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Sennheiser MX 580 Ergonomic In-Ear Stereo Earphones with Integrated Volume Control

3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 142 ratings

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Brand Sennheiser
Colour black
Ear placement In Ear
Form factor In Ear
Headphone jack 3.5 mm Jack
Model name MX 580
Connectivity technology Wired
Included components cable
Age range (description) Adult
Material Plastic

About this item

  • High performance stereo earphones with Sennheiser's LiveBass System for powerful bass boost
  • Integrated volume control
  • Hassle-free cable slider
  • Symmetrical cable for a tangle-free listening experience
  • Ergonomic design for a superior fit (ear pads and ear sleeves included in delivery) along with storage pouch

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Pump up the volume with the MX 580 earphones. With their high-quality speaker systems, the MX 580 earphones not only provide a particularly clear, bass-driven stereo sound on the move, they are also comfortable to wear. Additionally, they allow you to stand out from the crowd. An integrated volume control on the cable offers convenience when listening to your favourite music tracks in the subway or on the move, while a storage pouch for safekeeping and portability is also included.

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    • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.11 x 3.05 x 18.03 cm; 28 g
    • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ 27 Jan. 2010
    • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sennheiser
    • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0035JKJEU
    • Item model number ‏ : ‎ MX580
    • Guaranteed software updates until ‏ : ‎ unknown
    • Customer reviews:
      3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 142 ratings

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    Customers appreciate the headphones' quality and volume control. They find the sound decent and the volume control useful. However, some customers have issues with pop-outs and fiddlers. There are mixed opinions on sound quality, fit, and comfort.

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    23 customers mention ‘Quality’17 positive6 negative

    Customers like the headphones' quality. They say the sound is decent and the earbuds are good. However, some find them bulky.

    "...As for build quality, I've had these for a while now, and they've been squeezed into my motorbike helmet, wrapped round my iPod, stuffed in my pocket..." Read more

    "...All in all, great service and great product, so i do recommend if you want a grat pair of headphones for a competitive price, plus, being sennheiser..." Read more

    "...These are by far the best ear buds I have ever used - and at a give away price...." Read more

    "...my last set and more than the cables provided with cheap and nasty basic phones...." Read more

    10 customers mention ‘Volume control’10 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the volume control of the headphones. They find it useful and efficient, working well with all devices. The sound quality is good, especially sub bass frequencies.

    "...The built-in volume control on the wire is also useful, just watch that you don't accidentally change it and not realise it, as it can cause the..." Read more

    "...It is more efficient in volume and very good at the sub bass frequencies. I would buy these again" Read more

    "...The sound can be altered on the integrated volume control, which is very convenient. I have to remember to keep it 2 cm...." Read more

    "This product has excellent sound quality and a volume control which works with all devices...." Read more

    52 customers mention ‘Sound quality’35 positive17 negative

    Customers have mixed reviews about the sound quality of these headphones. Some find the sound quality good, especially sub bass frequencies. They say it's like hearing each piece of music for the first time, with good clarity for the price. Others mention issues with the weighty and oversensitive volume control, as well as the large volume remote.

    "...The sound is crisp and clear, yet the bass is fantastic. This means that dubstep for example, sounds great through these, but so do softer genres...." Read more

    "...Have to say i am really disapointed, the sound quality is good (not hugely better than the stock samsung ones i must admit), my issue with these is..." Read more

    "...Sound quality is very good when plugged into both my HP computer and HTC HD2 and im noticing bass like i've never noticed before!..." Read more

    "...It is more efficient in volume and very good at the sub bass frequencies. I would buy these again" Read more

    14 customers mention ‘Fit’8 positive6 negative

    Customers have different views on the fit of the headphones. Some find them low-profile and compact, suitable for small ears and those who sleep with them. Others mention that the ear buds are too large or pop out.

    "...Fantastic fit/Low profile - something which is great for both people with small ears and people who sleep with them on...." Read more

    "...I just wish they fitted better because they would have had 5 stars for the price/quality, but if i cant use them they are pointless...." Read more

    "...I've had these for a while now, and they've been squeezed into my motorbike helmet, wrapped round my iPod, stuffed in my pocket, been tangled,..." Read more

    "...They fit comfortably, and the included case and different sized buds are a definate plus point...." Read more

    11 customers mention ‘Comfort’5 positive6 negative

    Customers have different views on the comfort of the headphones. Some find them comfortable to wear with the included case and different sized buds. Others report that the headphones hurt their ears after a while.

