Testseek.co.uk have collected 43 expert reviews of the Sennheiser PXC 450 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sennheiser PXC 450.
January 2008
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The editors liked
Good sound for noise-cancellers. Talk-through actually works ...
In passive mode
Sound is genuinely hi-fi
NoiseGard’ cancelling of unwanted background noise is very significant
Audio quality
Very complete package
NoiseGard 2.0 and TalkTrough
Finishing touches and comfort
Folding and transportable
Awesome noisecancelling technology. Usual superb Sennheiser sonic performance.
Transform your seaweed-class (hands in the air) budget airline into a luxury charter jet with the best noise-cancelling cans on the market. Airline pilots use NoiseGard-equipped headsets to tell each other dirty jokes at 35
000 feet
As the tech reduces t...
Sound far better than most rivals
Snug
Comfortable fit
Effective
Sound quality
Noise-cancellation
Fold-flat design
Included hard case
TalkThrough feature
Runs on a single AAA battery
Noise cancelling very good
Talk button
The editors didn't like
Big. More expensive than Bose...
Hiss level is not inaudible
Some coloration in the midrange
Require an extension cable for home use
Size and weight
Price
Expensive. Lowend grunt is slightly lacking.
Even folded up
The bulky PXC 450s will comprise a significant part of your hand luggage. Basically
They’re not meant for any kind of movement – take them to the gym and your neck muscles will get the biggest workout
And the vinyl padding qu...
Not cheap
Dance fans may want more bass
Noise-cancelling bypass switch instead of automatic cut-out
Abstract: Sennheiser’s PXC 450 headphones won’t win any awards for elegance. They’re bigger and bulkier than any of their rivals, and the button that activates the noise-cancelling feature is in a stupidly awkward position. It’s also disappointing that such an expensive set of headphones doesn’t even include a rechargeable battery. However, Sennheiser’s NoiseGard technology was..
Transform your seaweed-class (hands in the air) budget airline into a luxury charter jet with the best noise-cancelling cans on the market. Airline pilots use NoiseGard-equipped headsets to tell each other dirty jokes at 35,000 feet, as the tech reduces t...
Even folded up, the bulky PXC 450s will comprise a significant part of your hand luggage. Basically, they’re not meant for any kind of movement – take them to the gym and your neck muscles will get the biggest workout, and the vinyl padding qu...
Save your money on flight upgrades and spend it on these Sennheisers instead. Whether you’re watching a movie, listening to music or just want some peace and quiet to work (or kip), they’re simply the best in-flight accessory money can buy. Se...
Abstract: When we reviewed a group of entry-level noise-cancelling headphones a few months ago, we noticed that the sound quality was surprisingly variable across the group. In fact, it seemed to us that you were largely paying for the noise-cancelling features...
In passive mode, sound is genuinely hi-fi, NoiseGard’ cancelling of unwanted background noise is very significant
Hiss level is not inaudible, Some coloration in the midrange, Require an extension cable for home use
Background noise is arguably the biggest single problem affecting music on the move. One can simply try to block it, of course, but active electronic noise cancelling looks the most attractive option. So we were more than a little intrigued when Sennhe...
Abstract: If you regularly listen to your iPod on a train or plane, or like to watch movies on your MacBook while youre travelling, youll know that ambient noise can be very distracting.
