I bought these earphones to replace the ones that came with my ipod, because they were awful. These definitely raised the game but not massively
The sound quality is pretty high actually, I can hear all the highs and lows, neither one overpowers the other, which is nice although i'd maybe ... Read review
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Sennheiser MX500 Headphones
A good pair of headphones is a must-have if you are always on the move and the Sennheiser
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MX 500 Headphones fit the bill. The headphones are lightweight, comfortable, incorporate an in-line volume control and come with a practical case complete with co...
in-ear headphone for using while on the go, the MX 500 earphones are very lightweight and comfortable to wear. Featuring full-bodied stereo sound with powerful bass,...
SENNHEISER MX 500 WHITE
The MX 300, MX 400 and MX 500 are stereo in-ear headphones for listening 'on the move'.
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Very lightweight and comfortable.Features: Wide dynamic range Excellent bass response Dual-sided highly conductive OFC copper cable Can be connected directly to per...
Sennheiser MX500 Headphones
A good pair of headphones is a must-have if you are always on the move and the Sennheiser
... more
MX 500 Headphones fit the bill. The headphones are lightweight, comfortable, incorporate an in-line volume control and come with a practical case complete with cord winder.An ideal match for all MP3 players, CD players or any other portable players, the MX 500 headphones are lightweight, comfortable, have excellent bass reproduction and clean, crisp treble.
SENNHEISER MX 500 WHITE
The MX 300, MX 400 and MX 500 are stereo in-ear headphones for listening 'on the move'.
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Very lightweight and comfortable.Features:Wide dynamic rangeExcellent bass responseDual-sided highly conductive OFC copper cableCan be connected directly to personal stereos, CD players, DAT recorders and hi-fi systemsAdditional volume controlblue metallic2-year guaranteeDelivery Includes1 MX 5001 In-ear headphones come with a practical case with an automatic cord take-up mechanism
in-ear headphone for using while on the go, the MX 500 earphones are very lightweight and comfortable to wear. Featuring full-bodied stereo sound with powerful bass, the earphones come complete with an in-line volume control and a wind-up carrying case. Overall these white MX 500 earphones not only match the Mighty White One but will also add street chic to any portable player.
comfortable.FeaturesWide dynamic rangeExcellent bass responseDual-sided highly conductive OFC copper cableCan be connected directly to personal stereos, CD players, DAT recorders and hi-fi systemsAdditional volume controlblue metallic2-year guaranteeDelivery Includes1 MX 5001 In-ear headphones come with a practical case with an automatic cord take-up mechanism
A review by Closeratio on Sennheiser MX 500 July 30th, 2007
Author's product rating:
Sound Quality
Good
Comfort
Satisfactory
Looks & Design
Average
Durability
Satisfactory
Value for Money
Good
Advantages:
Cheap, good sound quality, presented well
Disadvantages:
Don't stay your ear too well, covers for speakers useless
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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The Sennheiser MX 500 earphones aren't the best earphones that sennheiser have ever made. They don't fit too well into some people's ears and the little covers for the speakers that they come with are virtually useless, but if you're looking for some cheap headphones maybe as a temporary solution or just something you might not use everyday, these headphones are probably your best bet.
On the posotive side, these headphones produce very high quality sound in comparison to the price you pay for them. As with all in ear headphones you tend to hear more of the treble-y sounds more than the bass-y sounds, but the bass frequencies are still there, and compared with other headphones of the same price I would say that you get the greatest range of sounds from these. They also come with a handy case to put them in which also retracts the lead (takes a while to get used to using them).
However, on the negative side, you can spend a while fiddiling around with the case attempting to put the heapdhones back into it (when it's probably just easier to put them in your pocket). They have a tendancy to fall out of your ear if you're doing anything more vigorous than walking (or if you have big ears, which a other people who have wrote reviews for this product do have).
The elastic dust/dirt covers that come with the headphones which you have to stretch to put on them are fiddly to put on and fall off more more easily (I lost both of mine within two days of using these heapdhones). And because these covers are virtually the only source of grip that the headphones have with your ear, it makes them very loose in your ear once you've lost them.
Overall I'd give these headphones 5 out of 10; they're not the worst headphones I've ever used, but at the same time they could be improved in many ways.
I bought these earphones to replace the ones that came with my ipod, because they were awful. These definitely raised the game but not massively
The sound quality is pretty high actually, I can hear all the highs and lows, neither one overpowers the other, which is nice although i'd maybe like the bass a bit stronger.
I haven't found any problems with them not being stable in my ears, they never fall out. A problem I have had with a few other headphones ... ...headphones pulling off my head. That happens alot due to the ipod having it's socket on the bottom of it.
What I have noticed though is they can feel rather uncomfortable in extended use, with or without the fabric piece. I think it's because the shape isn't perfectly round smooth.
Aesthetically I'm not over keen on the design, it's a bit to square, I like earphones to be nice and round but that's just me.
It's got an integrated volume control ...
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Advantages: Excellent Sound / Smart Carry Case Disadvantages: Poor Fit / Flimsy Foam Covers
I bought these as an upgrade to replace the dreadful looking headphones that came with my MP3 player. The Mx500s came highly recommended by a number of trusted sources who praised their sonic abilities, and in that respect they didn't disappoint. A detailed sound with good levels of bass for such a small unit. I also liked their understated appearance and the useful spool-in case. However, the main drawback (for me at least) is the fact that the ... ...may be slightly on the large size, but not freakishly so. No matter how I position them or jam them in, they are absolutely guaranteed to fall out after a minute or so of light walking. As for wearing them down the gym - forget it!
I have also noticed that the foam earpiece covers have started to split after just week of use, which may be brought on by my constant fiddling, but which I feel is completely unacceptable from a top name like Sennheiser. ...
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The MX 500 earphones give great sound quality for any users. With a built-in volume control, the earphones can be used with any walkman, CD player, MP3 player or HiFi. I used this with my iPod and was surprised at how good the sound quality is, due to the low price I bought them for. These immediately replaced my original earphones and I have never looked back once. I would recommend these for any person who is on the go and enjoys listening to music.
... ...practical. The volume control is also successful since it makes it easy to adjust the volume if the portable device is in a pocket. There is very little noise leaking from the headphones so then nobody else can hear what I'm listening to. The bass on these headphones is good but there are better out there. That is the reason why I have given it only 4 stars. ...
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I purchased these for use with my MP3 player, as the supplied ones sounded terrible and very muffled. They were also incorporated into some neckband which is very inconvinient.
I decided to purchase some inner-ear type headphones because they are very more
I bought these as a replacement for the iPod headphones which came with the iPod, and I cant say I regret buying them, as the bass and overall sound is far superior to the previous Apple headphones, but the one MAJOR problem I've had with these is... more
For as long as I have been able to beg, borrow or steal such an item I have spent any walking or commuting time plugged into something portable which will pipe music into my ears. I see no point in proceeding in silence when, with the right electronic... more
I must admit, I was a little bit cagey about parting with such a large amount of money for a pair of headphones. I'd never used Sennhesser before (I normally buy Sony Bass Boost) and feared they may be all mouth and no trowsers. How Wrong was I!! The... more
