Sennheiser HD203 Closed-Back DJ Headphones - 2024 report by Whydis

Sennheiser HD203 Closed-Back DJ Headphones

Product Description The HD 203 studio stereo headphones are the ideal partner for home recording. The rugged lightweight headphones have a secure fit that blocks out ambient noise and keeps your music and monitoring cues from leaking out to adjacent ...

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Reviews around buy (5.00 of 5)

  • I bought these from Best Buy last summer of 2013 for an video gig I was on
  • My issue with bose has always been that their displays at Best Buy have never let you listen to the Bose AE2/OE2 through your own audio source
  • Well check this out, I go into a Best Buy and try out headphones
  • I bought a pair of these from Best Buy in 2013, believing the hype based on reviews on
  • One day I was in Best buy with my Sennheiser HD203 Closed-Back DJ Headphones that I had purchased in January of 2013 and that I had owned for at least 6-7 months
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Reviews around value (5.00 of 5)

  • These probably aren't even stocked anymore, but I just had to proclaim that these are a fantastic value
  • Next time around I'm likely to go with something premium and durable, or try out another real value deal, like the famous Koss Porta Pros.
  • I bought these when they were $25, and at that price, this is a great value
  • They have a very rich, and FULL, sound I always like, especially for music.
  • I think Sennheiser's high-end ($400-700) headphones are really amazing, so I was happy that their budget line were a good value.
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Reviews around deal (5.00 of 5)

  • Overall, these headphones are a great deal for the price
  • Bottom line is, don't buy these if they're much over $35, but otherwise they're a pretty good deal.
  • don't make the cut, great sound quality, but comfort really cuts the deal.
  • Great deal for very little money, sound quality is excellent, build is robust but a little clumsy to carry it around
  • First of all I can't complain cause I picked these headphones for $10.99 so considering the price it was a good deal
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Reviews around comfort (5.00 of 5)

  • I think, given time, the cushions will soften and overall comfort will be excellent
  • The sound is phenomenal and comfort is better than my Bose QC2's
  • The comfort is a bit better than the 150s, only because the ear pads on the 203s are a bit thicker and more rounded
  • Compared to the headphones I've mentioned , these have superior comfort , appearance , decent built quality (although the plastic is a bit flimsy-looking) , and fairly good sound , although I think my sony's sounded a bit better
  • They have a beautiful wide soundstage with excellent instrument separations...very enjoyable, which brings me to the CONS: COMFORT..... for about the first 45min. of listening not too bad, but then the pain comes!!
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Reviews around balance (5.00 of 5)

  • and he was impressed at how well balanced the sound was
  • The EQ is very well balanced meaning these headphones give an accurate depiction of how the music was intended to sound
  • They really sound that good!Bass is not overpowering but definitely ample and well balanced, but the mids and highs are really what is so impressive on
  • They have a very rich, and FULL, sound I always like, especially for music.
  • They have a very rich, and FULL, sound I always like, especially for music.
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Reviews around price (4.58 of 5)

  • these are well made, have great sound, and are the right price.
  • The price is very well worth it compared to consumer brands like Beats by Dre and Skull Candy which are overpriced and don't give an accurate depiction of the sound (example boosting the bass)
  • I bought these headphones in a pinch to replace a pair of Skullcandy Titans that had broken--I didn't want to bother with a warranty claim, as they never sounded very good anyway
  • I've owned a set of Bose QC2's and have tested the Beats by Dre headphones and there is no way I'd buy either of those over this set of headphones again simply because neither of them sound any better and the price you pay for either pay is outrageous when you compare what kind of performance you get out of these 203's.
  • Well worth the price however not much of of an improvement really...
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Reviews around product (4.24 of 5)

  • The product worked perfectly I needed a inexpensive VH-C to VCR adapter to complete the conversion of tapes to DVD
  • Have not purchased a more expensive product to compare this to, but I don't really see a reason to.
  • So, now I am stuck with a poor quality product that is virtually of no use :-(Lesson learned: Check warrantly of the product and avoid buying from Amazon if the return window is too short.
  • The product worked perfectly I needed a inexpensive VH-C to VCR adapter to complete the conversion of tapes to DVD
  • Too bad - bad design ruins an otherwise decent product once again.
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Reviews around bass (4.07 of 5)

  • The bass is amazing, and the sound is so crisp, and all in headphones.
  • as I find the louder it is, the bassier the sound is - and I love my bass
  • The bass is great and sounds perfectly balanced, not overly "boosted" as some headphones do.
  • well, this headphones have a greate sound, nice bass, nice mids, the highs they don't steal the show
  • Great for most types of music, good bass without being overpowering to the mids/highs.
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Reviews around music (3.98 of 5)

