Sennheiser CX 300-II Street Precision headphones - pros and cons

In this post - an analysis of the popular Sennheiser CX-300 II Street Precision headphones. Let's talk absolutely about everything - about the technical properties, pros and cons of this type of headphones, we will tell you in detail about the criteria by which to recognize it as a fake or not. In the course of the description, we will compare the presented headphones with its "neighbor" - the CX-400 headphones.

main parameters

Let's start with a standard look and feel. The very first thing I would like to say (besides, it is striking) is the lack of a wheel that regulates the sound level. For many people who use headphones, this is a huge disadvantage. The disadvantage is that in order to change the intensity of the sound, you must always have a phone or a player at hand, and sometimes constantly pull it out of your pocket. But some users consider this product the other way around - the presence of a wheel that adjusts the sound intensity is not an advantage over other models.

The fact is that in many phones the volume control is tuned very sensitive, so it responds to the most superficial touches. It even happens that the wheel, having touched the clothes, changes the sound regardless of your desire. In addition, there are other cases - the sound starts to "break", and this can be changed only by changing the position of the regulator (wheel). Based on this, we conclude that this type of headphones is more convenient, because it does not have such problems.

To connect to a phone, player or computer, you need to use the L-shaped connector. This is actually not for everyone. For some, it is more convenient to have a straight plug or a plug sticking out to the side, but for someone it is more convenient to have a plug parallel to the phone case on the headphones.

Asymmetric wires cannot be categorized as either disadvantages or advantages. Accordingly, the knot (connecting) will be located near the face, but not under the clothes, as we would like.

"Ears"

The set includes a set of ear pads (3 pairs). Some similar models even have six pairs.

After reading the customer comments, it becomes clear that the factory ear pads are not attached very tightly, so it is very easy to lose them. Fans of this model are advised to purchase a spare set immediately so that this problem can be quickly resolved in the future. In general, these headphones provide very good sound isolation. There are no negative comments about their quality.

By the way, this information will be very useful for residents of big cities - if you listen to music at two-thirds of its volume, then you can hear all the announcements sounded in the metro. In addition, this sound level does not "cut" your ear and does not cause permanent migraines.

Sound

Even individual monitor gadgets can envy the properties of this model, despite the fact that these are simple headphones - "bananas". The black model, as well as other colors, has a narrower frequency range than the CX-400.Judging by customer reviews, this parameter slightly changes the quality of the reproduced sound, especially if you use a good gadget.

These headphones could not do without reproaches - there are a lot of dissatisfied comments from rock fans on the Internet. In fact, the sound is harsh, so this is appropriate when playing only club music. The presented products have an impedance within 16 ohms, that is, we can talk about the same sound. But the sensitivity differs by only one decibel, and it is not perceptible. For example, judging by the reviews of the owners of the White model, they have excellent sound and do not have negative reviews even from those who like to listen to bass.

Connection

You can connect them using a cable that is 1.2 meters long. Thanks to this length, you can hold your gadget in your hands, put it in your pocket or inside your clothes. The connection process takes place due to the 3.5 mm mini jack at the end of the cord. In addition, it is impossible not to praise the workmanship of these products. For example, if buyers of the CX-400 had complaints about wires that broke or the rubber covers of the plug burst, then this model does not have negative reviews.

Equipment

In all usual sets, the headphones have: about three pairs of ear pads; case for storage and transportation; headphones of your chosen color.

The color palette of the CX-300 leaves much to be desired - mostly black, white or silver. However, you can find more interesting options. If the main desired characteristics are selected, then it is worth figuring out to the end whether they are offering you fake headphones.

What are the criteria for determining a fake?

The most important thing that interests buyers: "How to recognize a fake or an original product?" I would like to start this section with an answer to the question - how not to make a mistake when buying and not buy a low-quality product, because in many points of sale sellers sometimes do not give an opportunity to hear how music sounds through this device. And when buying through an online store, for example, Ali, this, in principle, is not possible. How not to fall for the hook of dishonest deceivers? Let's start with an overview of the signs visible to the naked eye.

• Packaging. The plastic box in which the headphones are sealed has a kind of "wings" on the side. That is, such holders, thanks to which they do not fall off the shelf (in the event that the container is placed vertically). The original box will be one centimeter thinner than a fake. For some, it is problematic to determine the thickness by eye, however, the excessive massiveness of the packaging box immediately catches the eye.
• Below you can find several labels - "Enhanced Bass" and "Noise Isolation". The absence of such inscriptions indicates that you have purchased a product from a Chinese manufacturer. The earbud (inside) says the two-year warranty for the headphones. You will not find this on a fake.
• Another main differentiation criterion is the presence of a QR code and an identifier on the packaging. The manufacturer always keeps a record of each product released. Thanks to this, by scanning the code, you can find out if it is in fact the original. If you cannot use the code, you can try comparing IDs on different packages. Sellers offering counterfeit products always print the same sequence. By the way, the instructions provided on the package do not contain explanations in Russian. Instead, there is a sticker indicating its importer, who is Sennheiser Audio Ltd.

