these were the best sounding earbuds for the price I've ever tried. What is the most similar product in terms of sound quality and $ from sennheiser?
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The new version of the same thing. http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-II-Precision-Enhanced-Earbuds/dp/B001EZYMF4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1414760609&sr=1-1&keywords=CX300
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I'd say they're at least as equal to the Sony cans. Sound quality is about the same. The Senn's are pretty durable, too, at least so far in my experience. I sleep with them on frequently, even laying on them, and they've held up so far. Plus, if you mean the Sony noise-cancelling headphones, those need a battery (AAA) for the noise cancelling feature; the Senn's are pretty good at keeping noise out just on construction alone--no battery power needed. I'd go with the Sennheisers.
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I was using a pair of Bose ear buds. I like these way better. They sound very good you will not be disappointed.
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Are you listening to digital or analog recording? I have only listened to digital music with these, and they have had good response. Not having ever used say a $300 pair of headphones; I don't know how they would compare. They do beat the small earbuds by far; and are not too bad to sit for extended times on the head. You will have to sit up though, these are not that comfortable reclined or lying down.
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I really enjoyed them and for the price I was VERY surprised. Bass is 6/10, MIDs are 6/10 and I always enjoy a lot of treble - 8/10. all of these are of course based off sub $35.00 buds.
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I would give it a solid "decent". I believe I was expecting better, and looked for something else. In the course of trying more expensive Sennheiser, B&W;, Beats models, I came to feel the less than perfect isolation was way more than offset by everything else. Audio quality is fabulous and so is the design and fit and finish. Let me know how you go on this. Ed
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I purchased them as a gift, but chose them because they were singled out as the finest earbuds under $40. Combine that with the price and the other reviews and I can guarantee you'll get your moneys worth.
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Sennheisers are generally amazing but durability is an issue, i have had two separate pairs of cx 300s and had one ear stop playing sound after a couple of months
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I haven't tried the Sennheisers but I do know that the Bose SoundTrues work very well with my classical music, both orchestral and opera. There is a bias toward rich lows and mids in the Bose, and that works well with this type of music. However, after returning my first pair because I thought there was too much bass, I was told about the 23 EQ settings in my iTunes Library. For the last 5 years, mine has been set to "Flat". Well, I bought another pair, put the EQ setting on "treble booster" and found it absolutely perfect. Not only did it maintain the deep lows but the tenor voices and soprano voices were beautiful. I suggest you try a pair, experiment with your EQ if you want (though a lot of people just like the sound of the SoundTrues right out of the box) and if you don't like them, most retailers (including Bose.com) will allow you to return them within 30 days or so. I think even if you enhanced the bass on these ("bass booster" setting) you find they are not as thumpity-bumpity boomy bass like Beats. Over half the people I know own Beats because they prefer bass over everything, but that is not what music is all about. Bose is balanced across the full sound spectrum. There is also a "classical" EQ setting in iTunes which makes these Bose bring out a nice richness for that type of music.
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JBuds J2 sound ok. To me it fills like your missing part of the sound with them. The bass isnt full and cant hear the hi hat on the drums. Im gonna try the V-MODA next to find some better earbuds
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They're way better than the Skull Candy ones, and I'd say they're about the same as the Sonys, but the sound is a little clearer on the basses. The Sennheisers are also more comfortable than both by a good long way. They're not "isolation" headphones, so you'll hear outside noises, but they're great for swearing for hours at a time. I've had them for 2 years now, and I can't highly reccomned them highly enough.
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They sound just as good as beats. I did a direct comparison myself. Plus they are really high quality. They will last a long time. No reservations, just but them!!
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I love the sennheiser headphones. In my opinion, the Bose are too bulky. The sound quality is comrable, but the design and quality of the sennheiser's cannot be beat.
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KLIPSCH S4 but not from e-bay or anyone not authorized to sell them....klipsck.com...you'll love em,or klipsch will refund money!!!There are FAKES made from who knows where out there,be careful where you buy em oki?The sound is simply awsome for the price.....c/net picked them the best buds for under $100 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh yes! The bass, in my opinion, is fantastic. I tried some 130 dollar earbuds once, and I loved the bass. But these are better. And cheaper.
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many thanks for your comments. I have tried it all and the sound quality for these earphones is much less than satisfactory given their price.
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Yes, better than any other earbuds I've used. My ears are pretty unique though...