Sennheiser HD 212 Lightweight Semi-Circumaural Headphones - Silver

by Sennheiser

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 8 inches ; 4.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000065BPA
• Item model number: HD 212
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 22, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sennheiser HD-212 Traditional Closed Headphones have a balanced sound image with a slight emphasis on the bass response. DJs will like their excellent attenuation of ambient noise and the soft, comfortable ear pads.

Product Description

The closed, dynamic, hi-fi stereo Sennheiser HD 212 Pro High-Impact Sealed Headphones have good insulation against ambient noise and a deep bass response. High-efficiency drivers provide maximum performance. These Sennheiser Headphones offer well-defined mids and spatial sound reproduction. Special lightweight diaphragms deliver precise trebles. Sennheiser includes a 2-year guarantee with the HD 212 Headphones.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

124 of 135 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great headphones with DJ bass emphasis, April 27, 2003

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Stevan Eidson "Steve-man" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sennheiser HD 212 Lightweight Semi-Circumaural Headphones - Silver (Electronics)

I am on a quest to find the ideal portable headphones, and the Sennheiser HD 212 is a great contender in this category. On the other hand, I did not keep them. I purchased two different Sennheiser models over the past month, and both were excellent. If you listen to lots of drum heavy music or just like lots of bass, then these are probably the headphones for you. If you like more balance in your music listening, then the HD 497 is probably a better choice.

Now, to the main reason I did not keep either pair. Although I knew neither pair folded or had a convenient storage unit. I was not prepared for the size of either set of headphones. Neither is what I would call portable. I travel frequently, and the jet engine noise ruins my entertainment experience as I am sure most people would agree. The closed design appeals to me, but there is no way to fit these phones in my carry-on bag. If you are planning to use these at home or at your workplace, they are a great buy. If you plan to take them with you all the time, I would suggest looking elsewhere as I am.

I do recommend these based on sound quality, but not on portability.

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good overall, May 16, 2002

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This review is from: Sennheiser HD 212 Lightweight Semi-Circumaural Headphones - Silver (Electronics)

I have to say that after having these headphones for about a week I am editing my review of them. Earlier I had given them 4 stars out of 5 because I had not really given them a good testing and now I realize that I may have judged too soon. These are excellent closed headphones for the money with a clear overall sound and powerful bass. Of course, the bass may be an issue because some may find it too powerful and if you are into acoustic music the 497 is probably a better choice in the sennheiser line.

63 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Bass on steroids, but comfort/balance not there for me, November 25, 2003

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Optimus Prime (Madison, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sennheiser HD 212 Lightweight Semi-Circumaural Headphones - Silver (Electronics)

I'm sure there are audiophiles who will love the HD-212 headphones but these are not for me. The bass is overwhelming and tends to wash out the treble and midrange. I tried comparing this set to my 8-year old Sony MDR-V404s and the Sennheisers were no match in terms of balance, smoothness and comfort.

For pros, I have to admit the noise reduction capabilites are terrific. I can't hear anything from outside, even with the sound turned fairly low. The cord length is generous, and using this to watch movies never sounded better. Supposedly you can remove the cups and the cords, but that was never an area of my concern.

For cons, I have several considerable complaints. One, these headphones are just not comfortable for me. The closed cup design is a tight squeeze on my ears, and I can't listen to anything for more than an hour before I start feeling burdened by the pressure. The bass, often overexaggerated on classical/pop and downright deafening on electronic/trance, starts to give me a headache before I'm done with one CD. The worst thing is how most music in my collection is not properly balanced. I have to do major tweaking with an equalizer before I can get vocals to comfortable levels. Again, midrange and treble suffered a tremendous distortion at the expense of booming lows.

Granted this set was really an experiment for me; this is the first time I've tried Sennheiser and a closed cup design. Unfortunately I can't say these headphones won me over in either category. I'm returning these to Amazon and going back to looking for another Sony to replace an already proven winner.