    "...my issue with these is that they are just so uncomfortable...." Read more

    "...They fit comfortably, and the included case and different sized buds are a definate plus point...." Read more

    "...There is no raised bit as found on keyboards, etc. and both sides feel the same...." Read more

    "...They also fit very comfortably in the ear lobe rather than the ear canal unlike most of the earphones manufactured today...." Read more

    5 customers mention ‘Pop out’0 positive5 negative

    Customers dislike the earbuds. They say the buds are large and sometimes pop out or fall out easily. The right plug pulls out, which is uncomfortable.

    "...working at all well if put around the back of the neck as the right plug pulls out...." Read more

    "...the foams attached are smaller than the previous models and fall out quite easily. All of the current range seem to be that bit smaller...." Read more

    "...Te ear buds are rather large, and sometimes pop out, which hasn't been improved by fitting some ear phone muffs." Read more

    "...But I wouldn't recommend for exercising because it keeps falling out.. (about 7mph)." Read more

    4 customers mention ‘Fiddler’0 positive4 negative

    Customers dislike the headphones. They find them too fiddly and clumsy. The audio quality is better, but it starts doing weird things.

    "...Fit: Perfect! Volume control - Useless. It is fiddly and does not maintain sound quality when used (turns off the sound entirely in one ear)...." Read more

    "...as others have said, not especially good at that either because it's too fiddly...." Read more

    "Very happy at the first place but now it started doing funky things...." Read more

    "These are okay, but a little clumsy , and the audio quality is better than ipod buds, but only just...." Read more

    4 customers mention ‘Functionality’0 positive4 negative

    Customers are unhappy with the headphones' functionality. They say the headphones stopped working altogether in just 2 weeks, one earphone channel stopped working, and they lasted only 8 months.

    "...(one earphone channel stops working (very frustrating) )...." Read more

    "...cord is Y shaped and works pretty much solely to the front, not working at all well if put around the back of the neck as the right plug pulls out...." Read more

    "...A bit disappointed it lasted only 8 months but again for £21 it's still okay so not really mad, just a bit sad for upcoming hassle." Read more

    "...(they stopped working altogether in just 2 weeks) but cost about 5 times as much." Read more

    Top reviews from United Kingdom

    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 January 2012
      I've purchased two Sony MDRE829V headphones and both broke on me in months. I decided to invest a little more and buy some Sennheisers.

      Edited review:

      Pros:
      - The left bud has a raised bump on it to quickly identify the right ear and the leather pouch that comes with it is real nice.
      - Sound is great - I especially loved how podcasts sounded crystal clear.
      - Fantastic fit/Low profile - something which is great for both people with small ears and people who sleep with them on. You do not want a headphone with a large profile.

      Cons:
      - Since I wrote this review I have discovered the Chinese Yuin PK2 which can only be purchased on the worlds most popular auction site.
      - The volume remote is huge for what it does. If your a headphone sleeper, rolling over on the remote is sore.
      - The remote is also s***ty. Unless it is at full volume it degrades the quality of the music, and the remote cannot be used to completely mute. It feels like a "dampen sound" remote
      - They broke in almost exactly a year, my replacements broke in the same place (one earphone channel stops working (very frustrating) ). I then discovered Yuin PK2....

      NOTE: I take very good care of my headphones but I also sleep with them so there may be more wear and tear than for a normal person.
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2012
      I'm so glad I've bought these. I really cannot fault them. First off, the sound quality is fantastic. I own a much more expensive pair of over-ear headphones and I prefer these. The sound is crisp and clear, yet the bass is fantastic. This means that dubstep for example, sounds great through these, but so do softer genres. I find details in my songs that I don't usually hear, from Slipknot to Paolo Nutini.
      As for build quality, I've had these for a while now, and they've been squeezed into my motorbike helmet, wrapped round my iPod, stuffed in my pocket, been tangled, even bumped the floor a few times, and there's still not a thing wrong with them. The built-in volume control on the wire is also useful, just watch that you don't accidentally change it and not realise it, as it can cause the sound balance to go a bit off until you put it back to full volume again.
      Overall, these are hands down the best earphones I've ever had, and for unbelieveable value. Sennheiser continue to impress me.
    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 October 2012
      I bought these to go with my Samsung Galaxy S2, I was using the stock headphones and wanted a bit of an upgrade. Have to say i am really disapointed, the sound quality is good (not hugely better than the stock samsung ones i must admit), my issue with these is that they are just so uncomfortable. They come with foam pads / clip on pieces etc.. but no combination comes any where near close to normal. I have never had this problem with any earphones in the past and a couple other people at work tried these to and agreed.

      I just wish they fitted better because they would have had 5 stars for the price/quality, but if i cant use them they are pointless. going on ebay for a fiver !
    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 January 2012
      with my primary use for them when in the gym.

