Sennheiser CX300

[naglfar 0]

Hi,

I'm thinking of replacing my Sony MDR-EX71 earphones with the CX300. I'd like to get some feedback from the folks here before I do so....any comments about the Senns?

[aaron-xp 0]

I would prefer the EP630, though it is still your personal choice.

 

It is cheaper, and saves you some money for future upgrades.

[scanfiend 0]

Yeah, it's a competent headphone with decent isolation, but I wouldn't pay $170 plus for it

[rapier84 0]

Yupz...for that sort of money (S$170) you can get better stuff... Like a Westone UM1 for instance

[aaron-xp 0]

For that range though, I would try the d-jays...

Edited September 1, 2006 by aaron-xp

[rkivie 0]

the CX300 isn't priced at $170. i believe it's selling for $119 at Stereo. it's actually not too bad too, although there are suspicions that they are one and the same as the Creative EP630, which is only $40+ if i'm not mistaken. you may also want to look at the CK7 for earphones in that price backet.

[RLN 0]

Wah, like that can buy 3 X EP630 instead of 1 X CX300. I would suggest you take a serious look at the CK7 as well. And, if you are willing to stretch your budget a bit, the UM1. Heard a young man in Jaben today about lunchtime saying, "The UM1 are the best sounding earphones I have tried."

[scanfiend 0]

the CX300 isn't priced at $170. i believe it's selling for $119 at Stereo. it's actually not too bad too, although there are suspicions that they are one and the same as the Creative EP630, which is only $40+ if i'm not mistaken. you may also want to look at the CK7 for earphones in that price backet.

 

Wow, they must have had a huge price cut. I bought mine from Challenger at $179!! Sold it off for about $140

[aaron-xp 0]

Heard a young man in Jaben today about lunchtime saying, "The UM1 are the best sounding earphones I have tried."

 

Well, the UM1s are indeed rather good...

[rkivie 0]

Wow, they must have had a huge price cut. I bought mine from Challenger at $179!! Sold it off for about $140

 

hehe you must have bought it at a really wrong time (and probably place) then. when Senns first released the CX300 it was priced at only USD$40-50. market forces and brand power then took over, i suppose, and the prices fluctuated quite a bit on Amazon.

Edited September 1, 2006 by rkivie

[scanfiend 0]

And, if you are willing to stretch your budget a bit, the UM1. Heard a young man in Jaben today about lunchtime saying, "The UM1 are the best sounding earphones I have tried."

 

Heh, he should also have tried the UM2, also

[aaron-xp 0]

Anything Sennheiser is seen as high end in the normal consumer's eyes.

 

Everything BOSE, is perfection.

 

[scanfiend 0]

^^ lol, what about anything fruity?

[aaron-xp 0]

Oh, I heard that an Apple a day keeps the doctor away. Since it is so uncool to fall ill, I think it is associated with being hip.

 

Shesh, how could you incite me to say such things, knowing that fruits aren't my favourite food.

[zonalblitz_audio 0]

Haha! Whether it's a Apple, Orange or Banana. Eat in variety! Appreciate all of them!

 

My mum always tell me don't be picky in my food, learn to taste and accept them.

 

I guess if people were to regard a headphone brand as the sole high-end, they must be very shallow. Let them explore and open up on their own, they will see more through the door.