The MX 500 are stereo in-ear headphones for listening 'on the move'. Very lightweight and comfortable.FeaturesWide dynamic rangeExcellent bass responseDual-sided highly conductive OFC copper cableCan be connected directly to personal stereos, CD players, DAT recorders and hi-fi systemsAdditional volume controlblue metallic2-year guaranteeDelivery Includes1 MX 5001 In-ear headphones come with a practical case with an automatic cord take-up mechanism
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Worth the money After reading many reviews I chose these headphones and I was very pleased. I have used them everyday for over a year, they simply get stuffed into my pocket when not in use. So they do take a bashing. The sound is very good quality and they are really good value for money. The volume slider on the cable is very handy too. The cable is not too durable however, and I had to put a little tape around where it joins to the jack to stop it breaking. Just recently there are a few cracks and breaks in the... more info
Great volume levels, but woolly sound The title says it all: these Sennheisers really boost the volume levels of the music, but the bass-heavy sound is woolly and indistinct. There's no crispness or bite to the treble at all. Cheap enough to bin without a second thought... my quest for decent in-ear (as opposed to ear canal) iPod 'phones continues.
Amazing Little Performers - Fantastic For the physical size and price , these things are just amazing. Sound quality , range , dyanamics etc are just remarkable. Listening to Blues, rock , Jazz and so on , these headphones sound as good as the larger more expensive sets You will not be disappointed
Good sound quality, feels more expensive than they are Sennheiser have a very good name in headphones and the MX500s do not disappoint. I bought the MX500s just before buying a pair of Sony MDR-EX71s. The EX71s are better in absolute sound quality, but only when you try them side-by-side. By themselves, the MX500s sound fine, with reasonable bass and good definition. Comfort is reasonable but they might be slightly large for some ears. They come with a great carrying case which protects the headphones when not in use, something Sony could learn... more info
