Soundstage, overall sound quality, accuracy, sound loudness so they can work like mini speakers

They are large so not very portable

What a great sounding headphones which make you feel like the entire concert is playing the music just right in front of you! The bass is spectacular with incredible punch. The mids are pleasant and detailed. Highs are also great, but some it can be a bit harsh. However, I know if certain high pitched sound is harsh on Sennheiser HD 265 it will definitely be even harsher in even more expensive headphones such as Grado RS1. Then, let's face that not all real sound is pleasantly smooth. But if the high pitched sound is meant to be smooth, it would be sweet caramel sounding in Sennheiser HD 265. Therefore, I believe that Sennheiser HD 265 are quite accurate pair of headphones which can be used in audio engineering. From the review, I have learned that not everyone was satisfied with Sennheiser HD 265 claiming that the bass was only their strength. It is simply not true. I have to tell you that in the first session of listening, Sennheiser HD 265 may sound kind of dull. But after long listening you find out how the sweet their sound actually is. So adjust the volume, don’t make it too loud or too soft, place yourself comfortably in the coach or even bed, and try to listen to them for several hours. You might be surprise that you can listen to those headphones for many hours with minimum of discomfort. What else to say? Soundstage – why nobody said anything about this? That is where the strength of Sennheiser HD 265 comes. The sound doesn’t come from a lot of points not just from few like it happens with all miniature headphones. While watching the movie you can be amazed to realize how perfectly sound follows the actions such as airplane take off moving from left to the right sight of the screen or the knock at the door in the far left corner. Of course if you make Sennheiser HD 265 sound very loud then there will go powerful bass, good mids but harsh highs. Then, the awkward use of equalizer also can make those headphones sound kind of strange. The same goes with poor audio equipment and cheap sound blaster.
I use those headphones not only for listening music and watching movies, but also in playing video games. The surrounding sound of Sennheiser HD 265 really made those games shine. They are also ideal for the use in piano rehearsal without disturbing the neighbors. It would make you feel that you play instrument without wearing any headphones at all! How about durability? I used them for almost two years and they still look brand new. How about sound? It became even better!

Customer Service

I enjoy having service at Bay Bloor Radio which I consider one of the best shops.
I really hope that later on I would not change my mind.

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Currently I have Panasonic RP HT227. Before I listened and owned Sennheiser HD 515, the sound of which was not sufficiently rich, deep, and colorful. Then, I tried Sennheiser HD 555, the sound was great, but the headphones were lack of punch and isolation. So I chose Sennheiser HD 265 instead.

Bass Quality, Bass Impact
Medium, Soundstage, Detail
Long cable

Some highs can be harsh.

Sennheiser HD 265 headhpones give well balanced and smooth sound which I enjoy for hours. The bass is impressive with powerful impact. That what makes those headphones so great for Techno music. Then bass doesn't overshadow the rest of other music. The mids and highs are beautiful. However, I agree that highs sometimes could be a bit harsh. The soundstage is very well defined. Also those headphones are very detail so I could even hear the touch of fingers along the instruments such as gitar and clarinet, I can hear the breathing of singers. Sennheiser HD 265 are comforable, but not that kind of comfortable as Sennheiser HD555 or HD 595. However, unlike those headphones, Sennheiser HD 265 are more durable and reduce considerable amount of background sound. Also, they don't let much of the sound leak from them which makes them less annoying in the public.
I absolutely don't feel sorry that I bought those headphones. I really love them.

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Sennheiser HD515, Sennheiser HD 555

BASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

BASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ONLY BASS ITS YOUR CHOICE MY FRIEND

if you only want to hear bassssssss and booooommm these are your best buy, I got these because the previous rewiews, but inmediately where returned to the shop, I try them with BEATLES-ABBEY ROAD, NEIL YOUNG-GREENDALE, BB KING-ON THE BAYOU, AND THE only thing I hear was bass bass and more bass, so I got the 2270 that is very flat in his response, and rock very well, also I have the 590 for open design

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2270, 590

Bass !!! , Quality , Balance.

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Quasta cuffia è stata davvero un buon acquisto.La prima cosa che ho notato e che possiede una gamma bassa piu'' in evidenza rispetto ad altre cuffie che ho ascoltato.La qualità è davvero buona.La timbrica è abbastanza equilibrata forse un po'' chiusa ma non troppo.Prima di comprarla ho ascoltato il modello HD 580 che costa quasi il doppio.Le HD 580 suonavano un po'' troppo aperte per i miei gusti ed i bassi , derei che erano carenti.Alla fine ho comprato il modello HD 265 e lo consiglio a tutti quelli che cercano una cuffia di buona qualità con un basso ricco e potente.

