Sennheiser CX 500 - High Quality Noise Isolating Ear-Canal Headphones With Volume Control - Black
from Sennheiser
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Model No: CX 500 Black
Release Date: 17/06/2008
Availability: dispatched within 1 to 2 months
Index: Digital & Electronics
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Digital Box Price: £36.42
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Product Description Technical DataAudio Output / Sound Output ModeStereoTechnical DataAudio Output / Response BandwidthHz17 - 22000Technical DataAudio Output / Connectivity TechnologyWiredTechnical DataHeader / Product LineSennheiser CXTechnical DataHeader / Model500Technical DataHeader / ManufacturerSennheiserTechnical DataHeader / Packaged Quantity1Technical DataAudio Output / Product TypeHeadphonesTechnical DataAudio Output / Headphones Form FactorIn-ear ear-budTechnical DataAudio System / TypeHeadphonesTechnical DataAudio System / Recommended UsePortable audio systemTechnical DataAudio Output / Headphones TypeBinaural
well worth the money  Sent: 30 December 2008
After much searching of the comments I bought these..the quality is amazing.
It is necessary to get the right fit to enjoy these buds to the full.
I,m amazed at how it picks up the full orchestra when listening to Beathoven,s 5th. ,also Mark Knopfler,s "The long road" is out standing.
I recommend these reasonably priced buds , but remember it is essential to experiment to get the right fit.
Music Really Comes Alive Sent: 29 December 2008
Those in the know...know that headphones supplied with mp3 players etc are generally rubbish - that's why they are free ! Investing in a quality pair of 'phones really makes a difference and if you appreciate quality then these are without doubt the best phones in the price range.
Sennheiser are a well known, reputable and highly regarded headphone brand and I have owned many 'phones to compare these with including their previous CX300's, Sony ex's and my current Shure E2C's.
Included in the package are the 'phones (with volume control), a pouch, case for storing the 'phones and 2 types of "buds" - 3 sizes of each "bud".
Now read this next bit carefully, before hastily rushing to judgement and remarking that these 'phones lack bass make sure you try all buds before coming to your conclusion, if after trying them all you are still not happy then either you are expecting bass stompers that won't be found in a 'phone like these or you have a dodgy pair.
These 'phones are booming.....slamming.....positively a mini nightclub in your head....you get the picture ! Easily an improvement over the siblings that are the CX300's and whilst they don't posses the clarity of my Shure E2C's (but then nothing does), due to the bass they have the best all round sound of any 'phone in this price range. The sound quality is amazing, a real fuller, warm, all round sound that makes the music really come alive.
As always with a quality product like this if you are using inferior audio devices or music of an inferior quality these 'phones may show up the lack of quality.
I cannot recommend these enough, go buy some now...
Excellent sound - but if you're worried about tinny sound, read on! Sent: 20 December 2008
When the Sennheisers were delivered, I soon had a real worry that some of the one star reviewers had a point. I heard tinny sound, no bass worth mentioning and of a considerably poorer standard than the stock 'phones supplied with my mp3 player. Surely £40 can buy something better than what I got free in the 1st instance?
But now I'm happy - delighted, even.
With a little bit of time, trying on some of the different sized earphone covers, I discovered that by choosing a size that made an airtight seal (and pretty much sound insulating from the outside world too), the bass magically became rich, the tinniness disappeared and I had clarity, depth and whatever other words audiophiles like to use when something sounds much, much better.
I'll echo another reviewers observation that it's a little strange having such a tight fit - the same air pressure effect happens to me when I put wax earplugs in - but once the sound starts, who cares!
I don't think I'm the only one out there who initially thought the fault with the 'phones themselves - so I hope this information saves others the inconvenience of returning a very good product. Happy listening!
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Associated digital product categories: Portable Electronics, Headphones, Headphones, Earphones, Headsets, iPod, MP3, CD, DVD, Sennheiser, noise isolation, CX,CX500,500,CX500Black,500Black |
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