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 Customer Reviews
No complaints., 19 Nov 2008
I got these free with my laptop, but would buy another pair if mine broke.
Brilliant ear phones, they go in your ear far enough to block out some sound, but not too far it hurts.
Great sound quality for the price, you feel with some you're just paying for the logo (the big brands).
Worth buying, especially at THAT price.
Excellent, but I got the right earphone problem., 14 Nov 2008
There are excellent 'phones and for sound quality and comfort I give them 5/5, I would recommend them to anyone. However, after 8 months, the right earphone stopped working and to get it working, i have to hold the wire in a certain place, but for the prce they are, IMO, the best hedphones you can buy.
Great for the price, 11 Nov 2008
I have had these for several months and can honestly say that if you take a bit of time fitting them they generate a very good sound for the money.
Quality!!, 06 Nov 2008
What more can i say....... best £10 i think ive eva spend!!!
Good sound, a good amount of bass!!!
I didnt know what to expect with these but i was very surprised with the sound quality. Very comfortable to wear most of the day.
Only one thing that bugs me is if u eat somethin that is going to crunch in ur mouth you will hear it.
But on the whole, well worth the money!!
Amazing fit and amazing sound quality for a top notch price!, 29 Oct 2008
When I bought these headphones, I was definitely wary about the quality of them because of the low price. I now realise there was no need to be. They fit great and they sound pretty good. Delivery by Amazon was quick and efficient as always. Another great buy! Great as MP3/iPod head/p alternatives. For the average, general listener.
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Product Description
The CX 300 black are high-quality stereo ear-canal headphones with powerful, bass-driven stereo sound for listening 'on the move'. Ear adapters in three different sizes ensure a perfect fit, high wearing comfort and an excellent attenuation of ambient noise. The CX 300 are ideal for use with MP3, CD, MD, or DVD players and many other portable devices.
Features
- Powerful, bass-driven stereo sound.
- Perfect fit in the ear canal due to ear adapters in different sizes (included in the delivery).
- Excellent attenuation of ambient noise.
- Extremely small and lightweight.
- Ideal for use with all MP3, CD, DVD, MD players and portable game systems with 3.5 mm headphone sockets.
- Asymmetrical cable.
- 2- year warranty
Delivery Includes
1 CX 300 black ear-canal headphones
1 Ear adapter set (S/M/L)
Customer Reviews
No complaints., 19 Nov 2008
I got these free with my laptop, but would buy another pair if mine broke.
Brilliant ear phones, they go in your ear far enough to block out some sound, but not too far it hurts.
Great sound quality for the price, you feel with some you're just paying for the logo (the big brands).
Worth buying, especially at THAT price.
Excellent, but I got the right earphone problem., 14 Nov 2008
There are excellent 'phones and for sound quality and comfort I give them 5/5, I would recommend them to anyone. However, after 8 months, the right earphone stopped working and to get it working, i have to hold the wire in a certain place, but for the prce they are, IMO, the best hedphones you can buy.
Great for the price, 11 Nov 2008
I have had these for several months and can honestly say that if you take a bit of time fitting them they generate a very good sound for the money.
Quality!!, 06 Nov 2008
What more can i say....... best £10 i think ive eva spend!!!
Good sound, a good amount of bass!!!
I didnt know what to expect with these but i was very surprised with the sound quality. Very comfortable to wear most of the day.
Only one thing that bugs me is if u eat somethin that is going to crunch in ur mouth you will hear it.
But on the whole, well worth the money!!
Amazing fit and amazing sound quality for a top notch price!, 29 Oct 2008
When I bought these headphones, I was definitely wary about the quality of them because of the low price. I now realise there was no need to be. They fit great and they sound pretty good. Delivery by Amazon was quick and efficient as always. Another great buy! Great as MP3/iPod head/p alternatives. For the average, general listener.
Excellent if you're on a budget, 12 Nov 2008
These earphones come from a great manufacturer. However, they are towards the budget end of earphones as a whole. You can't have things both ways. No-one is going to produce amazing-sounding earphones for less than £20. The cost of top-class components and the sheer research that goes into them makes it impossible.
People will often write "these are so much better than my iPod earphones!". Unfortunately that's not a standard by which to judge good quality sound. iPod earphones are mass-produced in their millions and are only there so you can use the iPod without buying additional equipment.
What these are is a good step up. They handle the range of frequencies ok: in my opinion the bass is over-hyped; the mid frequencies are a little muddy, which can muffle vocals; but the top end has a decent amount of clarity. When handling something like an 808 kick drum (and other bassy booms), they tend to spread the sound unevenly over both ears, an indication that the drivers aren't matched pairs. You are not going to get that back of the throat/top of the neck vibration that better drivers would offer.
On top of that, these earphones are a little bass-heavy, and need to be EQ'd with a treble boost - to my taste - but when you do that you get a nice sparkly top end which (as long as you've fitted them properly!) compliments the natural bassiness of the earphones. If you're listening to a wide variety of music, you might find they suit some styles more than others.
When you feed them with good quality, well-recorded acoustic instruments they seem to come alive a bit more, and they do surprisingly well at distinguishing very subtle details in the upper register, like high stringed instruments and percussion. The flabbyness of the bass doesn't interfere with the higher frequencies which is actually very pleasing.
Oh, the eco packaging is cool, and you get a free badge! A badge I tell you!
These are not going to change my life, nor the way I hear my music, but they are certainly a good use of £17. I was maybe expecting a little more from them, but in retrospect that was a bit silly. They get 3 stars because, in the grand scheme of things, no earphones in this sort of price bracket are ever likely to get more than that. Having said that, I'd struggle to give iPod earphones 1 star, so this is a fantastic improvement.
Another 5* review!, 11 Nov 2008
First of all I'd like to say:
Beware of counterfeit goods! If you are buying a pair of headphonesfor £3 which should cost £16.99, then you're only going to get £3 worth of produce quality. Buy from trusted sources (like Amazon.co.uk for example) and there's very little to go wrong.
The good points:
These headphones are absolutely amazing, provided you can get the fit right (and they provide 3 different sizes of rubber cups to give you a fairly good range of choice. The bass is deep and rich, which is quite surprising for earphones of this size, and the mid range and tweeters are well adjusted to provide a smooth sound. They're small, durable, and very easy to carry around, and make brilliant replacements for my Apple headphones. And for the price there's very little you can go wrong.
The noise sealing is quite good, I can quite happily listen to heavy metal on the tube and drown out the environmental noise with the volume only turned to 50%, without disturbing any of my fellow passengers (in fact, I've asked many of them and they said that it was not noticeable).
The bad points:
I think the main problem with this is common to all in-ear headphones, which is basically every sound you make is magnified. Your footsteps become louder and if the cable bangs against your jacket, it's noticeable, especially if you are listening to quiet music or a podcast. Therefore, this may not be the option of choice for people who like to listen to music while jogging or doing vigorous exercise.
stunning (for the price), 09 Nov 2008
Bought these for use with my ipod. After reading about correct fitting of te silicone bits I spent some time finding the right ones. I also left them on for 24 hours to 'bed-in'.
They are truly stunning in comparison with the supplied litle white things; but they do have limitations. For general run-of-the-mill music usage they are excellent, but for classical music they leave a bit to be desired; but for the price they are truly great headphones. If you want to listed to true audiophile quality music, then you really do need to be using a better source than an mp3, and also you will want to be using a top-end pair of 'cans', or speakers. BUT for use on-the-go I have not (personally) found better for the price.
The only word of warning is they really do a good job of blocking out the outside world, which could be potentially dangerous - so do think about where you use them, and don't use them while biking or driving!!
Packaging!, 01 Nov 2008
I would sincerely love to write a review about my lovely new earphones, but alas, I CAN'T GET INTO THE BLOODY BOX!!!!! Arggh!!
Bog Standard and Over Priced, 29 Oct 2008
Its amazing what a brand name and powerfull marketing can do?
If you do a little research you will see that the following earphones all have the same design:
Sennheiser Cx300,
AKG K324,
Creative EP630,
Sharp HP-MD33S,
Soundwise T4.
This is probabley because they are produced in the same factory?
Sennheiser were not the first to use the design, that was sharp. Sennheiser don't have the best drivers, that is AKG and Soundwise. They are not the cheapest, thats Creative closely followed by Soundwise.
Despite these fact Sennheiser out sell all the other brands combined. Amazing really! They are not bad earphones but you really are just paying for the brand.
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Product Description
 These EP-830 in-ear earphones from Creative not only provide spectacular sound, they?re also remarkably comfortable to wear. Their 9 mm neodymium drivers deliver "big" sound with impressive bass! These EP830 earphones come with a travel case that keeps them protected when you're on the move. Plus, they're compatible with all types of MP3 players.
Customer Reviews
No complaints., 19 Nov 2008
I got these free with my laptop, but would buy another pair if mine broke.
Brilliant ear phones, they go in your ear far enough to block out some sound, but not too far it hurts.
Great sound quality for the price, you feel with some you're just paying for the logo (the big brands).
