Sennheiser PXC 300 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Travel in comfort and tune out the noise around you with the Sennheiser PXC 300 folding headset. The 3.5 mm double mono jack is compatible with most personal audio devices; the set also includes a 6.3 mm stereo jack for use with airline audio systems. The 1.6 m copper cable is reinforced with Kevlar for solid durability.

Fold-and-flip headphones are designed for comfort--the ergonomic headband offers two-point suspension and soft ear cups, and can be adjusted to a variety of positions. The switchable NoiseGard active noise compensation attenuates frequencies below 1,000 Hz by up to -15 dB, so you'll be able to tune in to your music and tune out the conversation around you. A padded carrying case accommodates the headphones, cable and adapter, and the manufacturer provides a two-year warranty covering parts and service.

What's in the Box:
Headset, 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) stereo jack, 3.5 mm double mono jack, soft carrying case, batteries, user's guide, warranty and registration card

Travel in true style with the new flagship, the PXC300 with NoiseGard Advance. Its color scheme is certainly designed to impress. Brushed aluminum decorative rings and silver nameplates will leave no doubt that these headphones are indeed something special. Improved NoiseGard technology is now far less susceptible to outside interference, such as from mobile phones. The ear pads have also been improved. Top-grade leatherette material ensures superb wearing comfort and excellent passive attenuation. The PXC300 is supplied with batteries, the two familiar adapters and a new, more durable zippered transport case.

Customer Reviews:

Very good product
I got the Sennheiser PXC300 and the Skullcandy SC-NC Proletariat . I like the no-cables and around the ear of the scull candy, but the Sennheiser PXC 300 has less hiss and a bit more cancellation. Both have very little inherent noise reduction, so these only work when they are turned on and only reduce low frequency machinery type noises. They won't do anything to reduce voices for instance. I would prefer something with high inherent noise reduction and additional low frequency noise reduction when turned on. I have not found that yet...
--2006-12-12

At least air-travelers should stay with or buy PXC 250
I had been a relatively happy owner of the previous model in this series (PXC 250)--noise reduction and small folded-size relative to price. Rating the PXC 250 a 4-star product and motivated by my expectation for an improved version + the comments here at Amazon, I decided to buy the PXC 300 (the current model). I can only speak for the use of both models during air-travel. This being the context of my comment here, I see ZERO improvement of PXC 300 over the PXC 250. Needless to say, I may save you some money in case you decide to buy the PXC 250, based on this review.

To make it complete, for the curious ones, here's what I commented on the PXC 250:

There seems to be a couple of uses for PXC 250. I will speak only in reference to their noise canceling function in airplanes. To really come and appreciate these headphones one has to use them during a flight overseas. I would estimate the noise reduction to about 60%, of which 50% is due to electronics and 10% to the small pads that apply on your ears. I wrote 'small pads' for they do not cover completely one's ears. Battery life seems decent and sound quality is top considering the circumstances--jazz and classical music will come through just right. Their being foldable is a neat and space-saving feature!

Could PXC 250 be better? They surely can--though I'm not 100% clear on how much improvement ought to be expected from electronics vs. the geometry of the ear-pads.

Not having tried Bose QuietComfort II headphones in flight it is hard for me to draw any comparisons. However, if one travels often by plane, the price concerns associated with Bose QuietComfort II headphones shouldn't be an obstacle, especially for trying them. Otherwise, PXC 250 is a safe buy!

Addendum: I checked the PXC-300 version and failed to notice any improvement. Supposedly, the 300-series has better Bass or something. Even if that were the case, how can one discern that in a flying airplane? Buy/Stay with the 250!
--2006-12-08

Bulky battery case is a bigger problem for me than illustrated by most review
I need to emphasize that the battery case really is a nuisance. So much so that I never use this headset when on the move and even sitting here in my office every time I turn or reach for something it comes skating across the desk or crashes to the ground.
--2006-12-04

Noise Reduction at its best
My choice of headphones depended largely on the reviews available at Amazon.com and I had shortlisted 2 products, the Bose and the Sennheiser. I had a chance to visit the Bose Showroom and they gave me a demo of the noise reduction headphones. Quality of sound was definately very good but they were bulky, real bulky and it would be a pain carrying them in your hand luggage. I took a chance and opted for the Sennheiser. They are smart, come with a compact carrying case, excellent sound and the noise reduction is really good. I would say maybe the Bose are about 20% as far as NOISE REDUCTION is concerned, mainly because thier ear pads cup the whole year, so automatically some external sound is blocked. However considering that the quality of sound is the same and that these are much sleeker and cheaper, nearly 1/2 the price, I think it is a great buy. In fact even if the Bose were the same price, I would opt for the Sennheiser since in my case price was NOT a criteria; Convenience while travelling was and of course the quality of sound.
--2006-11-10

great
i bought these for my wife, and she loves them. they are more clear than conventional headphones.
--2006-11-09

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