Sennheiser PXC 450 Review

 

Let’s cut to the chase, the Sennheiser PXC 450 travel headphones are the audiophiles choice for noise-cancelling headphones when sound quality simply must not be compromised.

They provide an unparalleled array of features and quality paired with 90% noise reduction and true high-end audio performance.

There is little about these cans which could possibly be improved as the user satisfaction ratings testify.

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Sennheiser PXC 450 Travel headphones

The natural sound quality is backed up by an impressive 8 – 28,000 Hz frequency response and the proprietary NoiseGard™ 2.0 technology as an active noise compensation system.

They offer active/bypass mode meaning that the Sennheiser PXC 450 operate as headphones without noise-cancellation and even without batteries.

The mute/talk-through functionality is as easily accessed as the rest of the integrated controls and for convenience and longevity, both the cable and earpads are user-replaceable parts. All this is backed up by a two year warranty.

 

Sennheiser PXC 450 Review

. . . what do the owners/users say?

 

Positive reviews

There are plenty of customer reviews for these, and as those with a more discerning ear will know true audio quality when they hear it, its no surprise that 80% of users gave these headphones either 4 or 5 stars

Attribute Ratings

Besides loving the sound quality users also found these to be lookers, and rated appearance very highly. Being so sturdily built its hardly surprising that users also rated construction quality very highly too.

Summary

• Adaptive baffle damping and patented Duofol™ diaphragm technology for pristine audio production.
• Switchable NoiseGard™ 2.0 reduces ambient noise up to 90%.
• Active/bypass mode for use as a noise cancelling or closed-back audiophile headphone.
• Luxurious materials for long-lasting comfort and exceptional durability.
• TalkThrough function for easy communication with the people around you while wearing the headphones.
• Simple-to-use volume control integrated into the headphone.
• Ideal for people on the move: comfortable, sturdy and foldable headphone design
• Audio transmission always works – even in passive mode and without the batteries
• Ideal for use with in-flight entertainment systems, MP3 players as well as home entertainment systems.
• Single-sided, detachable cable and replaceable ear pads for extended operating life.
• Comes with accessories: transport case, audio adapters (in-flight entertainment and ¼”), two AAA batteries
• Built-tough with a 2 YEAR warranty!
• Compatible (listen only) with latest generation of tablets

Technical Details

• Attenuation (passive)     Up to 32 dB
• Battery     One AAA battery
• Cable length     4.6 ft. (1.4 m) single-sided, replaceable
• Connector     3.5 mm. right-angled
• Ear coupling     Around-the-ear
• Frequency response (headphones)     8 – 28,000 Hz
• Headphone     Headband set
• Impedance     150/750 Ù
• NoiseGard™ noise compensation     Up to 90%
• Operating time     >21 h.
• Sound pressure level (SPL)     108 dB SPL
• Total harmonic distortion (THD)     < 0.1%
• Transducer principle     Dynamic
• Weight w/o cable     8.5 oz. (240 g)

Where users had doubts

8% of users registered disappointment with the Sennheiser PXC 450 travel headphones. Besides the usual product faults from which all manufacturers suffer, the main complaint with these headphones was that the noise cancellation wasn’t as effective as users had hoped for.

What users loved

There’s no doubt about it, users bought these headphones for their audiophile hi-end sound. Also they look and feel great as well as being packed with just about every feature available to headphones.

What we recommend

The Sennheiser PXC 450 headphones are as good as it gets for sonic qualities with noise-cancellation. If you are looking for the ultimate in sound proofing and ear protection then you may consider the effort that Sennheiser have put into audio reproduction of the PXC 450 to be disproportionate. But it you are looking for a great pair of noise-canceling travel headphones that look as good as they sound then these are the daddy of them all.

 

OVERALL RATING: 4.0 out of 5 stars from over 110 user reviews

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Source of Buyer Reviews and Description: Amazon.com

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