Sennheiser PMX 70 Review

Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ (8/10)

A few weeks ago I bought a pair of these Sennheiser PMX 70 Sport Line Neckband Headphones. I could not be happier. It was probably the only desperate move I ever made that totally paid off. Being a cross-country runner most of my life, I have always wanted to be able to listen to music while I train. These sport headphones finally made it possible.

With the creation of MP3 players, running with music became a reality but the ear buds were still a problem. They would fall out. Then I found these sports headphones from Sennheiser. The price was right and I was willing to give it a shot. It changed my world. Having the headphones mounted on a neckband keeps them in place while I run. I haven’t found a terrain yet that is jarring enough to knock them loose. No more falling out or sliding down my neck. The design with the neckband and ear buds is lightweight and comfortable. With the chord mounted on a single side, I no longer have to swat at wires around my face. Brilliant.

This particular set is the less expensive version of Sennheiser PMX 80. I decided to go with the older, but lower cost to try out the quality and functionality of the headphones and am more than satisfied with the results. Chances are very good that I will upgrade to the Sennheiser/Adidas PMX 680 on my next purchase.

Along with getting the practical use side of the sport headphones right, Sennheiser also gets high marks for sound quality. I have owned two other pairs of Sennheiser headphones before, so my confidence level when buying these was already pretty well established. I knew I was not going to have to worry about sound quality. I was right, because they’re great in every way. They might be sport headphones, but they’re still Sennheisers when it comes to sound quality. Highly recommended.

Pros

• Great audio quality;
• Waterproof and sweat resistant. Easy to clean as well;
• Excellent ergonomics, ideal for running;
• Single-sided cord doesn’t get in the way;
• Nice reflective green color;
• The cheapest model available for the high level of quality offered.

Cons

• At this stage there are newer models by Sennheiser which are better, like the Adidas PMX 680.