Worth buying, especially at THAT price.
Excellent, but I got the right earphone problem., 14 Nov 2008
There are excellent 'phones and for sound quality and comfort I give them 5/5, I would recommend them to anyone. However, after 8 months, the right earphone stopped working and to get it working, i have to hold the wire in a certain place, but for the prce they are, IMO, the best hedphones you can buy.
Great for the price, 11 Nov 2008
I have had these for several months and can honestly say that if you take a bit of time fitting them they generate a very good sound for the money.
Quality!!, 06 Nov 2008
What more can i say....... best £10 i think ive eva spend!!!
Good sound, a good amount of bass!!!
I didnt know what to expect with these but i was very surprised with the sound quality. Very comfortable to wear most of the day.
Only one thing that bugs me is if u eat somethin that is going to crunch in ur mouth you will hear it.
But on the whole, well worth the money!!
Amazing fit and amazing sound quality for a top notch price!, 29 Oct 2008
When I bought these headphones, I was definitely wary about the quality of them because of the low price. I now realise there was no need to be. They fit great and they sound pretty good. Delivery by Amazon was quick and efficient as always. Another great buy! Great as MP3/iPod head/p alternatives. For the average, general listener.
Excellent if you're on a budget, 12 Nov 2008
These earphones come from a great manufacturer. However, they are towards the budget end of earphones as a whole. You can't have things both ways. No-one is going to produce amazing-sounding earphones for less than £20. The cost of top-class components and the sheer research that goes into them makes it impossible.
People will often write "these are so much better than my iPod earphones!". Unfortunately that's not a standard by which to judge good quality sound. iPod earphones are mass-produced in their millions and are only there so you can use the iPod without buying additional equipment.
What these are is a good step up. They handle the range of frequencies ok: in my opinion the bass is over-hyped; the mid frequencies are a little muddy, which can muffle vocals; but the top end has a decent amount of clarity. When handling something like an 808 kick drum (and other bassy booms), they tend to spread the sound unevenly over both ears, an indication that the drivers aren't matched pairs. You are not going to get that back of the throat/top of the neck vibration that better drivers would offer.
On top of that, these earphones are a little bass-heavy, and need to be EQ'd with a treble boost - to my taste - but when you do that you get a nice sparkly top end which (as long as you've fitted them properly!) compliments the natural bassiness of the earphones. If you're listening to a wide variety of music, you might find they suit some styles more than others.
When you feed them with good quality, well-recorded acoustic instruments they seem to come alive a bit more, and they do surprisingly well at distinguishing very subtle details in the upper register, like high stringed instruments and percussion. The flabbyness of the bass doesn't interfere with the higher frequencies which is actually very pleasing.
Oh, the eco packaging is cool, and you get a free badge! A badge I tell you!
These are not going to change my life, nor the way I hear my music, but they are certainly a good use of £17. I was maybe expecting a little more from them, but in retrospect that was a bit silly. They get 3 stars because, in the grand scheme of things, no earphones in this sort of price bracket are ever likely to get more than that. Having said that, I'd struggle to give iPod earphones 1 star, so this is a fantastic improvement.
Another 5* review!, 11 Nov 2008
First of all I'd like to say:
Beware of counterfeit goods! If you are buying a pair of headphonesfor £3 which should cost £16.99, then you're only going to get £3 worth of produce quality. Buy from trusted sources (like Amazon.co.uk for example) and there's very little to go wrong.
The good points:
These headphones are absolutely amazing, provided you can get the fit right (and they provide 3 different sizes of rubber cups to give you a fairly good range of choice. The bass is deep and rich, which is quite surprising for earphones of this size, and the mid range and tweeters are well adjusted to provide a smooth sound. They're small, durable, and very easy to carry around, and make brilliant replacements for my Apple headphones. And for the price there's very little you can go wrong.
The noise sealing is quite good, I can quite happily listen to heavy metal on the tube and drown out the environmental noise with the volume only turned to 50%, without disturbing any of my fellow passengers (in fact, I've asked many of them and they said that it was not noticeable).
The bad points:
I think the main problem with this is common to all in-ear headphones, which is basically every sound you make is magnified. Your footsteps become louder and if the cable bangs against your jacket, it's noticeable, especially if you are listening to quiet music or a podcast. Therefore, this may not be the option of choice for people who like to listen to music while jogging or doing vigorous exercise.
stunning (for the price), 09 Nov 2008
Bought these for use with my ipod. After reading about correct fitting of te silicone bits I spent some time finding the right ones. I also left them on for 24 hours to 'bed-in'.
They are truly stunning in comparison with the supplied litle white things; but they do have limitations. For general run-of-the-mill music usage they are excellent, but for classical music they leave a bit to be desired; but for the price they are truly great headphones. If you want to listed to true audiophile quality music, then you really do need to be using a better source than an mp3, and also you will want to be using a top-end pair of 'cans', or speakers. BUT for use on-the-go I have not (personally) found better for the price.
The only word of warning is they really do a good job of blocking out the outside world, which could be potentially dangerous - so do think about where you use them, and don't use them while biking or driving!!
Packaging!, 01 Nov 2008
I would sincerely love to write a review about my lovely new earphones, but alas, I CAN'T GET INTO THE BLOODY BOX!!!!! Arggh!!
Bog Standard and Over Priced, 29 Oct 2008
Its amazing what a brand name and powerfull marketing can do?
If you do a little research you will see that the following earphones all have the same design:
Sennheiser Cx300,
AKG K324,
Creative EP630,
Sharp HP-MD33S,
Soundwise T4.
This is probabley because they are produced in the same factory?
Sennheiser were not the first to use the design, that was sharp. Sennheiser don't have the best drivers, that is AKG and Soundwise. They are not the cheapest, thats Creative closely followed by Soundwise.
Despite these fact Sennheiser out sell all the other brands combined. Amazing really! They are not bad earphones but you really are just paying for the brand.
Either my pair were faulty or everyone else is deaf!, 19 Nov 2008
I bought these pair of earphones based on many reviews I've read online and on Amazon, and can honestly say that I've wasted my money and time. They seemed like a bargain at only £9.99 with what everyone had to say about them, so decided to go for it. The first thing I did was plug them straight into my iPod and listen to a recording I know very well (the CD is titled 'Gaspar Sanz Guitar Music' on Amazon.co.uk - a superbly detailed recording which I highly recommend) - a good way to test out new media. I was flabbergasted!! The accompanying drum had completely disappeared!!! A sound that was much too low for these little earphones to cope with? It appears so. The treble on these aren't that good either and seem quite tinny and distant. The only good thing to say about them is that they are quite comfy.
I bought these to replace my pair of the Philips SBCHE590/00 earphones which I had for more than 6 years! If you're serious about your music and listen to a wide variety of sound (including orchestral and instrumental classical, baroque and early music) then don't waste your time with these. I'm going to get the Philips ones again as they sound remarkable and realistic, and would advise anyone to do the same.
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!, 16 Nov 2008
Absolutely love these..I got the EP 630 about 2 months ago and thought I'd lost them so I ordered these as replacement. Although they're not as Bassy as the 630 the sound is rich and full and more suited to a variety of music than the 630.
The noise isolation is perfect for commuters, you can totally drown out people with cheap headphones who play their music collection for everyone to hear.
As yet I cant fault these don't think I'd want to either, for £9.99 these are like UE for the budget concious.
VERY IMPRESSED.
Replacements for my EP 630s, 15 Nov 2008
My EP 630s called it quits after 20 months, so I decided to upgrade and grab the 830s. Definitely less bass in the 830s, but I can get used to that. The quality of the build certainly is great, and the sound coming through is crisp and clear.
Can't beat the price, either.
ep830, 08 Nov 2008
Ive had these for around 2 months now. these earphones are relatively new. these earphones arnt as bassy as lets say... the ep-630s but the sound on these earphones are much richer, nice high, nice mids, unlike some other earphones which has just nice bass and complete rubbish highs and lows.
i listen to dance, rock, metal, so the higher frequencies mean alot to me.
these earphones are designed pretty well, it comes with 3 different size buds, the middle ones fit me exactly and completely blocks out external sound. the cable is rubber based, not the slippery smooth ones, which are pretty good. the plugs is nicely designed too, covered in rubber which imo, doesnt break easily. plugs gold plated too.
the earphone itself is partially rubber, partially plastic and partially metal. its pretty hard to describe in words, but trust me, these are nicely designed, even putting them in your ear is comfortable because of the triangular grips.
these are awesome earphones and they dont brake easiy. excellent built quality, excellent sound for £9.99! (i got mine for 12.99 - wished i got them now instead :()
Outstanding, 06 Nov 2008
Well I had a cruddy pair of 90p earphones which died within a month (amazed they lasted that long). This time I thought i'd treat myself to a decent pair but having seen some earphones in the region of £200 I didn't think i'd have much luck. I looked around the web and came across Sennheiser but further research revealed the amount of fakes around and I just wasn't prepared to take the risk.
