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Positive Reviews

captainsolo

Senn HD202

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By captainsolo

Pros: Value, SQ for the $, relative comfort

Cons: Overlong cord, not good for long periods

The value on these is just incredible. I'll be the first to admit that my headphone knowledge is not the greatest, but it's 7 months in and I'm still surprised by these phones, which are still working perfectly. The design is simple and relatively comfortable, even for glasses wearers. (I currently wear pretty thick plastic frames too.) The isolation is not bad but outside sounds are still clearly noticeable. This is also a reason for these being not the best choice for activities because eventually the sweat and buildup will make you want to slip them off quickly. Comfort is great for the first 20 minutes to an hour, but after that there is a buildup of overall tightness that...
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ameer150

VFM

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By ameer150

Pros: Excellent Sound quality, Decent Bass, lengthy cable

Cons: at maximum volumes, it does leak sound outside and screams a bit..

I have had this for a couple of weeks now. My first Senn Can. Spent a lot of time browsing forums and reviews before i got this one and all i can say is , it was worth the read. As far as the cans, these are definately value for money considering the other  branded cans with an expensive tag. I got this in India for 2100 ruppes which is around 38$. I have read that these do come under 25$ but this is the best i could get in India. The sound quality-decent mids, bass and the whole experience is pleasant and punchy. At maximum volume, it does scream a bit(depends on the genre), but i can bet that one need not tune-up to max volumes all the time. I listen to all...
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Negative Reviews

BababooeyHTJ

You're better off with the HD201

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By BababooeyHTJ

Pros: Cheap

Cons: Uncomfortabe, doesn't sound all to good

I couldn't recommend these cans with the Sennheiser HD201 costing about the same and far better cans costing not much more. I couldn't wear these for too long since they were tight. I tried leaving them in between a few books to try and spread them out and it didn't seem to work. On top of that they didn't really sound all too good. The bass bleed into the mids and made them sound really cheap especially at higher volumes. There are just much better options out there.
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1eye1derweasil

Great for the price

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By 1eye1derweasil

Pros: Super inexpensive

Cons: Flat bass, one note highs. Boring. Cable isn't portable friendly

For around 30$ there are infinitely better headphones available. 
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zapanda

Best deal I ever made

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By zapanda

Pros: amazing SQ, great bass

Cons: uncomfortable after a few hours

This was my first pair of over ear headphones. They surprised me a lot because I paid the equivalent of about $30 and got a whole lot more for that in terms of sound.   I tried them out in the store, before purchasing, on my Samsung Galaxy S1 and eventually used them a lot on my work computer. Amazing sound quality! They have great bass, really punchy and deep, especially after about 20 hours of usage.    The only draw back is that they get a bit uncomfy after more than 2 hours of listening. I wear glasses and the cups press really hard on my ears. I have to take them off and have a break every now and then. They also leak sound at high volumes, but it's not...
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TerminalDeath6

Affordable and Reliable

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By TerminalDeath6

Pros: Great Sound, Comfortable, Affordable

Cons: Long Cord

I bought my Sennheiser 202's not even a week ago and already loving them! They have wonderful treble, mid, and bass and work with my music. The problem i have which seems to be recurring is the long cord which can be a hassle when im skateboarding. I was very shocked at how cheap they were too. Before i bought these my friend told me to get what he had which were skullcandy mesh's but i stumbled onto this website and did some research on the choices my local store had and i saw the reviews for these and thought id give it a shot. I highly recommend these for anyone who want a good pair of headphones and are on a budget.   Im new here too so sorry if my review wasnt that great.
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dragonguy23

Cheap, but great headphones!

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By dragonguy23

Pros: Detachable earpieces for storage and portability, good sound, equal bass and treble, not too expensive, long cord. Comfortable.

Cons: Long cord, not very portable in terms of going outside with it.

Alright, so I bought these because I needed to replace my broken Superlux HD699s since I accidentally dropped them because the wire snagged the chair. I did some research on these cans, and most of the reviews I have seen are positive and they were right.   Here's my review:   Sound: The sound itself is flat, the bass or the treble is balanced. The mid-range is also well balanced. When I first wore them, I listened to some songs, from drum n bass, rock, to dubstep. They sounded well, the treble is not as sharp as the one from the HD669s.   Comfort: I find it comfortable, even if I wear glasses. I can wear these without feeling any pain outside my ears for...
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iRockskinnies

Pretty Good for the Price!

