Sennheiser HD 238 Precision (Headphones)

The cable used in Sennheiser's three models of HD 2x8 headphones is a real let-down. It's too thin and too lightweight, and you'll have to take extremely good care of it to stop it deteriorating too quickly. The same can be said of the mini-jack...

Comfortable to wear, even after several hours ; Light but well-made design ; Good coverage of frequencies accross the spectrum

Terrible cable and connector ; Can't be fully folded ; Not very well insulated for use out and about

The HD 238 couldn't be more different to the disastrous HD 228. Although still not perfect, they'll make a good alternative to PX-series headphones.

Excellent audio quality

Vibration in headphones at high volume, no 6.3mm adaptor provided, bit expensive

The Sennheiser HD 238 Precision Headphones offer a high-quality lifelike stereo sound experience. This is the result of combining Sennheiser's advanced acoustic system with powerful neodymium magnets and lightweight diaphragms.

Sennheiser's HD 238 Precision headphones are made with good quality components and are comfortable to wear in almost all conditions. The headphones ha...

Good build quality, comfortable ear-cups and headband

Slightly distant mid-bass, "leaky" open nature

Sennheiser's HD 238 Precision headphones are well made and comfortable. Sound quality is good, albeit with a flat frequency response that may be missing some of the musicality of other Sennheiser models. The headphones are nonetheless full of detail.

Sony and Monster have recently released headphones and earphonesthe Sony MDR-XB300 and the Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Tour High Resolution In-Ear Headphonesthat enhance low-end frequencies to levels that not everyone will love. Sennheiser, however,...

Strong, balanced frequency response. Comfortable supra-aural design. Doesn't distort at high volumes

Projects sound outward. Can be overly sibilant on some vocals

Sennheiser's HD238 headphones sound excellent for the price, with rich bass response and crisp highs housed in a comfortable design.

High-quality headphones for audiophiles

These headphones provide good sound quality through all the ranges of sound. The supra-aural nature of the earpieces ensures a measure of noise-cancellation

The supra-aural earpieces will cause sound to leak out of the headphones at high volumes. The fit of the headphone is a bit too light for some users

The Sennheiser HD 238 provides users with that which no other headphone has provided so well: great sound quality, all across the board. All the ranges are perfectly balanced and clearly delivered to your ears for a truly amazing listening experience....

Sennheiser is a brand name that needs no introduction to audiophiles and mass-market audio consumers alike – their high-end products are well regarded by audiophiles and their low-end products are generally well received by everyday consumers. Their...

Plenty of punchy bass; good amount of detail; extremely comfortable; lightweight

Very little isolation; uninspired high frequencies; not the most travel-friendly

A few bothersome issues keep the HD238's from scoring higher. Lack of isolation and sound leakage are the biggest concerns, along with a few nitpicky details on their portability. They are certainly a competent set of portable headphones, but these...