I heard the creative EP-630s were exactly the same as Sennheisers so I checked the review and liked what I heard. Then I discovered creative had upgraded them to this model so thought I might as well buy these instead, and for £9.99 reduced from £34.99 I thought I couldn't go wrong.
Well I was proved right, these things are absolutely amazing. At first I was a bit disappointed because the bass wasn't as tasty as I expected (i'm a real bass head) but then I changed the size of the plugs and they fit so snug in my ears now and the bass just rattles through my head beautifully :-). The sound is really crisp and I can hear little bits in tunes that i'd never heard before. The best thing is I can't hear a thing from the outside world, no more listening to the mindless witterings of the human race when i'm on the bus :-).
If you really care about decent sound but don't wanna break the bank, you really can't go far wrong with these things.
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Product Description
The MX 550 is a stereo in-ear headphone for listening 'on the move'. Very lightweight and comfortable. Balanced basswind system for powerful stereo sound Good bass performance Sound protection system made from metal for protecting the high-performance system Cable bend protection Convenient cord rewind Volume control
Customer Reviews
No complaints., 19 Nov 2008
I got these free with my laptop, but would buy another pair if mine broke.
Brilliant ear phones, they go in your ear far enough to block out some sound, but not too far it hurts.
Great sound quality for the price, you feel with some you're just paying for the logo (the big brands).
Worth buying, especially at THAT price.
Excellent, but I got the right earphone problem., 14 Nov 2008
There are excellent 'phones and for sound quality and comfort I give them 5/5, I would recommend them to anyone. However, after 8 months, the right earphone stopped working and to get it working, i have to hold the wire in a certain place, but for the prce they are, IMO, the best hedphones you can buy.
Great for the price, 11 Nov 2008
I have had these for several months and can honestly say that if you take a bit of time fitting them they generate a very good sound for the money.
Quality!!, 06 Nov 2008
What more can i say....... best £10 i think ive eva spend!!!
Good sound, a good amount of bass!!!
I didnt know what to expect with these but i was very surprised with the sound quality. Very comfortable to wear most of the day.
Only one thing that bugs me is if u eat somethin that is going to crunch in ur mouth you will hear it.
But on the whole, well worth the money!!
Amazing fit and amazing sound quality for a top notch price!, 29 Oct 2008
When I bought these headphones, I was definitely wary about the quality of them because of the low price. I now realise there was no need to be. They fit great and they sound pretty good. Delivery by Amazon was quick and efficient as always. Another great buy! Great as MP3/iPod head/p alternatives. For the average, general listener.
Excellent if you're on a budget, 12 Nov 2008
These earphones come from a great manufacturer. However, they are towards the budget end of earphones as a whole. You can't have things both ways. No-one is going to produce amazing-sounding earphones for less than £20. The cost of top-class components and the sheer research that goes into them makes it impossible.
People will often write "these are so much better than my iPod earphones!". Unfortunately that's not a standard by which to judge good quality sound. iPod earphones are mass-produced in their millions and are only there so you can use the iPod without buying additional equipment.
What these are is a good step up. They handle the range of frequencies ok: in my opinion the bass is over-hyped; the mid frequencies are a little muddy, which can muffle vocals; but the top end has a decent amount of clarity. When handling something like an 808 kick drum (and other bassy booms), they tend to spread the sound unevenly over both ears, an indication that the drivers aren't matched pairs. You are not going to get that back of the throat/top of the neck vibration that better drivers would offer.
On top of that, these earphones are a little bass-heavy, and need to be EQ'd with a treble boost - to my taste - but when you do that you get a nice sparkly top end which (as long as you've fitted them properly!) compliments the natural bassiness of the earphones. If you're listening to a wide variety of music, you might find they suit some styles more than others.
When you feed them with good quality, well-recorded acoustic instruments they seem to come alive a bit more, and they do surprisingly well at distinguishing very subtle details in the upper register, like high stringed instruments and percussion. The flabbyness of the bass doesn't interfere with the higher frequencies which is actually very pleasing.
Oh, the eco packaging is cool, and you get a free badge! A badge I tell you!
These are not going to change my life, nor the way I hear my music, but they are certainly a good use of £17. I was maybe expecting a little more from them, but in retrospect that was a bit silly. They get 3 stars because, in the grand scheme of things, no earphones in this sort of price bracket are ever likely to get more than that. Having said that, I'd struggle to give iPod earphones 1 star, so this is a fantastic improvement.
Another 5* review!, 11 Nov 2008
First of all I'd like to say:
Beware of counterfeit goods! If you are buying a pair of headphonesfor £3 which should cost £16.99, then you're only going to get £3 worth of produce quality. Buy from trusted sources (like Amazon.co.uk for example) and there's very little to go wrong.
The good points:
These headphones are absolutely amazing, provided you can get the fit right (and they provide 3 different sizes of rubber cups to give you a fairly good range of choice. The bass is deep and rich, which is quite surprising for earphones of this size, and the mid range and tweeters are well adjusted to provide a smooth sound. They're small, durable, and very easy to carry around, and make brilliant replacements for my Apple headphones. And for the price there's very little you can go wrong.
The noise sealing is quite good, I can quite happily listen to heavy metal on the tube and drown out the environmental noise with the volume only turned to 50%, without disturbing any of my fellow passengers (in fact, I've asked many of them and they said that it was not noticeable).
The bad points:
I think the main problem with this is common to all in-ear headphones, which is basically every sound you make is magnified. Your footsteps become louder and if the cable bangs against your jacket, it's noticeable, especially if you are listening to quiet music or a podcast. Therefore, this may not be the option of choice for people who like to listen to music while jogging or doing vigorous exercise.
stunning (for the price), 09 Nov 2008
Bought these for use with my ipod. After reading about correct fitting of te silicone bits I spent some time finding the right ones. I also left them on for 24 hours to 'bed-in'.
They are truly stunning in comparison with the supplied litle white things; but they do have limitations. For general run-of-the-mill music usage they are excellent, but for classical music they leave a bit to be desired; but for the price they are truly great headphones. If you want to listed to true audiophile quality music, then you really do need to be using a better source than an mp3, and also you will want to be using a top-end pair of 'cans', or speakers. BUT for use on-the-go I have not (personally) found better for the price.
The only word of warning is they really do a good job of blocking out the outside world, which could be potentially dangerous - so do think about where you use them, and don't use them while biking or driving!!
Packaging!, 01 Nov 2008
I would sincerely love to write a review about my lovely new earphones, but alas, I CAN'T GET INTO THE BLOODY BOX!!!!! Arggh!!
Bog Standard and Over Priced, 29 Oct 2008
Its amazing what a brand name and powerfull marketing can do?
If you do a little research you will see that the following earphones all have the same design:
Sennheiser Cx300,
AKG K324,
Creative EP630,
Sharp HP-MD33S,
Soundwise T4.
This is probabley because they are produced in the same factory?
Sennheiser were not the first to use the design, that was sharp. Sennheiser don't have the best drivers, that is AKG and Soundwise. They are not the cheapest, thats Creative closely followed by Soundwise.
Despite these fact Sennheiser out sell all the other brands combined. Amazing really! They are not bad earphones but you really are just paying for the brand.
Either my pair were faulty or everyone else is deaf!, 19 Nov 2008
I bought these pair of earphones based on many reviews I've read online and on Amazon, and can honestly say that I've wasted my money and time. They seemed like a bargain at only £9.99 with what everyone had to say about them, so decided to go for it. The first thing I did was plug them straight into my iPod and listen to a recording I know very well (the CD is titled 'Gaspar Sanz Guitar Music' on Amazon.co.uk - a superbly detailed recording which I highly recommend) - a good way to test out new media. I was flabbergasted!! The accompanying drum had completely disappeared!!! A sound that was much too low for these little earphones to cope with? It appears so. The treble on these aren't that good either and seem quite tinny and distant. The only good thing to say about them is that they are quite comfy.
I bought these to replace my pair of the Philips SBCHE590/00 earphones which I had for more than 6 years! If you're serious about your music and listen to a wide variety of sound (including orchestral and instrumental classical, baroque and early music) then don't waste your time with these. I'm going to get the Philips ones again as they sound remarkable and realistic, and would advise anyone to do the same.
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!, 16 Nov 2008
Absolutely love these..I got the EP 630 about 2 months ago and thought I'd lost them so I ordered these as replacement. Although they're not as Bassy as the 630 the sound is rich and full and more suited to a variety of music than the 630.
The noise isolation is perfect for commuters, you can totally drown out people with cheap headphones who play their music collection for everyone to hear.
As yet I cant fault these don't think I'd want to either, for £9.99 these are like UE for the budget concious.
VERY IMPRESSED.
Replacements for my EP 630s, 15 Nov 2008
My EP 630s called it quits after 20 months, so I decided to upgrade and grab the 830s. Definitely less bass in the 830s, but I can get used to that. The quality of the build certainly is great, and the sound coming through is crisp and clear.
