The latest evolution of the PX 200 design performs well across the board. Their easily transportable design and amazing build quality are real treats to anyone looking for such a solution. Ultimately the sound quality is not quite up there with the best performing in-ears in the same price tier, but the PX 200-IIs excel elsewhere. The PX 200-IIs are great for just what they are, namely a set of transportable headphones. For people who cannot enjoy in-ears these are definitely worth it. The PX 200-IIs are durable, easy to put on and take off and unlike in-ears you do not have to remove them in order to have a conversation with people around you.
The volume control is a bit of an enigma to us. Why provide the user with an inferior volume control system when the i-version already has an inline remote. The non i-version would be better off not having a volume control and a lighter perhaps more sturdier cable. Hence the volume control is listed as both a pro and con.
At Sennheiser's MSRP they are good, at the current going rate online of only $80 they are a steal, pure and simple.