Sennheiser HD201 headphones

by Gig Stig

These phones are Sennheiser’s entry level model and whilst they sound pleasant enough they don’t create much separation or spatial awareness in the stereo imagery. To be fair they will be fine for most domestic use but personally I wouldn’t use them for monitoring recordings and particularly mixes where the instruments are being panned.

However, yet again – for £20 what can you reasonably expect from a pair of headphones … ? At least you have the credibility of the Sennheiser name and the knowledge that these headphones are well made and come with a 2 year manufacturers guarantee.

So in short, these phones are fine for everyday domestic use but personally I wouldn’t rely on them for semi-pro or professional use, although for the price they’re great value …