Sennheiser MX880 Review (and comparison to SE425 )
Pros: Well built, style-conscious, detailed yet engaging sound
Cons: Typically poor isolation, needs amping to sound its best
Intro: After searching for reviews on these headphones, and reading on swbf2cheater's MX vs PK comparison, I decided to jump the gun. When I unboxed the packaging, I got 2 pairs of foams, a shirt clip, and the headphones themselves. Nothing too special there. I felt that the design could have been more cohesive, but that it would also appeal to a fair amount of consumers. The earbuds themselves, though largely made of plastic, were very sturdy and well-built, and would stand up to a good amount of abuse. They were comfortable too, and didn't weigh my ears down. As with most other earbuds, microphonics were nonexistent. Sound: I had high expectations with these, as swbf2cheater's...
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