I'm looking to get a px100...opinions please...

[Nugwin]

I need a good pair of headphones that can go portable. From what i've read the px100's are open? Do they leak like any other open headphones? Thats my main worry...should I get px200's? They are closed, but I've heard some bad things about them...thanks for the help guys. Any other suggestions for sub 30-40 portable non IEM headphones are appreciated also.

 

[sackynut]

I love my PX100's as do many other people I know.
I love the sound quality, the bass impact (Im a bass head) but how the bass does not overpower the other freq's in my opinion. They are highly portable, fairly sturdy and come with a two year warrany :]

From what I hear, the px200's arent as good quality-wise.

The only downsides are: the let a fair amount of outside noise in, and they let some noise out (although I havent found that con to be too bad.)

If you live or work somewhere with a lot of noise you might try something else. I bet there are plenty of other suggestions on this site that others will give you.

 

[zaero69]

The PX100 leaks sound like a bitch. Not reccomendable for the outside use, since you will hear everything that happens near you. But as for the sound quality it's very nice. I really loved it.
Go for an IEM. The er6i is nice, there are plenty of other options. just do a simple search about iem threads.

 

[captian73]

if you can stretch your budget, get the iGrado's. they're far better than the Sennheiser Twins (px100/200).

 

[hellopanda]

I-grados or the Koss Portapro. But both are still open-cans. Leak like nobody's business.

 

[Oliver :)]

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Originally Posted by sackynut /img/forum/go_quote.gif From what I hear, the px200's arent as good quality-wise. The only downsides are: the let a fair amount of outside noise in, and they let some noise out (although I havent found that con to be too bad.)

They sound pretty good, but you will likely need an amp if intended to use on public transportation. As stated, they do not isolate too well, but they do not leak much either.

 

[sackynut]

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Originally Posted by Oliver /img/forum/go_quote.gif They sound pretty good, but you will likely need an amp if intended to use on public transportation. As stated, they do not isolate too well, but they do not leak much either.

I wouldnt suggest using it on public transportation at all, Ive tried, its a pain, not even worth it. For public transportation, I always bring my Creative EP-630 IEMS, good quality/isolation.

 

[Oliver :)]

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Originally Posted by sackynut /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wouldnt suggest using it on public transportation at all, Ive tried, its a pain, not even worth it.

It depends upon your local pt. If it is more of the roaring & screeching variety, you will not be happy with the PX200. They are rather "dampening" than isolating. If you want portable isolation that is not served in IEM-form, you want HD-25s—and that is pretty much the choice you have.

 

[Nugwin]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I have a question: why are the px200's so cheap compared to the px100?

Brand New Sennheiser PX200 earphone Black For MP3 mp4 - eBay (item 320245611087 end time Apr-28-08 22:45:57 PDT)

Are these fakes or something?

 

[dcpoor]

Brand New Sennheiser P1200 earphone Black For MP3 mp4 - eBay (item 320245612726 end time Apr-28-08 22:54:45 PDT)
px100's from the same seller

so cheap, probably fakes?

 

[ronnielee54]

It has been my experience that the PX100's are lower priced. Fake or not, I would recommend the 100's over the 200's. PX100's are much better sounding.

 

[MoodySteve]

I have both kinds of headphones and I don't hear a tremendous SQ difference between them. I could heartily recommend either as good budget portable cans.

 

[Nugwin]

can anyone confirm if these are fakes?

 

[upstateguy]

Hi Nugwin

I have both.

The 100s are much better than the 200s and have the Sennheiser house sound. The 200s are too bright and I never use them.

At 16.99 plus 5.99 shipping, what are you waiting for?

It's a no brainer.

USG

d-_-b

 

[pdennis]

If you're concerned about isolation, how about Equation RP-15mc? Haven't heard them, but if you do a search you'll see reports from people who have.

Generally there's not a lot of positive feedback on sub-$50 closed cans.