Sennheiser HD 202 II Professional Headphones (Black)

by Sennheiser

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 10.1 x 17.3 inches ; 4.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003LPTAYI
• Item model number: HD 202
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (476 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #6 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Headphones
  • #15 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > MP3 Players & Accessories > MP3 Player Accessories

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

General Description

The HD 202 MK II closed, dynamic hi-fi stereo headphones are the ideal partner for DJs and powerful modern music, providing great insulation against ambient noise and a vivid, crisp bass response. The rugged lightweight headphones have a secure fit and can be used for both mobile sources and home (mini) hi-fi systems. When out and about, a convenient cord take-up lets you adjust the headphone cable to the required length.

Please note that models HD202 and HD202 MK11 are the same headphones and only the packaging differs.

Features

• Closed, supra-aural, dynamic hi-fi stereo headphones
• For DJs, ideal for both mobile sources and home mini hi-fi systems
• Good attenuation of ambient noise
  
• Earcups can be removed from the headband
  
• Specially designed damping perforation ensures powerful bass response
  
• Lightweight diaphragm material with “turbine” embossing for
  extremely low bass
  
• Powerful neodymium magnets and lightweight diaphragms for high
  sound levels
  
• Powerful bass and increased signal levels for modern
  rhythm-driven music
• Clips to the belt: cord take-up for adjusting the cable length when listening on the move
  
• Rugged outdoor design with durable and flexible headband
  
• 3 m highly conductive OFC copper cable
  
• Extremely comfortable to wear due to ultra-lightweight design, even for
  extended listening
  
• Replaceable leatherette ear pads
  
• 2-year warranty

IE6 Dynamic In-Ear Headphones MX580 In-Ear Stereo Headphones with Integrated Vol Control HD 218 Closed Back Headphones iPhone/iPod/mP3 Compatible

	HD 201	HD 202 MK II	HD 438	HD 555	HD 595
THD	< 0.7%	<0.5%	<0.1% (1 kHz/100dB)	<0.2%	<0.1%
Transducer Priciple	Dynamic	Dynamic, Closed	Dynamic, Closed	Open, Dynamic	Open, Dynamic
Weight	165g	130g	394g	260g	270g
Wireless	No	No	No	No	No
Sound Pressure Level	108 dB (1 kHz, 1 V)	115 dB	112 dB (1 kHz/1 V)	112dB	112 dB
Warranty	2 yrs	2 yrs	2 yrs	2 yrs	2 yrs

Product Description

The Sennheiser HD202II are closed, dynamic hi-fi stereo headphones. Good insulation against ambient noise and a deep bass response make them the ideal companion for DJs - or anyone who likes to listen to modern, powerful music without disturbing others. High efficiency drivers for maximum performance. Sennheiser HD202II Closed Back Headphones Features include Closed,dynamic, semi-circumaural stereo headphones .Earcups can be removed from the headband ,Specially designed damping material ensures powerful bass response ,Lightweight turbine diaphragms for low bass .

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

285 of 287 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best entry level headphones you can buy, January 24, 2011

By 

S Capo (Timonium, MD USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sennheiser HD 202 II Professional Headphones (Black) (Electronics)

Sennheiser is known for professional grade headphones and even one of their cheapest models stands up to whatever music you throw at it. Bass and mid tones sound excellent while not becoming too muddled. I've tested these headphones with rock/pop (Arcade Fire, Broken Bells) and rap/hip-hop (Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy) with great results. As long as you have high quality files there is no hiss (I mainly have 256-320 kbps files with some 192 kbps files). Sound leak was not evident because these are closed headphones (as opposed to the Sennheiser HD555's which are open). I have a medium size head and these headphones fit me perfectly. They have a slight warming effect on the ears which is not bothersome at all. Just to clarify, these headphones (HD 202 MK II) are the same as the original HD 202, with different packaging. These will work out of the package with any iPod, laptop, desktop and include an larger adapter for other uses. If you are still using the standard Apple earbuds or cheap earbuds (Joby, Skullcandy, etc.) and have never experienced the sound of a over-the-ear headphone, buy these for an inexpensive (but not "cheap") intro into an audiophiles world.

EDIT: For those who are having problems with the cord length - use the included cord take-up. There is a notch on each side to clip the cord into. The cord looks like it won't fit but it will if you position the cord sideways and insert it.

321 of 331 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good and Bad, May 12, 2011

By 

D.K. Lee - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sennheiser HD 202 II Professional Headphones (Black) (Electronics)

Sennheiser is a great company that manufactures headphones that even Santa Claus sometimes drops these off into chimneys during Christmas Eve. Note the word, "sometimes." While these headphones produce a favorable quality of music, the comfort level is low. After about 45~ minutes of usage, my ears began to hurt and I had to take it off to cool off my ears for a bit. Let me review the pros and cons of this set:

PROs:
-Cheap. You won't be able to find most headphones that can produce quality music at this price range ($30~).
-Durable; when you hold it in your hands, it feels it can last quite a while. The build is strong, unlike Bose.
-Quality; if you've been listening to your sub-$10 earphones or your Apple iPod earbuds, then this set of headphones will seem almost too good to be true.
-Cord length. The cord length stretches around six+ feet.
-Portable; you can hang it around your neck, stuff it (carefully) into your backpack/purse (i've never had purses, mind you), etc. Just have common sense not to place it in unfavorable places.
-Hear outside noises; you can partially hear outside noises. This characteristic can be useful to you if you set a timer on stove and need to hear the alarm, if you have sleeping babies in the other room, or in case you hear thieves break into your house.

CONs:
-Quality; if you've owned above average headphones such as Bose or the more advanced Sennheiser, then this pair will sound absolute trash to you. You will immediately notice that these lack clear sounds and tend to "mix up" the sounds.
-Comfort; as I mentioned, the comfort level can become frustrating after half an hour of continuous use. If you have medium-large ears, then look for something else. If you have small ears, get these at your will.
-Barely any noise-isolation; if you wish to focus on the music, movie, or games without noises to interfere your experience, these will disappoint.

Here are some alternatives (better alternatives, I say):

*Panasonic RP-HTX7
*JVC HA-S700

If you can dish in some extra cash...

*Audio-Technica ATH-M30
*Beyerdynamic DT235

117 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A review from the Older Generation, January 25, 2011

By 

Cary Feldman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sennheiser HD 202 II Professional Headphones (Black) (Electronics)

Im a 58 year young guy whose favorite music is music of the 60's,70's, 80'a with a little Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Elvis built in for good measures on occasion. I like the old music. I could afford a pair of $200 headphones, but I decided to give these a shot for $14.99 special on Amazon. A great deal I just had to try. I have tested these on a MacBook Pro, a 4th generation iPod, and a Motorola Droid X. ABBA, Queen, Traveling Wilbury, heard notes I have not heard before. I must also mention that I am starting to get a wee bit hard of hearing and when my equalizer is properly set, these phones are awesome. For comfort they are ok not great, you certainly know they are on. I have to fiddle with them every so often as they seem to warm my ears a little. The cord IS long and a bit thin, but if you are careful it should be fine. I would definately recommend these if you are just starting with headphones and want a good deal for the money which I dont think can be beat.