[Dyjon54]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106574 On sale for 19.99 with free shipping after promo code. Was wondering if anyone has them or if anyone thinks this is a good deal before I drop 20$ on them. Thanks guys!

 

[Dacrazydude]

Looks like a good deal for 20.... I think I'll pick up a pair.

 

[Jaywalk3r]

I have them and really like them. They are an excellent deal at $20.

 

[Dacrazydude]

I have them and really like them. They are an excellent deal at $20.

Awesome. What's their sound signature? I heard its weak on the low end?

 

[Dyjon54]

Ordered them. Will probably be here Tuesday. Be sure to chose 3 day shipping because thats also free.

 

[Jaywalk3r]

[Awesome. What's their sound signature? I heard its weak on the low end?

If you get a good seal, there's plenty of bass, but it's definitely not overdone. There's a little bit of sibilance, but it is minimal. Highs are otherwise clear, as are mids.

Note that I no other experience with IEM's, only quality external speakers. I'm interested to read about how they compare to others.

 

[theabsurdist]

I would agree with the characterization that these phones are not bass heavy. They might be bass competent, but not heavy. Also, there is a little sibilance that may or may not annoy.


But all-in-all, in terms of clarity, they are very clear across the spectrum. I hear many details.

 

[mbamg]

They look like the CX281s. I'm guessing Sennheiser's renaming their CX model line.
 
http://www.shopping.com/Sennheiser-Sennheiser-CX-281-Portable-Ear-Canal-Headphones/info

 

[Jaywalk3r]

It looks like the CX 485 has different cables and volume control than the CX 281 has. From pictures, there's no way of knowing if the two models share the same drivers. Sennheiser has both models on their Web site, but the 485 doesn't have a "Buy" button like the other models, only a price. I thought I read somewhere that the 485 was a Best Buy exclusive model, but I got mine from NewEgg, which is a pretty reputable online retailer (so I doubt they're counterfeit).

 

[Jaywalk3r]

I thought I read somewhere that the 485 was a Best Buy exclusive model, but I got mine from NewEgg, which is a pretty reputable online retailer (so I doubt they're counterfeit).

It is Sennheiser's own Web site that has Best Buy listed as an exclusive dealer of the CX 485.