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.
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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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m0h1t
I have bought my first pair of sennheisers 3 years and have never looked at any other brand. They produce great phones and these are no exception. People thinking of buying new apple earpods, spend a little more and buy these. Trust me, you will never regret it.
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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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mordac
Sound is excellent. Bass can be boomy when listening to voice, but for music sounds great. Design could have been better. The round shape of the buds make it hard to hold straight. The rubber coating on the wires make them extra stiff and hard to manage. Cord layout is asymmetrical which I find...
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