Customer Reviews

Sennheiser eH 250 Dynamic HiFi Stereo Digital DJ Headphones (Silver)

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
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I got a great deal on these headphones and use them frequently. They are very comfortable for long use. I often listen to them for four hour periods so I need this.

However, I find the sound quality to be slightly non-linear. Don't get me wrong they are articulate and don't exhibit the usual boxy or honky sound of closed headphones but they do have tooo much bass for my taste. They also can lead to listening fatigue if you have any bass driven music due to the fact that they have a lot of punch. The sound isolation is mediocre at best. It seems that they are better suited for preventing others from hearing your music rather than isolating you from the environment.

Pros:
Articulate sound
easily driven
good low volume listening
Comfortable to wear
Great price

Cons:
Too much bass
not much sound isolation for a closed headphone
I easily develop listening fatigue due to the bass.
they are not for me

Get these if you like bass and are in need of a closed set of cans. Otherwise go with the much more linear and better sound stage of the eh350's at nearly the same price.

As for me I'm currently shopping for a more linear sealed headphone

Also note these cans do need to break in. At first the bass may seem a bit muddy but after several hours of usage they become quite accurate. Also of note is that I found no midrange deficiencies as suggested from another reviewer. But everyone's ears are different.

The first thing I'll say is that these headphones need a lot of breaking in - more than the 10 hours mentioned in the previous review. I've been using them for over a month now and finally they're sounding sweet. It was the same story with some other Sennheisers I had a few years ago - they really take their time to settle down.

The bass is very overpowering in this model. Before they've loosened up the bass also sounds horribly muddy. I use these for listening to MP3's and playing games on my PC (using an X-Fi XtremeMusic soundcard) and even now they've broken in I still have the bass level set to just 12% - any higher and things get too boomy for me.

Due to the close-backed design they cut out a lot of ambient noise (great for DJ-ing) and they also stop noise escaping from the headphones as well - this is great for me as I can have them up super loud without the wife moaning :) On the downside, after extended listening they're a bit hard on your ears. If comfort in a big priority then look elsewhere.

Now they've broken in and I've found the best settings in my software I love these headphones. I really can't agree with the previous review regarding the midrange - they sound spot-on to me, and I've used a lot of pretty high-end audio kit in the past.

Due to the punchy bass and dynamic sound they're also excellent for movies and games.

They're also nicely made, very light, and have a pretty long cord.

In conclusion: It took a while to fall in love with these headphones, but after a month of heavy use and experimenting with the audio settings I've finally got there. I would advise caution due to the meaty bass, long breaking-in time and discomfort during long sessions. But if the sound characteristics seem like what you're after, and you're willing to give them a chance, you'll be rewarded with a fantastic and exciting audio experience.

I normally don't write reviews for things, but since the previous reviews gave me a somewhat jaded view towards these headphones before I bought them (yeah, I bought them anyways) I decided my imput would be helpful.

I bought these for the bass emphasis and while other reviewers have said the bass is a bit over-powering, I don't think so at all.

It is a bit louder than normal, but the treble is slightly emphasized as well, so the sound ends up being quite balanced. Even if it were too much for someone, that's what equalizers are for. (People who really appreciate music should know how to use them and I'm assuming that's who is buying these headphones in the first place.)

Aside from that, I'm writing this upon my first night of listening, and while I expected them to need some sort of breaking in, they are fine as they are and can probably only get better.

They are really comfortable on my ears and the super long cord gives me ample space to move around and do other things while I'm listening, as opposed to being confined to sitting with my laptop. (You can actually keep the twist-tie on if you don't want all the extra cord flailing about.)

My only complaint is that they are a bit tight on my head, but I'm hoping they'll eventually conform to my shape.

The end.

Being a low budget audiophile, I decided to get a more decent pair of headphones for use with my computer and digital piano/keyboard.
I had been using a pair of HD 202 cans, also by sennheiser, and I really liked their "crisp" highs, deep and less punchy bass, and the noise isolation.
I personally like to have very deep frequency response (not too punchy), less mid tones, and very crisp (not too shrill) highs.
Based on what I had read, the EH-350s were a solid value for a headphone upgrade, especially if you liked lots of bass.

Well, I got 'em.

The biggest difference between th HD 202s and these EH 350 are the following:

EH 350: Tighter/punchier bass, slightly lower frequency response,
More realistic high frequency, slightly higher quality padding,
Can handle more bass, better sound field/imaging,
"fuller" sound, A bit more sound isolation,
a tad bit harsher/tighter on the highs(more natural sounding).

HD 202: Less punchy bass, less bass overall, very crisp highs,
better balance in the lower frequencies (compared to EH 250)
cannot get as loud, slightly lesser quality materials.

Comparing the two, the EH 250 are perfect for people who like bass, but so are the HD 202, which I absolutely love for their bass (the EH 250 are even warmer with the bass-I'm in love!).
Once I wear in the EH 250s, I imagine they will sound even better.
The sound difference stepping up from the HD 202 to the EH 350 is not hugely noticeable, but is still good enough to notice easily, just keep in mind that you will have to pay a good $55+ to get better sound than this.
The only reason I gave these headphones 4 stars is because between the frequencies of 50Hz-100Hz, these cans really sparkle, below 45Hz, they are too soft spoken--I'm a bass fanatic, so this will not matter very much to most of you guys/girls.

