Sennheiser HD 200 PRO Closed-back Monitoring Headphones

Closed-back Circumaural Headphones

Circumaural vs. supra-aural

In layman’s terms, these words simply mean “over ear” (circumaural) and “on ear” (supra-aural). In the case of headphones, this refers to the design of the earcup, which is the cushion that sits between the headphone’s speakers (drivers) and your ear. Here at Musiekwereld, we rarely use supra-aural headphones for professional applications, although they’re great for casual listening — especially if you need to be aware of what’s going on around you. On the other hand, over-ear headphones like these Sennheiser HD 200 PROs offer excellent attenuation of external noise.

Closed-back vs. open-back

Also referred to sometimes as simply “closed” and “open,” this distinction addresses the design of the part of the headphone that covers the area behind the driver in a straight line away from the side of your head. Closed-back headphones like these Sennheiser HD 200 PROs prevent sound from escaping and leaking into your microphone. The downside of this design is that it traps pressure inside the headphone, which creates false low frequencies. These false low frequencies are fine for most uses (and even desirable in consumer products), but less desirable for critical listening.

The Sennheiser story

Sennheiser has been producing broadcast technology products since the 1940s and continues to develop microphone technology and wireless systems. Based in Germany, Sennheiser actually began as Laboratorium Wennebostel, manufacturing tube voltmeters. Microphone production followed shortly, and Lab W microphones quickly became a trusted name in broadcast, movie, and TV production. After adopting the Sennheiser name in 1958, their continued advancements in microphone technology soon made them popular with recording studios. Notable innovations include some of the first RF wireless systems for TV and stage use, the first interference tube mic for movies and TV, and the world’s first open-back headphones.

SPECS

Tech Specs:

• Type:Wired
• Open/Closed:Closed
• Fit Style:Circumaural (Around the Ear)
• Noise Attenuation:Passive Noise Isolating
• Frequency Response:20Hz-20kHz
• Impedance:32 ohms
• Connectivity:1/8″, 1/4″ adapter
• Cable Type:Straight
• Cable Length:6.5′
• Color:Black
• Weight:0.4 lbs.
• Manufacturer Part Number:HD200PRO