Sennheiser MX 75 Twist-To-Fit Stereo Sport Earbuds
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Customer Review: Great sound, great quality, great performance
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had these headphones for about a month now and I love them. They're replacing a pair of Sony iPod in-ear headphones that I really wasn't happy with, to the point that I was ready to swear off earbuds and in-ear headphones altogether.
First, the MX-75's look great and feel really solid. The build quality is top-notch and I personally think the color scheme is gorgeous. Also, a staple of earbuds seems to be the little foam pads that cover them getting lost or torn and small pieces being a constant nuisance. On these headphones the parts snap in solid and stay there. Even the little foam covers seem to be made to a higher standard, they don't budge.
Second, the cord almost never tangles. My last pair of headphones, as well as others I've owned, seem to have a natural tendency to tangle and knot. The cord on the MX-75's resists tangling really well, and in the rare case of a small tangle it comes undone easily (again, unlike others I've owned).
Third, these may be the best-sounding earbuds I've ever owned - not just for the price, but full-stop. My last pair was more expensive, and I've had at least one other pair of earbuds that cost me twice as much, and these beat them all. They have excellent bass response, I was really surprised at how rich the low frequency response is. You can crank your iPod to max volume and you don't get any of the buzzing and distortion I've heard on all other earbuds I've owned. The frequency response is more consistent across the full volume range, too.
Lastly, they don't fall out and they don't come loose. I put them in and they stay put. I run and bike with them and haven't had a problem yet.
The very first time I wore them my ears were a little sore from the piece that twists into the ear, but it hasn't happened since. I still check the mirror when i put them in to make sure I've got them in right, but that's probably just me.
I've really got nothing bad to say about them. I couldn't be happier, especially for the price. Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed.
Customer Review: Great product, except for wire coating
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned these 'phones for over a year and have drenched them in sweat 5-6 days a week ever since. I consider myself an audiophile, as well as bass freak and have been impressed with the product.
Specifically:
* Plenty of options for a custom fit. I took off the rubber surround on the actual transducer and replaced it with a foam pad.
* These 'phones require proper placement for maximum bass response, but stay put once you get them fit properly (I've run up to 18 miles wearing these) and reward you with excellent bass.
* They are not hard to drive. I don't know the exact impedance of these 'phones, but have driven them with practically every model of iPod since the original Shuffle (a great combination) and have always been pleased.
* With proper fit, they also do a nice job of keeping outside noise, well, outside. I can be working on a machine in the gym outside of a thumping aerobics class and still enjoy my music with minimal (or no) outside noise. Works pretty well on a plane as well. I've not tried noise cancelling 'phones, but these are a bargain in comparison.
Two nits:
* The color - works fine in a gym, but the green color looks a little silly when I'm flying. There was at one time what appeared to be a version of these 'phones in black (different model number). It is NOT the same product. I ordered it and found it to be cheaply built and did not sound anywhere near as good these 'phones.
* The coating on the wire has cracked in a couple of places. There has been no affect on sound whatsoever, and considering the abuse I have put these through is somewhat understandable (especially for the price). Still deserves 5 stars despite this issue - that's how good they are.
Came back here to look at ordering another pair and decided to add my two cents as a reviewer.
cheers
Customer Review: Shot in the Dark, but Great Buy
Summary: 5 Stars
I researched in depth all types of in ear headphones. My main concern was to make sure they stayed in when I was exercising. I compared many earbuds and read reviews and decided to roll the dice and buy a pair of these green Sennheisers.
The earbuds' fit great once you find your set of attachments. They are comfortable and do not irritate over lengths of time. They also stay in when you move about! The larger earbud attachment creates a seal that blocks a decent amount of ambient noise, they are by no means noise cancelling.
I had downloaded the specification sheets for each of Sennheiser's twist to fit earbud models. They have three models, sport (green), street, and style. I compared frequency response, THD (total harmonic distortion), and weight. All three models are basically similar in these three aspects. Why they charge more for the style model I have no clue.
The sound of these earbuds are an improvement over Apple's default pair of earbuds (I believe they are the same price as well). Fact is earbuds are never going to sound as good as a nice pair of closed back headphones that encompase your entire ear. The sound of Sennheiser's sport twist to fit earbuds is not bad by anymeans, they have good bass but have a bit of a midrange problem (too much, haven't tried EQ). We're supposed to be exercising here so people who complain a lot about the sound quality can go sweat with a pair of earbuds that cost a third of an iPod for all I care. As long as these last me 1 year and take the beating they are well worth it.
Overall these earbuds are a great deal. These earbuds are good sounding, good fitting, non-fatigueing earbuds. Well worth the money, I highly recommend these earbuds for anyone looking for quality earbuds for a middle of the road price.
Customer Review: Work like a charm for running...for about a year
Summary: 5 Stars
Updated: Dec 2008. AMazon let's me update the review, but won't allow me to change my rating. This is probably a 3 star item at best due to quality of the wire. These started to fail on me after about a year and I didn't have the receipt so I couldn't get any warranty help. The spiral of the cord, I believe, caused the green insulation to eventually crack and tear, exposing the wire. About the same time the left ear bud started fading in/out. I resealed the wire with some shrink wrap, but continued to have issues witht the left ear bud. Then the green grommet around the bigger of the 2 pieced earbud fell off and I saw that the metal underneath the grommet was rusting serverly and I had not considered myself more sweaty than most, so was surprised and disappointed, so I ordered a different version of this earbud (OMX-70).
Original review: As most people have written on here, it's a real challenge to get headphones that work and stay secure while running. After the 5th set of Sony Style Sports wore out (wire on left ear from either sweat or getting thrown and twisted in a gym bag) I was looking for something that might have a longer life. Reviews were on the positive side for this one so I took a chance and was pleasantly surprised.
The sound was good, the green color is irrelevant to me, the coiled cord can be wrapped around my iriver while on the arm bad and the longer right ear cord gets routed behind your back. Use the clip to secure it to your shirt and these things dont move! I spent 45 mins running hard, getting extra sweaty, then went and did some free weights to see if the cord got in the way or the buds got pulled out, but they were perfect.
Sennheiser has a hit.
If the wires last more than a year I think these guys are well worth the cost.
Customer Review: They work perfectly
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been looking for 15 years for ear buds that will stay in my ears. I have finally found them. They fit great, they sound great. I have been using these for a couple of months now in the gym for weight training and when I am running.
Now for the specifics. First off, they're green. If you are going to have a problem with that, don't buy them. As for the sound, they sound great, but you have to put on the gray ear covers. They do sound awful without them. It takes a little effort to get them fitted over the sizing disks, but it is needed. And here is another suggestion, if you are THAT picky about sound quality, DON'T LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE WORKING OUT. These headphones are for sport, not audiophilia. Now for the fit. I needed the biggest disks to make them fit securely. But they do fit. It took a couple of uses to get used to it, but now I can barely feel them in my ear.
Lastly, how to wear them. They must be worn on the left arm. I was always a right arm mp3 wearing person. I made the switch. So can you. The short wire goes to the left ear. The long wire goes behind your head to the right ear. Personally, I run the wire from my mp3 player on my left arm, inside my shirt and up the back of my neck. The "annoying" curl of the wire actually helps keep it out of the way. It wraps perfectly around the back of my neck to my right ear.
Overall, I am thankful I found them and so is my wife. Like I said, I have been looking for 15 years for ear buds that don't fall out and she was tired of me bringing home "another" pair of headphones. I highly recommend them for anyone with an active lifestyle.
P.S. If you need a manual to tell you how to wear headphones, how did you make it onto the internet to write a review?