[blackwater]

I'm looking at the CX 500's

Amazon.com: Used and New: Sennheiser CX 500-B In-Ear Headphone

Those cheap ones on the bottom look good, but a little too cheap...
In the speedy-shipment store's reviews one guy said that his CX's were fake, and the seller wasn't accepting returns on it, but the seller replied saying that
the buyer wanted to return after thirty days ans was angry so he
fabricated a story.
I don't know who to believe.

You guys seem smart and thirty bucks seem cheap. Help?

 

[hauntingtheholy]

I can't help, but I'll add that I bought the CX 300's off ebay for someone else. I ended up hearing them and my initial impression wasn't too favorable. Then people on here say there are lots of fakes floating around. *sigh* If anyone can provide details on how to tell if they're fake that'd be appreciated.

 

[tpc41]

I would have to say fake, the price is just too good to be true and all of those sellers look fairly new and haven't had that many sales yet. Also ebay is flooded with fake sennheiser in-ears.

 

[blackwater]

From your posts, I'm gonna assume it's a fake.
But... while I'm here, I might as well ask what you'd suggest.
No point in making another thread.

~80 bucks is my ideal range.

 

[tpc41]

i used to own the etymotic er6i which can be had for about 75 and i absolutely loved them. There isolation is outstanding and they sounded really nice too. They were a little weak in the bass, but overall a good purchase. Those are the only IEMs i ever owned so i cant really recommend anything else. You also have the ultimate ears super fi and i believe denon has an offering in your price range too

 

[blackwater]

Which is better - in your opinion?
They're both great recommendations. Thanks!

 

[tpc41]

i have only ever heard the er6i. i chose those because of there small size. the ultimate ears stick out a lot and look kinda goofy. the sennheiser and denons use a different kind of tip on them and dont go as deep into the ear. isolation suffers but some people find them more comfortable. i have odd shaped ear canals and know that the sennheiser and denons would just fall out.

 

[blackwater]

So do I and the apple ones were hell and only last two weeks anyway.

You and I both have weird ears and you liked the etymotic ones.
I'll get those. Thank you so much!

 

[synaesthetic]

The ER-6i get better in the bass (and in the comfort) if you use Shure black foams instead of tri-flanges.

 

[tpc41]

for the ultimate fit, use the shure 'olives' black foam tips.
Shure - Earphones, Headphones, Headsets & Accessories for Personal Listening
try the tips that come with them first, but if those dont work, try some of these.

 

[blackwater]

Those will work with the ER6i's?

 

[tpc41]

yes they will, many shure, etymotic, and westone IEMs have the same sized stem and can use the the same tips

 

[blackwater]

Looks like I'm all set.
Thanks again!