Typical price: £30
What is it: Noise-isolating in-ear headphones
What we think: An affordable, decent-sounding pair of earbuds
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 28 September 2006
Tags: sennheiser, noise, models, headphones
We like:
Solid sound quality; significant isolation from outside sounds; ultra-lightweight design; three sizes of silicon ear tips to ensure a perfect fit; all for around £30
We don't like:
Doesn't come with a travel pouch or any other accessories
CNET UK judgement:
If you're looking for an affordable, decent-sounding pair of earbuds, start with the Sennheiser CX 300. Sennheiser's first in-ear design sounds like a winner to us
Sennheiser CX 300 History
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19 Dec 2008 in Crave
Sennheiser revamps CX 300-II earphones
Sennheiser has upgraded its most popular earphone -- the CX 300s -- to become the CX 300-II, with improved sound quality, without any massive price hike
10 Oct 2008 in Reviews
We've gathered together our essential Sennheiser collection, comprising of three superb pairs of earphones and one smashing pair of headphones. There are the well-priced CX 300s, the awesome-for-everyone CX 500s, our favourites, the CX 95s, and the HD 650 headphones
15 Sep 2008 in Reviews
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15 Aug 2007 in Crave
Sennheiser CX 300: 'Phones for your phone
Fed up with lugging around an MP3 player when your smart phone is perfectly capable, apart from the terrible headphones? Relax, Sennheiser is here with a 2.5mm solution
Latest user reviews
April 20, 2008
Posted by: rovers no 1
"Don't believe the hype"
September 3, 2007
Posted by: Thomas S
"Tickles me pink"
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