Can't beat the price, either.
ep830, 08 Nov 2008
Ive had these for around 2 months now. these earphones are relatively new. these earphones arnt as bassy as lets say... the ep-630s but the sound on these earphones are much richer, nice high, nice mids, unlike some other earphones which has just nice bass and complete rubbish highs and lows.
i listen to dance, rock, metal, so the higher frequencies mean alot to me.
these earphones are designed pretty well, it comes with 3 different size buds, the middle ones fit me exactly and completely blocks out external sound. the cable is rubber based, not the slippery smooth ones, which are pretty good. the plugs is nicely designed too, covered in rubber which imo, doesnt break easily. plugs gold plated too.
the earphone itself is partially rubber, partially plastic and partially metal. its pretty hard to describe in words, but trust me, these are nicely designed, even putting them in your ear is comfortable because of the triangular grips.
these are awesome earphones and they dont brake easiy. excellent built quality, excellent sound for £9.99! (i got mine for 12.99 - wished i got them now instead :()
Outstanding, 06 Nov 2008
Well I had a cruddy pair of 90p earphones which died within a month (amazed they lasted that long). This time I thought i'd treat myself to a decent pair but having seen some earphones in the region of £200 I didn't think i'd have much luck. I looked around the web and came across Sennheiser but further research revealed the amount of fakes around and I just wasn't prepared to take the risk.
I heard the creative EP-630s were exactly the same as Sennheisers so I checked the review and liked what I heard. Then I discovered creative had upgraded them to this model so thought I might as well buy these instead, and for £9.99 reduced from £34.99 I thought I couldn't go wrong.
Well I was proved right, these things are absolutely amazing. At first I was a bit disappointed because the bass wasn't as tasty as I expected (i'm a real bass head) but then I changed the size of the plugs and they fit so snug in my ears now and the bass just rattles through my head beautifully :-). The sound is really crisp and I can hear little bits in tunes that i'd never heard before. The best thing is I can't hear a thing from the outside world, no more listening to the mindless witterings of the human race when i'm on the bus :-).
If you really care about decent sound but don't wanna break the bank, you really can't go far wrong with these things.
So Very Good....., 19 Nov 2008
Where to begin?! these headphones look really stylish. i love them, however, the looks aren't the main factor. the key point is the sound. you get amazing bass, crystal clear trebles and everything in-between! i tried the middle size of the buds initially and liked them. i found them comfy and gave a decent sound for the price. but then i tried the larger buds, and to me the whole-world had gone away and all i could hear was the intro to thriller.....
so to sum up, buy the headphones and you wont be disappointed. but, to really ensure they reach their full potential, the super-comfy earbuds must form a really snug seal.
wires, the only problem, 18 Nov 2008
The buds have a good sound quality. The only concern to me is the wiring. They have a rubbery feel and do not hang at all well. They also transmit noise when knocking against your body, so good if your sat they are fine, listening not so good while on the move.
The WORSE of the worst, 14 Nov 2008
These are without doubt the WORST earphone/plugs out there. Forget the sound - which is okay - it's the absolute impracticality of the things.
Whoever designed these was obviously on a liquid lunch. The leads are IMPOSSIBLY long and cumbersome - causing the wires to constantly get entangled and caught in any arm motion which in turns causes the plugs to get yanked out of the ear. The bleudy earbuds are forever coming off and requiring replacement (as you are guaranteed never to find them once you discover one is missing). For some peculiar design reason, the right wire is shorter than the left - which makes NO sense whatsoever and only makes for awkward wearing. As for the sound quality, it's 'okay', not great.
Do yourself a favour and look elsewhere for earphones, whatEVER you get they are bound to be better than these things.
Great sound but seriously flawed, 11 Nov 2008
These seem like the perfect MP3 player headphones. Inexpensive, nice sound quality and the cord is longer on the right so you can thread it behind your neck.
Unfortunately there is a serious flaw with the CX 300. After using them for a while you'll find that they go off balance, with one bud (usually the right) gradually become quieter, or perhaps even cutting out completely. This has happened to both pairs I owned, and has been widely reported by other users.
Until Sennheiser fixes this issue I recommend avoiding them completely. Which is a shame, because they're great otherwise.
Ok for the money., 06 Nov 2008
They are cheap and you can tell! The sound quality is pretty rubbish, build quality is rubbish but for £8 you can't go wrong.
Also, they have the type of cable you wrap around you head, one cord is long thant the other.
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Product Description
The ideal entry into the world of powerful stereo sound: The HD 201 has good attenuation of ambient noise with outstanding wearing comfort at an affordable price. Powerful stereo sound Rich, crips bass response Lightweight and comfortable to wear Good attenuation of ambient noise Extremely rugged High-quality leatherette ear pads 1/4 (6.3 mm) jack adaptor, gold-plated 2-year warranty
Customer Reviews
No complaints., 19 Nov 2008
I got these free with my laptop, but would buy another pair if mine broke.
Brilliant ear phones, they go in your ear far enough to block out some sound, but not too far it hurts.
Great sound quality for the price, you feel with some you're just paying for the logo (the big brands).
Worth buying, especially at THAT price.
Excellent, but I got the right earphone problem., 14 Nov 2008
There are excellent 'phones and for sound quality and comfort I give them 5/5, I would recommend them to anyone. However, after 8 months, the right earphone stopped working and to get it working, i have to hold the wire in a certain place, but for the prce they are, IMO, the best hedphones you can buy.
Great for the price, 11 Nov 2008
I have had these for several months and can honestly say that if you take a bit of time fitting them they generate a very good sound for the money.
Quality!!, 06 Nov 2008
What more can i say....... best £10 i think ive eva spend!!!
Good sound, a good amount of bass!!!
I didnt know what to expect with these but i was very surprised with the sound quality. Very comfortable to wear most of the day.
Only one thing that bugs me is if u eat somethin that is going to crunch in ur mouth you will hear it.
But on the whole, well worth the money!!
Amazing fit and amazing sound quality for a top notch price!, 29 Oct 2008
When I bought these headphones, I was definitely wary about the quality of them because of the low price. I now realise there was no need to be. They fit great and they sound pretty good. Delivery by Amazon was quick and efficient as always. Another great buy! Great as MP3/iPod head/p alternatives. For the average, general listener.
Excellent if you're on a budget, 12 Nov 2008
These earphones come from a great manufacturer. However, they are towards the budget end of earphones as a whole. You can't have things both ways. No-one is going to produce amazing-sounding earphones for less than £20. The cost of top-class components and the sheer research that goes into them makes it impossible.
People will often write "these are so much better than my iPod earphones!". Unfortunately that's not a standard by which to judge good quality sound. iPod earphones are mass-produced in their millions and are only there so you can use the iPod without buying additional equipment.
What these are is a good step up. They handle the range of frequencies ok: in my opinion the bass is over-hyped; the mid frequencies are a little muddy, which can muffle vocals; but the top end has a decent amount of clarity. When handling something like an 808 kick drum (and other bassy booms), they tend to spread the sound unevenly over both ears, an indication that the drivers aren't matched pairs. You are not going to get that back of the throat/top of the neck vibration that better drivers would offer.
On top of that, these earphones are a little bass-heavy, and need to be EQ'd with a treble boost - to my taste - but when you do that you get a nice sparkly top end which (as long as you've fitted them properly!) compliments the natural bassiness of the earphones. If you're listening to a wide variety of music, you might find they suit some styles more than others.
When you feed them with good quality, well-recorded acoustic instruments they seem to come alive a bit more, and they do surprisingly well at distinguishing very subtle details in the upper register, like high stringed instruments and percussion. The flabbyness of the bass doesn't interfere with the higher frequencies which is actually very pleasing.
Oh, the eco packaging is cool, and you get a free badge! A badge I tell you!
These are not going to change my life, nor the way I hear my music, but they are certainly a good use of £17. I was maybe expecting a little more from them, but in retrospect that was a bit silly. They get 3 stars because, in the grand scheme of things, no earphones in this sort of price bracket are ever likely to get more than that. Having said that, I'd struggle to give iPod earphones 1 star, so this is a fantastic improvement.
Another 5* review!, 11 Nov 2008
First of all I'd like to say:
Beware of counterfeit goods! If you are buying a pair of headphonesfor £3 which should cost £16.99, then you're only going to get £3 worth of produce quality. Buy from trusted sources (like Amazon.co.uk for example) and there's very little to go wrong.
The good points:
These headphones are absolutely amazing, provided you can get the fit right (and they provide 3 different sizes of rubber cups to give you a fairly good range of choice. The bass is deep and rich, which is quite surprising for earphones of this size, and the mid range and tweeters are well adjusted to provide a smooth sound. They're small, durable, and very easy to carry around, and make brilliant replacements for my Apple headphones. And for the price there's very little you can go wrong.
The noise sealing is quite good, I can quite happily listen to heavy metal on the tube and drown out the environmental noise with the volume only turned to 50%, without disturbing any of my fellow passengers (in fact, I've asked many of them and they said that it was not noticeable).
