This holiday season, when shopping for gifts, some will consider buying headphones. Many people are tempted by the Beats by DR. Dre, which retail for $199 to $499. Rather than springing for those, let me tell you about these two that are cheaper and have better sound quality.
I bought the Phiaton PS 320 headphones and the Sennheiser HD 202 II headphones. I wanted to find a better experience when listening to pop and classical music. Phiaton is a premium quality brand of headphones from the Korean company Cresyn. Sennheiser is a German company, which primarily makes Headphones, Headsets and Microphones.
| Headphone | Phiaton PS 320 | Sennheiser HD 202 II |
| Price (MSRP) | $159.95 | $39.95 |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 1% | < 0.5% |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz ~ 23,000 Hz | 18 Hz ~ 18,000 Hz |
| Cord Length | 3.93 ft / 1.2 m | 9.8 ft. / 3 m (don’t worry they give a clip to organize the cord.) |
| Weight | 4.3 oz | 14 oz |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Information source | http://phiaton.com/products/phiaton/HEADPHONES/PS_320/?cat=1&id=13 | http://www.sennheiserusa.com/stereo-headphone-jack-504291 |
| Sound Quality (Anthony Kwon’s experience | These headphones have a really clear sound. The quality is good, but I don’t recommend it for those who listen to music with strong bass. These headphones are good for pop, classical and jazz. | These headphones have a really good, smooth bass, but a weak high-range sound. I recommend these headphones for those who need strong bass for pop and rap. |
Ultimately, I recommend the Phiaton PS 320 because it has such a good sound quality you will love it.