      I needed a pair of reasonably priced headphones that I expect to eventually break due to what they are subjected to and with an inline volume control and these seemed to meet those requirements over replacing my old Sony's.

      As the picture shows, I did have reservations over the size of the volume control and this has been proven to be correct, being more the size of a mobile phone mic than the smaller Sony one that I was used to.

      The cord is Y shaped and works pretty much solely to the front, not working at all well if put around the back of the neck as the right plug pulls out. The control adds to this unless the supplied clip is used, which again the Sony did not need.

      There is a lot in the package apart from the phones - case (no use to me), 2 types of plastic ear fit adaptors and the ubiquitous sponge covers. I have only needed the sponge covers as once the clip is used these make them more than snug enough.

      The volume control is the most important feature to me as I need to adjust the volume a lot without doing it on my Ipod strapped to my arm, being as the recording level of a lot of my tracks are very varied. And this is where it loses the star.

      Apart from its oversize there is no way to feel which side the volume control is on without looking at it in most instances. There is no raised bit as found on keyboards, etc. and both sides feel the same. When exercising this is an annoyance as you usually only have one hand free at any time, if that.

      It is also a slider rather than a wheel and is incredibly sensitive. To the point where moving it very slightly can lead to an imbalance in the headphones similar to a fault where one is louder than the other and needs a slight adjustment to get it balanced again. It may be possible it is a fault, this is what happened when my other pair were going.

      Sound is good for the price versus expected life span through use and I can't fault them for this.

      Overall a nice pair of headphones let down for me by the weighty, over sensitive volume control that I choose a set of phones for. If that doesn't bother you then I wouldn't hesitate to buy them and give it 5 stars, but personally I will be getting another pair of Sony's when these need replacing as they deliver everything I want for only a couple of pounds more.
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    • grimmy
      5.0 out of 5 stars cuffia ottima
      Reviewed in Italy on 18 June 2014
      Ottima rapporto qualità prezzo. La cuffia rimane al suo posto, non mi cade continuamente come succedeva con tanti altri modelli. Il suono tutto sommato è buono. Ho comprato altre cuffie, anche della stessa marca, ma erano tute scomode, questa invece ha fatto la differenza sin da subito
    • Prassanna
      5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant sound and clarity
      Reviewed in India on 20 May 2014
      First of all, build quality of the bud, its sturdy, the cables could have been thicker, but unless you are physically pulling it, it wont snap :D. Regarding the sound, the clarity is very good. The mids and highs really shine in this bud. after 20hrs of burn in, the bass started to shine. Possibly with more hrs of burn in, it might get better. But you cant expect too much on the bass considering the price, its not a Grado, so bass enthusiasts may not buy this. Probably they can buy a bass guitar n pluck the strings :D. Music is not only about bass. In fact you can hear the bass notes being played.

      You can also wear it over the ear, I found the sounds to be more pleasing. You can try this way n choose for yourself.
      Overall a fantastic product.
    • Radish2
      5.0 out of 5 stars Die Sennheiser MX 580 könnten klanglich mindestens das doppelte kosten
      Reviewed in Germany on 17 October 2013
      Die Sennheiser MX 580 sind wirklich eine Meisterleistung von Sennheiser. Wie es wohl aussieht, hat Sennheiser mitbekommen, dass doch einige Verbraucher gute Earbuds möchten und dafür bereit sind viel Geld auszugeben, um chinesische Earbuds der Marke Yuin zu importieren. Daher hat Sennheiser einen Earbud entwickelt, der konkurrieren soll. Viele User haben wegen mangelnder Earbuds auf die Marke Yuin zurückgegriffen, welche gute earbuds herstellt. In Deutschland sah es eine Zeit lang sehr schlecht aus, was Earbuds anging. Jeder zog die IN Ear Variante vor, welche für mich deutlich unbequemer ist und einen in ein Vakuum steckt, bei dem man garnichts von Außen mitbekommt. In ears sagen mir überhaupt nicht zu, da sie bei mir fast einen Unterdruck an den Ohren auslösen und den Ohren zusätzlich auf andere Weise schmerzen zufügen. Sie spielen direkt vor dem Gehörgang und können so die empfindlichen Haare, die den Schall übertragen eher belasten, als Earbuds. Gut, dass ich mich 2012 für die MX 580 als Ear entschied.

