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There are a multitude of budget headphones available today, which, in many ways, makes your decision even harder - once you've convinced yourself you need the damned things, which ones do you go for? If brands sway you, chances are you'll be taking a look at these; Sennheiser's entry level ... Read review
With superior musical detail resolution across the board and more precise dynamics the CX ... more
400-II Precision Black ear-canal phones target music afficionados wanting to upgrade the sound quality of their portable audio devices. The wide array of ear adapters (S/M/L sizes) provided in the package allows for a personalised fit as well as an excellent passive attenuation of ambient noise. To add to your listening convenience a volume control has also been integrated into the cable.
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Advantages: Great looks, lots of extra kit, noise cancelling works, comfortable, top quality sound Disadvantages: Not quite as big a difference as you might be led to expect...
It seems to be the ultimate cardinal sin among gadget fans - failing to upgrade the headphones that came with your iPod/MP3 Player. But what if you've never had any problems with your bundled headphones? They're comfortable, look great and you don't really fancy shelling out £50 for a new pair that you don't really need.
There are a multitude of budget headphones available today, which, in many ways, makes your decision even harder ... ...which ones do you go for? If brands sway you, chances are you'll be taking a look at these; Sennheiser's entry level cans. One of the market leaders, producing a pair of headphones for under £50? The name is certainly one of the best in the business, but what about the headphones themselves? Do they live up to expectation?
I'd say so, yes. Upon opening them, the first thing that you'll notice is that, unlike many other headphones ... more
It seems to be the ultimate cardinal sin among gadget fans - failing to upgrade the headphones that came with your iPod/MP3 Player. But what if you've never had any problems with your bundled headphones? They're comfortable, look great and you don't really fancy shelling out £50 for a new pair that you don't really need.
There are a multitude of budget headphones available today, which, in many ways, makes your decision even harder - once you've convinced yourself you need the damned things, which ones do you go for? If brands sway you, chances are you'll be taking a look at these; Sennheiser's entry level cans. One of the market leaders, producing a pair of headphones for under £50? The name is certainly one of the best in the business, but what about the headphones themselves? Do they live up to expectation?
I'd say so, yes. Upon opening them, the first thing that you'll notice is that, unlike many other headphones in their price range, they're remarkably good looking, and one of the few products that get close to Apple's standards on aesthetics. Available in either black or white, depending on the colour of the player you want to use them with, they are small, but stylish, without copying the waves of Apple clones. Inside the box, you get the headphones themselves, a choice of three in-ear buds, an extension cable, a clip and a little storage bag, all similarly styled. There's all the choice and practicality you could ever want, in a small, neat and pretty package.
One of the biggest bugbears with headphones, particuarly in-ear ones, is that if they don't fit perfectly, they tend to be extremely uncomfortable, especially if you want to use them for more than 5 minutes at a time. With the Sennheisers, you get the choice of which earbud you want, and while changing them is fiddly, it means you can usually get close to an ideal fit. This means comfort is excellent, so much so, that with prolonged usage, you forget you have them in. Big thumbs up here.
The noise cancelling aspect of the headphones is quite unusual for sich a cheap set, and to be honest, I was sceptical as to how well it would work. While I'm sure they're not up there with the very best, £300+ pairs, they actually do a surprisingly good job. Put them in without any music playing, and the surrounding noise is significantly muffled, and you're unlikely to hear it at all once you actually start playing something. An added bonus, this part, for me, because I'd already prepared myself that they'd be rubbish at it, so to find out that they do a decent job was very nice.
So, on to the big one; sound quality. On the whole, it's very good. The sound is relatively rich and full, particuarly when compared to other in-ear models, and is free from noticeable distortion, as far as I can tell. They are louder than the stock iPod headphones, interestingly, but also use the sound better, showing up more detail. I listen to songs now and there are new parts that I just couldn't make out before. The sound is quite bass heavy, and, if you're super critical, is perhaps a little lacking at the top end because of it, but generally, the sound is very good indeed, especially considering the price. It certainly beats the standard iPod headphones.
The only problem I have with the headphones is probably one of my own making. I just sort of expected a bit...more. It's not that they're bad in any way - in fact, they improve on the standard iPod headphones in pretty much every area - but I was somehow hoping that they'd do so more emphatically. The improvement is definitely there, but it's not as clear as I was expecting. This probably means that the standard headphones aren't as bad as people make out.
