Our Verdict
The PXC 250 IIare not designed specifically for studio recording or critical listening. They're compact noise cancelling headphones ideally for traveling and commuting. However, lacking a strong isolation performance they are best used as everyday casual headphones.
- Great audio reproduction.
- Minimal leakage.
- Compact, lightweight design.
- Poor isolation.
- Flimsy build.
- Uncomfortable.
Average for neutral listening. They have an above average sound but a poor soundstage. Also, they lack a bit of bass and can sound sharp at times.
Not ideal for commuting. They're compact but don't block much noise, and they're not comfortable.
Mediocre at best for sports. They're lightweight and compact. However, they lack a decent control scheme and the noise cancelling module is cumbersome.
Mediocre for office use. They won't block the chatter of a busy office but on the upside, they don't leak much.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Feb 16, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Aug 10, 2017: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
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