Great frequency response
Even tracking
Comfortable for in-ears
Not the best isolation
Introduction
The Sennheiser CX 980s are a new pair of in-ears from Sennheiser. The headphones look great and have a sound to match. The headphones run $260, which is a lot for a set of in-ears: even the most durable in-ears tend to break down before a full-size set of cans. Still, if you want great, portable audio, the CX 980s will likely be worth the investment.
Comparisons
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Tour & Design
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Sound Quality
Great frequency response, low distortion, even tracking. We thought the headphones boosted the high-end a bit too much. Read More... |
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Isolation
Capable of a high volume without distortion, very little leakage to speak of. They don’t isolate particularly well. Read More... |
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Comfort
Comfortable for a set of in-ears. Most of the sleeves will sit outside your ear canal and might cause the ear buds to pop out. Read More... |
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Usability
Some nice packed-in accessories. Read More... |
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Shure SE530 Comparison
 We compare the CX 980 to the SE530. Read More... |
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Bose QuietComfort 15 Comparison
 We compare the CX 980 to the QuietComfort 15. Read More... |
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Apple In-ear Headphones with Remote and Mic Comparison
 We compare the CX 980 to the In-ear Headphones with Remote & Mic. Read More... |
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Sennheiser CX 300 II Comparison
 We compare the CX 980 to the CX 300-II. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Sennheiser CX 980. Read More... |
Part 11
Comments
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