Having said that, the Sennheisers are definitely better, and across the board. They look fantastic, come with a lot of extra kit, will be comfortable for almost everyone, and the sound is rich and colourful. They are unquestionably a great pair of headphones, and live up to their prestigious name. Unfortunately, I'm left feeling ever so slightly disappointed, because I was led to expect the difference between the standard headphones and these would be much greater. Please don't make the same mistake. They're fantastic, especially for under £50, but won't change your life in the way some critics make out.
Advantages: Amazing value for money, great quality for all music, many extras. Disadvantages: The cable tidy is less practical than others I have seen.
Being Sennheisers' you are expecting some great quality head-phones, and these plugs sure won't disappoint.
The company's entry level in ear headphones feature a compact, stylist design, with sound to match.
The sound boasts a hearty, deep bass sound, with great high tones as well, that are of a high standard, without being too tinny. The main problem I have found with this type of headphone, is that the mid tones are often neglected, leaving your ... ...places, but without much life. However, with the CX-400s I find that the mid tones have a more than necessary presence, and this definitely makes a difference to the overall sound. Obviously, you get what you pay for, and so the sound quality isn't as good as really expensive models, but if you care about sound, and are on a limited budget, these are the best that I have ever owned.
I have used them to listen to many different types of music, from ...
123fearnley 08.08.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Sennheiser CX 400
Advantages: Comfortable, robustly built Disadvantages: A bit pricey
...and it is not up with the top Sennheiser earphones. Though jamming those inside your ears would take a lot more getting used to.. Lastly, they seem well built and sturdy, and have lasted well so far for 4 months. I'm expecting at least 2 years out of them. ...
dvpatient 16.06.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Sennheiser CX 400
Advantages: Great sound, big bass, sound isolating Disadvantages: may feel minor discomfort in ear
...Sennheiser specialise in headphone, and you can tell when you hear what comes out of their headphones. The CX series is their premium in-ear headphone set, and you can get the CX300's for £20, these CX400 come in at £30 and I fully recommend you get these. They are bass driven headphones, better base than nearly any headphones in this price range and do not overpower the treble one bit, a fully rich variation of sound, no crackling, no noise, and ... ...time over chosing which are best for you, as the right choise will make your music even better)
- a leather carry case
Overall very affordable, very good, and i would recommend sennheiser as a brand, all of their headphones are great value for money and will deliver great sound. ...
piiindy 24.04.2008
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Advantages: great bass, great sound Disadvantages: expensive
Sennheiser CX400 is a pair of headphones that boasts of quality bass and clarity. It has rubber sheathes that protect the cable that comes from each earpiece from going down in your ear. Unlike other earphones with cables which are either too long or too short, the CX400 comes with an extension cable which you can plug into if needed.
These in-ear buds are the perfect example of why you should replace your iPod's bundled pish. For a mere £5 shy ... ...vocals and oh-so-sweet treble. We pumped some brutish sounds through these earphones and they were delivered to our ears with all the enthusiasm of Dermot O'Leary on acid (we imagine). Constructed from sturdy metal and supplied with a menage a trois of earpiece cap sizes, these beauties feel comfortable to wear and should fit well, even if your ears resemble a loveable Disney elephant's. The earpieces also fit tightly in your ear canals, creating ...
james201 17.11.2008
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Advantages: Great Sound Quality: Noise Isolating Properties. Disadvantages: Be careful with the lightweight cables.
I have just purchased the CX400s after my years of use from the older CX300 model.
The difference is amazing... I listen to a lot of Classical, Chamber music on public transport on the way to work and these block about loads of background noise. But... The main reason I bought them was for the sound quality.
They are a real improvement over the older model, The older model that I was really happy with. But these... wow!!! If you have cheapy headphones ... ...yourself to get a pair of these.. It's a no brainer..
For the money there is nothing to touch them.. Even at higher listening levels they are still stunningly clear with a nice sense of weight from the bottom end..
Just buy them and be amazed at how good these little things are. ...
asnood 05.12.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Sennheiser CX 400
The CX 400 are high quality, noise-isolating ear-canal-headphones with a powerful, bass-driven stereo sound for listening on the go. They feature a short cable, perfect for use with mobile phones or MP3 players with a remote-control and/or microphone. With an extension cable the CX 400 can also be used with a player carried in your pocket.
