I am a gadget and tech freak. I relish testing products and letting prospective users know if it is ...
I am a gadget and tech freak. I relish testing products and letting prospective users know if it is worth spending their hard earned money.
Member since:30.07.2008
Reviews:25
Listening to music... a great British pastime, and something I enjoy every day. It comes as no surprise, mainly because it has been said many times before, that the earphones bundled with the iPod, or any MP3 player, are not brilliant. The iPod earphones are better then most, but for a small investment you can get a lot more music for your money.
Sennheiser are well known for their high quality offerings, but this needn't break the bank. Their CX300 earphones weigh in at under £20 and are available in either black, white or silver. They come supplied nicely packaged with small, medium and large ring adaptors for a comfortable fit. Of the three colours I really like the black, which are accented with silver rings.
Being the in-ear type of headphone, comfort is very important. Out of all the earphones I have tried, these win on the comfort stakes. The material used is very soft, with a matt finish and the medium size for me was just right. They don't fit too deep inside the ear canal, just a little way in. Once fitted they really block out a a lot of outside noise, so are perfect if you listen in a noisy environment.
Of course, I used the CX300's with my trusty iPod (what else) and the clarity of sound delivered was superb. Bass was nice and deep, the mid-range was rich and the treble end was very good too. In comparison to others, it was only the higher end that was not as refined, nothing to worry about, but worth mentioning. Even at high volume they behaved impeccably, keeping things clean all the way.
So when you buy an iPod, yes the supplied earphones are OK, but invest a little and you will enjoy your music a whole lot more. The paltry asking price for a pair of CX300 earphones really do make this a no brainer... it is definitely money well spent.
NB. I am the original author of this review. It may appear on www.geekanoids.co.uk and/or dooyoo (username davomrmac).
The CX 300 are high-quality stereo ear-canal headphones with powerful bass-driven stereo ... more
sound for listening 'on the move'. Ear adapters in three different sizes ensure a perfect fit high wearing comfort and an excellent attenuation of ambient noise. T...
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CX300 BlackThe CX 300 are high-quality stereo ear-canal headphones with powerful, ... more
bass-driven stereo sound for listening 'on the move'. The Cx300 comes supplied with ear adapters in three different sizes ensure a perfect fit, high wearing comfort and a...
Postage & Packaging: Free! Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Excellent sound quality, comfort and value for money Disadvantages: Some people may think they are overpriced for earphones but they are well worth it.
Jun 6th, 2009
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