The bad points:
I think the main problem with this is common to all in-ear headphones, which is basically every sound you make is magnified. Your footsteps become louder and if the cable bangs against your jacket, it's noticeable, especially if you are listening to quiet music or a podcast. Therefore, this may not be the option of choice for people who like to listen to music while jogging or doing vigorous exercise.
stunning (for the price), 09 Nov 2008
Bought these for use with my ipod. After reading about correct fitting of te silicone bits I spent some time finding the right ones. I also left them on for 24 hours to 'bed-in'.
They are truly stunning in comparison with the supplied litle white things; but they do have limitations. For general run-of-the-mill music usage they are excellent, but for classical music they leave a bit to be desired; but for the price they are truly great headphones. If you want to listed to true audiophile quality music, then you really do need to be using a better source than an mp3, and also you will want to be using a top-end pair of 'cans', or speakers. BUT for use on-the-go I have not (personally) found better for the price.
The only word of warning is they really do a good job of blocking out the outside world, which could be potentially dangerous - so do think about where you use them, and don't use them while biking or driving!!
Packaging!, 01 Nov 2008
I would sincerely love to write a review about my lovely new earphones, but alas, I CAN'T GET INTO THE BLOODY BOX!!!!! Arggh!!
Bog Standard and Over Priced, 29 Oct 2008
Its amazing what a brand name and powerfull marketing can do?
If you do a little research you will see that the following earphones all have the same design:
Sennheiser Cx300,
AKG K324,
Creative EP630,
Sharp HP-MD33S,
Soundwise T4.
This is probabley because they are produced in the same factory?
Sennheiser were not the first to use the design, that was sharp. Sennheiser don't have the best drivers, that is AKG and Soundwise. They are not the cheapest, thats Creative closely followed by Soundwise.
Despite these fact Sennheiser out sell all the other brands combined. Amazing really! They are not bad earphones but you really are just paying for the brand.
Either my pair were faulty or everyone else is deaf!, 19 Nov 2008
I bought these pair of earphones based on many reviews I've read online and on Amazon, and can honestly say that I've wasted my money and time. They seemed like a bargain at only £9.99 with what everyone had to say about them, so decided to go for it. The first thing I did was plug them straight into my iPod and listen to a recording I know very well (the CD is titled 'Gaspar Sanz Guitar Music' on Amazon.co.uk - a superbly detailed recording which I highly recommend) - a good way to test out new media. I was flabbergasted!! The accompanying drum had completely disappeared!!! A sound that was much too low for these little earphones to cope with? It appears so. The treble on these aren't that good either and seem quite tinny and distant. The only good thing to say about them is that they are quite comfy.
I bought these to replace my pair of the Philips SBCHE590/00 earphones which I had for more than 6 years! If you're serious about your music and listen to a wide variety of sound (including orchestral and instrumental classical, baroque and early music) then don't waste your time with these. I'm going to get the Philips ones again as they sound remarkable and realistic, and would advise anyone to do the same.
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!, 16 Nov 2008
Absolutely love these..I got the EP 630 about 2 months ago and thought I'd lost them so I ordered these as replacement. Although they're not as Bassy as the 630 the sound is rich and full and more suited to a variety of music than the 630.
The noise isolation is perfect for commuters, you can totally drown out people with cheap headphones who play their music collection for everyone to hear.
As yet I cant fault these don't think I'd want to either, for £9.99 these are like UE for the budget concious.
VERY IMPRESSED.
Replacements for my EP 630s, 15 Nov 2008
My EP 630s called it quits after 20 months, so I decided to upgrade and grab the 830s. Definitely less bass in the 830s, but I can get used to that. The quality of the build certainly is great, and the sound coming through is crisp and clear.
Can't beat the price, either.
ep830, 08 Nov 2008
Ive had these for around 2 months now. these earphones are relatively new. these earphones arnt as bassy as lets say... the ep-630s but the sound on these earphones are much richer, nice high, nice mids, unlike some other earphones which has just nice bass and complete rubbish highs and lows.
i listen to dance, rock, metal, so the higher frequencies mean alot to me.
these earphones are designed pretty well, it comes with 3 different size buds, the middle ones fit me exactly and completely blocks out external sound. the cable is rubber based, not the slippery smooth ones, which are pretty good. the plugs is nicely designed too, covered in rubber which imo, doesnt break easily. plugs gold plated too.
the earphone itself is partially rubber, partially plastic and partially metal. its pretty hard to describe in words, but trust me, these are nicely designed, even putting them in your ear is comfortable because of the triangular grips.
these are awesome earphones and they dont brake easiy. excellent built quality, excellent sound for £9.99! (i got mine for 12.99 - wished i got them now instead :()
Outstanding, 06 Nov 2008
Well I had a cruddy pair of 90p earphones which died within a month (amazed they lasted that long). This time I thought i'd treat myself to a decent pair but having seen some earphones in the region of £200 I didn't think i'd have much luck. I looked around the web and came across Sennheiser but further research revealed the amount of fakes around and I just wasn't prepared to take the risk.
I heard the creative EP-630s were exactly the same as Sennheisers so I checked the review and liked what I heard. Then I discovered creative had upgraded them to this model so thought I might as well buy these instead, and for £9.99 reduced from £34.99 I thought I couldn't go wrong.
Well I was proved right, these things are absolutely amazing. At first I was a bit disappointed because the bass wasn't as tasty as I expected (i'm a real bass head) but then I changed the size of the plugs and they fit so snug in my ears now and the bass just rattles through my head beautifully :-). The sound is really crisp and I can hear little bits in tunes that i'd never heard before. The best thing is I can't hear a thing from the outside world, no more listening to the mindless witterings of the human race when i'm on the bus :-).
If you really care about decent sound but don't wanna break the bank, you really can't go far wrong with these things.
So Very Good....., 19 Nov 2008
Where to begin?! these headphones look really stylish. i love them, however, the looks aren't the main factor. the key point is the sound. you get amazing bass, crystal clear trebles and everything in-between! i tried the middle size of the buds initially and liked them. i found them comfy and gave a decent sound for the price. but then i tried the larger buds, and to me the whole-world had gone away and all i could hear was the intro to thriller.....
so to sum up, buy the headphones and you wont be disappointed. but, to really ensure they reach their full potential, the super-comfy earbuds must form a really snug seal.
wires, the only problem, 18 Nov 2008
The buds have a good sound quality. The only concern to me is the wiring. They have a rubbery feel and do not hang at all well. They also transmit noise when knocking against your body, so good if your sat they are fine, listening not so good while on the move.
The WORSE of the worst, 14 Nov 2008
These are without doubt the WORST earphone/plugs out there. Forget the sound - which is okay - it's the absolute impracticality of the things.
Whoever designed these was obviously on a liquid lunch. The leads are IMPOSSIBLY long and cumbersome - causing the wires to constantly get entangled and caught in any arm motion which in turns causes the plugs to get yanked out of the ear. The bleudy earbuds are forever coming off and requiring replacement (as you are guaranteed never to find them once you discover one is missing). For some peculiar design reason, the right wire is shorter than the left - which makes NO sense whatsoever and only makes for awkward wearing. As for the sound quality, it's 'okay', not great.
Do yourself a favour and look elsewhere for earphones, whatEVER you get they are bound to be better than these things.
Great sound but seriously flawed, 11 Nov 2008
These seem like the perfect MP3 player headphones. Inexpensive, nice sound quality and the cord is longer on the right so you can thread it behind your neck.
Unfortunately there is a serious flaw with the CX 300. After using them for a while you'll find that they go off balance, with one bud (usually the right) gradually become quieter, or perhaps even cutting out completely. This has happened to both pairs I owned, and has been widely reported by other users.
Until Sennheiser fixes this issue I recommend avoiding them completely. Which is a shame, because they're great otherwise.
Ok for the money., 06 Nov 2008
They are cheap and you can tell! The sound quality is pretty rubbish, build quality is rubbish but for £8 you can't go wrong.
Also, they have the type of cable you wrap around you head, one cord is long thant the other.
regardless of price, quality headphones, 18 Nov 2008
these headphones have been designed for great sound. they have thought about everything from the careful leaving out of a volume control, to the gold plated connection. they really pack a punch: the bass can make your spine vibrate and even the highest volumes don't damage the quality of the sound, except for sometimes at very high pitches at very very loud, it can become slightly tinny. they are also so comfortable that after a while you forget you're wearing them. i think that sennheiser would not dare damage their reputation by producing anything that wasn't up to their very high standards, and even if they made a bigger profit from this individual product, if the headphones weren't up to standard, customers would think twice before buying from them again. overall, although you won't be absolutely blown away by the sound, they are worth twice what they are being sold for here and they are really great headphones if you are a music lover who isn't completely loaded.
Good phones, 18 Nov 2008
realy good headphones use mine on my computer, they don,t sqeeze your head, only problem with that is you have to have the volume up a bit more than Usual, but very nice sound, for the price recommended.
