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Sennheiser CX 95 Headphones Review

The CX 95s are a set of in-ears from Sennheiser that retail for about $120. Their cord is only a few feet long -- the perfect length for reaching a lapel pocket, or the media player on your arm band. If you prefer a more traditional lenght, an extension cord is included that will let the headphones reach your front pocket. The headphones also look a bit differently: the ear buds zig-zag through your intertragic notch, so the cord can drop straight down naturally. Unfortunately, the design seems to cause the headphones to loosen or otherwise fall out of place easily, although they won't outright pop out of your ears. If you're planning on walking with the cord running under your jacket or shirt, you might find this feature slightly annoying. Barring this issue, however, the CX 95s were comfortable.

Performance  (read the full lab performance results at HeadphoneInfo.com)
The Sennheiser CX 95s had good audio quality in general. They had an average frequency response that was dynamic, but was a little weak in the mid-range frequencies. They had minimal distortion, even tracking (the left channel isn't skewed louder than the right and vice versa), and a decently loud maximum decibel output. If you like to listen to loud, good quality playback, the CX 95s are a good pick. If you value isolation or leakage control, the CX 95s aren't as good as other in-ear headphones. They are still better than the majority of over-ear or on-ear headphones, however.

Comparisons  (read more in-depth comparisons at HeadphoneInfo.com)
The Sennheiser CX 95s are a set of good headphones that have some relatively minor issues. We found the headphones fell out of place more easily than they should have, so make sure you're comfortable with the fit before your return policy lapses. The audio quality was good overall, although other in-ears can isolate better. They're also a decent value at $120. While we think they're definitely something to check out if they're in your target price range, but if they're a bit pricy, you should check out the Sennheiser MM 50 iPs. They're a bit cheaper, have a microphone and control button, and are better overall. Again, the CX 95s are good, but it's difficult to give them a hearty endorsement when a set by the same company offers better for cheaper. 

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