      Grund der Entscheidung:
      ich probierte die Sennheiser MX 580 aus, weil meine alten MX 660 nach ein paar Jahren kapput gingen. Die MX 660 waren qualitativ keine besonders guten Earbuds, sie waren zwar besser als günstige Sony Earbuds, klangen aber sehr trocke und nicht sehr Hochauflösend. Sie klangen irgendwie luftig, was wohl der typische Sennheiser Klang ist. Ohne große Erwartung testete ich nun die MX 580 und was ich da an klang zu hören bekam, konnte ich einfach nicht glauben.

      Klang:
      Der Klang der Sennheiser MX 580 ist mindestenz 4mal so gut wie der der älteren MX 660 und spielt selbst die In Ear Konkurrenz Sennheiser CX 300 locker an die Wand. Der Klang ist sehr hochwertig und vergleichbar mit Kopfhörer ab 80 € oder mehr. In Ears mit diesem Klang kosten nicht weniger als 50 €.

      Der Klang der Sennheiser ist äußerst glatt und detailreich. Sie sind überhaupt nicht abgehackt, sondern lösen den Klang extrem detailreich auf, was nicht einmal günstige HIFI Lautsprecher schaffen. Es sind keine Stufen, Fragmente oder andere Einschränkungen zu hören, die die Details stören würden. Einfach nur glassklare Details ohne Luft und Kompression dazwischen, die einen SEHR tief in die Musik eintauchen lassen. Der Klang ist dabei sehr lebendig und farbreich, hebt aber keine bestimmten Frequenzen hervor, womit sich diese Ohrhörer für jede Musikrichtung eignen. Bei akustischen Instrumenten und Stimmen vermisse ich ein wenig Wärme, jedoch nicht zu viel. Die Sennheiser sind keine Ohrhörer, die den Klang verformen und eignenen Klangcharakter hinzudichten, sie geben den Klang einfach neutral und sehr lebendig wieder. Das Wort lebendig machts bei den Sennheisern. Dank ihrer Lebendigkeit und Detailtreue kann man sich in jedes Lied vertiffen, egal ob Pop, Classic, Metal oder Goa Trance.

      Songs, bei denen die Ohrhörer ihre Stärken ausspielen:
      Miranda - U are alone
      Ott - Rogue Bagel
      Shpongle - Vapour Rumours
      Astral Projection - Aqualine Spirit
      Digital Sun - Digidub

      All diese Songs haben einen komplexen Klang und sind dadurch ideal für die Sennheiser geeignet. Das große Klangbild bei Rogue Bagel von Ott macht mit den Sennheisern enorm viel Spaß, die Atmosphere, sowie die Stimmen, die in diesem Song vorkommen, werden von den Sennheisern perfekt in Klang umgewandelt. Die Sennheiser sind definitiv für Songs mit vielen Details und komplexem Sound geeignet.

      Frquenzen:
      Die MX 580 geben alle Frquenzen sehr gut wieder, ohne eine bestimmte Tonlage unnötig zu erhöhen und zu verfälschen. Hpöhen werden spritzig aber bei weitem nicht übertrieben wiedergegeben. Mitten werden sehr klar und angenehm wiedergegben und fördern dadurch den Detailreichtum der Frquenzen. Lediglich die Bässe gehen nicht tief genug hinunter. Der Bass ist klar, laut und Präzise, schafft jedoch sehr tiefe Frequenzen weniger gut, wie großere Ohrhörer oder In ears, dennoch sind sie für optimalen Musikgenuss geeignet.

      Stereobild:
      Das Stereobild ist voll und bietet eine große Bühne für Musik. Bei guten Klangquellen erhällt man so ein kompletten Klang, man glaubt kaum, dass er von Earbuds kommt. Das Stereobild ist sehr gut und ein weiteres Kaufkriterium für diese Ohrhörer.

      Besonderheiten:
      Nach etwa einer Woche Burn In, also 10 Stunden am Tag entfaltet sich der Klang und die Sennheiser erhalten den optimalen Klang, welher ab dieser Zeit bestehen bleibt.

      Was mir besonders gut daran gefällt ist, dass der Klang sehr flüssig und umschlossen klingt und die Ohrhörer überhaupt nicht angestrengt spielen. Bei diesen Ohrhörern merkt man nicht einmal, dass man Ohrhörer betreibt, den der Klang ist so glatt und umschlossen, wie als wäre er perfekt. Irgendwelche Störgeräusche oder Erscheinungen treten nicht auf. Außerdem gibt es keine Fragmente und der Klang ist überhaupt nicht luftig und kratzig, wie bei anderen Ohrhröern in dieser Preisklasse oder bei günstigen Lautsprechern. Dies liegt wohl an den neuen und sehr schnellen Treibern, die diesen luftigen Klangcharakter endlich überbrückt haben.

