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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Sound Quality
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03.Isolation
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04.Comfort
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05.Usability
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06.Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 Comparison
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07.Bose QuietComfort 15 Comparison
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08.Denon AH-NC732 Comparison
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09.AblePlanet NC300 Comparison
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10.Conclusion
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11.Snippets
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12.Ratings & Specs
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13.Comments
Sennheiser PXC 250-II
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ConclusionAblePlanet NC300 Comparison
Design
We thought the CX 300-IIs were a bit plain looking. If you want slightly more aesthetic value than a splash of color, the PXC 250-IIs are the better choice. We felt the PXC 250-IIs also had a slightly more durable construction.
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| Sennheiser PXC 250-II | Able Planet True Fidelity NC300 |
Frequency Response
The NC300s have a slightly more erratic frequency response. The left and right channel are rarely in sync, and there’s significantly more sudden dips and rises.
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| Sennheiser PXC 250-II | Able Planet True Fidelity NC300 |
Distortion
No distortion in either set of headphones.
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| Sennheiser PXC 250-II | Able Planet True Fidelity NC300 |
Tracking
Both sets of headphones had very similar tracking.
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| Sennheiser PXC 250-II | Able Planet True Fidelity NC300 |
Isolation
The NC300s blocked out slightly more sound than the PXC 250-IIs.
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| Sennheiser PXC 250-II | Able Planet True Fidelity NC300 |
Comfort
We thought the PXC 250-IIs were more comfortable than the NC300s. They take a bit more getting used to, but they’re lighter and the padding is softer.
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| Sennheiser PXC 250-II | Able Planet True Fidelity NC300 |
Verdict
The PXC 250-IIs cost a bit less and offer better audio quality. If you want some additional isolation, the NC300s might be a better choice, but if that’s what you’re looking for, there are really better options out there than either of these headphones, like the Bose QuietComfort 15s.
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