Really good for the price, 30 Oct 2008
As many other people have said these phones are a lot better than you'd expect for the money. I got them because the missus works from home and needs some peace and since they arrived I've been using them with my PS3 for games, movies and music. I've been proper surprised how crisp the sound is. I've noticed most on the games, found they really add to how much I enjoy them. They keep the sound in very well too. I'm laid up with a broken leg so been on it all day and the missus says they much better for not distracting her so we both happy. The value of these phones really is excellent, compared to some Phillips ones we just tried that were ten quid more, sounded worse and didn't keep sound in at all, she said they actually worse than not using any because it was a high annoying tinny sound. Noticed a big difference when listening to music with a lot of base. they managed to go quite loud without distorting. Overall am very pleased with them. Just didn't think you could get this good so cheap, recommended.
LIght as a feather, 23 Oct 2008
I got a pair of these headphones to use for gaming without disturbing the family. Since I use Sennheiser buds with my music player I thought i'd try their headphones.
The cans are extremely lightweight and comfortable. So much so that you hardly notice that you are wearing them. They have a decent 3m cable that is just the right length, not too long, not to short.
For the £20 I paid for them the sound quality is very good. They are not the last word is audio quality but they are crystal clear and very good value for the price. They are not overly bassy and in fact the sound is well balanced. Ideal for gaming actually.
The HD210's are great for general use but if you want the ultimate is fidelity then you'll need to raid a bit extra out of the piggybank.
Recommended.
Good sound quality for the price, 18 Oct 2008
It's been a long time since I changed my main headphones, I previously used a pair of Koss 4AA bought way back in the 70s (which are still made in an updated form). They had a great upper frequency detail but not a great bass and were extremely heavy. While this pair definitely doesn't have the same high frequency detail they do have good bass and are thankfully nice and light. Build quality is as you'd expect at this price, good enough although I find the microphony of the cable slightly irritating.
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Customer Reviews
No complaints., 19 Nov 2008
I got these free with my laptop, but would buy another pair if mine broke.
Brilliant ear phones, they go in your ear far enough to block out some sound, but not too far it hurts.
Great sound quality for the price, you feel with some you're just paying for the logo (the big brands).
Worth buying, especially at THAT price.
Excellent, but I got the right earphone problem., 14 Nov 2008
There are excellent 'phones and for sound quality and comfort I give them 5/5, I would recommend them to anyone. However, after 8 months, the right earphone stopped working and to get it working, i have to hold the wire in a certain place, but for the prce they are, IMO, the best hedphones you can buy.
Great for the price, 11 Nov 2008
I have had these for several months and can honestly say that if you take a bit of time fitting them they generate a very good sound for the money.
Quality!!, 06 Nov 2008
What more can i say....... best £10 i think ive eva spend!!!
Good sound, a good amount of bass!!!
I didnt know what to expect with these but i was very surprised with the sound quality. Very comfortable to wear most of the day.
Only one thing that bugs me is if u eat somethin that is going to crunch in ur mouth you will hear it.
But on the whole, well worth the money!!
Amazing fit and amazing sound quality for a top notch price!, 29 Oct 2008
When I bought these headphones, I was definitely wary about the quality of them because of the low price. I now realise there was no need to be. They fit great and they sound pretty good. Delivery by Amazon was quick and efficient as always. Another great buy! Great as MP3/iPod head/p alternatives. For the average, general listener.
Excellent if you're on a budget, 12 Nov 2008
These earphones come from a great manufacturer. However, they are towards the budget end of earphones as a whole. You can't have things both ways. No-one is going to produce amazing-sounding earphones for less than £20. The cost of top-class components and the sheer research that goes into them makes it impossible.
People will often write "these are so much better than my iPod earphones!". Unfortunately that's not a standard by which to judge good quality sound. iPod earphones are mass-produced in their millions and are only there so you can use the iPod without buying additional equipment.
What these are is a good step up. They handle the range of frequencies ok: in my opinion the bass is over-hyped; the mid frequencies are a little muddy, which can muffle vocals; but the top end has a decent amount of clarity. When handling something like an 808 kick drum (and other bassy booms), they tend to spread the sound unevenly over both ears, an indication that the drivers aren't matched pairs. You are not going to get that back of the throat/top of the neck vibration that better drivers would offer.
On top of that, these earphones are a little bass-heavy, and need to be EQ'd with a treble boost - to my taste - but when you do that you get a nice sparkly top end which (as long as you've fitted them properly!) compliments the natural bassiness of the earphones. If you're listening to a wide variety of music, you might find they suit some styles more than others.
When you feed them with good quality, well-recorded acoustic instruments they seem to come alive a bit more, and they do surprisingly well at distinguishing very subtle details in the upper register, like high stringed instruments and percussion. The flabbyness of the bass doesn't interfere with the higher frequencies which is actually very pleasing.
Oh, the eco packaging is cool, and you get a free badge! A badge I tell you!
These are not going to change my life, nor the way I hear my music, but they are certainly a good use of £17. I was maybe expecting a little more from them, but in retrospect that was a bit silly. They get 3 stars because, in the grand scheme of things, no earphones in this sort of price bracket are ever likely to get more than that. Having said that, I'd struggle to give iPod earphones 1 star, so this is a fantastic improvement.
Another 5* review!, 11 Nov 2008
First of all I'd like to say:
Beware of counterfeit goods! If you are buying a pair of headphonesfor £3 which should cost £16.99, then you're only going to get £3 worth of produce quality. Buy from trusted sources (like Amazon.co.uk for example) and there's very little to go wrong.
The good points:
These headphones are absolutely amazing, provided you can get the fit right (and they provide 3 different sizes of rubber cups to give you a fairly good range of choice. The bass is deep and rich, which is quite surprising for earphones of this size, and the mid range and tweeters are well adjusted to provide a smooth sound. They're small, durable, and very easy to carry around, and make brilliant replacements for my Apple headphones. And for the price there's very little you can go wrong.
The noise sealing is quite good, I can quite happily listen to heavy metal on the tube and drown out the environmental noise with the volume only turned to 50%, without disturbing any of my fellow passengers (in fact, I've asked many of them and they said that it was not noticeable).
The bad points:
I think the main problem with this is common to all in-ear headphones, which is basically every sound you make is magnified. Your footsteps become louder and if the cable bangs against your jacket, it's noticeable, especially if you are listening to quiet music or a podcast. Therefore, this may not be the option of choice for people who like to listen to music while jogging or doing vigorous exercise.
stunning (for the price), 09 Nov 2008
Bought these for use with my ipod. After reading about correct fitting of te silicone bits I spent some time finding the right ones. I also left them on for 24 hours to 'bed-in'.
They are truly stunning in comparison with the supplied litle white things; but they do have limitations. For general run-of-the-mill music usage they are excellent, but for classical music they leave a bit to be desired; but for the price they are truly great headphones. If you want to listed to true audiophile quality music, then you really do need to be using a better source than an mp3, and also you will want to be using a top-end pair of 'cans', or speakers. BUT for use on-the-go I have not (personally) found better for the price.
The only word of warning is they really do a good job of blocking out the outside world, which could be potentially dangerous - so do think about where you use them, and don't use them while biking or driving!!
Packaging!, 01 Nov 2008
I would sincerely love to write a review about my lovely new earphones, but alas, I CAN'T GET INTO THE BLOODY BOX!!!!! Arggh!!
Bog Standard and Over Priced, 29 Oct 2008
Its amazing what a brand name and powerfull marketing can do?
If you do a little research you will see that the following earphones all have the same design:
Sennheiser Cx300,
AKG K324,
Creative EP630,
Sharp HP-MD33S,
Soundwise T4.
This is probabley because they are produced in the same factory?
Sennheiser were not the first to use the design, that was sharp. Sennheiser don't have the best drivers, that is AKG and Soundwise. They are not the cheapest, thats Creative closely followed by Soundwise.
Despite these fact Sennheiser out sell all the other brands combined. Amazing really! They are not bad earphones but you really are just paying for the brand.
Either my pair were faulty or everyone else is deaf!, 19 Nov 2008
I bought these pair of earphones based on many reviews I've read online and on Amazon, and can honestly say that I've wasted my money and time. They seemed like a bargain at only £9.99 with what everyone had to say about them, so decided to go for it. The first thing I did was plug them straight into my iPod and listen to a recording I know very well (the CD is titled 'Gaspar Sanz Guitar Music' on Amazon.co.uk - a superbly detailed recording which I highly recommend) - a good way to test out new media. I was flabbergasted!! The accompanying drum had completely disappeared!!! A sound that was much too low for these little earphones to cope with? It appears so. The treble on these aren't that good either and seem quite tinny and distant. The only good thing to say about them is that they are quite comfy.
I bought these to replace my pair of the Philips SBCHE590/00 earphones which I had for more than 6 years! If you're serious about your music and listen to a wide variety of sound (including orchestral and instrumental classical, baroque and early music) then don't waste your time with these. I'm going to get the Philips ones again as they sound remarkable and realistic, and would advise anyone to do the same.
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!, 16 Nov 2008
Absolutely love these..I got the EP 630 about 2 months ago and thought I'd lost them so I ordered these as replacement. Although they're not as Bassy as the 630 the sound is rich and full and more suited to a variety of music than the 630.
