The Sennheiser HD433 headphones offer excellent sound and sport a lightweight design that you can use either on a home or portable stereo. The HD433 earpieces sit flush against your ears rather than enclosing them or resting inside them.A 10-foot OFC (oxygen-free copper) cord frees you to move about or merely sit across the room from your stereo during private listening. The HD433's sturdy, one-piece headband grips firmly but not too tightly for a snug fit that blocks external noise while keeping the 'phones in place for walking or even more strenuous exercise (though jogging may require unusual measures to keep the lengthy cord out of the way).
The minijack plug comes with a 0.25-inch adapter, so the 'phones are ready for any headphone jack. While credited with a full-range frequency response of 18 to 20,000 Hz, the HD433s prove a little light in the deep bass, though not so much as to sound thin or tinny. Rather, they sound mellow and natural, letting the music speak for itself with no undue peaks in either the bass or treble.
The headphones sound particularly good with components (such as CD players or integrated amplifiers) offering high-grade headphone jacks. They tend to sound just a little flatter and less dynamic with portable devices, but a bass boost can help here. Sennheiser's HD433 is a good headphone that won't insult your musical sensibility or cost you a small fortune. --Michael Mikesell
Pros:
- Full, fast sound
- Good tonal balance
- Works well with home or portable stereos
- Long cord
- Lightweight construction
Cons:
- Slightly limited at extremely high and low frequencies
