I like these headphones. However, one of the challenges of selecting headphones was finding units to try before purchasing. Some stores had SOME Sennheiser phones but no store carried THIS model OUT of the box, available to try-on first. Therefore, I bought these through Amazon WITHOUT trying them first.
They sound they produce is satisfying. The fit is tight.
Of course the whole idea of closed-cup is to screen-out extraneous sound while creating an sanctuary of sound under the phones. Designing a set of cups to accomplish this while keeping the phones comfortable is one of the challenges.
For me they serve the purpose of blocking most noise in my office and creating a world of sound. Also, others cannot hear what I am listening to. I have not tried wearing them while on an airplane yet. That is next.
Subtracting from the overall listening experience somewhat is the pressure the phones apply to the side of my head, especially while wearing glasses. I'm good for an hour or two, that's it.
The lesson I learned is NEVER to buy headphones, no matter what the reputation of the company, without FIRST finding a store that has them available to on. I started out with good intentions but caved at the end and took a chance.
In time, they may fit better. If that is the case, I will give them my highest rating.
Until then, three-stars.
I like these headphones. However, one of the challenges of selecting headphones was finding units to try before purchasing. Some stores had SOME Sennheiser phones but no store carried THIS model OUT of the box, available to try-on first. Therefore, I bought these through Amazon WITHOUT trying them first. They sound they produce is satisfying. The fit is tight. Of course the whole idea of closed-cup is to screen-out extraneous sound while creating an sanctuary of sound under the phones. Designing a set of cups to accomplish this while keeping the phones comfortable is one of the challenges. For me they serve the purpose of blocking most noise in my office and creating a world of sound. Also, others cannot hear what I am listening to. I have not tried wearing them while on an airplane yet. That is next. Subtracting from the overall listening experience somewhat is the pressure the phones apply to the side of my head, especially while wearing glasses. I'm good for an hour or two, that's it. The lesson I learned is NEVER to buy headphones, no matter what the reputation of the company, without FIRST finding a store that has them available to on. I started out with good intentions but caved at the end and took a chance. In time, they may fit better. If that is the case, I will give them my highest rating. Until then, three-stars.