Updated 3 Aug 2017
Sennheiser
PX 100-II
Snapshot: The Sennheiser PX 100-II wired on-ear headphones don't have player controls and doesn't work with virtual assistants (such as Siri). But how do they sound?
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Test results
Overall score
Sound
Comfort
Durability
Classical
Good points
- Excellent sound.
- Good comfort.
- OK durability.
- Light weight.
But
- No player controls.
How we test
Noise-cancelling models
Overall score includes:
Sound (50%)
Comfort (30%)
Noise-cancelling (10%)
Durability (10%)
Other scores don’t count towards the overall score.
Non-noise-cancelling models
Overall score includes:
Sound (60%)
Comfort (30%)
Durability (10%)
Other scores don’t count towards the overall score.
For our test, we get 5 expert testers to wear each pair of headphones for an extended period while listening to a range of content from various audio sources. Each set’s sound quality was also tested using a reference ear, a device with an acoustic input impedance resembling that of an average human ear. This was also done for noise-cancelling if applicable. The scores from the testers and reference ear are then averaged into the final sound quality score.
The same 5 testers allocate the comfort score. Finding the headphone type that’s most comfortable for you can take time, because everyone’s ears are different. Earbuds often come with different-sized rubber nibs to help fit into your ear. Over-ear headphones tend to be bigger and heavier, so you may need to adjust the headband to get the fit right.
Key data
Model
Avg price
Earcup type
More test results (/10)
Jazz
Rock/Pop
Voice
Sound leaking
Specifications
Weight (g)
Cable length (cm)
Wired
Wireless
Battery
Functions when battery runs out
Features
Noise cancelling
Supports mobile assistant (Siri, Google, etc.)
Controls on cable
Controls on earpiece
Foldable earphone
Remote for Apple
Remote for Android
Travel case
USB charging cable
Extra earbuds
Member reviews
"Buyer beware"
19 Nov 2018, Neil S.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Excellent sound, comfy and lightweight
Cons:
Quality is a big problem, as reported by online reviews. Owned mark 1 pair for 7 years with no issues aside from falling apart from general wear and tear. Mark II pair lasted 14 months when right ear connection failed. Poor sound leakage as expected from open backed earphones.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