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HD 580 HD 525

Fantastic bass Isolation Super bargain, if you can get it....

Not so great mids/highs Dark sound

The most significant characteristics that stand out to me are: 1. bass, dark sound 2. adequate mids/highs 3. build quality 4. isolation/comfort 5. price 1. The bass is great. I seriously recommend using an amp. I am using a Creek OBH-11, and it gives the headphones that extra kick of bass, on top of the good bass. But in general, the overall sound is skewed to the mid-lows, which is fine if you like that. I personally like using these headphones for synth, dance music. 2. Like I said before, you won''t be expecting anything great in the mids/highs, since the sound is overly skewed to the somewhere between the lows and mids, maybe around 300-600Hz range. 3. This is just a general comment, because it seems that Sennheiser headphones are not what they used to be, ever since they moved manufacturing from Germany to Ireland. I prefer the older German versions, since they *seem* of higher build quality. I get the feeling nowadays that Sennheiser is mass producing these so called "audiophile quality" headphones and selling them for $$$. 4. Isolation is average for such a closed headphone. The HD25 and 25SP definitely outperform, but I would still give these headphones a thumbs up, since I''ve used circumaurual Sony''s which I think are quite bad. Also, comdfort is good, as usual with circumaural models. But otherwise, nothing particularly special, as Sennheiser basically uses the same frame for all their middle range models. 5. I was fortunate enough to pick these up on uBid for about 50 shipped, so I think these headphones are a fantastic value, IF you can get it at this price. At 170-180, at your favorite onlike headphone retailer, I think this is too overpriced. Your max price should lie within 80-120. Otherwise, look at the HD25SP or others instead. If you are in that 150+ range, go for the HD250 II instead, because you can''t beat the comforts. Side note: I like to listen to St. Etienne and that type of music specifically with these headphones.

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HD535, HD25SP

Flat Sound, it delivers you a true and strong natural sound. Excangeable parts, confortable and blocks near 3/4 of enviroment noise.

Made from Plastic but still heavy, I don''t think that as a weakness but a caracteristic.

Here in Brazil it''s very dificult to obtain sennheiser phones (even Koss or AKG) so when I found one it was very expensive for me, but I really wanted one, so I did purchase it. The sound is Flat and VERY clear, no gain in bass, mid or highs, you can configure your receiver on the trebble or bass, but you will be killing the intentions of the original sound that the musician desired to you to listen. The Sennheiser HD 265 Linear, is a semi-professional headphone that I could classify as professional, the construction of the componnents are state-of-the-art to deliver you clear audible sound wothout distortion even with the volume set to high, don''t use this with discmans, because they can''t hande the power needed for this resistence (150ohms) this is clearly an equipment for amplifiers, not portable devices, some DSP''s like Sony''s MegaBass, will cause distortion because you need to put it on very maximum volume to listen properly. The Phone needs power to "activate" for you to hear all the sounds in a CD or DVDA, but in low volume conditions the sound is still very good. You will notice that some of your best CD''s (the ones you believed was the best recordings) are not that best, this phone is so accurate that you will hear the cut''s in the sound edition... no joke... I am not a audiophile, but my family is entirely of musicians, and sound is our life, there can be better phones to sell in some place from some industry, but you can''t buy all of them to see if it is good or no, this one rocks, if you want to hear from new flamenco to Dream Theater, go for it.

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Koss A130, Sony MDR-E888, Kenwood KH-2020.

Clear sound, BASS!!!, long cable, easy to wear for long times.

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Its the absolutely best headphones ive ever heard. I always thought headphones didnt have that nice beat when listening to trance/techno music, but boy was I wrong, they really kick ass! perfect for hard club music, and still perfect for that audiophile that wants that clear sound.

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Sony

Excellent attenuation of ambient noise, very rich bass and low mids.

Tends to go soft at the very highest frequencies leading to too bright a mix

An excellent working headphone for computer music. Very rich and dark bass response allowing a better mix judgement than most headphones. As crisp and clear as fresh salad, brilliant imaging and very comfortable over very long periods of use. Brings out every detail in the mid range and are unbeatable for accurate subtractive EQing. I love these cans, once you know their sound you can rely on your ears.

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Sennheisers since 1982