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(More customer reviews)Similar to another reviewer here, I was looking to replace the stock earbuds that came with my new iPod Nano (5th generation). As a former recording engineer, I tend to expect my music to come across in reasonably high fidelity, that is, full frequency response with all the highs and lows present. Mind you, I'm not a crazy audiophile nut, but I'm probably more picky than most.
My first replacement attempt was a pair of Jbuds J2 Premium, but I was sorely disappointed in their sound quality. Highs were severely attenuated and the midrange appeared to emanate from a 32 gallon oil drum. It was like I was in a tunnel. So, I started doing my research.
Sennheiser has always been a high-quality audio company - every studio I've worked in has had Sennheiser headphones (and Sennheiser microphones, in addition to Shure, AKG, etc.). I know, and love, the sound of Sennheiser, so when I came across their brand of earbuds, I stopped my research, realizing I'd come home.
And when they arrived, I wasn't disappointed. Beautiful frequency range up to 22K Hz (regardless of whether one can actually hear that high in the spectrum is irrelevant - overtones live around 18K - 22K, so having this high-end margin really lets percussion and other high-frequency producing instruments sing through.)
I was also pleased to be ordering the cx400-II model, an improvement over the previous cx400, which only comes with a short cable plus an extension cord. That's too much weight, and having a connector between the device and the earbuds is just another place where something can fail. BTW, unless it's been changed since I wrote this, the picture on Amazon's cx400-II order page shows the cx-400 - you can see the extension cable. Don't worry, just place the order...you'll receive the cx400-II. I don't know what the "MK" stands for; it isn't on Sennheiser's website, nor is it anywhere on the packaging when you receive the cx400-II.
Another plus is the cx400-II comes with lots of different earbud tips to choose from, both single and double-flanged. My fav is the small, single flange. The cx400-II also comes with a cord winder, a wire clip you can optionally use (clips the wire to your shirt) and a little leatherette-style carry bag.
I realize there are better (and more expensive) earbuds out there with dual and even triple drivers, but for a single driver version, these Sennheiser earphones are great - and perfectly priced.
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