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By iRockskinnies

Pros: Very nice style, good bass,clear crisp sound, and low price

Cons: A little bit uncomfortable, hard to adjust, extremely long cord, and not very portable

I just recieved the Sennheiser hd 202 ii headphones at my door step. I have to say that after visiously ripping through the plastic packaging, these are pretty good headphones. They're definitely not the best, but tor only 20 bucks, they're decent. I'm no audiophile, but I think the bass is great. However, something I dislike about these is that they don't sound very good with soft music, forexample I listen to a lot of Taylor Swift, the audio didn't impress me. When I listened to a song with more bass, the audio was pretty good. Comfort. They're not very comfortable in my opinion. I think it puts a little too much pressure on my head, but that's probably just because they're brand new....
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Adio3

First Pair of Great Over Ear Headphones!

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By Adio3

Pros: Great Sound Staging, Amazing Detail!

Cons: Sometimes Uncomfortable

My third pair of over-ear or on-ear pair. The first two were Skullcandy and they sucked! These cans are well worth the small price and deliver your monies worth! Ive heard thing ive never heard on other headphones.
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zardak

As good as it gets

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By zardak

Pros: Top notch sound quality

Cons: NONE!

I will say from the beginning, do not listen to other reviewers who are addicted to some other headphone or have some esoteric piece of crap from some unheard of company, i've listened intently to all the lauded headphones up to $1000 and there seems to be some misnomers, bad hearing, generalisations, or misinformation happening. Anyone  who says these 202 mk II's are "Just OK" or "Good but not that good" has no idea what they're talking about, they have either got rocks in their head or need to get their ears cleaned, or else they have a severe case of denial.   These HD 202 mk II's, seriously, I think i'm having a demented dream, or else i've just realized the saying...
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philspins

HD 202 Review

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By philspins

Pros: clear sound, cheap

Cons: comfort, cord, unipivot

I cannot recommend these headphones.  When shopping for some replacement phones a couple years ago, I had the name Sennheiser on the mind.  I had read lots of great things about the company and their headphones.  So when I went to Future Shop to look for a replacement, I saw the HD-202s priced at about $80, and they looked alright, so I picked them up.   I have never hated a pair of headphones so much!  While the sound is clear and decent, it's certainly not a high end sound.  It's flat and boring, no life/air, no dynamics to speak of.  Bass is weak.  On the other hand they go fairly loud with no distortion, so they were great for bus...
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aangen

Really?

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By aangen

Pros: Cheap

Cons: Dreadful sound

I have the following phones: Shure SE530 Etymotic ER-4P Koss Portapro Anniversary Edition Koss Portapro Sennheiser PX100 Sennheiser HD-202 They are listed in they order of my perception of their sound quailty. I was very dissapointed with the sound of the HD-202 headphones. When plugged into a computer any and all computer noise/distortion is highlighted. When used with a good sound source they merely sound tubby and dull. I was surprised. The PX100 phones blow them away and they are normally near the same price. I must say Bah.
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idzani

The Best I Ever Had

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By idzani

Pros: Superb sound, Brilliant Bass, Lightweight, Durable and great design

Cons: Lead wires too long and tangly

I've used this pair of headphones for 3 years plus now. It's by far, the best I've ever had. I've tried (and had) some other headphones but I find that the HD202 is a tough match to beat. The x-factor for this headphone is the value for money. For the price that you're paying as compared to other closed headphones in the market, this one is a no brainer. It's so easy to tell that the sound it has is just astounding by the booming bass, and the crisp mids and highs from it. Besides this, the pleather pads are somewhat very elegant and very comfortable. The adjustable headband is very simple and does not take so much effort in adjusting as it's tight to the head, but light on...
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Jaisah

Good for the price

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By Jaisah

Pros: Great bass and sound quality for the price

Cons: Cable is too long

Great headphones for someone who wants a cheap but capable set of headphones. The cable is far too long if you plan to use them away from home.
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Where to Buy It

SweetwaterHD 202-II (Circumaural Closed Headphone) at Sweetwater$29.95See It »
ShopletSennheiser HD202 Stereo Headphones at Shoplet$42.98See It »
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