The noise isolation is perfect for commuters, you can totally drown out people with cheap headphones who play their music collection for everyone to hear.
As yet I cant fault these don't think I'd want to either, for £9.99 these are like UE for the budget concious.
VERY IMPRESSED.
Replacements for my EP 630s, 15 Nov 2008
My EP 630s called it quits after 20 months, so I decided to upgrade and grab the 830s. Definitely less bass in the 830s, but I can get used to that. The quality of the build certainly is great, and the sound coming through is crisp and clear.
Can't beat the price, either.
ep830, 08 Nov 2008
Ive had these for around 2 months now. these earphones are relatively new. these earphones arnt as bassy as lets say... the ep-630s but the sound on these earphones are much richer, nice high, nice mids, unlike some other earphones which has just nice bass and complete rubbish highs and lows.
i listen to dance, rock, metal, so the higher frequencies mean alot to me.
these earphones are designed pretty well, it comes with 3 different size buds, the middle ones fit me exactly and completely blocks out external sound. the cable is rubber based, not the slippery smooth ones, which are pretty good. the plugs is nicely designed too, covered in rubber which imo, doesnt break easily. plugs gold plated too.
the earphone itself is partially rubber, partially plastic and partially metal. its pretty hard to describe in words, but trust me, these are nicely designed, even putting them in your ear is comfortable because of the triangular grips.
these are awesome earphones and they dont brake easiy. excellent built quality, excellent sound for £9.99! (i got mine for 12.99 - wished i got them now instead :()
Outstanding, 06 Nov 2008
Well I had a cruddy pair of 90p earphones which died within a month (amazed they lasted that long). This time I thought i'd treat myself to a decent pair but having seen some earphones in the region of £200 I didn't think i'd have much luck. I looked around the web and came across Sennheiser but further research revealed the amount of fakes around and I just wasn't prepared to take the risk.
I heard the creative EP-630s were exactly the same as Sennheisers so I checked the review and liked what I heard. Then I discovered creative had upgraded them to this model so thought I might as well buy these instead, and for £9.99 reduced from £34.99 I thought I couldn't go wrong.
Well I was proved right, these things are absolutely amazing. At first I was a bit disappointed because the bass wasn't as tasty as I expected (i'm a real bass head) but then I changed the size of the plugs and they fit so snug in my ears now and the bass just rattles through my head beautifully :-). The sound is really crisp and I can hear little bits in tunes that i'd never heard before. The best thing is I can't hear a thing from the outside world, no more listening to the mindless witterings of the human race when i'm on the bus :-).
If you really care about decent sound but don't wanna break the bank, you really can't go far wrong with these things.
So Very Good....., 19 Nov 2008
Where to begin?! these headphones look really stylish. i love them, however, the looks aren't the main factor. the key point is the sound. you get amazing bass, crystal clear trebles and everything in-between! i tried the middle size of the buds initially and liked them. i found them comfy and gave a decent sound for the price. but then i tried the larger buds, and to me the whole-world had gone away and all i could hear was the intro to thriller.....
so to sum up, buy the headphones and you wont be disappointed. but, to really ensure they reach their full potential, the super-comfy earbuds must form a really snug seal.
wires, the only problem, 18 Nov 2008
The buds have a good sound quality. The only concern to me is the wiring. They have a rubbery feel and do not hang at all well. They also transmit noise when knocking against your body, so good if your sat they are fine, listening not so good while on the move.
The WORSE of the worst, 14 Nov 2008
These are without doubt the WORST earphone/plugs out there. Forget the sound - which is okay - it's the absolute impracticality of the things.
Whoever designed these was obviously on a liquid lunch. The leads are IMPOSSIBLY long and cumbersome - causing the wires to constantly get entangled and caught in any arm motion which in turns causes the plugs to get yanked out of the ear. The bleudy earbuds are forever coming off and requiring replacement (as you are guaranteed never to find them once you discover one is missing). For some peculiar design reason, the right wire is shorter than the left - which makes NO sense whatsoever and only makes for awkward wearing. As for the sound quality, it's 'okay', not great.
Do yourself a favour and look elsewhere for earphones, whatEVER you get they are bound to be better than these things.
Great sound but seriously flawed, 11 Nov 2008
These seem like the perfect MP3 player headphones. Inexpensive, nice sound quality and the cord is longer on the right so you can thread it behind your neck.
Unfortunately there is a serious flaw with the CX 300. After using them for a while you'll find that they go off balance, with one bud (usually the right) gradually become quieter, or perhaps even cutting out completely. This has happened to both pairs I owned, and has been widely reported by other users.
Until Sennheiser fixes this issue I recommend avoiding them completely. Which is a shame, because they're great otherwise.
Ok for the money., 06 Nov 2008
They are cheap and you can tell! The sound quality is pretty rubbish, build quality is rubbish but for £8 you can't go wrong.
Also, they have the type of cable you wrap around you head, one cord is long thant the other.
regardless of price, quality headphones, 18 Nov 2008
these headphones have been designed for great sound. they have thought about everything from the careful leaving out of a volume control, to the gold plated connection. they really pack a punch: the bass can make your spine vibrate and even the highest volumes don't damage the quality of the sound, except for sometimes at very high pitches at very very loud, it can become slightly tinny. they are also so comfortable that after a while you forget you're wearing them. i think that sennheiser would not dare damage their reputation by producing anything that wasn't up to their very high standards, and even if they made a bigger profit from this individual product, if the headphones weren't up to standard, customers would think twice before buying from them again. overall, although you won't be absolutely blown away by the sound, they are worth twice what they are being sold for here and they are really great headphones if you are a music lover who isn't completely loaded.
Good phones, 18 Nov 2008
realy good headphones use mine on my computer, they don,t sqeeze your head, only problem with that is you have to have the volume up a bit more than Usual, but very nice sound, for the price recommended.
Really good for the price, 30 Oct 2008
As many other people have said these phones are a lot better than you'd expect for the money. I got them because the missus works from home and needs some peace and since they arrived I've been using them with my PS3 for games, movies and music. I've been proper surprised how crisp the sound is. I've noticed most on the games, found they really add to how much I enjoy them. They keep the sound in very well too. I'm laid up with a broken leg so been on it all day and the missus says they much better for not distracting her so we both happy. The value of these phones really is excellent, compared to some Phillips ones we just tried that were ten quid more, sounded worse and didn't keep sound in at all, she said they actually worse than not using any because it was a high annoying tinny sound. Noticed a big difference when listening to music with a lot of base. they managed to go quite loud without distorting. Overall am very pleased with them. Just didn't think you could get this good so cheap, recommended.
LIght as a feather, 23 Oct 2008
I got a pair of these headphones to use for gaming without disturbing the family. Since I use Sennheiser buds with my music player I thought i'd try their headphones.
The cans are extremely lightweight and comfortable. So much so that you hardly notice that you are wearing them. They have a decent 3m cable that is just the right length, not too long, not to short.
For the £20 I paid for them the sound quality is very good. They are not the last word is audio quality but they are crystal clear and very good value for the price. They are not overly bassy and in fact the sound is well balanced. Ideal for gaming actually.
The HD210's are great for general use but if you want the ultimate is fidelity then you'll need to raid a bit extra out of the piggybank.
Recommended.
Good sound quality for the price, 18 Oct 2008
It's been a long time since I changed my main headphones, I previously used a pair of Koss 4AA bought way back in the 70s (which are still made in an updated form). They had a great upper frequency detail but not a great bass and were extremely heavy. While this pair definitely doesn't have the same high frequency detail they do have good bass and are thankfully nice and light. Build quality is as you'd expect at this price, good enough although I find the microphony of the cable slightly irritating.
Like the sound quality but wires cracked and broken in after 4 months., 19 Nov 2008
Bought this item back in January and found the right hand ear bud lost all sound after a month.
Returned and quickly replaced with a new set, without quibble.
After 3 months the new set started to have a few minor cracks/splits in the wire covering; At the connection to the right ear piece. Then the just above the splitter, then on both sides and along the middle of the wire.
Now just over 4 months since replacement, it has cracks/splits all over the wire and sound again in the right ear is almost gone.
The wire is getting wrapped loosely round the ipod and so may well be my own fault. But what else are you going to do with them between uses?
Will be returning them once again, but doubt i will buy this brand again.
Great Sound Quality, after you fix the Cable noise, 11 Nov 2008
Firstly, Can i say that i initially bought a pair from ebay that had no bass and just didn't sound right or up to the usual sennheiser standard so I sent them to sennheiser who confirmed that they were not genuine and i have since read elsewhere that quite a few of the sennheiser headphones on ebay are fake as they are cheap to produce.
The range of earbuds you get with them all create different levels of bass. I found that the biggest ones were best and the sound quality is amazing through my AV amp. Through my ipod touch they were not so good, the ipod equaliser isn't to impressive, and with it off the quality is ok but not as good as the amp.