      Quellen:
      Die Sennheiser MX 580 eignen sich dank des großartigen Klangs nicht nur für MP3 Player Unterwegs. Sie eignen sich auch sehr gut für hochwertige Soundkarten und der Anlage und spielen dort noch um einiges besser. Je besser die Quelle, desto aufgelöster und klarer ist der Klang. Bei guten Playern und Smartphones für Unterwegs werden die Sennheiser erstaunlich gute Ergebnisse abliefern.

      Hinweise:
      Leider ist das kabel etwas zu dünn geraten, weshalb es vorne am Stecker mit etwas Klebeband fixiert werden soll, damit die Kopfhörer nicht an einem Kabelbruch scheitern. Wenn die ersten 3 cm des Klaen mit Klebeband steif gemacht werden, kann das kabel vorne nicht mehr kicken und ein Kabelbruch wird dadurch verhindert. Nur so lassen sich die Ohrhörer über eine lange Zeit verwenden. Ich habe meine Ohrhörer damit schon länger als 9 Monate in Verwendung. Der Lautstärkeregler ist wzar unnötig, aber wenn es die Hörer nur damit gibt, dann ist das halt so. Dieser benötigt übrigens keien Fixierung durch Klebeband, allerdings kann auch dieser fixiert werden, um auf Nummer sicher zu gehen.

      Der Tragekonfort der Sennheiser ist mit Verbindung von Earpads sehr gut. Sie sind sehr bequem, sitzen gut und stören nicht. Für meine Ohren hätten sie einen oder zwei Milimeter größer ausfallen können, damit der Bassbereich etwas härter ist, vom Konfort her sind sie auch mit dieser Größe optimal, wenn ihr sie kauft, werdet ihr es selbst sehen.

      Fazit:
      Die Sennheiser haben ein unglaubliches Preis/leistungsvehältnis und werden auch auf Headfi.org mit Ohrhörern vergliechen, die mehr als das doppelte kosten. Sennheiser könnte für diese Earbuds 60 € verlangen und sie wären selbst zu dem preis noch gut. Für diese Preisklasse hingeen sind sie nicht bestimmt und ich weiß auch nicht, wie sie so günstig angeboten werden können. Dies ist allerdings besser für den Verbraucher, er erhällt ein günstiges Produkt mit unglaublichen Klangeigenschaften. Lediglich das Kabel erinnert, das die Ohrhörer 30 € kosten und nicht mehr, aber wie gesagt, dieses Problem ist leicht zu beseitigen. Die Sennheiser MX 580 sind für Zuhause und für Unterwegs optimal zu gebrauchen. Klare 5 Sterne und eine kaufempfehlung.
    • B. Jean-luc
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent rapport qualité/prix
      Reviewed in France on 12 July 2013
      Une pochette est fournie avec des accessoires (oreillettes tissu et anneaux caoutchoutés pour mieux tenir dans les oreilles...). Ce casque a, pour sa taille, un son excellent, bien équilibré entre les basses bien présentes et des aigus scintillants sans être agressifs. Effectivement, le réglage de volume est parfois un peu capricieux mais un coup de "bombe contact" règle le problème (voir votre voisin bricoleur).

      J'écoute de la musique 8 heures par jour avec ces écouteurs, je peux vous dire pour être exigeant avec la qualité du son que ceux-ci sont excellents.
    • Luis Carlos Vicente Albéniz
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente relación calidad - precio.
      Reviewed in Spain on 1 January 2013
      Dentro de su rango de precios son de lo mejor que te puedes llevar a las orejas. Tienen una correcta escena sonora y un perfil bastante equilibrado, con lo que se consigue un sonido bastante claro para unos auriculares de 25€.

      Lo que más me gusta es su perfil sonoro, son claros y equilibrados, para nada bajistas, que suele ser una de las señas de identidad de los auriculares de la marca alemana Sennheiser, y tienen una buena escena sonora (todo ello considerando su precio). También me gusta que no necesito subir mucho el volumen de mi reproductor de mp3 para conseguir un buen sonido, lo que se traduce en un ahorro de energía y que la batería dure más.

      Lo que menos me gusta es el control de volumen, no lo uso para nada, pero tampoco se hace pesado ni molesto. Tampoco me gusta mucho el material del cable, que es gomoso, y no se desliza con facilidad a través de la ropa, aunque por contra eso lo convierte en un cable muy resistente.

      Recomiendo su compra sobre todo a aquellos que quieran un auricular barato y todo terreno, para llevar por la calle, para utilizar en la cama sin miedo a quedarnos dormidos con ellos puestos, pero que no por ello se resiente del apartado sonoro, ya que ofrece muy buen sonido a un precio muy barato.