Sennheiser PXC 480 Noise Canceling Headphones Review

Terrible noise cancellation compared to similar Bose model. The sound quality of the music is not very good. Wouldn't buy again.

It's fantastic. If you use these (or other noise-cancelling headphones, I think) on a plane, you won't want to take them off. I never noticed how noisy the cabin is. The battery seems to last forever. The only real disappointment is the case. If they tried, they couldn't make a cheaper case. If I lost them I would buy another pair.

They are great. I bought these because I fly a lot for work and they were definitely worth it. It's great for low-frequency constant noises like the hum of an airplane or a lawnmower. I used to use headphones and earphones to block out outside noise and they work pretty much the same. I love the TalkThrough feature which allows you to hear everyone around you clearly. I'm a curmudgeon and I shopped and read a lot of reviews before I printed them. You can also use noise reduction without a sound

Great Headphones. I switched from a Shure SE215 pair of headphones, which I thought were fantastic for a pair of headphones, but no one could see me in them, which became a problem when people tried to speak to me. I tossed between them, the PXC550 and both the Bose QC25 and QC35 before finally settling on them. I found they fit better than the Bose, being a bit tighter around my ears and head without causing any discomfort. The ear pads are definitely more comfortable for my size and shape of…

This is an exceptional set of headphones. To be honest, I don't really pay attention to the intricacies of audio engineering. The main points for me are pretty simple: 1) Sounds great. The music I like to listen to, mostly classical or folk, sounds clean with no noticeable distortion. 2) It's well laid out. I can wear it on my very thin hair on a long transcontinental flight and it won't irritate my scalp with countless age spots and hot spots. I also like how it surrounds and hugs my ears. 3)…

This is a very reliable headphone that makes flying more comfortable. The design is great for travel with a compact case and 2-prong adapter for select in-flight entertainment systems. The built-in USB lithium battery is a godsend compared to older versions of AAA batteries. The sound quality is excellent, although the maximum volume is a bit low in my experience. Noise-cancellation is excellent, with significant impact on engine and cabin noise, but don't expect complete silence, that's not…

So quiet. With a comfortable fit (but not too tight) and excellent noise cancellation, I can sit outside and block out the sound of a loud breeze or block out the sound of a stove inside. And then I switched my music streaming service to Extreme Quality (320 kbps) and immersed myself in the music. The sound isn't bass-heavy, but there's noticeably more bass than some other headphones. Perfect for my taste. The music does not degrade at higher volumes or lose the delicate vocals of acoustic and…