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| Brand: | Sennheiser |
| Item Height : | 22.1 centimetres |
| Item Width: | 10.2 centimetres |
Technical Details
- Ideal for use with all MP3, CD, DVD players and portable gaming systems
- Best bass experience and noise attenuation
- High-performance dynamic driver systems for superior, bass-driven stereo sound
- Highest passive attenuation of ambient noise
- Outstanding wearing comfort on the go
- Superior fit in the ear canal due to enhanced ear adapters in different sizes
- Extremely small and lightweight
- Volume control integrated into the cable
- Cable clip, cable winder, and carrying pouch for convenient handling and storage
- 2-year warranty
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Product Description
The CX 500 are high quality, noise-isolating ear-canal-headphones with a superior, bass-driven stereo sound
They feature a volume control integrated in the cable and come with a new, unique type of ear adapter for an improved fit and even better passive noise attenuation.
Product Description
Technical DataAudio Output / Sound Output ModeStereoTechnical DataAudio Output / Response BandwidthHz17 - 22000Technical DataAudio Output / Connectivity TechnologyWiredTechnical DataHeader / Product LineSennheiser CXTechnical DataHeader / Model500Technical DataHeader / ManufacturerSennheiserTechnical DataHeader / Packaged Quantity1Technical DataAudio Output / Product TypeHeadphonesTechnical DataAudio Output / Headphones Form FactorIn-ear ear-budTechnical DataAudio System / TypeHeadphonesTechnical DataAudio System / Recommended UsePortable audio systemTechnical DataAudio Output / Headphones TypeBinaural
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
114 of 115 people found the following review helpful
First of all I didn't buy these from Amazon but needed to write a review
somewhere.
This came with a ton of accessories - A carrying pouch, a clip, earbuds
galour, a cable winder and a volume control.I intially thought that
these were cx300s and the price increase was for all the extras - but no.
I noticed the difference in sound straight off.The bass is more deeper
and fuller, the treble is crispier AND you can turn the volume up loud
with no distortion.A pleasure to listen to.
The cable is of adequate length and seems to be made of a better material
than the cx300s.My cx300s lasted less than a year due to cable fracture -
I hope these last longer.The volume control is small but does the job
very well.
Another thing I noticed was you got more bass with different earbuds - so
experiment with them.
If the calbe lasts then this is the best earphone in this price range.
I highly recommend them.
somewhere.
This came with a ton of accessories - A carrying pouch, a clip, earbuds
galour, a cable winder and a volume control.I intially thought that
these were cx300s and the price increase was for all the extras - but no.
I noticed the difference in sound straight off.The bass is more deeper
and fuller, the treble is crispier AND you can turn the volume up loud
with no distortion.A pleasure to listen to.
The cable is of adequate length and seems to be made of a better material
than the cx300s.My cx300s lasted less than a year due to cable fracture -
I hope these last longer.The volume control is small but does the job
very well.
Another thing I noticed was you got more bass with different earbuds - so
experiment with them.
If the calbe lasts then this is the best earphone in this price range.
I highly recommend them.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
When the Sennheisers were delivered, I soon had a real worry that some of the one star reviewers had a point. I heard tinny sound, no bass worth mentioning and of a considerably poorer standard than the stock 'phones supplied with my mp3 player. Surely £40 can buy something better than what I got free in the 1st instance?
But now I'm happy - delighted, even.
With a little bit of time, trying on some of the different sized earphone covers, I discovered that by choosing a size that made an airtight seal (and pretty much sound insulating from the outside world too), the bass magically became rich, the tinniness disappeared and I had clarity, depth and whatever other words audiophiles like to use when something sounds much, much better.
I'll echo another reviewers observation that it's a little strange having such a tight fit - the same air pressure effect happens to me when I put wax earplugs in - but once the sound starts, who cares!
I don't think I'm the only one out there who initially thought the fault with the 'phones themselves - so I hope this information saves others the inconvenience of returning a very good product. Happy listening!
** A wee update almost 2 years later from the original review - no problems to report, still my 1st choice & they once survived going through my washing machine's rinse cycle hidden in a pocket, I don't think that was in the guarantee so I'd not recommend anyone else try!
But now I'm happy - delighted, even.
