Sennheiser CX500

1. Introduction

Review Pages

1. Introduction
2. Design and Use, Conclusion

Well, it is that season again - a new crop of iPods and other assorted MP3 players will give life to the accessory industry. Cases, headphones, sound docks and other systems are beginning to flood the market. If you are like most people, the first thing you will buy after you spend your hard earned cash on a new music player will be a quality set of Earphones. Let's face it - the bundled headphones that come as "stock" equipment with most MP3 players are terrible.

You spend upwards of $200.00 for a state of the art music player only to play your sound through $5.00 crappy earphones. Luckily, there is no shortage of new - state of the art - Earphones to choose from. Some of the finest names in the audio industry have recently introduced new lines of earphones that will literally "rock your socks off."

One of those trusted names is Sennheiser - makers of quality audio products for over 50 years. Last year, I reviewed the CX300 and the OMX70 models - both of which earned high accolades. This year, the Classic line has been expanded.

I have spent some time with the flagship model of the new line - the CX500 in ear phones. Are these the ones to invest in? Read on for my thoughts.

ABOUT SENNHEISER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION

As one of the world's leading manufacturers of microphones, headphones and wireless transmission systems, Sennheiser is celebrating 50 years of wireless technology innovations. Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany, Sennheiser is active worldwide. Sennheiser Electronic Corporation is the U.S. wholly-owned subsidiary, with headquarters in Old Lyme, Connecticut. For more information, please visit: www.sennheiserusa.com

The "Official" line on the CX 500 reads as follows:

The CX 500 is the new top-of-the-range model in the Classic line and comes in high gloss black, high gloss white and titanium. It stands out for having a wider frequency response and special flange ear adapters which give the ear canal phones an even better seal. A convenient volume adjuster maintains total control over incoming audio levels on any playlist or shuffle. The CX 500 comes with a pouch, cable clip and cord winder for an unsurpassed value.

CX 500 (White/Titanium/Black): $129.95

Package Contents

Single Part Cable with Volume Control
Small, Medium, Large Tips
Shirt Clip
Carry pouch
Cable Winder

The CX 500 are high quality, noise-isolating ear-canal-headphones with a superior, bass-driven stereo sound. They feature a volume control integrated in the cable and come with a new, unique type of ear adapter for an improved fit and even better passive noise attenuation.
Features
	Ideal for use with all MP3, CD, DVD players and portable gaming systems
	Best bass experience and noise attenuation
	High-performance dynamic driver systems for superior, bass-driven stereo sound
	Highest passive attenuation of ambient noise
	Outstanding wearing comfort on the go
	Superior fit in the ear canal due to enhanced ear adapters in different sizes (supplied as standard)
	Extremely small and lightweight
	Volume control integrated into the cable
	Cable clip, cable winder, and carrying pouch for convenient handling and storage
	2-year Guarantee