Sennheiser -Which Ones???

mysticsniper · 14 Jul 2009 at 14:06

I am looking to upgrade from my standard Ipod earphones and I like the look of these Sennheisers. But I don't want to break the bank just yet. So I have been looking around for these, but there are too many models to choose from.

I need advice on which is the best all around set to choose, and for the cheapest price

CX200
CX300
CX300 II
CX350 II
CX380 II
CX400
CX400 II
CX500
CX500 II

Far too many models. lol

osullivanpt · 14 Jul 2009 at 19:34

I have the CX300 II and for the money you can't go wrong they sound fantastic.

Feek · 14 Jul 2009 at 20:06

On the whole I thought the 300-IIs were superior to the 400-IIs, the 400-IIs seemed too heavy on the bass and a bit lacking in top end response.

However there are some places doing the 500s for around £18 or so. If they've still got any in stock then it's a stonking deal as they're much better than either the 300-IIs or the 400-IIs.

You mention 500-IIs, when I was looking recently there was no such thing but it's possible they've been released in the last few weeks which would explain why the 500s are being sold off cheaply.

mysticsniper · 14 Jul 2009 at 20:18

Feek said:
You mention 500-IIs, when I was looking recently there was no such thing but it's possible they've been released in the last few weeks which would explain why the 500s are being sold off cheaply.

No your right, its a typo on my part, as it should have been 550 II. Which I have been looking at really closely, but don't know if they are worth the £50, as the other models are much cheaper, but is that at a cost over quality???

Kalpsn2000 · 15 Jul 2009 at 00:47

Got a pair of the CX500's and have to say they are brilliant.

mysticsniper · 15 Jul 2009 at 05:52

Kalpsn2000 said:
Got a pair of the CX500's and have to say they are brilliant.

Have decided on these as well, ust picked them up for £15

Feek · 15 Jul 2009 at 08:24

Just make sure you buy from somewhere reputable. I bought my first set of 300-IIs from eBay and they turned out to be fakes.

mysticsniper · 15 Jul 2009 at 17:18

Feek said:
Just make sure you buy from somewhere reputable. I bought my first set of 300-IIs from eBay and they turned out to be fakes.

Yes mate. I have noticed a lot of places are selling the dodgy ones. But it is a well known off-shore comapny.

robinson09 · 17 Jul 2009 at 17:54

I have a pair of 300's already, is it worth upgrading to the 500s? mine are perfectly fine but i can always upgrade if its worth it. Cheers

Feek · 17 Jul 2009 at 18:13

One of the big things I noticed between the 300-IIs and the 500s is that the 500s suffer a lot less from microphonics than the 300-IIs do, and I understand the 300-IIs are better than the 300s in that trait.

For £15 or so, the 500s are a great improvement over the 300s.

gurusan · 17 Jul 2009 at 18:15

Whatever you do, buy from a trusted retailer as these models are more often than not counterfeit.

osullivanpt · 17 Jul 2009 at 21:50

There is a good review of the 300's Here

AbsenceJam · 18 Jul 2009 at 18:36

Have a look at Yuin, I've been very pleased with their products. I rate Senn but for headphones not in-ear.

Kalpsn2000 · 19 Jul 2009 at 23:25

Feek said:
Just make sure you buy from somewhere reputable. I bought my first set of 300-IIs from eBay and they turned out to be fakes.

gurusan said:
Whatever you do, buy from a trusted retailer as these models are more often than not counterfeit.

Yes this is so true. I first bought the CX500's of the bay and then read an article about the fake headphones. Luckily I hadn't opened the ones from the bay. The packaging looked of poor quality and so I ordered a pair from another reputable offshore company and compared them.

It was obvious the ones from the bay were fake. I managed to get a refund (no questions asked) saying they looked poor quality (so I guess they guy selling them didn’t want negative feedback from me saying they were fake).

mysticsniper · 20 Jul 2009 at 10:35

Kalpsn2000 said:
Yes this is so true. I first bought the CX500's of the bay and then read an article about the fake headphones. Luckily I hadn't opened the ones from the bay. The packaging looked of poor quality and so I ordered a pair from another reputable offshore company and compared them.

It was obvious the ones from the bay were fake. I managed to get a refund (no questions asked) saying they looked poor quality (so I guess they guy selling them didn’t want negative feedback from me saying they were fake).

Mine are turning up today, so will find out weather thy are the good ones, or fake.

mysticsniper · 21 Jul 2009 at 18:59

Mine have fianlly turned up, but there are different from the ones I ordered, they have CX 500 G4ME written across the bottom. Are these the crappier version to what I ordered???