Good value

Yes, these are excellent earphones. They deliver good quality sound and substantially reduce outside noise. The rubber inserts which fit over the ear pieces (3 pairs of different sizes) are comfy enough to wear for several hours and are easy to clean. They're so good at eliminating outside noise that you need to keep your wits about you when wearing them in the street. Better than the `noise cancelling' phones which Sony and others offer and which come at a hefty price. They're certainly good for listening to relaxation and ambient music.

The only minor point is that, while the cord at 120 cm is a good length for portable devices, it's not quite long enough for static kit - my pc sits close to the floor and the cord is a bit too short to accommodate sitting at the keyboard. On the plus side, the cord is sturdy, rubberized and stays flexible, so seems less likely to crack than plastic types.

Overall, these are excellent value for money and are superior to many which cost substantially more.

Break them in and their fantastic

Confusing packaging upon arrival and for the money they DO look a little flimsy for what you expect...this is pure aesthetic before performance. I bought these primarily for walkman use to replace some huge Sennheiser cans.
Musically these are fantastic BUT they DO take some tweaking as I almost left a negative review. The switchable ear buds are easy to change around and don't come off of their own accord, the sound is crisp, detailed and bassy with the best bit being the immersion feeling of having the sound cocoon you.
As above they DO take some getting used to if you've not used 'buds' before as the wire can translate body movement into your ears and when walking you can 'hear' your footsteps, although after a while this is less noticeable.

These phones would get 5-stars if the lead was longer. I am 6ft 2 and have my walkman in my back-pocket to save the anti-shock, the wire is not long enough for this and ends in me having to fiddle them back into my ears every 40 seconds whilst walking. This is the only gripe I have and has not affected my appreciation for Sennheiser kit.

great speakers

i bought this as i mainly didnt have many cds so it was a replacement for my hifi, these are a great compact speakers great value for money

Crackling earbuds

The earbuds that they supplied crackle when you put them in your ear and I had to use the earbuds from my phones headset

This is a pain you don't need during a workout

These are a `one size fits all' headphones, which is great if you fit within its size range then you will probably be gushing for joy like the majority of reviewers here. On the other hand, if you fall outside of the size range, like me, then you are going to be in for a painful frustrating experience with this product. The earpieces are made of hard plastic with no cushioning and the neckband is designed to exert pressure on them to keep them in place during sporting activities. Unfortunately there is no means of making adjustments to make them fit comfortably. So if they are not a good fit then they will feel like someone is constantly trying to force hard plastic clothes pegs into your ear holes. Another problem with the design is that the neckband protrudes too far behind the head. This won't be a problem if you are only going to use them for jogging or cycling but if you want to use them in the gym as well, like me, then you are in for another painful experience. Whenever the back of my head came into contact with any surfaces such as benches, headrests or the floor then the neckband would be driven forward causing the earpieces to stab painfully into my ears.

I really tried to make these headphones work as I needed a set that would stay in place during a workout. But after many attempts I had to give them up, they were just too excruciating to use.

If it is at all possible I would advise potential buyers to find a shop, or a friend who has them, who will allow them to try them first before buying, if I had done so I would have known within minutes they were no good for me. On the plus side the sound quality is very good especially if you are an ipod owner.

Quality headphones...... worth buying!

I've bought the CX400s to replace my SHURE E2Cs. Also had a pair of SONY MDR-EX71SLB but had the same problem as many did with the wires becoming exposed!
The sound quality of CX400s is excellent... not really sure what else 2 say, that says it all.
The bass i find is not overpowering, but is well balanced and makes the music flow.... if that makes sense!
I haven't been experiencing heavy bass like some other reviewers have said, probably because of the volume level or maybe the type of music that is played.
The extras included are a nice addition, i especially like the pouch or 'carry bag' as they call it... good quality material! =]

A worthy purchase. Highly recommended!

totally unimpressed

I read the reviews bought a pair of CX500 and expected to hear the best ever sound from my ipod. But, to my amazement the sound was the worst I have ever heard. My original ipod phones were so much better and so were a pair costing £2.50. I concluded that the CX500's were faulty and sent them back. I received replacements without question (and thank you for such efficiency here). But, the replacements sounded just the same! Surely two pairs cannot be faulty and so I conclude that the CX500's are just not for me. No bass at all; far too much hiss and ipod needing near full volume to power them. Apologies Sennheiser but I won't be purchasing any more phones from you.

Great headset

Great headset, brilliant quality. Although over time, the foam around the ears and mich are easily lost

Generous 4 stars at this price

I purchased a couple of pairs for around 4 quid.
They are a comfortable in-ear fit. Not much bass, but audible.
No noise leakage to speak of, to the best of my knowledge.
They are nothing on my Sony Noise Canceling in-ear 'phones, but they're 10% of the price.
Great general purpose headphones, but look at the price - they are not for 'serious' music listening. My point of view is that they were cheap, they block out other sounds reasonably well, and they're okay for sound.

Awful

Sent these back - I read the mediocre reviews of Apple's own earphones for the iPod and thought these would be better. Trying any of the three adaptors made no difference. Had to turn the volume right up to hear anything.

