Sennheiser CX 215 Earphones - Red

Not a headphone buff - but am a sound buff
I really must start with: I am not a headphone expert. But I am a person who flies 75k miles a year, and watches all of my fellow passengers lug around enormous headphones that are larger than my purse. Obnoxious - I swore I would never do it - I have much more precious cargo to carry on than big headphones. Then this year, my opinion started changing after long flights overseas listening to snoring, babies crying - you name it. So I decided to bite the bullet and purchase the big ole headphones, you know the ones.

That was until I stumbled upon a local news program reviewing headphones - all of the best noise reduction, sound quality - and they suggested this pair. I went online and looking at the cost, thought there was no way at this price these would be worth it. Reality was I had prepared myself to spend $350. But the hope of having tiny little heaadphones that fit in a pocket was enough for me to try...

I was WRONG WRONG WRONG. Best stereo sound I...

No Bass Whatsoever

I am using these earphones with an ipod touch. For the life of me, I cannot figure out how to get any bass out of these things. They sound tinny with great high end and no mid or bass sound. I have checked my EQ setting and the positioning of the earphones. Nothing! I have to assume that it is the fault of the earphones.

You get what you pay.

This is the most expensive pair of earbuds I have had so far, and it's completely worthy of the bucks. The advantage of it was not obvious at first; I almost regret spending almost $40 on a pair mediocre headphone. Yet as time passed by, it got better. So comfortable and pleasant listening a listening experience these little things have given me!! The best part is that, the noise insulation is amazing!! No matter how low you turn on your music, the pair of earbuds help you block all that you don't want to hear... Immersing in my favorite jazz without the disturbing of noise in school bus is just great.
As great as this is great for daily use, I suspect the professionals might find this unsatisfying -- the sound certainly lacked some depth even for my ears. Otherwise, it is great!

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