Sennheiser EH 350

The EH 350 is an excellent sounding headphone. Its well-balanced sound is nicely extended in both high & low frequency ranges given the reasonable pricepoint. These cans are also highly efficient and can be effectively driven from most portable audio player devices. The typical Sennheiser sonic 'warmth' remains evident in the EH350; they're an even-sounding and laid-back headphone with a smooth tonal presentation that's slightly rolled-off in the uppermost highs -- a soundscape which some listeners will find highly pleasureable. Sennheiser always employs excellent build materials in their products, making these headphones a value-loaded purchase for those who will be throwing them into a backpack, carry-on bag, or suitcase for killer sound amidst their travels. Although not required, any dedicated portable headphone amp -- like one from our entry-level HeadRoom Mobile Line -- will totally maximize the EH 350's full sonic potential when used with any iPod, PC/laptop computer, or Mp3 player.

The EH 350 is an open-earcup design that basically splits the difference between 'circumaural' and 'supra-aural' earcup sizing. They have circular pleather-material earpads that surround the ears, but remain small enough so that the flat surface of the earpads rest gently on the outer part of the earlobes. The result is a set of headphones that have the light weight and ergonomic sizing of a supra-aural design, but have the secure fit & comfort of a circumaural model.

The EH350 earcups attach via small, ball-like protrusions that ride in a groove in the headband; the detents in this groove allow you to adjust the fit. This arrangement also allows you to snap the earpieces off the headband for compact storage or transit, although too much disasembly can sometimes cause premature wear on the plasticized contact points of the headband. The cable is a 3-meter long 'Y'-type, which attaches to both earpieces via 1/8" [3.5mm] mono plugs whose bodies fit tightly into a hole in each. At the other end, the cable is terminated with a 1/8" (3.5mm) mini-plug jack. A full-size ¼” adapter is handily included in the package. An excellent 2-year manufacturer's product warranty remains standard with all Sennheiser headphones.