I paid $15 for those headphones, and I did not expect anything great. They aren't as comfortable as you would expect, but it does the job. The sound separation is poor for Sennheiser quality. I own a pair of HD 212 pros, which can be purchase for around $20 now, and I have to say that they are much better in every aspect.   I don't recommend HD 201s.

Not the best headphones. Sound is mediocre and is not much better than a decent pair of IEMs.    Worth mentioning that they fell apart after a year of use. I am not over exaggerating. They fell apart.  

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.

Background   Up to date I have owned a couple of headphones, including a useless Icemat Siberia, a few Sennheiser IEMs, some mediocre apple products, a pair of bose that I borrowed for a while and finally the Sennheiser HD212pro that I have been using for the past couple years.    Due to a limited budget, I have decided to stay with my HD212pros since 2009. They were comfortable, light and provided good sound isolation. The base was great for the money I paid, which was a really sweet bonus. Simply superb for studying/work. My interest in...