Sennheiser HD 408

Sennheiser HD 408
alaScore 78

92 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 92 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the portability and value for money. The bass quality and comfort also get good reviews, whereas many are less positive about the usability and design.

sound, comfort, bass quality, value for money, portability

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sennheiser HD 408 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 92 reviews)

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Amazon review summary for the Sennheiser HD 408

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of the Sennheiser HD 408 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

87% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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nice improvement over the 201"s

 

After five years of using the Sennheiser HD 201's the ear padding started to wear so I bought this pair for around $25.00. Comparing this pair with the 201's was an interesting experiment; there were a few nice features. This pair fits flat against the...

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nice improvement over the 201"s

 

After five years of using the Sennheiser HD 201's the ear padding started to wear so I bought this

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decent sound with faux good looks...

 

They do a decent job of supplying audio on a backup computer of mine. More for youtube or screening music, than for critical listening. Replaced the very long lived HD 490 I had that shorted a channel recently. Neither pair is very comfortable but for...

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decent sound with faux good looks...

 

They do a decent job of supplying audio on a backup computer of mine.

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good sound, great value, but poor feel

 

The Sennheiser name has a good reputation with sound and the HD 408 seemed to fit my need for bass (dub-step). However, I assumed they were over-the-ear types but the pads don't actually come in contact with my head and stress my ears after only an...

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No distortion.

 

Great headphones. Crank 'em and they hold great. Where's my eardrums? Sometimes I'm sorry I bought new speakers, too. But for private listening, ya' can't beat 'em.

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No distortion.

 

Great headphones. Crank 'em and they hold great. Where's my eardrums? Sometimes I'm sorry I bought new speakers, too. But for private listening, ya' can't beat 'em.

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Great!

 

Nice headphones. Very comfortable. I had senhiser like this before and very enjoyed them. Now I enjoy this one. Good sound and good quality for its price.

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very good budget headphones

 

Very nice smooth sounds. Good sound sealing fit and very comfortable for long listening sessions. Avoid t.he Bose hype and expense and get these! Recommended

Product Specifications

Configuration

Active Noise Cancellation: No
Dolby PL / AC3: No
Earclip: No
Neckband: No
Noise Cancellation: No

General Features

Ear Canal Headphone:Not Applicable
Indoor/Outdoor :Outdoor
Signal Connection:Wired
Type:Headphones / Traditional Headphone
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