Phrozt
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Here we go....
SENNHEISER CX500 CX 500 In-ear Noise Isolation Earphone (Black)
I just placed my order a couple minutes ago (1:15pm Central). I'll keep you all updated as to how the transaction goes and how the product is. Yes, the website looks shoddy as hell (not only to a layman, but I'm a professional web developer, so I can REALLY see the blemishes), but this site needs reviews. At worst, I'm out $30.
Only problem is, and I'll admit it right now, I'm not an audiophile. I love music, have listened to music all my life, and have a decent amount of musical talent, but I don't have training in what to listen for. If anyone has criteria I should be listening for, let me know.
UPDATE 10/20/08:
- Shipped out on 10/20/08
EDIT: Also, I've sent off a note to Sennheiser asking for an official response as to the validity of the Sennheiser products found on focalprice.com. I'll also keep this thread updated on that note.
UPDATE:
No surprise, really, but here's their response:
Quote:
EDIT: UPDATE 10/30/08 - They are in!
Here are pictures of all the packaging ** WARNING ** These files are HUGE
From my camera
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-01.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-02.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-03.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-04.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-05.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-06.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-07.jpg
From my scanner
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-scanner-01.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-scanner-02.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-scanner-03.jpg
In comparison w/this site to spot fake ones How to spot a fake CX500? you can see some similarities to the fake packaging, but not everything he says to look for. Also, my scanner did a HORRIBLE job by adding tons of noise to the pictures, so don't take that as what the package looks like. The packaging looks a lot more crisp IRL. I kept all of the packaging in case anyone had any questions about it or wanted to see other angles of it.
They're burning in right now, but they already sound great. Then again, I've never really had good headphones... so...
EDIT: UPDATE - review: 10/31/08
I'm not sure how much I like these. I think they're an improvement over what I had before ( Cheapy Panasonic RP HS5 - Panasonic RP HS5 - headphones specs and Headphone specifications - CNET Reviews ), but not really by a whole lot. Then again, these are just connected to stock speakers on a dell monitor. They sounded better at home with my x-fi integrated sound card and logitech x230 speakers.
It's definitely got a better soundstage and bass, but I just don't hear a ton of difference. Maybe I'm just not set out to be an audiophile, heh. It also seems to have a problem with microphonics. I usually have a scruffy face, and I can hear the wire brushing against my scruff every time it hits it.
It does have pretty nice isolation though. I'm in an office, and when I have both buds in (usually I have to keep one out in case I get a phone call) I can barely hear people talking even when no music is playing.
Are they fakes? I don't know. The materials in the build feel and look great, and it's a nice earphone. Since I've never really listened to a good pair though, I really don't have anything to compare them to. They're really light... but they're supposed to be. Basically, everything in terms of visual presentation and physical presentation looks good. As for the audio quality, since I don't have a real pair, I don't know.
This is after about 16 hours of burn-in.
SENNHEISER CX500 CX 500 In-ear Noise Isolation Earphone (Black)
I just placed my order a couple minutes ago (1:15pm Central). I'll keep you all updated as to how the transaction goes and how the product is. Yes, the website looks shoddy as hell (not only to a layman, but I'm a professional web developer, so I can REALLY see the blemishes), but this site needs reviews. At worst, I'm out $30.
Only problem is, and I'll admit it right now, I'm not an audiophile. I love music, have listened to music all my life, and have a decent amount of musical talent, but I don't have training in what to listen for. If anyone has criteria I should be listening for, let me know.
UPDATE 10/20/08:
- Shipped out on 10/20/08
EDIT: Also, I've sent off a note to Sennheiser asking for an official response as to the validity of the Sennheiser products found on focalprice.com. I'll also keep this thread updated on that note.
UPDATE:
No surprise, really, but here's their response:
Quote:
Hello- Thank you for your inquiry and interest in Sennheiser. These are fake...stay away! Get your gear only from an authorized Sennheiser dealer, like Apple or Circuit City for example. If the price is too good to be true, it is! Please see the quick click links below for additional help. _________________ Sennheiser USA 1 Enterprise Drive Old Lyme, CT 06371 (877) 736-6434 (TOLL FREE) |
EDIT: UPDATE 10/30/08 - They are in!
Here are pictures of all the packaging ** WARNING ** These files are HUGE
From my camera
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-01.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-02.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-03.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-04.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-05.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-06.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-07.jpg
From my scanner
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-scanner-01.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-scanner-02.jpg
http://phroztnet.org/images/CX500/cx500-scanner-03.jpg
In comparison w/this site to spot fake ones How to spot a fake CX500? you can see some similarities to the fake packaging, but not everything he says to look for. Also, my scanner did a HORRIBLE job by adding tons of noise to the pictures, so don't take that as what the package looks like. The packaging looks a lot more crisp IRL. I kept all of the packaging in case anyone had any questions about it or wanted to see other angles of it.
They're burning in right now, but they already sound great. Then again, I've never really had good headphones... so...
EDIT: UPDATE - review: 10/31/08
I'm not sure how much I like these. I think they're an improvement over what I had before ( Cheapy Panasonic RP HS5 - Panasonic RP HS5 - headphones specs and Headphone specifications - CNET Reviews ), but not really by a whole lot. Then again, these are just connected to stock speakers on a dell monitor. They sounded better at home with my x-fi integrated sound card and logitech x230 speakers.
It's definitely got a better soundstage and bass, but I just don't hear a ton of difference. Maybe I'm just not set out to be an audiophile, heh. It also seems to have a problem with microphonics. I usually have a scruffy face, and I can hear the wire brushing against my scruff every time it hits it.
It does have pretty nice isolation though. I'm in an office, and when I have both buds in (usually I have to keep one out in case I get a phone call) I can barely hear people talking even when no music is playing.
Are they fakes? I don't know. The materials in the build feel and look great, and it's a nice earphone. Since I've never really listened to a good pair though, I really don't have anything to compare them to. They're really light... but they're supposed to be. Basically, everything in terms of visual presentation and physical presentation looks good. As for the audio quality, since I don't have a real pair, I don't know.
This is after about 16 hours of burn-in.