Sennheiser HD 435 Versatile Open-Aire Ultra-Light Supraural Headphone w/ Volume Control | List Price: $69.95
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Brand: Sennheiser
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 2 years warranty
Features: - In line volume control
- Detachable single sided cable
- Outstanding sound characteristics
- Convenient protective pouch included
- 3.5 mm and 1/4" plug included
good sound for price, but long burn-in period [Posted on 2007-07-12]
When I first put these on, my first reaction was that I'd been ripped off. They were very uncomfortable for me, and I couldn't keep them on for more than half an hour because the headband was too tight and made my ears hurt too much (maybe I just have a weird-shaped head). More importantly, the sound really sucked. There was a lot of bass, but it was all "flabby." And everything sounded muffled, almost like there was something between my ears and the headphones.
I looked around the web to see if the general consensus was that this headphone sucked. There aren't that many reviews (guess this guy's not that popular) and the reviews are mixed, but one site did mention that the headphone sounded very different after one month of testing than it did when brand new. I didn't know this, but apparently there's this thing called "burn-in" where headphone drivers don't sound like they're supposed to until you've used them for a while.
Well, the HD435's really do sound different after a while! I plugged my headphone into a cd player, stuck it in my dresser, and left the music playing for about 5 days. Now the bass isn't flabby (but it's still not tight), and it doesn't sound muffled anymore. In fact, they sound pretty good! I mean, there are better sounding headphones out there, but those also cost more money. The HD435 is a good compromise between the cheapo 'phones that came with my cd player and the expensivo 'phones that cost five times as much. If you're tight on money, these should be a safe bet.
I love these headphones! [Posted on 2007-07-15]
I'm addicted to the volume control on this unit. Absolutely smashing! These are certainly not studio quality headphones, but for clarity, volume and bass levels it's a 10! Perfect for everyday listening enjoyment.
Ditch the buds and slip on some cans. [Posted on 2007-12-08]
You're not alone if you believe the stock headphones that come with most portable music players aren't up to the task, and that earbuds are a headache.
Back when I bought my first Sony WalkMan, I sought out an alternative to those first-generation mini headphones and found it in the legendary Sennheiser HD414 headphone. The HD414 was a departure from the previous century's vogue for head-devouring phones, replacing big heavy drivers with a pair of lightweight foam rubber "earmuffs" that exerted almost no pressure on the ear. Like a pair of glasses, you could get used to them and forget you were wearing them. Sennheiser's patented Open-Aire design allowed you to hear all the music without being shut out from sounds around you. They quickly became the favorites of radio disc jockeys and others who needed to monitor audio but still carry on a conversation.
Those headphones served me well from my days as a college radio disc jockey through a series of portable CD players but by the time I bought my first iPod nano, I had long since lost track of them.
The good news: Sennheiser Open-Aire headphones are not only alive and well but better than ever. The HD435, from about the middle of the Open-Aire range, is possibly the best value, combining the legendary Sennheiser listening experience with a handy inline volume control. Because of their on-the-ear (also called supra-aural) design, you ears stay cool and comfy. The padded headband is a nice improvement of the original Open-Aire design and the single-point-of-entry cable means more freedom of movement. The cable terminates in a mini-stereo plug and Sennheiser includes a 1/4-inch adapter so you can plug the HD435 into stereo receivers and mixing boards.
On the technical side, the 19,500 Hertz frequency response ceiling is a mere 500 Hz shy of what's considered the limit of human hearing, while the bass response reaches down to 18 Hz. Translation: even though the sound is going right into your ears, you can sometimes feel the bass all over your body. High notes remain crystal-clear with little loss in directionality.
Great!! [Posted on 2008-08-26]
If you have bad luck with these headphone then you might want to consider where the audio is coming from. A crappy player, mp3, or sound card can sound great on ok headphones and really bad on good ones like these. I can't play anything bellow 320 or cd quality because it will sound bad. But that doesn't mean the headphones are bad, it means the source is.
These things are very comfortable ive been wearing them for over a year, still kicking hasn't broken at all. It has a detachable wire which comes in handy. The adjustable size also works fantastic. There is nothing wrong with these headphones.
Price vs quality ratio these are the best. I've spoiled myself so much i can't enjoy audio on anything but seinnheiser as it sounds horrible to me. Will definitely buy more seinnheiser if they keep the quality up.
Great Quality, Especially for Price! [Posted on 2008-10-18]
This is an absolutely great product! I just recieved it today and I'm already in love with them. I'm going to detail my opinions on the major aspects of the headphones:
1) Sound Quality: Awesome! The sound is so clear and beautiful. These are replacing my Bose QC2 and I'm venturing to say they are even better! I don't know how to explain it well, but it's almost like these headphones have a softer, calmer sound to them. I am enjoying my music a lot more with these headphones!
2) Design: Also great. The cushions on the top and over the earpieces are so comfortable, without muffling the sound (earpieces). Also they are so lightweight! Yet they are made from large pieces of thick plastic, don't be fooled by that they are lightweight, and I can tell it would take A LOT of wear and tear to actually break these. And of course the orangey-red on the ears adds a nice bonus as well!
3) Features: I'm not big on having headphones with features so this was good. I do love that it has a volume control on the wire. The wire is extremely long! That is kind of a drawback for me because it is too long! I'm just basically using this for my MP3 player so that is the only problem I have with it, which isn't a problem for most others!
4) Cost-Benefit: Amazing! Like I said my Bose weren't even as good of sound quality as these and they are over $200 less! Now they aren't silencing, but in my opinion you don't need it. All it really does is eliminate the minor background noise and I prefer sound quality then actual not hearing sounds around you.
To anyone looking for really good, well priced, and pretty simple headphones: BUY THESE!!!!!
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