Sennheiser PMX 100 Supra-Aural Mini-Neckband Stereo Headphone

by Sennheiser

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 4 x 9 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000E1FYS8
• Item model number: PMX 100
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 12, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sennheiser PMX 100 Neckband High Performance Open-Aire Headphones have a small neckband and use open construction and the use of premium components with an open-air design to provide a natural and transparent sound. Neodymium magnets cut down on weight while improving sound, and Sennheiser's duoful diaphragms with spiral embossing produce high-resolution audio. The neckband is reinforced with metal to help ensure stability and a sure fit to your head.

Product Description

Behind the head neckband high performance headphone

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing sound, mediocre comfort, March 22, 2006

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Akash (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sennheiser PMX 100 Supra-Aural Mini-Neckband Stereo Headphone (Electronics)

First off, these headphones sound just great. Plenty of bass, nice range, just leagues above the packaged ipod headphones...though, I know that's not saying much. I'm pretty sure these have the inner-workings of the Sennheiser PX 100's, so check out the plethora of reviews over there to get more opinions on the audio quality.

While the sound is wonderful, the comfort factor is another story. Do not, do not, do not buy these headphones if you plan to use them on a plane, in a car, on a bus or anywhere where you'd want to rest your head back against the seat...it won't work. The neckband of these phones sticks out about an inch and half, creating somthing of a halo about your neck. While I'm sure you could tweak and adjust to be able to rest your head back, it wouldn't be comfortable and work quickly get on your nerves.

On the other hand, if you plan to use this set while walking about campus or going for jog, like I do, then you'll be fine. Though, they do look slightly silly...or, maybe just different...when you're wearing them.

There are a bunch of reviews for this item on the Amazon.co.uk site, where they've been for sale for some time now.

Bottom line, if you want something more comfortable...sacrifice the sound quality (and save 20 bucks) and go for the PMX-60's. If you don't plan to try to relax with these on, you'll really enjoy the sound quality.

...One more thing, when they say "open-air" they really mean it. There isn't even a covering on the outside portion of the ear pieces, meaning the earpiece can almost be seen as two-sided, everyone around you will definitely hear what you're listening to if you're at a decent volume level.

...I ended up having to return these as I couldn't use them in an office or library...they leak too much sound. This really sucks, because they sound amazing...

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great sound, not durable, November 15, 2008

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A. Jennings - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sennheiser PMX 100 Supra-Aural Mini-Neckband Stereo Headphone (Electronics)

I bought these in April after an extensive search for great sounding headphones. I used Sennheiser at my workplace, so I was eager to get these phones. The sound has been great, and they made my commute much nicer as l listened to my music on the bus. However, I noticed that the plastic coating the wire was no longer attached at the jack. I tried to remedy this with electric tape, and this worked fine... until today. When I pressed play on my ipod, I was devastated to only hear sound from the right phone.

I love the Sennheiser's sound quality, however, these are not the most durable headphones. I used them everyday and I am not sure what would cause the coating to detach from the jack. Needless to say, I am very disappointed.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great sound (like PX100), February 24, 2007

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Emil (Brooklyn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sennheiser PMX 100 Supra-Aural Mini-Neckband Stereo Headphone (Electronics)

These headphones sound pretty good, almost the same as PX100. Very good reproduction of Low frequencies. Highs, Mids are also pretty good.

What I didn't like about these is, the headband that goes around the back of your neck is too big and doesn't look very pretty (for my taste). Some one compared it to a halo, I agree, it's big and round. Aesthetical quality aside, these headphones press on ears much stronger than PX100. I could wear PX100 for hours, I had to take these PMX100 off after a few minutes. Also, with PX100 when you want to take them off you can just wear them around your neck as you walk around. When you take off PMX100 and put them around your neck, the head band is too small for that and they tightly surround your neck pushing against it in an uncomfortable way so you have to take them off completely. However, Style and Comfort can be subjective as I've seen others satisfied with their fit.

PMX100 also share the cord problem with PX100. If you look at a jack of any headphones you will see a small part with rubber rings that surrounds the cord. The function of that is, if you bend the cord you'll see that it doesn't bend at one specific place but rather bends smoothly, preventing too much bending in one single spot and making the cord last longer. This "technology" was invented ages ago, and isn't exclusive to headphones as you probably know. On PX100 and PMX100 that part around the jack is not flexible, missing one or two rings, so it bends sharply in one same spot. When I got my pair of PX100 I knew they wouldn't last long, as I like jogging and taking my music to the gym. They lasted about 4 months and then the cable broke right in that spot as expected.

In short, these headphones have all of the positive qualities of PX100's sound, but I find, add physical and aesthetic disadvantages. But now you have two styles for the same headphones, which I suppose is a good thing.

When comparing the sound to KSC35, I find the overall sound quality of PX/PMX100 significantly better.

Also check out PMX60. As I just got a pair, I can't really voice an opinion on them just yet, but I know I'm keeping them already. They fixed the cord problem on these by the way.