Sennheiser HD 457 Traditional Open Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones (Silver)

by Sennheiser

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 17.5 x 12 inches ; 4.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006I5RA
• Item model number: HD 457
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 11, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The HD 457 are open, dynamic hi-fi stereo headphones for both mobile audio sources such as MP3, MiniDisc & CD players and home hi-fi systems. Soul, funk, grunge and percussion music can be heard to its best advantage due to the headphones' balanced sound image and warm bass. When out and about, a convenient cord take-up lets you adjust the headphone cable to the required length.

Features

• Open, supra-aural, dynamic hi-fi stereo headphones
• Ideal both for mobile audio sources such as MP3, MiniDisc and CD players and home mini hi-fi systems
• Manually inserted cellulose fleece ensures balanced sound image
• Ultra-lightweight diaphragm material and powerful neodymium magnets for wide dynamics
• Excellent stereo sound and warm bass for modern music such as soul, funk, grunge, etc.
• Clips to the belt: cord take-up for adjusting the cable length when listening on the move
• Extremely comfortable to wear due to ultra-lightweight design, even for extended listening
• Rugged outdoor design with extremely flexible headband
• 3m detachable highly conductive OFC copper cable
• Replaceable fabric ear pads
• 2-year guarantee

Product Description

Open air, lightweight and comfortable headphones / Ideal for music on the move, or while working out

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid sound, solid value, extra long cord., May 15, 2005

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Steve Smart (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sennheiser HD 457 Traditional Open Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones (Silver) (Electronics)

If you are an audiophile, go spend $150 on some overpriced headphones that sound 8% better (I recommend the Grado SR series). For the rest of us, these will do nicely. I have found them very comfortable for long music or gaming sessions. In fact, my housemate borrows my headphones whenever I am out of town because his Sony headphones (around the same price) are uncomfortable. You may have a funny shaped head, but most should find these pleasing to the ears in terms of sound and comfort.

The sound quality is very good. Not audiophile quality, but solid and clear. Very strong base response. If you are used to cheap headphones with no base, you may need a few hours to adjust.

"Mere mortals" should be very pleased. Those with golden ears, save your comments for the outrageously expensive stuff!

Last note: These things are larger than they appear in the photos. They are great for use at home, but they will look goofy if you wear them on the bus with your portable MP3 player!

Highly recommended for home use. And the long cord is great!

29 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love Sennheiser, October 30, 2003

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Steven Callaghan (Garden Grove, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sennheiser HD 457 Traditional Open Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones (Silver) (Electronics)

WOW!! I'm an ex-band guy. I grew up on Altec Voice of the Theater speakers. My best friend in high school turned me on to Sennheiser headphones when I was still using my pair from Sears. I've been using a pair of Sennheiser 455's for the last 15 years. I just bought these 457's. WOW!! Better response in all ranges than I hoped for. Light weight and great price too. Don't hesitate. I'm buying a second pair.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great price for the value, August 16, 2005

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C. Yulo (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sennheiser HD 457 Traditional Open Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones (Silver) (Electronics)

I got these things a few months ago, and boy, am I impressed with its performance. Compared to other headphones I've tried the Sennheiser HD-280, and I'd have to say that bearing in mind the price difference, the 457 is comparable in performance. My only concern seems to be durability, the actual speakers on the ear pieces look fragile.

Great Buy.