We’re told that this is the replacement for the Sennheiser Award-winning CX 300-II, and boy, are we disappointed.
The ultra-affordable price remains and a handy volume control has been added, but the sound is tonally, dynamically and rhythmically flat.
There’s nothing harsh in the delivery, but there’s nothing fun or interesting in it, either.
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Sennheiser CX 280 review
The Sennheiser CS 280s are replacements for the Award-winning CX300-II Tested at £29
Our Verdict
Very disappointing, the sound is dull and flat
For
- Affordable
- volume control
Against
- Tonally flat
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