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- Dynamic speaker systems with powerful neodymium magnets for a balanced and precise audio reproduction
- Sophisticated metal-crafted design
- Ear wax guards for an enhanced audio performance
- Integrated volume control
- Pouch for hassle-free storage and portability
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A touch of glam and sophistication. Put on the MX 980 earphones and you will know that they offer you a high-fidelity listening experience. These luxe earphones have a sharp and refined look, thanks to their metal-crafted parts adding a pop of shine. And like the CX 980 and OMX 980, the MX 980 also incorporates several cutting-edge features, one of which is the unique rotatable 3.5 mm plug - you can choose to use it either straight or angled.
Another highlight is their flexible in-flight adapter which comes with a rotatable socket. For user convenience, a volume control has been integrated on the cable. Completing the package is an avant garde clip as well as a carry case which also functions as a cable winder.
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Sennheiser MX 980
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Design&looks
Very discrete, solid build, quality materials. Attention! May be falling out of your ears; there are utterly no adjustments whatsoever; you could end up adding extra padding to no avail. Be careful - test before you buy to avoid frustration; Sennheiser does NOTHING to help. If you have other earphones from then, spare parts do work (eg. from MX75 the green rubbery thingies do fit), may help to solve the problem.
Cable feels quite rigid which contributes to the earphones popping out. Especially in the winter, when the cable goes inside the jacket and just a small piece remains between the ear and the collar of the jacket.
Sound
Very "mature" sound. Crystal clear, well controlled base, quite neutral. A good fit with the ear is critical though!
Extras
They come with a leather case, airplane adaptor, extra pads. What I think about that? Waste of time - I'm not going to be carrying around an extra case 3 times the size of my mp3 player. A very trendy clip to keep the earphones attached to your garment - totally useless (tight, finger nail breaking; solution - simple clip from older nokia phones works light years better).
Overall
For this money a bit disappointing - this is the S-class of Sennheisser for portable devices. At almost 140 quid I'd be expecting more. For the fifth of the price one can get the younger brother (mx880) - a very interesting alternative.
Would I buy them again? No. Sound great, but fall out of ears and way too expensive for the overall delivery.
*****Jan 2012, update: after few weeks of usage: the converter does not fit plugs on planes; at least not on the 747-400. Case turns out (actually) quite crappy and useless - cable needs to be bent at sharp angles to fit in snugly (unless it is one of those use-you-brain-mind-games; no idea; having iq same as my age, I stay away from these puzzles). MY EARS got adjusted to the shape (finally), they are not falling out THAT OFTEN (buds - not ears). Volume adjustment is rubbish - big, obstructing and ugly. Sound is still good though....
Very discrete, solid build, quality materials. Attention! May be falling out of your ears; there are utterly no adjustments whatsoever; you could end up adding extra padding to no avail. Be careful - test before you buy to avoid frustration; Sennheiser does NOTHING to help. If you have other earphones from then, spare parts do work (eg. from MX75 the green rubbery thingies do fit), may help to solve the problem.
Cable feels quite rigid which contributes to the earphones popping out. Especially in the winter, when the cable goes inside the jacket and just a small piece remains between the ear and the collar of the jacket.
Sound
Very "mature" sound. Crystal clear, well controlled base, quite neutral. A good fit with the ear is critical though!
Extras
They come with a leather case, airplane adaptor, extra pads. What I think about that? Waste of time - I'm not going to be carrying around an extra case 3 times the size of my mp3 player. A very trendy clip to keep the earphones attached to your garment - totally useless (tight, finger nail breaking; solution - simple clip from older nokia phones works light years better).
Overall
For this money a bit disappointing - this is the S-class of Sennheisser for portable devices. At almost 140 quid I'd be expecting more. For the fifth of the price one can get the younger brother (mx880) - a very interesting alternative.
Would I buy them again? No. Sound great, but fall out of ears and way too expensive for the overall delivery.
*****Jan 2012, update: after few weeks of usage: the converter does not fit plugs on planes; at least not on the 747-400. Case turns out (actually) quite crappy and useless - cable needs to be bent at sharp angles to fit in snugly (unless it is one of those use-you-brain-mind-games; no idea; having iq same as my age, I stay away from these puzzles). MY EARS got adjusted to the shape (finally), they are not falling out THAT OFTEN (buds - not ears). Volume adjustment is rubbish - big, obstructing and ugly. Sound is still good though....
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I have no problem with the comfort of these earphones. For me, compared with in-ear monitors of any kind, they fit like a glove. Although the metal is chunky and indisputably more weighty than your average pair of earbuds, they are also of higher quality and obviously a lot more durable.
For a review of the sound quality, you need only look at this web page:
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Needless to say they are astonishing.
If you intend to use these earbuds to listen to FM radio, however, I would advise you to look elsewhere. As you may know, modern devices with an FM radio feature often require the use of your earphones as a radio antenna, as they have no internal antenna of their own. My MX980 were only able to pick up static, where as a much cheaper pair of earbuds on the same equipment and in the same location could get a perfect signal. The only way I could hear anything at all was by grasping the metal 3.5mm stereo jack, and acting as a rather poor human aerial.
For a review of the sound quality, you need only look at this web page:
[...]
Needless to say they are astonishing.
If you intend to use these earbuds to listen to FM radio, however, I would advise you to look elsewhere. As you may know, modern devices with an FM radio feature often require the use of your earphones as a radio antenna, as they have no internal antenna of their own. My MX980 were only able to pick up static, where as a much cheaper pair of earbuds on the same equipment and in the same location could get a perfect signal. The only way I could hear anything at all was by grasping the metal 3.5mm stereo jack, and acting as a rather poor human aerial.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This earphone gives me the best quality sound what I had never hear before. I believe MX980 is the best one. It would be wear comfortably, even you could wear it sleeping.
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Ever bast I have listened to. It is perfect match with iPod with an accuracy clear and warm sound. Very impressive.
Published 6 months ago by Sun
High sound quality & standard price
I bought the item two months ago. It's worthy to buy it. It owns high sound quality for different types of music. For music lover it is ok. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Jacky
mx 980 marred by bling
Outstanding 5-star plus sound quality deeply marred by external design. Appearance is poor unless you happen to like shiny bling bling. Read more
Published 21 months ago by EJR
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