Thread: Sennheiser CX 980

CX 980 can be characterized as a stylish accessory. Apart from CX 980 new Sennheiser range has models with similar design created in BMW Designworks USA - MX 980 and OMX 980. There are several controversial issues I have to mention.

CX 980 can be characterized as a stylish accessory. Apart from CX 980 new Sennheiser range has models with similar design created in BMW Designworks USA - MX 980 and OMX 980. There are several controversial issues I have to mention.



Second, the volume control is huge. I guess they should have made an iPod/iPhone remote or even a modular cable with detachable ends. The use of the control influences the sound negatively and I advise to keep it in the extreme position when its impact is minimal. I tested the headphones with Hifiman HM-801 player and Prime Test CD1. Standard tips were used without modifications and the warm up time was around 10 hours.

As the manufacturer added silicone tips with different acoustic features, I tested the model with all types of adaptors, including foam ones. Silicone tips from the box are offered in two types: with white and pink rings. The white ring is for the maximum balanced sound, while the pink provides the sound with boosted low frequencies. There are no other options.

Sennheiser is one of the strip manufacturers of speakers, headphones, headsets and microphones. Professionals oftentimes examine to Sennheiser when they necessary a set that delivers flat attribute.

The In-Ear Headphones Sennheiser CX 980 comes with two sets of silicone ear adapters, which you can change the sound: The first set of promises well balanced, the second was more like a bass-driven results.