serious sound.......2005-04-21
Very clear across the spectrum, thrives on my Klipsch computer speakers' headphone amp, makes iPod tunes sound real good and I don't mind being wired to my work stations. Really marvellous sound. And for 56% off a helluva deal!
Product Description
CYBER ACOUSTICS AC-644 BEHIND THE NECK STEREO HEADSET WITH BOOM MICROPHONE
+ABSOLUTELY FREE
LABTEC VERSE 303 DESKTOP OMNI DIRECTIONAL MICROPHONE
The Cyber Acoustics AC644 Stereo Headphones add to the enjoyment of your computing needs. This headset is ideal for voice-over-IP applications and features rich stereo sound for gaming, music, and chat. Microphone is fitted with a soft foam cover to protect the microphone and to suppress breath sounds that can interfere with voice recognition and chat. The headphones allow for an impressive experience with a comfortable soft foam ear cushion; amplified noise canceling microphone element; comfortable neckband design. HEADSET SPECIFICATIONS: Stereo headset; Flexible mic arm; Additional features: Mute button, Gold-plated plug, Noise canceling circuit; In-line mute and volume control; 7' sheilded cord; Gold plated plugs; Sensitivity: -67dBV/microbar, -47dBV/Pascal +/- 4dB; Mic power source: 1.5 volts; Frequency response - Microphone: 100 to 16,000Hz; Impedance - Microphone: 680 ohms; Connector: 2 standard 3.5mm audio jacks (audio in and out).
MICROPHONE FEATURES:
Labtec Verse 303 features an omni directional microphone to provide clear voice input for Internet telephony and voice chat, and other multimedia applications. Designed to be mounted on the monitor for space-saving. This is suitable for audio input and voice-over-IP applications, including Internet voice chat, video conferencing, and multiplayer gaming. Space-saving design mounts on top of monitor; For audio input and voice-over-IP applications, including Internet voice chat, video conferencing, and multiplayer gaming; 7-foot shielded cord with color-coded jack (PC '99 compliant); System frequency response: 100Hz-10kHz; Input sensitivity: -56dV/ubar, -36dBV/Pascal +/-4dB; Microphone power source voltage: 1.5 V DC.
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