Senn PX200 - a good closed alternative to Sportapros?
Sep 18, 2003 at 1:04 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 5
appar111

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I'm looking for a good, closed alternative to my Sportapros and the Senns seem to fit the bill with size, price, etc. I can grab a pair at Virgin Megastore for about $50 with a coupon.

I plan on doing some searching to see how they sound amped vs. unamped, but does anyone have any quick opinions as to how their sound compares to the Koss Sportapro/Portapro cans?

thanks!
appar111
 
Sep 18, 2003 at 2:08 PM Post #2 of 5
I like them better than the PortaPros. The bass seems more controlled and the mids are smooth. I think they sound great for rock, especially guitars and male vocals. The treble seems a bit finicky though. I've heard recordings where the highs seem a bit trill and thin and others where they seem recessed. An amp and through a good line out seems to clear up things on the high end.
 
Sep 18, 2003 at 7:44 PM Post #3 of 5
If you get them make sure to do the last half of burn in at very high volume (make sure they aren't distorting though) with bass heavy music.

That said, I love my PX200's but as mentioned, the highs can be a little recessed when driven by a portable.
 
Sep 18, 2003 at 7:48 PM Post #4 of 5
Thanks for the advice! They'll get medium volume on a pop station today and tonight.... tomorrow, a li'l Eminem...
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that should do the trick!

appar111
 
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