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Sennheiser Urbanite XL Over Ear Headphones Black
Last Updated: April 26, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.6
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Comfort
40headphones, fit, ear, ear pads, ears
+57%
-43%
" ... Love the headphones, the only bad thing is the pouch it comes with feels very cheap. ... "
" ... Pretty comfortable, sound is pretty nice, and even though I gave a 1 star for durability they ARE pretty durable compared to chinese copycats. ... "
" ... it is comfortable and even it is huge still looking good. ... "
" ... i very much enjoy these, they are big enough to fit over my ears and i have large ears so that is nice, the depth of the padding is a little shallow so occasionally i get some scrappage at the bottom but not enough to be a nuisance and the sound quality is superb. ... "
" ... I forget I'm wearing them. ... "
" ... You can wear these for hours without a problem. ... "
" ... - Comfortable on long wear ... - Need to get a good seal over the ear to get the clear sound. ... "
" ... These are the most comfortable over-head headphones I've ever owned! ... "
Sound Quality
32beats, sennheiser, price, listening, volume
+94%
-6%
" ... The sound quality is phenomenal, and they look great, too. ... "
" ... It definitely seems to emphasize the bassier instruments in the mix, but the overall sound sounds like it lacks a bit of clarity. ... "
" ... Even though I gave these a 4 star rating, the sound is definitely 5 star. ... "
" ... very clean hits) and it picks up subtle sounds I didn't know were there at first. ... I've heard the vibration of someone hitting their table in a podcast through these headphones, a sound my speaker alone wouldn't pick up so I thought that was pretty cool. ... "
" ... They cut down on surrounding sound. ... "
" ... Great quality beautiful sennheiser sound but . ... "
" ... I've owned Bose quiet comforts before and I really wanted something without power and that didn't cost a fortune. ... Sounds quality is good, much along the lines of Beats studio for half the price. ... "
" ... Sometimes I can't tell if a sound is real or not because these sound so amazing. ... "
Headphones
20headphone, ear, pc, sennheiser, proprietary
+80%
-20%
" ... I bought these headphones almost 3 years ago and I’m still impressed with them today as the day I got them. ... I love the headphones that much. ... "
" ... These headphones are wonderful. ... "
" ... These are well designed and robust headphones. ... "
" ... - Need to get a good seal over the ear to get the clear sound. ... "
" ... They sound great but, I didn't realize the plug into the headphones was 1.5mm - not the standard size and it has a proprietary lock built into the headphone plug. ... "
" ... These headphones sound wonderful. ... "
" ... This headphones will not disappoint you. ... "
" ... I fell in love with the balance of these headphones. ... "
Fit
16ear, ears, ear cups, pads, headphones
+63%
-38%
" ... I do have small ears which fit entirely inside of the ear cups, but if your ears are larger and the cups press on the edges like an on-ear headphone would, they may get uncomfortable. ... "
" ... The headphones themselves actually feel pretty sturdy. ... "
" ... Fits snugly without any tightness. ... "
" ... I would buy these headphones again with the protection plan. ... "
" ... the fit is fairly comfortable although the pads are a bit on the small side and have a tendency to rub against your ear (perfectly round as opposed to oval/ear shaped). ... "
" ... This were so comfy on my ears I was able to fall asleep with them on. ... "
" ... Great sound, comfortable fit. ... "
" ... i very much enjoy these, they are big enough to fit over my ears and i have large ears so that is nice, the depth of the padding is a little shallow so occasionally i get some scrappage at the bottom but not enough to be a nuisance and the sound quality is superb. ... "
Bass
14treble, rap, mids, massive bass, edm
+93%
-7%
" ... - Great Quality Bass ... "
" ... Great sound, has the signature Sennheiser crispness with a small emphasis on bass. ... "
" ... The bass was ok but the clarity and soundstage made me quite happy. ... "
" ... Plenty of bass but not overpowering. ... "
" ... The second set sounds nice - coming from a more treble-focused pair of headphones, the sound sounds drastically different. ... "
" ... But the mids and bass are perfect. ... "
" ... "Beats competitor" yeah right the bass on these things is too balanced to be claiming that. ... "
" ... Excellent clarity, deep but not booming bass. ... "
Price
13range, nice headphones, headphones, steal, sound quality
+77%
-23%
" ... Anyone expecting ridiculous sound quality might be disappointed, but these are perfectly fine at a <$100 price point. ... "