Great for their value

The sound quality of this headphone pair is just superb considering how much these cost. I would had expected it to be so-so.I can't give it lower than 5 stars because of its great value. I would give it a 4.7.

The base is crisp and powerful, rivalling those inner ear headphones at £20-30 mark. The highs and mids had a tiny bit of distortion but you won't probably notice unless you have another headphone to compare.

At noisy environment, you would need to crank up the volume as the drives are not closed.

The wire length are a bit too long for my taste. I mainly use it to cycle. An open headphone is probably safer for cycling when you can still hear traffic.

Practical Reservations

Firstly, to be fair, the sound quality of these is superb, and (so far) they fit securely in the ear. You might think that should be enough, but unfortunately not. The problem is the rubberised coating they've used on the wire. Because they are designed to fit snugly in the ear and reduce extraneous sound, any vibration or movement on the wire is transmitted straight into the ear, and because of the rubber, almost any movement of the head causes such sound as the wire comes into contact with clothes and skin. Its incredibly distracting, and an unbelievably stupid oversight given the quality of the product otherwise. A plastic coating is the obvious answer, and would surely eliminate this problem.

Like full range? Forget these!

Well I did it. I read the mediocre reviews, I read the great reviews and I paid my money and took my chance. Now first off, these are pretty cheap so i didn't have high expectations to start. They arrived today and after reading about how to best put them in your ears (the 2 handed job), I've tried them out with the three sizes of insert. To be honest, they're not comfortable, but they're not the worst either. The plus point of this type of earphone is that they go in the ear canal and dampen external sound. The downside of that is that you can really hear yourself breath over the music. And no, I don't have asthema.

On to the sound, it's clear! However, I've just A/B'd them against the latest gen ipod headphones (manufactured by Foster Corp of Japan for less than a dollar) and the bass extension on the ipod headphones beats the sony's by a mile. These really do lack any bass, even if you shove them down your ear canal.

In short, if I could change them and get my money back, I would. These aren't good, but they aren't uncomfortable either (nor are they comfortable, just tolerable). If they suit you, great, but for now, my search for a good alternative to ipod headphones continues.

How did I live without them?

These earphones are fantastic, excellent quality for just over £15. After my apple earphones failed me miserably after just 3 months, these were a refreshing change and made me wonder how i lived with the terrible apple set for the past few months. I'm no technical wiz, but the bass is wonderful, and i can't hear any outside noise at all. The three sets of earpiecies included are sure to fit everyone, the do for me at anyrate. A fabulous little pair of earphones.

good if you get genuine ones

Sold direct from amazon - I got a actual sennheiser - beware of fakes from else where. Sound is involving - especiallly for bass driven music, but not that accuarte. Good soundstage. The folding design is neat. Sound isolation is good. Plastic case is not that great and won't stand up to abuse. It's a tight fit to get the 'phones in and out of the case. Take a careful look when you first open - or like me spend 10 minutes trying to figure it out! (There's a slot where the 'arms' have to cross with each other). In hot climates can make your ears sweat a bit - and then I prefer earbud design (CX 300), otherwise these are comfortable for wearing for long periods. For the money these are a reasonable buy.

Really good

I bought these to improve the sound quality of our new digital TV, They certainly did - in a big way. They handle classical music beautifully with a clear bass and fine mid-tones. Radio 3 has never been so good. They fill quite a large room with no trouble at all. A real bargain.

*Insert shock here*

Wow i really took a gamble in buying this product but to be honest i reckon that it is worth it!

I am sad to admit that i have odd ears that dont fit into the wrap around earphones that are designed for 'normal ears'. These however are perfect as the wrap around part is flexible managing to give a comfort grip whilst maintaining a solid placement around the ear. Not only that but the column coming from this to the actual earphone part is able to extend so that you can customise it to fit into your ear! In fear of sounding like a broken record, not only this but you can also change the rubber part around the earphone that goes into your ear so that you can get a fatter one which gives more of a grip for a wider ear canal!

To be honest i think that this product is amazing and well worth the money. As a fan of very loud music i can guarantee that these can stay in your ears no matter what you throw at them! The product also features a clip that can clip onto the wire, and a small bag that holds the earphones with a magnetic clip.

Normally when i have purchased these sort of products in the past the quality of sound has been poor but because of their magnets the quality of sound is purely amazing.

A must buy!

The Best Earphones i have ever brought!!!!!

These Earphones Are so amazing, i love them. i have some headphones for £23 and these make a better sound than them, i use them on my ipod, and they are so much better that apples earphones. they are really good quality earphones. don't hesitate to buy these, just buy them, it will be worth it.

Excellent quality/price ratio

I've came across these while looking for a nice headphones for music
listening. I was always concerned about too much bass most of the headphones
(even more expensive) produce but after reading the comments I've gave it a
try and I must say I'm 100% satisfied.
I use them only indoors so long cable is only an advantage for me.

So if you're looking for a quite comfy headphones with nice balanced tones
and you don't want to spend too much I would recommend these.