Sennheiser CX 300-II Headphones Review - Sennheiser CX 95 Comparison

	Sennheiser CX 95 Comparison
• Both have nearly identical frequency responses. • Both have negligible distortion. • CX 95 has slightly better tracking. • Both have about the same isolation capabilities. • CX 95s aren't as comfortable; the ear buds don't stay in as well.
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Design

 The CX 300-IIs, again, find themselves as the sportier, more festive option with slightly more durability thanks to their cord guards.

Aesthetics
CX 300-II	CX 95

Sound Quality

Since both of these headphones were made by Sennheiser and both have CX in their names, we aren't too shocked that they have nearly identical frequency responses.

Frequency Response
CX 300-II	Sennheiser CX 95

We also weren't surprised to see both headphones with negligible distortion levels.

Distortion
CX 300-II	Sennheiser CX 95

The CX 95s manage to eke out a slight advantage here with a much flatter tracking. Again, however, the differences aren't astounding.

Tracking
CX 300-II	Sennheiser CX 95

Isolation

 Both headphones have very, very similar shapes to their isolation graphs.

Isolation
CX 300-II	Sennheiser CX 95

Comfort

We thought the CX 300-IIs were slightly more comfortable. The CX 95s' "bent" design caused the cord to fall straight down, when it should naturally fall down and away. This led to the ear buds pulling out more easily.

Wear
CX 300-II	Sennheiser CX 95

Verdict

The CX 95s and CX 300-IIs are very similar headphones. Both are pretty comfortable and have good audio quality. Neither isolate particularly well. The main difference between the two is price. The CX 95s are about $120 and the CX 300-IIs are about $75. This price difference isn't particularly large. If you prefer the CX 95s' sound, pick them up for the extra $45. If you're really on the fence about it, choose the CX 300-IIs and buy yourself something pretty with the difference.