Panasonic RP-DH1200

Design

The PXC 250-IIs are probably less durable than the RP-DH1200s if only because they’re more slender and will probably bend easier. The RP-DH1200s are more plasticky, have more mass, and are equipped with better cord guards, so they’ll probably stand up a bit better to general wear and tear. If you’re looking for portable or elegant, though, the PXC 250-IIs have it.

Panasonic RP-DH1200	Sennheiser PXC 250-II

Frequency Response

The PXC 250-IIs had a much more even frequency response than the RP-DH1200s. The curves are somewhat similar, but the RP-DH1200s are a significantly more exaggerated version of the PXC 250-IIs.

Panasonic RP-DH1200	Sennheiser PXC 250-II

Distortion

Neither set of headphones had any distortion worth fretting over, but the PXC 250-IIs had ever-so-slightly more low-end distortion than the RP-DH1200s.

Panasonic RP-DH1200	Sennheiser PXC 250-II

Tracking

The PXC 250-IIs had a moderately better tracking result.

Panasonic RP-DH1200	Sennheiser PXC 250-II

Isolation

The PXC 250-IIs have a moderate active cancellation effect, which makes it a better isolator than the RP-DH1200s.

Panasonic RP-DH1200	Sennheiser PXC 250-II

Comfort

The PXC 250-IIs are far more comfortable than the RP-DH1200s’ deathgrip.

Wear
Panasonic RP-DH1200	Sennheiser PXC 250-II

Verdict

Since both headphones cost about the same price, this decision is going to come down to what features you value most. If you want portability or isolation, the PXC 250-IIs are the better set of headphones; likewise if you value aesthetics. The RP-DH1200s are more durable, but don’t sound as nice and aren’t as portable. They also aren’t nearly as comfortable (in our humble opinion).