With a little bit of time, trying on some of the different sized earphone covers, I discovered that by choosing a size that made an airtight seal (and pretty much sound insulating from the outside world too), the bass magically became rich, the tinniness disappeared and I had clarity, depth and whatever other words audiophiles like to use when something sounds much, much better.
I'll echo another reviewers observation that it's a little strange having such a tight fit - the same air pressure effect happens to me when I put wax earplugs in - but once the sound starts, who cares!
I don't think I'm the only one out there who initially thought the fault with the 'phones themselves - so I hope this information saves others the inconvenience of returning a very good product. Happy listening!
** A wee update almost 2 years later from the original review - no problems to report, still my 1st choice & they once survived going through my washing machine's rinse cycle hidden in a pocket, I don't think that was in the guarantee so I'd not recommend anyone else try!
45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
I, like a couple of the other reviewers, had a pair of the CX300's for ages (2.5 years and still going strong) and was very impressed, so when I saw that the CX500's were now very cheap (same price as I originally paid for the CX300s), I snapped them up.
At first I was extremely pleased - the sound is brighter and crisper and more punchy than the already excellent CX300's, and are leagues better than other headphones in this price range. I had some slight issues with pressure equalising in my ears when I first got them, but using different and smaller rubber tips sorted that out.
However, I quickly began to notice that the cabling between the headphone and the main cable began to look 'pinched' in places. These 'pinched' parts of the rubber then slowly started to split and the rubber then fell away, exposing the wires. The same process did not happen on the lower part of the cable, which is clearly made of a different type of rubber. I have had the exact same problem with Sony headphones in the past. My other half bought some CX500s on my recommendation, and has had the same happen to him.
The upshot is that while these headphones are still working, they have gotten the point where they need to be replaced within 6 months. Sennheiser have an excellent warranty, and I'm sure will replace them, but I'm pretty disappointed and will not be upgrading again.
At first I was extremely pleased - the sound is brighter and crisper and more punchy than the already excellent CX300's, and are leagues better than other headphones in this price range. I had some slight issues with pressure equalising in my ears when I first got them, but using different and smaller rubber tips sorted that out.
However, I quickly began to notice that the cabling between the headphone and the main cable began to look 'pinched' in places. These 'pinched' parts of the rubber then slowly started to split and the rubber then fell away, exposing the wires. The same process did not happen on the lower part of the cable, which is clearly made of a different type of rubber. I have had the exact same problem with Sony headphones in the past. My other half bought some CX500s on my recommendation, and has had the same happen to him.
The upshot is that while these headphones are still working, they have gotten the point where they need to be replaced within 6 months. Sennheiser have an excellent warranty, and I'm sure will replace them, but I'm pretty disappointed and will not be upgrading again.
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Died after 6 months of light usage
Happy with the sound and fit of the buds. Used them occasionally for my daily commute to and from work, so not heavy usage. Read more
Published 10 days ago by R. Bell
Broken within 6 months, seller not replying to emails.
Bought these last June and they were great while they worked. First the left headphone stopped working with the right one quickly following. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Jamie
good sound but very poor build quality
The sound from them is good, but they fell apart very quickly and have completely stopped working within a year. Would defiantly not recommend.
Published 2 months ago by sarah
Really good earphones but no good if they break
I must have bought this product a few months back and thought id review the product now seeing as im looking around for another pair of earphones after these ones breaking. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Core Saturn
great headphones
For the size these are amazing, i have bought a lot of headphone in my life and these are probably the second best, but for the price they are possibly the best, great bass and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. R. Northrop
Sorry but the one I received produces funny noises!
I have bought through Amazon.co.uk, 2-3 pairs of various Sennheiser noise isolating ear phones.
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Published 4 months ago by Philokypros Andreou
Good product for small money
Quality is adequate to the price.... :) No seriously go for it. Sennheiser is usually very expensive so those earphones are truly worth it.
Published 4 months ago by rutexs
Sennheiser CX 500
Nice audio quality and pretty loud if you like to hurt you eardrums. Good bass sounds and act pretty well without tunes for noise cancelling. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Whizzmaster_p
Good bargain
Very good value, producing good quality sound reproduction. Came with different sizes of plugs and with duplicates of each size which may prove to be useful. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Erik
differnet
I think that it is all right but I think the volume control idea is not so good, more of a hassle.
Published 6 months ago by fmcdaid
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