[edank]

Hi everyone, 
 
I have recently recently lost my cx-500 earphones, and decided to get the cx380, as i will usually use it in more active situations (cycling, gym etc).
 
i got them through ebay from hong-kong (have no idea if this is in anyway relevant) 
 
I also have the HD-280 which i love, so i might say im used to a certain level performance.
 
the problem is that the 380 i have kinda suck out of the box, the mid range is just awful and the singers seem to be stuck in a box.
 
i spent a good 10 minutes tweaking my mp3 player equlizer, bringing the mid range almost all the way down, and upping the 2 right bars. I was able to make the sound quality reasonable, something i'd probably get used to over time, and not the quality im used to from sennheiser. I also tried 2 different sizes, and while the medium sized had more bass, the mid-range there was no fixable.
 
so, my question is, has anybody else seen these issues with these earphones, or was I just unlucky to get a bad pair (I guess theres always a slight chance they're fake, but it looks perfect).
 
any advice?
 
Thanks
 
Edan

 

[mark2410]

ebay and from hong kong, duh of course they will be fakes

 

[edank]

well, how can you tell? (besides by assuming)

 

[Sennheiser]

Hi edank
 
If you're from Hong Kong, you may want to check with the distributor. You may also refer to the link below for authorised dealers/stores in HK:
 
http://www.sennheiser.com.hk/service-support/distribution-network/ds-headphones