Very low distortion
Contains a remote and mic
Not the best isolation
Not the best frequency response
Introduction
The Sennheiser CX 680i in-ear headphones are a decent set of not-quite-mid-range headphones with a remote & mic. They’re not quite as rugged as we would’ve expected from a set of in-ears aimed at the gym crew, but their crux fins (the rubbery things sticking up out of the ear buds) definitely help keep them from flying off your head. They don’t really keep them from popping out of place, but thankfully the ear buds grip the ear canal pretty well. We took these out on a jog and didn’t have any issues with them. The Sennheiser CX 680i headphones are currently retailing for about $100.
Comparisons
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Sound Quality
Very low distortion. Frequency response wasn’t the most consistent thing ever. Read More... |
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Isolation
Capable of a high volume output without much distortion; decent isolation. Not the best isolators; they leak more than most in-ears. Read More... |
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Comfort
No real comfort issues. Not many options for customizing fit. Read More... |
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Usability
Remote & Mic. No adapters. Read More... |
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Bose MIE2 Comparison
 We compare the CX 680i to the MIE2. Read More... |
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Etymotic hf3 Comparison
 We compare the CX 680i to the hf3. Read More... |
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Shure SE535 Comparison
 We compare the CX 680i to the SE535. Read More... |
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Sennheiser CX 980 Comparison
 We compare the CX 680i to the CX 980. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Sennheiser CX 680i. Read More... |
Part 11
Comments
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