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Sennheiser HD 212 Headphones

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Pros: Detailed sound quality, Comfortable, Strongly built, Good value for money, Lot of Sennheiser spare parts

Cons: Some cable problems (had to be replaced once): the mini-jack connector of the right-hand speaker was worn out after a full-intensive 3 years of usage

Forget about Beats Headphones! It's time to discover what music really sounds like: the Sennheiser is a good first step :)

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Pros: FUN, great value for money, very powerful bass, decent mids and highs, very comfortable and light, sturdy, great isolation, removable cable.

Cons: Bass tends to slightly overpower mids and highs in bass heavy songs, looks cheap, thin cables.

These are my favorite headphones. I've had them for years, I don't even remember when I bought them, but still to this day, every time I put them on, they put a big smile on my face.

 

I own headphones such as Sennheiser HD650 and AKG Q701, and have owned many others much more expensive than HD212's, but none of them were as fun.

 

HD212pro are in my opinion one of those headphones which make you forget about sound neutrality, or soundstage, or imaging, etc...they just make you have fun.  Any music, from techno, dubstep, rock to classical and jazz sounds great for the money, and that constant smooth bass envelops you. No other cans that I have tried can produce as much bass as these. I mean, HD650's bass feels thin after listening to these for a while.

 

Overall, great set of cans for the money.

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Pros: price to quality, bass, durability, light, comfort, good sound isolation

Cons: not the greatest look

Value: 10/10

For its price range, Sennheiser HD 212 Pro are one of the best buys out there. Nothing much to add here.

 

Audio Quality: 9/10

Great bass, mids and highs are good enough. Sounds like the $300 Beats Studio.

 

Design: 8/10

Not the best design. The look isn't great, but considering its price, I would not complain much.

 

Comfort: 9/10

Main asset is that they are very light. Feels great wearing them.

 

Overall: 9/10

Great buy and great bang for buck.

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Pros: Extremly sturdy and good sound

Cons: Not that good looking if you ask me.

I bought the HD 212 pro when they were fresh in the shops some 8 years ago and I have used them up to this day. And I have used them practically every day since! That alone is amazing for the quality.

Due to exchangeable parts through the years - cord (6 or 7 times) and ear pads (only ones) - the lifespan is epic!

 

I have used them mainly for my media player, there for this review is suppose to be understood as used with digital audio formats such as quality mp3s from a minimum of 192 or higher and looseless audio such as FLAC. I have not used these for listening to vinyl or any other superior format or other additional amplifying. I started out with a portable cd-player and to my recollection I was extremely satisfied with the quality of sound, listening to now classic albums such as Radiohead - Kid A and Autechre - Tri repetae, to name two favorites.

 

In that light, these headphones still sound really nice played from a good media player! ( I have had Cowon players trough the years, which are great. ) The HD 212 pro, have a great bass response, distinct highs and a clear mid. They lack in room, warmth and clear distinctiveness when listening to looseless and analog formats but in this price range nothing ells is to expect.

 

I really cant imagine a better set of headphones in this price range to be used for media players (due to amplifying limits), that is of this quality in both sound and endurance!

 

They have been a lovingly dear friend to me for 8 years and I am now retiring them to a slow and easy life in front of the computer, out of harms way in dj-booths and rainy streets.

 

g-funk

Sennheiser HD 212 Headphones
Description:

The HD 212 Pro closed, dynamic Hi-Fi stereo headphones are an ideal partner for DJs. They are perfect for powerful modern music, providing a crisp bass response and good insulation against ambient noise. These rugged headphones can also be used for mobile sources and home mini Hi-Fi systems.

Details:
DetailValue
BindingElectronics
BrandSennheiser
EAN0615104051805
Feature10' Y style detachable cable
Height8 inches
Length7 inches
Weight0.29 pounds
Width4 inches
LabelSennheiser
List Price$89.95
ManufacturerSennheiser
ModelHD 212
MPNHD 212
Package Quantity1
Product GroupCE
Product Type NameHEADPHONES
PublisherSennheiser
StudioSennheiser
TitleSennheiser HD-212 Headphone (Silver)
UPC615104051805
Batteries Included0
Is Autographed0
Is Memorabilia0
Legal DisclaimerWarranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty2 years warranty
Special Featuresnv: Sound image^High sound levels, precise trebles | Frequency Response^12 19,000 Hz | Transducer^dynamic | Impedance^32 Ohms | Max. sound pressure level^112 dB | Connector^3.5 6.3 mm 14 stereo jack plug | Cable^3 m OFC copper cable, detachable | Weight^Approx. 130 g
Is Fragile0
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