[LooieENG]

Both are about the same price on Play.com (From Play themselves, not Playtrade).

Pros of CX500s: A lot of reviews say they sound really good and better than the 300s, available in white
Cons: In-line volume thing, symmetrical cords

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...s/Product.html

Pros of CX300 IIs: Better than the original 300s (which were awesome IMO, as I had a pair before they went in one ear), asymmetrical cords, no in-line volume control
Cons: Twice as much for white!

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Elec...s/Product.html

Like I said, I really liked my CX300s, but in a Cnet review they said although the CX300 IIs are considerably better than the originals, they're not as good as the CX500s, but I've read different elsewhere!

I mainly listen to hip hop, but also a lot of electronic music (usually with a lot of bass).

Thanks

Edit: Also, if anyone has the CX500s, where is the in-line volume control if I wore them under my shirt with my iPod in my pocket? Would it be under my shirt, or in my pocket with my iPod? It'd look a little weird if I kept putting my hand up my shirt

 

[Usama]

I have owned both the CX500 and cx300. I kept the CX500 because of the volume control, the higher quality build, and the CX500 did not have over-powering mid-bass like the CX300.

Yes, you will have to go under your shirt to use the volume control. When I wear the cx500 under my shirt, the volume control is in the chest area.

 

[LooieENG]

Thanks for the quick reply Usama!

Would you say the CX500s are the better choice then? I'd probably just set the in-line volume to max and control the volume with the iPod anyway. How sensitive is it? Is it likely to change the volume by rubbing on your shirt?

Thanks.

 

[Usama]

I think it is a better choice. The volume control is not sensitive. You would have to slide it with your finger to move it, rubbing against your shirt won't move it.

By the way, I only tried the CX300 originals not the CX300-II.

 

[LooieENG]

Yeah, I had the originals and they were really good. I think I'll leave it another hour or two and see if anybody else has anything to say, and then I'll probably get the CX500s.

Thanks again

 

[mark2410]

no one is going to say the 300 over the 500, the 500 should be quite a bit better

 

[LooieENG]

The CX300 IIs are supposed to be better though? I went with the CX500s any way. Thanks.