The cable noise is also extremely loud which i only found out on the treadmill, to fix this i superglued the loose cable coming out of the flexible rubber hose, to the flexible rubber hose connecting to the earbud and it stopped it dramatically as the cable is no longer pulling down on the connection inside.
All in all an amazing sound from the right source but not amazing from an ipod.
definitely worth it!!, 07 Nov 2008
This product is definitely worth buying. as soon as you put them in i could tell the difference between my old earphones (The ones they give you in a sony ericsson phone). These had a sharper sound and a bigger range in sound. tending to lean on towards the bass, but you can easily fix that with an equalizer. I expected complete sound isolation but it is still very good and if you get it for under £30 then it is a very good buy. Great earphones. my words to the bose users "you got ripped off!"
Marriage savers - Great for the price! , 04 Nov 2008
I love these, once fitted they block out all the noise of:
trains, my car engine (although this may be illegal?) , background office noice. My wife can watch Tv and meanwhile I can block out wife swap or pop idol and watch stuff on my laptop, they saved my marriage!
im really happy with these!, 23 Oct 2008
before buying these headphones, i was a little weary because of some of the negative reviews on here - some people seemed to have had some bad experiences with them. but that is not the case with me, they are AMAZING! the other people must have miss-used them, or unfortunately received a faulty pair.
but i can safely say they produce a great sound, and block out a great deal of background noise. i use them on the London underground and they work a treat (id say they block out 90% of all BG noise). they are terrific value for money.. especially under 'used and new'.
yes, there probably are better (more professional level) headphones out there on the market, but these are a fantastic consumer-level product.
they put apple ipod headphones to shame!!
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Customer Reviews
No complaints., 19 Nov 2008
I got these free with my laptop, but would buy another pair if mine broke.
Brilliant ear phones, they go in your ear far enough to block out some sound, but not too far it hurts.
Great sound quality for the price, you feel with some you're just paying for the logo (the big brands).
Worth buying, especially at THAT price.
Excellent, but I got the right earphone problem., 14 Nov 2008
There are excellent 'phones and for sound quality and comfort I give them 5/5, I would recommend them to anyone. However, after 8 months, the right earphone stopped working and to get it working, i have to hold the wire in a certain place, but for the prce they are, IMO, the best hedphones you can buy.
Great for the price, 11 Nov 2008
I have had these for several months and can honestly say that if you take a bit of time fitting them they generate a very good sound for the money.
Quality!!, 06 Nov 2008
What more can i say....... best £10 i think ive eva spend!!!
Good sound, a good amount of bass!!!
I didnt know what to expect with these but i was very surprised with the sound quality. Very comfortable to wear most of the day.
Only one thing that bugs me is if u eat somethin that is going to crunch in ur mouth you will hear it.
But on the whole, well worth the money!!
Amazing fit and amazing sound quality for a top notch price!, 29 Oct 2008
When I bought these headphones, I was definitely wary about the quality of them because of the low price. I now realise there was no need to be. They fit great and they sound pretty good. Delivery by Amazon was quick and efficient as always. Another great buy! Great as MP3/iPod head/p alternatives. For the average, general listener.
Excellent if you're on a budget, 12 Nov 2008
These earphones come from a great manufacturer. However, they are towards the budget end of earphones as a whole. You can't have things both ways. No-one is going to produce amazing-sounding earphones for less than £20. The cost of top-class components and the sheer research that goes into them makes it impossible.
People will often write "these are so much better than my iPod earphones!". Unfortunately that's not a standard by which to judge good quality sound. iPod earphones are mass-produced in their millions and are only there so you can use the iPod without buying additional equipment.
What these are is a good step up. They handle the range of frequencies ok: in my opinion the bass is over-hyped; the mid frequencies are a little muddy, which can muffle vocals; but the top end has a decent amount of clarity. When handling something like an 808 kick drum (and other bassy booms), they tend to spread the sound unevenly over both ears, an indication that the drivers aren't matched pairs. You are not going to get that back of the throat/top of the neck vibration that better drivers would offer.
On top of that, these earphones are a little bass-heavy, and need to be EQ'd with a treble boost - to my taste - but when you do that you get a nice sparkly top end which (as long as you've fitted them properly!) compliments the natural bassiness of the earphones. If you're listening to a wide variety of music, you might find they suit some styles more than others.
When you feed them with good quality, well-recorded acoustic instruments they seem to come alive a bit more, and they do surprisingly well at distinguishing very subtle details in the upper register, like high stringed instruments and percussion. The flabbyness of the bass doesn't interfere with the higher frequencies which is actually very pleasing.
Oh, the eco packaging is cool, and you get a free badge! A badge I tell you!
These are not going to change my life, nor the way I hear my music, but they are certainly a good use of £17. I was maybe expecting a little more from them, but in retrospect that was a bit silly. They get 3 stars because, in the grand scheme of things, no earphones in this sort of price bracket are ever likely to get more than that. Having said that, I'd struggle to give iPod earphones 1 star, so this is a fantastic improvement.
Another 5* review!, 11 Nov 2008
First of all I'd like to say:
Beware of counterfeit goods! If you are buying a pair of headphonesfor £3 which should cost £16.99, then you're only going to get £3 worth of produce quality. Buy from trusted sources (like Amazon.co.uk for example) and there's very little to go wrong.
The good points:
These headphones are absolutely amazing, provided you can get the fit right (and they provide 3 different sizes of rubber cups to give you a fairly good range of choice. The bass is deep and rich, which is quite surprising for earphones of this size, and the mid range and tweeters are well adjusted to provide a smooth sound. They're small, durable, and very easy to carry around, and make brilliant replacements for my Apple headphones. And for the price there's very little you can go wrong.
The noise sealing is quite good, I can quite happily listen to heavy metal on the tube and drown out the environmental noise with the volume only turned to 50%, without disturbing any of my fellow passengers (in fact, I've asked many of them and they said that it was not noticeable).
The bad points:
I think the main problem with this is common to all in-ear headphones, which is basically every sound you make is magnified. Your footsteps become louder and if the cable bangs against your jacket, it's noticeable, especially if you are listening to quiet music or a podcast. Therefore, this may not be the option of choice for people who like to listen to music while jogging or doing vigorous exercise.
stunning (for the price), 09 Nov 2008
Bought these for use with my ipod. After reading about correct fitting of te silicone bits I spent some time finding the right ones. I also left them on for 24 hours to 'bed-in'.
They are truly stunning in comparison with the supplied litle white things; but they do have limitations. For general run-of-the-mill music usage they are excellent, but for classical music they leave a bit to be desired; but for the price they are truly great headphones. If you want to listed to true audiophile quality music, then you really do need to be using a better source than an mp3, and also you will want to be using a top-end pair of 'cans', or speakers. BUT for use on-the-go I have not (personally) found better for the price.
The only word of warning is they really do a good job of blocking out the outside world, which could be potentially dangerous - so do think about where you use them, and don't use them while biking or driving!!
Packaging!, 01 Nov 2008
I would sincerely love to write a review about my lovely new earphones, but alas, I CAN'T GET INTO THE BLOODY BOX!!!!! Arggh!!
Bog Standard and Over Priced, 29 Oct 2008
Its amazing what a brand name and powerfull marketing can do?
If you do a little research you will see that the following earphones all have the same design:
Sennheiser Cx300,
AKG K324,
Creative EP630,
Sharp HP-MD33S,
Soundwise T4.
This is probabley because they are produced in the same factory?
Sennheiser were not the first to use the design, that was sharp. Sennheiser don't have the best drivers, that is AKG and Soundwise. They are not the cheapest, thats Creative closely followed by Soundwise.
Despite these fact Sennheiser out sell all the other brands combined. Amazing really! They are not bad earphones but you really are just paying for the brand.
Either my pair were faulty or everyone else is deaf!, 19 Nov 2008
I bought these pair of earphones based on many reviews I've read online and on Amazon, and can honestly say that I've wasted my money and time. They seemed like a bargain at only £9.99 with what everyone had to say about them, so decided to go for it. The first thing I did was plug them straight into my iPod and listen to a recording I know very well (the CD is titled 'Gaspar Sanz Guitar Music' on Amazon.co.uk - a superbly detailed recording which I highly recommend) - a good way to test out new media. I was flabbergasted!! The accompanying drum had completely disappeared!!! A sound that was much too low for these little earphones to cope with? It appears so. The treble on these aren't that good either and seem quite tinny and distant. The only good thing to say about them is that they are quite comfy.
I bought these to replace my pair of the Philips SBCHE590/00 earphones which I had for more than 6 years! If you're serious about your music and listen to a wide variety of sound (including orchestral and instrumental classical, baroque and early music) then don't waste your time with these. I'm going to get the Philips ones again as they sound remarkable and realistic, and would advise anyone to do the same.
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!, 16 Nov 2008
Absolutely love these..I got the EP 630 about 2 months ago and thought I'd lost them so I ordered these as replacement. Although they're not as Bassy as the 630 the sound is rich and full and more suited to a variety of music than the 630.
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