[FieldEffect]

I picked up some HD201's today to use with my laptop so I could watch Netflix movies. They don't sound bad for the given use, but there are a couple things I don't like. For one, the cord splits and goes into both headphone cups--I prefer single-sided. Second, the cord is rather long and gets in the way (fixable with re-terminating, but I'd have to go buy ends and put forth effort). Third, the cord when it enters the cups seems flimsy and non-replaceable.
 
Given those things, I'm considering returning them and getting some HD-280's. They have a single-sided coiled cord which should be much better, and from what I can tell a lot of the parts are replaceable. But they'll be $100 vs. $30. I'm not sure if there will really be any sound quality difference when watching Netflix movies. Would it be worth the price difference?

 

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I picked up some HD201's today to use with my laptop so I could watch Netflix movies. They don't sound bad for the given use, but there are a couple things I don't like. For one, the cord splits and goes into both headphone cups--I prefer single-sided. Second, the cord is rather long and gets in the way (fixable with re-terminating, but I'd have to go buy ends and put forth effort). Third, the cord when it enters the cups seems flimsy and non-replaceable.
 
Given those things, I'm considering returning them and getting some HD-280's. They have a single-sided coiled cord which should be much better, and from what I can tell a lot of the parts are replaceable. But they'll be $100 vs. $30. I'm not sure if there will really be any sound quality difference when watching Netflix movies. Would it be worth the price difference?

Um $30 for the HD201's is really steep. NewEgg usually has those level sennheisers for ~$10-$20. Also you should check out amazon if you want cheap sennheisers too. They have plenty of nice like new refurbished ones for cheap. Example: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DGTGNG or the one you want: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-280-Pro-Headphones/dp/B000065BPB

 

[FieldEffect]

Keep in mind I'm out of town for a while on vacation with my laptop, hence it's important I be able to enjoy my Netflix movies now, not whenever some online company gets around to shipping stuff. I want to buy local.

 

[vese]

Amazon has REALLY reputable 1-2 day shipping options...I'm also a prime user though so I get those for free or ~$5.

 

[FieldEffect]

But that's 1-2 days of my vacation! =)
 
I really think I must be the only person in the world that doesn't mind spending more to buy local. Everyone is always so adamant about buying online.

 

[-ToM-]

i have 202's, 280s and my mate has 201s. The 280s are in a class of their own compared to the other 2

 

[FieldEffect]

Have you ever used your 280's with an IPOD or portable radio? If so, how does the weight of the coiled cord feel when walking around with them?

 

[FieldEffect]

Well, in any case, I went with the 201's, hacked a good chunk of the cable off, and re-terminated. They seem to do quite well for my purposes.