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Pioneer SE-M290

Pioneer SE-M290
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alaScore 76

84 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 84 reviews of Pioneer SE-M290. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People really like the size and bass quality. The price and comfort also get good opinions. Many are less positive about the reliability and treble quality, and the mids quality and noise isolation get mixed opinions.

sound, comfort, price, bass quality, size

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Pioneer SE-M290 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pioneer SE-M290

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Pioneer SE-M290 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the comfort, whereas there are some mixed views about the sound. Some have doubts about the portability and durability.

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durability, portability

75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pioneer SE-M290

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of Pioneer SE-M290 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the durability and bass quality. The comfort and sound are also appreciated. The size and reliability get critical comments, while there are some mixed comments about the treble quality.

price, sound, comfort, bass quality, durability

usability, reliability, size

84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awful

 

Spend a few more dollars on a better set, you will be disappointed with these.

Kind of loud

Sound really bad and for over the ear headphones they seem to amplify outside noise. I work in a small office and thought I they would at least muffle the sound, but no. Playing tutorial videos with speaking voices is especially bad. I suppose if...

Nov, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Pretty Good

 

Can't call the long cord a con since that was what I was looking for, but when you are at your desk it's a lot of cord. You can turn around in your chair and scoot across the office without pulling them out. but maybe 8 to 9 feet would have been better.

Comfortable to wear, and the sound is good. I was looking for a head phone with a long cord and this has it at almost 12 feet

I read in another review that they were not very comfortable when worn around your neck. I wondered how that could be but sure enough when you drop them down they sit funny. I do this for short periods so it doesn't bother me much

Sep, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

good for the money

 

Bought these for $25 (shellshocker) to replace some old apple ipod headphones. These sound much better. Value is very important to me and for $25 I couldn't ask for anything more. The sound may not blow you away, but they are certainly worth the low...

The sound is pretty good. Maybe not "amazing" but I'm definitely pleased. The bass is pretty good for some headhones. They look great and are very comfortable. Plus, the long cord was perfect for me as they are plugged into the back of my computer

Work best with an equalizer, which luckily I have. Not much noise cancellation, BUT these weren't described as noise cancellation

Sep, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Pioneer SE-M290 3.5mm/ 6.3mm Connector Circumaural Over-Ear Stereo Headphone

 

These headphones are absolutely amazing. By far one of the best set of headphones I've ever owned. If you can ever get these on a deal, they are by and far worth it. I'd say they're almost worth full price as well. Sound quality wise, these are not...

Lightweight ; Very clear sound ; Decent sound cancellation ; Comfortable

The chord is slightly cumbersome ; Not comfortable for those brief moments where you are wearing them around your neck ; No seperate volume control

Sep, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice Headphones

 

Light weight and good sound

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Sep, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Really nice headphones for a great price

 

I've always said that Pioneer brand is great quality for the price. It's not the highest quality, but to get higher quality you have to pay a lot more. The brand in general is a great balance between price and performance. These headphones are no...

Very long cord ; Goes completely around the ear so no pain on the ears ; Great sound quality ; Pretty good external sound attenuation

Cord is actually too long for me at my desk, no big deal I just wound up part of it near the plug and used a twist tie to keep it together

Sep, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Had better for the same price

 

You could do better with senhieser products for the same price, it won't look as good but will give you better quality.

Looks nice

Not that loud, bass not that great

Sep, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Close, but not what i wanted.

 

If i could go back in time i would have bought a differant pair of headphones but i thought pioneer was supposed to be good. but i guess they moved thier factorys to china or somthing... i have a pair of headphones from the early 70's that sound better...

They are very very comfortable no pressure on ear at all ; can wear them for hours, sadly you wont want too ; These headphones can Produce lots of bass if needed. and Sound OK once you Adjust the Equalizer properly. Probably good for Rap but i dont...

The Mid Range is Bad, The Treble is hit or miss. and dont expect to get a reasonable volume level without using a very powerfull source like a pioneer reciever ; These headphones lack the definition to be good for gaming or Serious Music, they just...

Aug, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excellent!

 

As my Logitech Free Pulse headphones come to the end of their lifespan, I needed a replacement set of headphones. These were a shell shocker impulse buy and for $25ish they've been great so far. Just wish they were wireless (duh).

Great sound, very comfortable to wear, very long cord. I'm no audiophile but they meet my needs

It's not a pair of Logitech Free Pulse headphones

Aug, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Heaphones!

 

This is one of the best pair of headphones I have ever owned and it was one of the cheapest. They're super comfortable, sound great and are well made. Mine have held up perfectly after a year of daily use.

Excellent sound ; Comfortable ; Does a good job of blocking outside noise ; long cord ; Durable and long lasting

I really can't think of any

Aug, 2011
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