[Usama]

In the interest of those who search, I would like to create this thread for the Sennheiser cx55. I have found a great deal for these at Futureshop (Canadian equivalent to Bestbuy) for 55$ USD. I want some opinions:

How do these compare to the CX500 and CX95?

Because I might still hold out but it seems as though I have found, what I am looking for. I have already had experience with the Etymotic ER6 and they were too analytical for me and I discovered that I do not like single armature sound so I am looking for dynamic driver phones.

How 'bout it, opinions on the CX55?

They differ in the product description from the CX300 because the CX300 has POWERFUL BASS-DRIVEN STEREO SOUND. Whereas, the CX55 has POWERFULL BASS REPRODUCTION. I don't know what that means, exactly.

 

[Ballz2TheWallz]

A lot of people here aren't too big on sennheiser's entry level IEMs, they tend to be boomy and inaccurate with bass and just average in the mids and treble. For $50 most will probably reccomend head-direct RE2's(analytical like ER6i's, but supposedly more accurate) and NE-7M's(which I have read are slightly better than the RE2's with slightly more bass)

Head-direct will ship worldwide.

 

[Usama]

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Originally Posted by Ballz2TheWallz /img/forum/go_quote.gif A lot of people here aren't too big on sennheiser's entry level IEMs, they tend to be boomy and inaccurate with bass and just average in the mids and treble. For $50 most will probably reccomend head-direct RE2's(analytical like ER6i's, but supposedly more accurate) and NE-7M's(which I have read are slightly better than the RE2's with slightly more bass) Head-direct will ship worldwide.

I would doubt the RE2's are more accurate than the ER6 (NOT ER6i). But even if they are accurate and without looking, I bet the RE2 are tiny bass single armature phones that I do not wish to purchase at this time.

I found the NE-7M for about 75$ USD at ehmac.ca but I have heard that the Nuforce do not isolate well and that is something that I want. If I do not like the CX55, I can always return them at my local retailer, conveniently.

 

[Ballz2TheWallz]

Just to throw it out there, RE2's are returnable for 30 days, also they are dynamic driver IEM's. http://www.head-direct.com/product_detail.php?p=23

I don't think CX55's are going to isolate a great deal better than nuforce's.

 

[chinesekiwi]

tbh, the Nuforce NE-7M's are a better all-round earphone.

Sure, the RE2's have better treble but I feel this is more coloured than natural.

@OP: The last couple of sentences are purely marketing.

 

[Ballz2TheWallz]

NE-7M's are certainly better if you get a good seal on them, the point I'm trying to get across is I don't think the CX55's would compete with other offerings but I may be wrong.

 

[Usama]

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Originally Posted by Ballz2TheWallz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just to throw it out there, RE2's are returnable for 30 days, also they are dynamic driver IEM's. Head-Direct.com | YUIN I don't think CX55's are going to isolate a great deal better than nuforce's.

You are probably right, if the NE-7M is a canalphone like the CX55. Does head-direct refund shipping as well, if I decide to return? (I know I can email them but I may as well ask here to).

However, if the RE2 has only slightly better bass than the ER6i than I probably won't like them. I found the ER6 to have tiny bass and they were not fun to listen to. Although, I was surprised at hearing all the new details in the tracks. Dynamic Driver phones are probably what I will like.

 

[Usama]

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Originally Posted by chinesekiwi /img/forum/go_quote.gif tbh, the Nuforce NE-7M's are a better all-round earphone. Sure, the RE2's have better treble but I feel this is more coloured than natural. @OP: The last couple of sentences are purely marketing.

Those phrases were also purely confusing. What the heck is the difference between "powerful bass driven stereo sound" and "excellent bass reproduction"?

 

[Usama]

So...........I know that the CX95 has favourable opinion here. Unfortunately, these are hard to find at a good price, for a Canadian. CX55 are not close to the CX95 at all?

 

[Usama]

I know that the Canalphone does not provide the same isolation as an IEM. But in your opinion, what series has better isolation, the CX[]5's or the CX[]00's? I understand that both series are canalphones so I am going to miss the excellent isolation of ER6.