[mektarus]

I recently got the CX300's and love them. But, the only other Sennheiser I've heard is the HD590, which most say don't sound like any of the other Sennheiser's. So, what I would like to know is if the CX300's share a similar sound signature with any of the other Sennheiser headphones.

 

[Visigodo]

In a word, yes.

 

[mektarus]

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Originally Posted by Visigodo In a word, yes.

Ok, which series? 580/600/650 or 555/595?

 

[Visigodo]

I would say more like the new generation Senns (555/595 et al). Nevertheless, I would say that to me, the cx-300 sound kind-of like an in-between the HD-280 and the PX-100, but in an ear-canal mode. Does it make any sense?

The PX-100 has a very unique, very distinctive sound, and I've not heard that low bass "thud" in an open headphone that small in my life. The best thing about the CX-300, IMHO, is the soundtaging. Unlike other canal earphones I've used, the sound "opens up" around you, rather than feel like it's beamed inside your head. I'm very impressed with it.

 

[nabwong]

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Originally Posted by Visigodo Unlike other canal earphones I've used, the sound "opens up" around you, rather than feel like beamed inside your head. I'm very impressed with it.

I can vouch for this. 50-60hrs so far of burn-in. Still too early to make assessments but so far, it has beaten other buds and iems i've tried.

 

[mektarus]

Thanks guys. Mine have 20-30 hrs on them so far and they seem to sound better with each passing minute. Right now I am listening to the "Sleepy Hollow" soundtrack and it sounds awesome.

 

[Visigodo]

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Originally Posted by mektarus Thanks guys. Mine have 20-30 hrs on them so far and they seem to sound better with each passing minute. Right now I am listening to the "Sleepy Hollow" soundtrack and it sounds awesome.

Yesterday I listened to the score by Ennio Morricone for "The Mission" in my CX-300 in my way to work. I actually sat down in a subway bench to finish it, which made me arrive to work a few minutes late. Doesn't matter, it was worth it. It was a pure EARGASM!!!

 

[phosfiend]

aren't they rebranded Sharp MD33S's ? I suppose that doesnt rule out their ability to sound like other senns though...

 

[AdamP]

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Originally Posted by phosfiend aren't they rebranded Sharp MD33S's ? I suppose that doesnt rule out their ability to sound like other senns though...

Yeah... you like the millionth person to ask this.

NO! They aren't rebranded.

The IE4 from Sennheiser is the rebranded on. The CX 300 uses totally different drivers. There is NO comparison.

 

[nsjong]

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Originally Posted by AdamP Yeah... you like the millionth person to ask this. NO! They aren't rebranded. The IE4 from Sennheiser is the rebranded on. The CX 300 uses totally different drivers. There is NO comparison.

Adam, this still isn't proven, so how would you know?

 

[Visigodo]

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Originally Posted by phosfiend aren't they rebranded Sharp MD33S's ? I suppose that doesnt rule out their ability to sound like other senns though...

Sigh....

No, they are not.

And the Cx-300 are not the IE4 either. The specs that Sennheiser lists for both canal phones are quite different.

And this is the part when someone posts "well, all manufacturers fudge their specs."

And this is the part where I say "Senn is releasing two products with two very different specs and very different drivers. Even if they were to fudge their specs, it would be clear they are still selling two different products with two very different capabilities. Otherwise it would be outright fraud. And according to what people have posted in other threads, they DON'T sound alike."

 

[nsjong]

Okay, lets stop this argument.
But where did anyone actually compare the 2?

EDIT: I actually went through and read all 12 pages that dreaded thread...
It seems that they're BARELY different from the MD33S as 3 people reviewd it.

I don't think it really matters as it won't make much difference.
I'd get the Creative as it's like half the price, no?

 

[sportsnut]

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Originally Posted by nsjong Okay, lets stop this argument. But where did anyone actually compare the 2?

At my house, oh yeah you are 15, ask your parents if you can leave the country to check . I'm SURE they won't mind.

 

[Soundscape]

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Originally Posted by nsjong Okay, lets stop this argument. But where did anyone actually compare the 2? EDIT: I actually went through and read all 12 pages that dreaded thread... It seems that they're BARELY different from the MD33S as 3 people reviewd it. I don't think it really matters as it won't make much difference. I'd get the Creative as it's like half the price, no?

the cx300 sounds much better than the ep360 even before burn in according to one post i read here.

 

[nsjong]

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Originally Posted by sportsnut At my house, oh yeah you are 15, ask your parents if you can leave the country to check . I'm SURE they won't mind.

Sportnut, you some weird problems.

Everytime someone says they even sound SIMILAR to the MD33S or EP630, you have a anger going on. And over 3 members already said there are no significant differences between the cans.

And we wouldn't know if you had both cans, would we? We'd just take up the msgs you leave.