
Sennheiser HD 201
Pros
- Well priced
- Decent sound
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
- May be too bright for some
- May lack bass
- Difficult to push to loudest volume
Bottom Line
The Sennheiser HD 201 is a decent budget headphone that delivers decent sound, but may be too bright for some and may not offer much noise isolation.
The Sennheiser HD 201s received positive reviews for their price, with users finding they deliver a good bang for the buck. Users also described them as offering a decent overall sound. Their comfort and lightweight build was also a plus for users. However, users did find that they lacked quite a bit of bass and they were rather sibilant due to their added brightness. They are also closed-back headphones but don’t isolate audio too well according to some users. The Sennheiser HD 201s are budget closed-back headphones that offer a decent bang for the buck.
Score Summary
Critic Reviews
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CNet.com April 6, 2011
Though the ultra-affordable Sennheiser HD 201 headphones provide natural sound and capable performance, commuters may find the low volume output an issue when listening to music in highly trafficked environments.
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