  • I can take my finger and rub the cord while wearing the phones and while listening to soft passages the music is obscured
  • You can hear details you had not noticed before (if using "normal" headphones) and you can really enjoy your music
  • I bought these headphones in a pinch to replace a pair of Skullcandy Titans that had broken--I didn't want to bother with a warranty claim, as they never sounded very good anyway
  • These are probably a great buy for someone who likes to feel pain as they listen to sad music or to torture others or who lost his outer ear to a fire or chemical burn, or if they simply never grew after their third birthday - certainly not for those of us with normally sized ears
  • I think a video game is a good thing to test headphones with, with a huge range of cinimatics as well as music, video games put headphones to their test
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Reviews around background noise (2.54 of 5)

  • They have a very rich, and FULL, sound I always like, especially for music.
  • The product worked perfectly I needed a inexpensive VH-C to VCR adapter to complete the conversion of tapes to DVD
  • I use them at my work desk to drown out the background noise and the weird guy next to me.
  • I bought these headphones in a pinch to replace a pair of Skullcandy Titans that had broken--I didn't want to bother with a warranty claim, as they never sounded very good anyway
  • These headphones do not actively cancel out background noise, but do a fair job at blocking out the background noises.
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Reviews around ear (2.41 of 5)

  • Even though these headphones really hurt my ears, I still really enjoyed using them
  • One thing I don't like is that it hurts my ears after some time
  • The ear pads snugly hug the ears so the top plastic part doesn't have to mash down on the dome
  • Sometimes though, they hurt your ears if you don't put them on right, but they can fit your ears and break in fine.
  • They fit over my head comfortably however my ears start to hurt after wearing them for a long period of time.
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Reviews around bite (1.88 of 5)

  • However, they seem to be holding up, and they're quite a bit more comfortable than I expected
  • Excellent buy and no regrets per se, but those with spectacles(like myself) may find it a bit uncomfortable after some time and would need to take a break
  • though I won't deny for some these could probably feel very tight on the sides of the head, I feel it a bit though not enough to be a bother
  • At times they do tend to hurt a bit on the top of your ears and you might have to readjust them from time to time
  • Just a comment: after a period of time (one hour) they are a bit uncomfortable
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Reviews around time (1.44 of 5)

  • Made from cheap plastic, I could see that the first time they were put under any physical stress something was bound to break
  • and i hard more then before , nice clear
  • I bought these headphones in a pinch to replace a pair of Skullcandy Titans that had broken--I didn't want to bother with a warranty claim, as they never sounded very good anyway
  • I have enough of a hard time not getting a lanyard hanging out of my pocket caught on just about everything I walk by, so not sure what a 10 foot cable will be like
  • the detail you hear in these low end phones is unbelievable, its like hearing all music for the fist time, i hear things i DIDN'T know existed
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More about Sennheiser HD203 Closed-Back DJ Headphones

  • Product Description The HD 203 studio stereo headphones are the ideal partner for home recording
  • The rugged lightweight headphones have a secure fit that blocks out ambient noise and keeps your music and monitoring cues from leaking out to adjacent microphones or other people
  • This headphone is versatile enough for use with portable audio devices like MP3 players but also the latest audio interfaces and home recording gear.Compatible (listen only) with latest generation of tablets. From the Manufacturer The HD 203 studio stereo headphones are the ideal partner for home recording
  • The rugged lightweight headphones have a secure fit that blocks out ambient noise and keeps your music and monitoring cues from leaking out to adjacent microphones or other people
  • This headphone is versatile enough for use with portable audio devices like MP3 players but also the latest audio interfaces and home recording gear
  • Secure fit blocks out ambient noise Ideal for Many Applications These closed, semi-around-the-ear dynamic headphones provide excellent attenuation of ambient noise
  • Powerful neodymium magnets and lightweight diaphragms capable of high SPL's make the HD 203 ideal for everything from casual music listening and gaming to studio applications
  • The HD 203 is compatible (listen only) with the latest generation of tablets, from the iPad to Android tablets to the Blackberry Playbook
  • They're extremely comfortable to wear for extended tracking or monitoring sessions, with an innovative headband design that's flexible for any size or shape head, and the HD 203 comes with replaceable leatherette ear pads and a 10-foot cable
  • About Sennheiser For more than 60 years the name Sennheiser has stood for the highest quality products and customised solutions across all areas of sound recording, transmission and reproduction
  • As one of the world’s leading providers of integrated solutions for electro-acoustic products, systems and services, Sennheiser constantly meets the challenges of developing creative answers which satisfy the requests and requirements of customers
  • What's in the Box? Sennheiser HD 558 Audiophile Headphones, 6.3mm plug adapter, warranty
  • Technical Specifications Transducer type: Dynamic, closed Headphone type: Circumaural Frequency response: 18 – 18,000 Hz Total harmonic distortion: < 0.5% (1 kHz/100 dB SPL) Sound pressure level (SPL): 115 dB Impedance: 32 Ohms Jack plug: 3.5mm Weight: 12.7 oz