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Posted by mantisnl on Jul-15-2002 20:37:

Sennheiser HD 200

any1 got experiences with this headphone??

i might wanna buy it but i want 2 know some specs `n stuff about it, and ur thoughts..

also, if the headphone isn`t that good, do ya have any solutions for other headphones in the same price range?

grtz and thnx in advance,

DJ Mantis

Posted by ampburner on Jul-15-2002 21:18:

check the headphone thread (sticky). btw, got some more info on that sennheiser? specs, pics?

Posted by mantisnl on Jul-16-2002 12:34:

here`s an pic and the specs:

specs:

Closed circumaural stereo headphones
Very lightweight, comfortable even if used for long periods
Ideal for DJ monitoring
Very comfortable to wear due to BioNetic design
Effective attenuation of ambient noise minimizes risk of feedback
High maximum sound pressure level
Neodymium ferrous magnet systems for optimum audio performance
Replaceable parts for long life
2-year guarantee

Frequency Response 12.....22000 Hz
Jack plug 3,5/6,3 mm stereo
Weight w/o cable ca. 140 g
Cable length 3 m

Posted by ampburner on Jul-16-2002 15:19:

...just came back from downstairs, asked my brother about his HP's because he has similar ones.... being the Sennheiser HD210. Not sure what the difference is though. Anyway, my personal experience. I really don't like the sound quality on them. I own sony V500 DJ's myself, and I really like them alot better. They're great for home DJ'ing. Wouldn't bring them to a club I think, but they're great for what I want.

http://www.sonystyle.com/home/item.jsp?hierc=9688x8746x8750&catid=8750&itemid=4070&telesale=null&hidden=null&cps=null&type=s
Another thing that bugs me about 210/200's is the cable. it's too friggin long, and UNcoiled, very anoying when djing. (3 meters ) A lot of headphones have long wires, which is a good thing, BUT make sure they're coiled.

Best advice I can give you is go to a shop where you can try them, and where you can have a listen.

Posted by mantisnl on Jul-16-2002 20:29:

thnx for the info, some more ppl with experience of this headphone?

Posted by ShadySlim on Jul-16-2002 22:32:

Too bad the HD 200 is no longer distributed in the U.S. However, I didn't care much for those 'phones anyway, judging by a brief listen a couple of years ago. But I particularly dislike the Sony MDR-V500DJ's now (I used to think they were okay): The bass (on the V500DJ's) is dull, lifeless, and doesn't go at all deep; the highs are tinny and muffled both at once.

Posted by ampburner on Jul-16-2002 23:08:

like I said, don't order online, but go to a store where you can try them and judge for yourself....THEN check if you can get the model you've decided to buy cheaper online or in other stores.

When it comes to headphones, personal preference plays a biiiig role.

hey slim, if you dislike 'em that much... what 'phones would you recommend (in this pricerange) . just curious, and maybe you can help out mantis...

Posted by ampburner on Jul-16-2002 23:09:

lol I did NOT read your sig sorry

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btw are there two different versions of it? Pro / not-Pro, or is this the same one : http://www.i12shop.nl/details.asp?ProdID=484
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Posted by ShadySlim on Jul-17-2002 01:03:

quote:
Originally posted by ampburner
lol I did NOT read your sig sorry

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btw are there two different versions of it? Pro / not-Pro, or is this the same one : http://www.i12shop.nl/details.asp?ProdID=484
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That site had gotten the model number mixed up! That's the HD 270, NOT the HD 280! And the HD 270 is nowhere near as accurate - nor is it as good-sounding - as the HD 280.

Posted by drinkyourmilk on Jul-17-2002 02:53:

Hrmmm.. Where's Gluegun when you need him?
I have Sony MDR-V6's as many others here do.. Quite comfy. They don't fit completely over the ears, which is a small drawback. They're cheap! Sound is good.. Although I have nothing to compare them too. Overall a good set of headphones..

Posted by DamnDirtyApe on Jul-17-2002 04:03:

I owned a pair of Sony mdr-v500's for a couple of days before returning them. The sound quality is utter crap compared to some of the headphones sennheiser and others put out.

Posted by Widget on Jul-17-2002 12:29:

I've got a pair of the HD200.

As a beginner set of headphones they're aren't bad at all. But as someone mentioned there is an extremely long cord that hangs around alot.

Also, they aren't that great at keeping sound out. So I'll generally hear part of the monitor coming through when both ears have the phones on. But they haven't distorted on me yet and the sound quality is good.

They were the best phones I could find for that price.

Posted by mantisnl on Jul-17-2002 18:21:

ok thnx for the info guys! i`ll try them @ an shop which has them..

grtz,

DJ Mantis

Posted by ampburner on Jul-17-2002 19:39:

please let us know which one you've bought

Posted by mute79 on Jul-17-2002 19:41:

shady slim, do you own a pair of 280s?

Posted by mantisnl on Jul-17-2002 20:26:

quote:
Originally posted by ampburner
please let us know which one you've bought

yeah i`ll do, but i think it`ll take a month or so

ah well.. i`ll dig up this thread then ... if i don`t forget it

grtz,

DJ mantis

Posted by ShadySlim on Jul-17-2002 20:50:

quote:
Originally posted by TranceGeek
shady slim, do you own a pair of 280s?

Yep. I like 'em more than I do most closed full-size headphones currently on the market. A few others that I also recommend are the Sony MDR-7506 (not the 7505, not the V###DJ series) and the Beyerdynamic DT250 series (whether the 250-ohm version is worth the extra $50 or so over the 80-ohm version depends on whether or not you own a good amp).

Posted by Gluegun on Jul-19-2002 03:55:

I went to CompUSA a few days ago, and I noticed that they carry the Sennheiser HD202, which is a very nice inexpensive closed headphone.. If I was on an *EXTREMELY* tight budget, I would consider those as an okay entry DJ headphone. But, if possible, I would go for the Sony MDR-V6. Also, you realize that there IS a modification for the V6's to make them fit around (not on top of) your ears?