Sennheiser CX 880i

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Excellent bass. Light and comfortable to wear. In-line mic and remote.

Cons:

Treble frequencies are overpowering at higher volume. Thin wires easily transmit friction noise.

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Last revision on January 31, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Excellent bass. Light and comfortable to wear. In-line mic and remote

Reviewers Didn't Like

Treble frequencies are overpowering at higher volume. Thin wires easily transmit friction noise

Expert reviews and ratings

The are more expensive in-ears compared to similar rivals.You wouldn't gather that from a quick inspection of the buds, although the three-button in-line mic looks good, works well and the carry case comes complete with a magnetic clasp. It's a...

By What Hi-Fi? on January 30, 2012

Don’t let these little guys fool you. The sound is big and bold -- and just like Mom told you -- best at moderate volume. Product CX880i Company Sennheiser Contact sennheiserusa.com Price $179.95 Requirements iPhone or other device with...

By Mac|Life on August 16, 2011

100

The CX880i is a new model from Sennheiser that includes an i-thing remote control in the lead and a microphone too, so you can make and receive phone calls via your mobile hi-fi . The earpieces quote an unusually wide frequency range, right down to...

By TechRadar on June 15, 2011

The Sennheiser CX 880i are iPhone headphones which sound great but take a lot of perseverance to achieve a good...

By CNET Australia on December 21, 2010

Of all the headphones we've tested recently, these were the toughest to nail down, and that’s because their greatest asset is also their greatest weakness: precision. The CX 880is can define the leading edge of a note like nothing else at this...

By What Hi-Fi? on March 21, 2011