Sennheiser PX-100 or PX-200 headphones

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I think ive boiled it down to these 2. found the PX-200s for 38$ shipped.
Just wondering if anyone had any experience with them or can comment on the durability. It seems the real only difference between the 2, the PX-200 has a "bass tube" .
i do like the foam earpad on the 100s though.
 
Steve, I haven't heard them, but if you visit the headphone sites (use Google), you'll find that the (open) 100 model receives much better reviews. The 200 model isn't even close according to the web reviews I've read while searching for some portable cans. The 100 model makes every top-10 list of portables that I've seen.

J.

Just found one such review:

http://www.goodcans.com/HeadphoneReviews/porta.htm
 
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Sennheiser PX200: Many of you have thought that since this model has a higher number, that it must be better than the PX100. In fact, it’s the other way around. The PX200 is actually a “Closed” headphone in a portable version. Closed headphones are handy when you don’t want sound to leak in or out as much, (handy when using in public and leaking sound can be bothersome to those around you or some noisy environmental sounds interfere with your listening experience). But, sound quality generally suffers with closed headphones and the same is true here. Sound quality wise, the PX200 is no match for either the PX100 or the Koss Portapro. It sounds muffled, and not as natural as the “Open” PX100 or Portapro. But, if your portable listening needs are better served by a “Closed” headphone, the PX200 is worthy of your consideration. Like the PX100, it’s well made, and folds down nicely, (also into it’s included hard plastic case).
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Great. Thanks for that jeff. I had wondered about the difference between an open pair to a closed pair of cans. Who cares about everyone elses terratorial sound boundaries if the quality is that much more open? :)
I mean who would complain to you that your headphones are too loud?
Maybe someone if your REALLY rockin out, but im sure it shouldnt be an issue.
Ill also go with the 100s. Being that i would need to hear things going on around me as i ride. And i like the FOAM.
I might cover them fashionably with a pair of 180 earwarmers just for the extra coverage.
So ill get back a review on what i think of them when they arrive.
Thanks again.
 
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