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Sennheiser is adding to its frankly enormous variety of headphones with a new, mid-priced range, the PMX Series. Building upon the highly successful PX100 and PX200 models, this new range is designed mainly for use with portable audio devices but go some way to filling the gap between in-ear headphones and their full sized counterparts. Both headphones in the range feature ultra-light weight design, Sennheiser's advanced driver technology and low-mass duofol diaphragms and twin damping which should give excellent sound.
The PMX 100 is of an open design and is designed for use at home or in quiet areas, as sound will leak out of them. The advantage of this is that as well as letting sound out they also let some in, which in turn creates a natural balance of sound. Of course this could cause a problem in public, sound leakage from other peoples headphones is one of our number one pet peeves here at AVReview. There is little more annoying than sitting on a train, trying to read a book, only to be constantly disturbed by several people's overly loud music leaking out of their headphones. If you're a culprit of this heinous crime we urge you to stop. Immediately. (Apple take note: sort out the iPod headphones, not only are they not very good, but they also broadcast what's being played to around a 10 metre radius!).
Which brings us nicely onto the PMX 200, the closed style edition of the range. This means that it shuts out noise from external sources, for example the tube rattling around, road works and any other noisy environments. Equally importantly, they lock the music in meaning you won't agitate any AVReview staff you may happen to sit next on the train. The result of the music being kept in is two fold, not only is it polite to those around you but it also creates a more intense listening experience as everything is locked between your ears.
The Sennheiser PMX Series are available now priced at £35 for the PMX 100s and £40 for the PMX 200s. See www.sennheiser.com for more details.