Of course, having bought the right product in the store, many will not even doubt their authenticity. Fortunately for us, the most picky buyers wanted to understand this topic to the end, so they took and disassembled this device for parts. This was done in order to study absolutely everything.

If you look at the cut cable, you can see four wires, when the fake has only three. In the original, in order to increase the strength, they put a yellow kevlar vein.The pseudo original headphones will only have white plastic.

With a thorough examination of the "gags", it is easy and simple to find scratches after polishing the rings, which are on counterfeit goods. They look very bright and shiny, it's prettier. But in fact, the original has a matte color without any reflections. You can also consider the headphone grilles. The original has a slightly bent (at the edges) lattice, while the Chinese product has it even.

Now you can take a closer look at the capsule. On visual inspection, you can determine by the color of the glue - it will be of different shades. The original uses exclusively black glue. If you take the originals and a fake in your hands, you can immediately notice that the second is more fragile. Another distinctive feature is the fact that the original has a small protrusion in the middle of the core.

The truth about the model

• The Sennheiser CX 300-II Precision vacuum headphones can be safely called one of the best headphones at a price of less than 2,000 rubles. When listening to music, you can hear the midrange, surround low and not cut high. The price of the headphones is quite reasonable and even low.
• The Sennheiser CX 300 vacuum headphones are the first model with a range of 18-21000 Hz.
• Sennheiser CX 300-II Street Precision - already with gold-plated connectors, stronger cable and plug. Also CX 300 2, have more accurate sound and a narrower range of 19-21000 Hz.

Reviews of people who bought

During the review of this model, some reviews were given as an example, but not all. In this regard, I would like to make a mini review of the opinions of buyers and draw conclusions regarding the advantages and disadvantages of the model.

• Assembly. The average operational life is about three years. The headphones are really neat and high quality. Everything is assembled from durable materials. Wiring almost never breaks (even in cold weather). The most interesting thing is that when the headphones become unusable, people still buy themselves exactly the same ones.
• Asymmetrical cable. This is actually a big advantage. It is amazing, but true - using a symmetrical cable, a lot of stress is placed on the ear canals. In this regard, the ear membranes are very tired and often begin to hurt.
• Design. Modern design speaks for itself - looking at them, you can immediately understand that this is definitely not a cheap thing. Plus, minimalism is trending now. In any store, these headphones are available in different color variations.
• Landing. They have a very comfortable fit. You can forget that earlier other headphones crushed the auricle and brought a lot of all sorts of inconveniences. These are very comfortable to use, lightweight, and come with replaceable ear pads.
• Equipment. Three pairs of ear pads, a sturdy and easy-to-use case. It is made of leather, equipped with a convenient holder, has no locks or any buttons.
• Sound. Regardless of the heavy bass, the sound is always on top. The Internet is full of reviews that these headphones sound great and have an unusually clear sound.

The asking price is normal, considering the average price of the product - 1,700 rubles.

Headphones Sennheiser CX 300-II Street Precision

But, as already noted, there is nowhere without flaws. I would like to note exactly what can discourage regular customers from the desire to purchase this company's products.

• The problem lies in the left speaker, namely: it breaks first, so further use is not possible. It would be logical to ask the question "why"? And more than one person asked this question. And the most interested user just took and looked from the inside these very broken headphones. It turned out that the production does not make nodes on the wires. This is invented with the aim that, if handled carelessly, they do not come off or pull out of the capsule. That is, due to constant exploitation, they break down. I would like to remind you that this "disease" is very common in other types of headphones from this company. And this leads to speculation about whether the manufacturer is really decent.
• When listening to songs in the style of "rock", many people do not like the high frequencies, namely, how the sound of percussion musical instruments is heard. But in fact, this nuance is very controversial, because you will only make a decision when you yourself hear sounds through headphones. You also need to take into account the fact that the equalizer setting is individual. In any case, the choice is, of course, yours.

Summary

Having thoroughly examined these headphones of the highest quality, I would like to summarize that the price-quality ratio is quite justified. The flaws encountered in the device are explained by the fact that because of the more attractive price, people buy a fake. Always be on the alert, and this is not just about buying headphones. We hope our tips will help you, and you will not fall for the tricks of scammers.