Sennheiser CX 280

187 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Sound (56)
Value for money (33)
Bass quality (24)
Comfort (21)
Build quality (11)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 186 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the build quality and comfort. The bass quality and value for money are also mentioned favorably, whereas opinions are divided on the noise isolation.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sennheiser CX 280 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: D.R. Trujillo (maximumpc.com)

Sennheiser CX 280 Review

When we played the Cake ditty mentioned above at a family wedding a few years ago, everyone from five to 75 hopped to the dance floor to boogie. Listening to the Sennheiser CX 280's had the same effect on us: We started boppin' the instant their lush...

Crystal clear sound; bright yet warm; solid build quality

Left us craving for just a bit more bottom end; no in-line microphone

The Sennheiser CX 280’s are very worthy headphones, with a price/performance ratio that’s off the hook. The absence of an in-line mic limits their appeal, and they fell just short of making us fall in love with all our old albums again, but they make...

Jun, 2010

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Amazon review summary for the Sennheiser CX 280

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of the Sennheiser CX 280 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

65% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Ren (newegg.com)

Great value.

I bought these for 17 bucks. They are worth a lot more than that. Considering trying out some bigger Sennheisers for my stationary needs.

Very good bang for buck. Balanced highs and lows. Excellent for silencing background noise. Decent bass. Seals well into ear and doesn't fall out

Slight background hissing audible when there's no sound playing, this is due to the fact that it seals into the ear so well and suppresses noise

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Deskjockey (newegg.com)

CX280

Using the medium size out of the box they fit well into my ear canal. The noise isolating feature works so well it does indeed cause noise when hitting/moving the cord. Much like when you press your fingers against your ear to seal out any noise, the...

Solid sound ; Clear ; Volume control doesnt pop like I expected it to ; I was concerned about the added weight from a volume control but that is a complete non issue

None really. Maybe you can make a case for not having amazing bass, but as is the bass can hit pretty good on some songs

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: bthaball (buydig.com)

I would buy this product again and agai

just good stuff

Comfortable ; Compact ; Good Value ; Great Sound ; Lightweight

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: bthaball (beachcamera.com)

I would buy this product again and agai

just good stuff

Comfortable ; Compact ; Good Value ; Great Sound ; Lightweight

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: Bernie (buydig.com)

I would buy this product again.

I am thrilled with the ear phones. I primaily use them while working out.

Comfortable ; Compact ; Good Value ; Great Sound ; Lightweight

Cord Too Short

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: Bernie (beachcamera.com)

I would buy this product again.

I am thrilled with the ear phones. I primaily use them while working out.

Comfortable ; Compact ; Good Value ; Great Sound ; Lightweight

Cord Too Short

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: Spenny (newegg.com)

For 25$...amazing

Buy these over any other headphones if they're still within 20-40$, they're sick! I didn't ever know you could have noise cancelling earbuds, I live on the busiest street in my town so it's awesome hearing nothing!

Awesome headphones for the money!! Pretty awesome noise cancelling, friend was talking to me and I didn't even notice! Can hear bass really well when I get them in just right. Don't even notice I have them in either! Volume control on the cable is...

Cord? It's just a standard wired cord, I only paid 25$, but if I paid 60$ I wouldn't want just a regular standard cord

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: achschelo (newegg.com)