" ... Once you get up to about the 250-300 dollar range, there headphones ... I've tried the ones that are 600-800 dollars, but the 300 dollar pair give just as ... These here are very good for the price range. ... But they're good for this price. ... "
" ... For the $80 price, they are a steal. ... "
" ... Nice Headphones for the price! ... "
" ... very nice headphones compare to price. ... "
" ... Great set of headphones for the price. ... Sounds quality is good, much along the lines of Beats studio for half the price. ... "
For Running
11earbuds, years, pads, music, listening
+64%
-36%
" ... These headphones are wonderful. ... "
" ... Do i need a portable amp to run them properly or do these need to break-in like my hesh 2's? ... "
" ... I fell in love with the balance of these headphones. ... "
" ... I really liked these headphones. ... "
" ... I love the headphones that much. ... "
" ... Great for commuting, listening to music at work. ... "
Build Quality
11build quality, sliders, pouch, padding, headphones
+64%
-36%
" ... The headphones themselves actually feel pretty sturdy. ... 3 years and they're still going strong. ... "
" ... Pretty comfortable, sound is pretty nice, and even though I gave a 1 star for durability they ARE pretty durable compared to chinese copycats. ... "
" ... for sub $100 headphones (as per pricing at the time of this review), the build quality is fairly sturdy with solid plastics/metal accents/faux denim materials which result in a well designed package. ... "
" ... Not a light set, but seems to be well made and I like the sturdy hinge construction when folding them. ... "
" ... Still going strong after 2 years of heavy use. ... "
" ... Love the headphones, the only bad thing is the pouch it comes with feels very cheap. ... "
Product Reliability
7year, stopped working, pair, month, completely
+57%
-43%
" ... Had for about a year and they are holding up just fine. ... "
" ... 3 years and they're still going strong. ... "
" ... I have a pair of $20 sennheisers that I got 10 years ago that are completely fine. ... "
" ... Still going strong after 2 years of heavy use. ... "
Cables
7short, headphones, twist, stopped working, sennheiser
+14%
-86%
" ... I suspect the cable is defective. ... "
" ... My first sets seemed to have a cable/connection issue so I needed a replacement. ... "
" ... I like the fact that the cord can be disconnected from the cans, because most of the time, the cord is the point of failure. ... "
" ... The original cord stopped working after a month. ... "
" ... The cord is extremely short - 3 feet. ... I am now going to try the extension cord to replace the one that comes with it (no mic) and see if that will make them usable. ... "
Design
6sleek, looks, stylish, fit, beautiful
+83%
-17%
" ... The craftsmanship is beautiful. ... "
" ... Not only that, but the design is great and looks nice and sleek. ... "
Returns
5replacement, policy, hope, back
-100%
" ... I was disappointed but not appalled - i figured I give these regular use, and I didn't want to deal with a return policy. ... "
" ... Let's hope I get my Return credit quickly and in full. ... "
" ... So we sent them back. ... "
Noise Cancellation
4noise cancellation, isolation, passive, outside noise, noise cancelling
+75%
-25%
" ... Sound quality is pretty good and they do provide at least some passive noise isolation. ... "
" ... Compared to my Bose QuiteComfort15, the isolation with these Senns in an office environment is 80% of the Bose on active noise cancelling. ... "
" ... I recommend for anyone looking for comfort and does a pretty good job with noise cancellation. ... "
Device Compatibility
4phones, galaxy, plugged, iphone, headphones
+75%
-25%
" ... if you don't feel like attaching your portable dac/amp to your phone or tablet, these will do just fine without them. ... "
" ... - Perfect Compatibility with iPhone ... "
" ... Pairs well and intuitively with my Galaxy. ... "
For Travel
3travelling, headphones, flights, bag
+100%
" ... Got it with brand new item, sounds effect is perfect, especially on high key, and the bag is helpful to protect earphone when travelling ... "
" ... Needed these for a couple business trips, 6 hour flights and staying in a hotel with a roommate so watching movies at night. ... "
Volume
3loud, louder
+33%
-67%
" ... I mean the level of the volume. ... I wish they were louder. ... "
Frequencies
3mids and highs, lows
+100%
" ... Balanced sound in all the spectrum. ... "
" ... Lows are tight, while mids and highs come out clear. ... "
" ... The second set sounds nice - coming from a more treble-focused pair of headphones, the sound sounds drastically different. ... "
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