Money-wise, you won't be making a bad investment; if you've never graduated past those cheap headphones from Walmart, or the buds that came with your MP3 player, you will be amazed with the superb performance and quality of these Sennheisers.
If you want to spend a little more, you can get the Sennheiser EH 350, sennheiser HD 205, or some Audio Technica cans.
Sony has some good professional cans (MDR V6), but they are more expensive.

I bought these after doing hours and hours of research over a period of a couple of weeks. I'd heard lots of good things about Sennheiser and its products, and although I had never actually heard any of their stuff in person, I decided to trust the good reviews of the other models in this line of headphones and purchase them. I realize that DJs need good sound insulation and driver units capable of extreme "performance," which is another reason I chose this product, but that was probably where I went wrong. Here are the facts: DJs listen to music in completely different situations than people who choose to enjoy their music in the comfort of their own home. A DJ must be able to hear his or her music over speakers that are blaring the same music (often not more than a few feet away), and they wear such headphones so they can mix properly and so they won't mess up due to the music coming from the other speakers. In contrast, a normal individual who wants to listen to music doesn't necessarily need such attributes as DJs seek for in a pair of headphones. To the home user, it's detail and just plain good sound that matter. These Sennheiser phones accentuate both the bass and the treble while completely forgetting about the mid-ranges. You've probably heard that the mids are where music really lies, and this is, for the most part, true. The Sennheisers might help you hear your music over a roaring crowd at a performance, but they fail when it comes to helping you enjoy the music. What's worse is that, because of their closed design, the bass is completely inaccurate. It is very easy to detect the incorrectly resonating bass frequencies, and when these phones are compared to open-type phones, the weaknesses become even more clear. It's also ironic to me that, while these claim to be DJ headphones, the cups do not swivel at all. Sennheiser claims that both the cups and the cord are detachable, but there's no reference to this on the package and I did not want to risk ripping or breaking something on a product that costs this much. However, there is something I did break, so to speak, on these, and intentionally at that. I ran them through at least ten hours of break-in time to see if that would help the mid-range performance, but there was no noticeable difference even after that length of time.

Pros:

-These phones have ample bass (although it's inaccurate)

-They are designed fairly well, with a unique adjustment method

-They can theoretically handle a lot of power

Cons:

-These are for *listening* to music, not for *enjoying* it

-Mid-range? You'll have to look elsewhere

-If you aren't nearly deaf, chances are that the accentuated bass and treble with hurt your ears and quickly lead to fatigue

-There is no easy way to use them in a one-sided mode that would normally appeal to DJs

-The cups and cord are purportedly removable, but I found no safe way to do it

-I've never had to extend the arms on a pair of headphones so much as I had to on these, so for those of you with larger heads, you may find these impossible to wear

I suppose I've learned my lesson: never buy sound equipment without hearing it in peron.

Nice-ish headphones, lots of bass response, especially compared to entry-level consumer headphones (say, sony's $30 "studio monitor style" setup). I bought these to replace a pair of HD-202s when the cord broke off from being jerked too many times. That probably won't be happening here, though, because these have little jacks at the bottom of each phone, and they disconnect rather than breaking. They sound about the same as the 202s did, they weigh a little more, but they're comfortable and a good buy at $40.

good acoustics,highs and mids, if you like heavy bass, i would suggest something else because i was expecting alot more boom from the reviews i read.i listen to alot of movie soundtracks, classic rock/80' metal, country rock,salsa,rap,trance,and native american--so my range is very broad--so i can say they sound great but wont floor you.also, be aware that the cord is very,very,very,very,very,very, long which to me is extremely annoying cause i use it for the gym.i can jump rope with it or rope steer or maybe tie up my girlfriend! the earpiece is very comfortable and good quality.

I have been a Dj for a almost 5 years, and this are the best headphones I've ever had. The H250 headphones are light, confortable, and great acustic properties. It is true that the bass is a little loud, but thats exactly what you need if you're playing in loud and crowded clubs.

These are awesome headphones! The sound quality is very good, except if you're looking for noise cancellation headphones, these are not exactly the ones you'd want. When there isn't any sound on the headphones, you can hear muffled sounds.
It has a great bass beat, many people who have posted before, said that it was too much, but I think it is the perfect amount.
Great for music! I actually bought these for a video class, and they are great for the class and listening to my ipod!

I decided to throw a little money at some headphones. I should have thrown more, I guess. The overall sound is OK, if I don't move at all, and if I can get them settled right. They're made of the kind of plastic that makes it sound like you have a couple of stryofoam cups over your ears. The headband was designed for something not human; it sits all wrong. The pad is comfy, though. The earholes are too small for my ears, and I'm no Prince Charles, either. Again, though, the pads are comfy. The replaceable wires seemed like a great idea at first, but the way they poke straight down out of the bottom of the cup, they rub my clothing and make a scraping noise in the aforementioned styrofoam cups. I think I bought Sennheiser because of some vague idea that Germans are good at this stuff, but I think I'll try some other nationality next time. Kinda disappointed for the money.