Sennheiser MX 500

584 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 584 reviews of Sennheiser MX 500. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the bass quality and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sennheiser MX 500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sennheiser MX 500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 user reviews of Sennheiser MX 500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk.

79% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sennheiser MX 500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 337 user reviews of Sennheiser MX 500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the bass quality. The price is also mentioned favorably.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jammer (onheadphones.com)

Sennheiser MX500

Plug them in. They play music. Life is good

The buds have crystal clear mids. There is an inline volume slider. The buds themselves do not actually penetrate the ear canal; instead, they nestle in your ears

The package says “powerful bass response.” That’s most definitely an exaggeration. The bass response is average, at best. It's clean, just not powerful

Check the Amazon website here for more information on this product.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : iLounge (ilounge.com)

Sennheiser MX500 Headphones

Makers of premium consumer electronics face a difficult choice when they opt to sell lower-grade accessories: release unimpressive products and tarnish a good brand name, or release impressive products and risk cannibalizing sales of their expensive ones

Best value-priced pick for iPod replacement headphones for the price, nice integrated volume control, fit, look and case

No need to buy them until your iPod pack-ins die and can't be replaced under warranty ; very similar to Apple's product

If anyone wants the ultimate in-ear phones try the Shure-E2 E3 or E5's. These are without a doubt THE BEST MONEY CAN BUY. Forget any of these "consumer" products, these are designed for the pro market. Any time you see a performer on stage with...

Jun, 2004

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

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We can't recommend these headphones. The sound quality is below average, they lack bass and they're uncomfortable. A disappointing effort.

Volume control on cord

Poor sound quality, lacking in bass, Uncomfortable

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Sennheiser MX 500 white review

The headphone gurus have gone iPod white

Great price ; Clear sound ; Accurate bass response ; White to match iPod ; 2-year warranty

Eartips would be better than buds

Amazing sound and an affordable price make the MX 500s a new addition to our must-have list of accessories

Dec, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

SENNHEISER MX500W 3.5mm Connector Earbud Lightweight Headphones

headphones work great..crisp sound..bass is OK....the windup case they came with is very convienant

not the best headphones ever but for minamil $$ they get the job done

Dec, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Superb sound but...

wondering about the 1/4 adapter connector hmmmm its not in my package

Superb sound, better than sony h.ear earbuds

bass on the low side

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great

Only issue i had with these phones was the shipping time. I ordered standard UPS and it took nearly an entire business week to get them. Other than that i have zero complaints. They work flawlessly with my RIO MP3 player .

Very Nice sound for teh money you pay ; Volume control on the cord

Short cord (if you need a long one)

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great sound but...

if u are looking for sound then its a GREAT buy (especially for the price) but the cord length can be a little annoying...

Great sound, fits comfortabley in ears, great quality

only down i can really think is the length of the cord. I cant put my Zen in my pants pocket... i have to put it in my hoodie pouch

Dec, 2005

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

SENNHEISER MX500 3.5mm Connector Earbud Headphone/Headset

The earphones, while I'd admit, has pretty good bass response, it is NOT as good as the 4th generation iPod earphones. The bass response is there, but the it does not outclass a good pair of studio headphones (the ones DJs and studio artists use)....

Sep, 2004

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Awesome headphones

This pair of headphones is simply awesome. I got these headphones around a month back and I am totally satisfied with my selection. The sound quality is really good.

Sep, 2004

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