TK277
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Sennheiser USA was looking for some users to test-drive a few new models to be introduced in a thread over at the sponsor forum. They came in the mail this morning, and for the past few hours I've been taking a listen. Before my initial impressions, though, some pics:
The last two are in comparison to the Sennheiser CX 280 that I gave to my mom a few months back.
TECH SPECS, FEATURES, AND ACCESSORIES
Tech Specs
Features
Accessories
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
I've only got a few initial impressions for you right now, but I'll be back throughout the week to add information until I compile a sensible review after burn-in.
Fit, Build Quality, Microphonics
The silicon tips that came fitted on the 275 created a good seal and have been working fine. No issues with fit, but they come with a set of smaller and larger tips just in case. The cable is thin and I'd be worried about snagging or pulling them too hard, otherwise I don't see anything that worries me about the build quality. These are designed to be worn cable-down so microphonics are present, but only at 25% or less volume or while running.
Bass
Sennheiser offers a nice mid-bass kick/boost on most tracks. Although it teased me on deadmau5's "Ghosts 'N Stuff" with especially fun, impacting bass from 0:00 to 0:30. It hits less hard until that specific mid-bass comes back later in the track, which leaves a smidgeon more to be desired. The bass overall has a nice and solid punch to it and acceptable speed, only getting muddied on particularly fast and detailed passages. The package reports a frequency response from 17 to 23,000 hz, but to my ears it started to roll off around 30hz in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz743DDKGWQ - I'll test it a few times more later.
Separation
First song I tried was Linkin Park's "Castle of Glass" for separation testing. Two band members sing as soon as the chorus hits and most less expensive headphones I've tried tend to have a hard time separating the two – usually one will come forward on the other and try to merge. The 275s handled it well, only overlapping on one string. Not bad!
OTHER USER IMPRESSIONS
Shadow419
Alphaphoenix
The last two are in comparison to the Sennheiser CX 280 that I gave to my mom a few months back.
TECH SPECS, FEATURES, AND ACCESSORIES
Tech Specs
- 1.2m symmetric cable
- 3.5mm L-jack
- Frequency response of 17 to 23,000 Hz
- Impedance of 16
- Sound pressure level of 121 dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)
Features
- Integrated mic with answer-call button
- Chin slider
- in-ear canal style headphone
- 2-year warranty
Accessories
- 1 drawstring pouch
- 1 set of small, medium, and large tips
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
I've only got a few initial impressions for you right now, but I'll be back throughout the week to add information until I compile a sensible review after burn-in.
Fit, Build Quality, Microphonics
The silicon tips that came fitted on the 275 created a good seal and have been working fine. No issues with fit, but they come with a set of smaller and larger tips just in case. The cable is thin and I'd be worried about snagging or pulling them too hard, otherwise I don't see anything that worries me about the build quality. These are designed to be worn cable-down so microphonics are present, but only at 25% or less volume or while running.
Bass
Sennheiser offers a nice mid-bass kick/boost on most tracks. Although it teased me on deadmau5's "Ghosts 'N Stuff" with especially fun, impacting bass from 0:00 to 0:30. It hits less hard until that specific mid-bass comes back later in the track, which leaves a smidgeon more to be desired. The bass overall has a nice and solid punch to it and acceptable speed, only getting muddied on particularly fast and detailed passages. The package reports a frequency response from 17 to 23,000 hz, but to my ears it started to roll off around 30hz in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz743DDKGWQ - I'll test it a few times more later.
Separation
First song I tried was Linkin Park's "Castle of Glass" for separation testing. Two band members sing as soon as the chorus hits and most less expensive headphones I've tried tend to have a hard time separating the two – usually one will come forward on the other and try to merge. The 275s handled it well, only overlapping on one string. Not bad!
OTHER USER IMPRESSIONS
Shadow419
Alphaphoenix