Let me start this review by getting a few things clear: I am not, or was not anyway, what I would consider a true audiophile. I also am not (or was not) much of a headphone user. All this changed when I got the chance to spend a couple months with the Sennheiser HD 238 Stereo Headphones.

The surprisingly awful HD 228 isn't the only pair of Sennheiser headphones to be endorsed by a superstar DJ as there are two more models in the range: the HD 218 and the HD 238.

Comfortable to wear; even after several hours; Light but well-made design; Good coverage of frequencies accross the spectrum

Terrible cable and connector; Can't be fully folded; Not very well insulated for use out and about

Sennheiser is no stranger to audio excellence in headphones, so it's no surprise that the HD 238i sound pretty sweet. Sennheiser has taken its high-quality HD 238 headphones and added an in-line remote and microphone specifically for iPhone users.

Nice, warm audio; great in-line mic

Feel a bit flimsy

I produce my own music and listen mostly on an iPhone while I'm moving about. I travel and also commute by subway to work, the Sennheiser HD 238 blocks most of the 'ambient' (that's a nice word for it) noise. Great balance and low end. Exactly what I've wanted in headphones now for many years.

Comfortable; Good Bass; Good Value; Great Sound

Unattractive Design

Having started using my laptop for watching films whilst staying away in hotel rooms, I recently decided to invest in a pair of decent headphones to replace the standard iPod ones I have been using for years.

My husband did an exhaustive amount of research trying to find the right headphones for me. They had to be of exceptional quality, but allow me to use them with my iPod and iPad. I totally recommend these - even listening to answer phone messages on them is a joy!

These high performance headsets feature premium metallic components and exchangeable earpads for superior performance, Advanced acoustic system with powerful neodymium magnets and lightweight diaphrams for lifelike stereo sound experience.

I've listen to many headphones, from the terrible to the damn right awesome but like most people im not willing to spend a stupid amount on them. With headphones though you do get what you pay for. With these headphones they are much better than the price tag but they are not; WOW!

Sony and Monster have recently released headphones and earphones-the Sony MDR-XB300 and the Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Tour High Resolution In-Ear Headphones -that enhance low-end frequencies to levels that not everyone will love.

Strong, balanced frequency response; Comfortable supra-aural design; Doesn't distort at high volumes

Projects sound outward; Can be overly sibilant on some vocals

Sennheiser's HD 238 Precision headphones are made with good quality components and are comfortable to wear in almost all conditions. The headphones have detailed sound reproduction but we found they seemed flatter than other models, requiring some equaliser adjustment for rich audio.

Good build quality; comfortable ear-cups and headband

Slightly distant mid-bass; "leaky" open nature