Sound quality is excellent for the price, and while Sennheiser says the headphones offer powerful, bass-driven stereo sound it's not as overwhelmingly bassy as that might sound.
Read the full review →Conclusion: We like it
For under $40, the CX 300 IIs provide good sound quality, with strong, but not overpowering, bass. Despite their low price, these earbuds also come three sets of swappable earplugs to help you get the best fit. While some users might find the asymmetrical cable slightly awkward, these are still a great option if you want to replace the earbuds that came with your portable media player, and don't want to spend as much as you did on the player itself.
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For those keen to improve their headphone performance, but not wanting to go the full hog of actually buying a pair that are more expensive than the MP3 player, the Sennhesier CX300-II are well worth checking out.
Read the full review →We’d recommend the CX 300-II, especially if you have a device that can’t benefit from the microphone and control button on other models. They’re solid, inexpensive headphones.
Read the full review →The Sennheiser MM 50 iPhone headset is naturally a good choice for those that need the ability to make calls with their music earphones still in place. But if you don’t need the mic, the less expensive Sennheiser CX 300-II deserves a recommendation ...
Read the full review →These are not the best headphones you can buy, but they are incredibly good value. With plenty of volume and a big, meaty sound, it looks like Sennheiser has another hit on its hands. If you're on a budget but want to ditch the crappy Apple buds, we can't say it loudly or plainly enough: buy a set...
Read the full review →It doesn't take a genius to calculate the CX 300-IIs offer sensational value; they're a simple and extremely effective upgrade.
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happyschneider
There's tons of bass, and while it's a little flabby, it slaughters the white Apple buds. Vocals are pretty clean, and though trebles lack the refinement and assuredness of buds at two, three, four times the price, the CX 300-II's audio performance ensures this second generation of...
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andysine
The Sennheiser CX300 headphones perform well and are noticeably better than stock earbuds. The sound is geared more towards the bass end of the spectrum, though the highs are relatively sharp. A slightly fluffy midrange is the only drawback, sound-wise. They are a comfortable fit and the...
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iMario
If Apple headphones (which I really like) deserve 4, than these should get 3. Although they're in-ear, the low tones are shallow and week. Generally, I was unsatisfied with these the first time I had them so I instantly sold them, but several years later I lost my CX 150 and purchased these...
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jstrahler
I think these ear phones are the best compromise between price, sound, and functionality. I have owned many earphones ranging from the stock earphones to Shure SCL3. I have sold or tossed out all models except the Sennheiser CX 300 earphones. Here is what I like: 1. You can find...
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mrmmmok
CONS: Asymmetrical wire. This doesn't affect the usage much, but it's kinda annoying having a wire around your neck -- those with fetishes might like these earphones, however. No one likes chafing. And who knew earphones could give you a chafing problem? When you're using these earphones, and...
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