[Best Buy] $99 Sennheiser HD 4.50R

Feb 15th, 2020 3:09 pm

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incongruent [OP]: Member; Jul 30, 2011; 343 posts; 260 upvotes; Durham region

Feb 15th, 2020 3:09 pm

Deal Link:: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/se ... d/13648448
Price:: 99
Savings:: $130
Expiry:: February 17, 2020
Retailer:: Best Buy

Looking to replace my beats studio 2.0 wireless headphones. I have a pair of original wired momentum and they're a bit less emphasis on bass which underwhelmed when listening to EDM but just mildly.

I want bass, good noise cancellation and durable wireless headphones. How are these HD 4.50R?

Edit:
Picked up a pair today. Bass is punchy and nice but not as thumping as the beats studio 2.0. But very enjoyable to listen. Call quality is great. And I have a huge head with no immediate comfort issues wearing these. The noise cancellation completely drowned out any road noise or fan noises while driving home from the store.

10/10. Would buy again. Note it is micro usb connection not USB C as someone else suggested

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Feb 15th, 2020 3:15 pm

#2

jetertmac: Sr. Member; Mar 9, 2011; 999 posts; 1617 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2020 3:15 pm

2% cashback via rakuten. Great price and thanks for sharing OP!

Feb 15th, 2020 3:37 pm

#3

rufryda: Member; Jul 2, 2008; 211 posts; 61 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2020 3:37 pm

i find them tight and uncomfortable after an hr.
took me a few months to get use to them and now i wear them longer. i still use mine daily. Sound quality its great for spotify.

+6

Feb 15th, 2020 3:43 pm

#4

stephroll: Deal Guru; Jan 10, 2008; 11214 posts; 15890 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 15th, 2020 3:43 pm

From their return policy , can’t return open box headphones .
How’s the NC on these ?

Feb 15th, 2020 3:51 pm

#5

narcomonger: Member; Dec 19, 2016; 242 posts; 336 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2020 3:51 pm

stephroll wrote: ↑ From their return policy , can’t return open box headphones .
How’s the NC on these ?

Not sure if this is exactly the same model, but here's a review from CNET:

Feb 15th, 2020 4:10 pm

#6

scotsum: Deal Addict; Dec 11, 2012; 3120 posts; 1639 upvotes; Calgary

Feb 15th, 2020 4:10 pm

Seems like a pretty good deal & I really like the red accents. I already have the Sony XM1000v2, both the BBpro v1/2 + numerous BT earbud/iems so I def dont need this but still, the force is strong. I'm not sure if the SO will be impressed though

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Regardless an upvote for a good find.

Btw those looking for heavy bass, good build, so so ANC but great calling features, check out the BBpros. Decent sound for R&B/club/dance stuff

Feb 15th, 2020 4:16 pm

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Indubitably: Sr. Member; Feb 16, 2010; 665 posts; 196 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 15th, 2020 4:16 pm

Bought these last year and returned them. Super uncomfortable. They put a ton of pressure on my ears and the top of my head after 15 minutes of wearing them.

Sound quality and noise cancelling was very good. I'm a huge fan of Sennheiser, and this would be a great buy if these didn't hurt so much!

+10

Feb 15th, 2020 4:25 pm

#8

jetertmac: Sr. Member; Mar 9, 2011; 999 posts; 1617 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2020 4:25 pm

steeped wrote: ↑ Bought these last year and returned them. Super uncomfortable. They put a ton of pressure on my ears and the top of my head after 15 minutes of wearing them.

Sound quality and noise cancelling was very good. I'm a huge fan of Sennheiser, and this would be a great buy if these didn't hurt so much!

Curious to know but do you have a big head? I'm torn between getting these or the backbeat pros.

Feb 15th, 2020 4:32 pm

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Indubitably: Sr. Member; Feb 16, 2010; 665 posts; 196 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 15th, 2020 4:32 pm

jetertmac wrote: ↑ Curious to know but do you have a big head? I'm torn between getting these or the backbeat pros.

My head is normal sized... I think! This is actually a very common complaint about these headphones.

+4

Feb 15th, 2020 4:41 pm

#10

Michener: Newbie; Nov 11, 2007; 48 posts; 50 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 15th, 2020 4:41 pm

One of the few things best buy has going for them is you can go there and try on all the headphones in most locations.

I did a lot of research then went in and tested the ones I wanted. I also have a big head and found these too right. I ended with with Plantronic bbpro IIs as they were bigger and had a lot more bottom end which I prefer since I listen to a lot of punk and metal.

+5

Feb 15th, 2020 4:42 pm

#11

stephroll: Deal Guru; Jan 10, 2008; 11214 posts; 15890 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 15th, 2020 4:42 pm

So I guess that’s how their NC works , squeezing on you ears so hard can’t hear anything else lol

+1

Feb 15th, 2020 4:57 pm

#12

HeyHowYaDoin: Member; Apr 2, 2015; 205 posts; 111 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Feb 15th, 2020 4:57 pm

ANC is fine, but the earpads are pretty tight/hot (I have a small head) and there is almost no bass to be heard from these, so stay away if you're a basshead. At $99 though these are way better than anything else in this price range. Build quality is solid, sound quality is quite good (balanced sound signature), noise cancelling is better than anything below $200.

Feb 15th, 2020 5:08 pm

#13

pirath: Member; Apr 9, 2006; 436 posts; 29 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2020 5:08 pm

Damn bought mine on amazon for 119$ could’ve got red for 20$ less

+1

Feb 15th, 2020 5:18 pm

#14

Skilas: Deal Addict; Jun 5, 2010; 1265 posts; 2050 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 15th, 2020 5:18 pm

Seems like a good deal. But this is where I draw the line. No more bluetooth headphones (just bought the QC35)! At least until the next great deal...

+4

Feb 15th, 2020 6:04 pm

#15

kenvin100: Deal Addict; Mar 15, 2008; 1818 posts; 561 upvotes

Feb 15th, 2020 6:04 pm

Michener wrote: ↑ One of the few things best buy has going for them is you can go there and try on all the headphones in most locations.

I did a lot of research then went in and tested the ones I wanted. I also have a big head and found these too right. I ended with with Plantronic bbpro IIs as they were bigger and had a lot more bottom end which I prefer since I listen to a lot of punk and metal.

Bought the bb pro two years ago when it was a deal on rfd still works very well. No complaints

+5