Why is Sennheiser HD250 Mr.Slee's favorite?

There was a pair needing new earpads that went for ~£45 four weeks ago. Compared to original RRP (£~170), £130 is not great for secondhand but for value, I'd say well worth a punt if you've not heard them. The seller claims refurbishment of pads. I have two pairs (only 1 fully broken in) and they get 80-90% of head time vs.

HD650 (more forgiving of poor recordings)
K701 (present vocals clearly and though I think GS has revised his opinion since '08, his criticisms are still largely correct IMHO)
RS-1 (need to try this with the ultra linear!!)
DT770 (decent once broken in but can still be harsh in the treble region and not absolutely best-paired with 2006 solo)
HD25-1 (brilliant on the move paired with voyager)
IE8 (when isolation is a must)
SE530 (additional backup!!).

Suffice to say... I'm considering picking up another pair as Graham's new-found HD800s are expensive and open backed (family household ;-) )

Good luck - let us know how you get on   

Edited by jamescodway - 04 Jul 2010 at 11:42am

Thanks for that info James. It seems that there are still plenty of HD250s to be found in the S/H market, then. Maybe I'll wait for one that's more competitively priced.

jamescodway wrote: as it happens, I'm pretty immune to can discomfort.

I agree re the HD 250 Linear IIs. My old set are used mainly for at  home MP3 player(Cowon S9) listening through a GS Voyager when I can't be bothered flashing up the main hi fi and 'phones!
Like you pompeyexile I've a spare set of new, unopened, pads and foam, in fact only recently obtained from Germany.
I've read personal reviews of the 250s and the odd individuals say they're "rubbish, no bass etc.". They must be listening through their arse!


Edited by oldagetraveller - 10 Aug 2010 at 8:33pm