Sennheiser MX 75 Sport
Manufacturer: Sennheiser Electronics Corp. Part number: MX 75
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- Bottom Line:
- Workout enthusiasts with a penchant for bright green will be happy with these highly stable, excellent-sounding in-ear headphones.
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CNET editors' review
Sennheiser MX 75 Sport price range: $19.99 - $30.21
- Reviewed by: Tim Gideon
- Edited by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 07/20/2006
The good: Fantastic clarity across the frequency range; snug fit is ideal for exercise.
The bad: Neon green coloring is not universally appealing.
The bottom line: Workout enthusiasts with a penchant for bright green will be happy with these highly stable, excellent-sounding in-ear headphones.
First things first: these headphones are neon green. Neon colors seem to be somewhat of a deal-breaker for certain people. You either love them or hate them, and all you haters need read no further (we don't blame you). Now that we have that out of the way, these headphones are a design delight from an ergonomic standpoint. Sennheiser's Twist-to-Fit holding system insures a snug fit, even when you're jogging, though this takes a little fiddling at first. Each earpiece has a rubber stopper above it which pushes against the outer ear and ensures stabilization, though the left and right pieces will not necessarily sit in the ear in identical ways, requiring a little adjustment on the user's part to find the position that both is secure and sounds best. The MX 75 also comes with an attractive rubber, semitransparent carrying case, a shirt clip that's attached to the cord, and rubber ear-piece covers to facilitate a snug fit.
Unfortunately, if you can't get past the neon green highlighting, you'll miss out on the entire Sennheiser Sport Line, which includes six earbud styles, all accented in the same color. There's the LX 70 ($54.95) with an ultralight headband design; the MXL 70V ($44.95) with an incorporated lanyard; the OMX 70 ($44.95) with adjustable ear hooks for a secure fit; the PMX 70 ($49.95) with an ergonomic neckband; and finally, the MX 70 ($34.95), which features a design similar to that of the MX 75 but also incorporates magnetic earpiece faces for connecting the earbuds around the neck when not in use.
Once properly in place (again, this can take some work at first), the MX 75 earphones really shine. On The Fiery Furnaces' latest album, Bitter Tea, every experimental sonic nuance--from the creaking and squeaking of old organ parts in the right ear to the lead singer's often rapid-fire, bizarrely metered delivery--was a completely intelligible delight. On the upcoming debut album from CSS, Cansei de Ser Sexy, guitars fuzz as Brazilian temptresses coo over deep bass beats, and the MX 75, while not exactly an eardrum rattler in the low-end department, provides something much better: low-end clarity. Kick drums thump with ferocity rather than boom with shapelessness and distortion, and the crispness of the high-mid frequencies rivals the quality of some Sennheiser studio models.
It's hard to say whether the Sennheisers are a better buy than their close competitors in the Shure in-ear line, but for our money, they're definitely worth an audition: they stay in place better than the Shures and sound just about as good--but it ain't easy being green.
User reviews
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Fantastic New Design that Innovates Style and Functionality
by dahcstunna on July 24, 2006
Pros: Sound Quality, Fit, Design, Endurance
Cons: Cord Tangles, Takes a While to get the right fit
Summary: Out of the Box you're thrown a package of green gummy things that you must put onto the headphones to ensure the proper fit. For me it took about ...
Summary: Out of the Box you're thrown a package of green gummy things that you must put onto the headphones to ensure the proper fit. For me it took about 30 min to find the exact fit as their are different size speaker covers, and different size ear twist. However once properly fitted they're extremely comfortable to wear and provide stylish and new ear bud experience.
Personally i dislike the over the ear headphones as they rub the top and back of my ear and are uncomfortable. As for regular ear buds (the Sony's i used to have) are alright, but the sound quality was poor compared with the Sennheisers.
As far as sound quality is concerned these are close to the best I?ve heard at their price. I own the Sennheiser HD600 headphones (which to some is the pinnacle of headphone quality) and i can honestly say that these are decent compared to them ( but definitely not the same)
As far as design, yea it weird, but its also a new unique design that is comfortable for extended wear yet fits well enough to not fall out while jogging, weightlifting, etc. This is ideal for people who have earbuds like the ones apple ships with their iPod, but find that they fall out of, or do nto fit into your ears comfotably. The different gummies fix this problem and allow for a truly customizable headphone.
I've had these for over a month now and have been extremely happy with my purchase. I currently use them with my iPod while I work, and I use them at the gym when i work out.
The only con i have is that the cord seems to tangle whenever i take them off, which could have been remedied by Sennheiser not winding the cord so tight in packaging. Other then this, these headphones rock.
JP10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Underwhelming
by shapar on March 2, 2007
Pros: Price and ?
Cons: Stability, So-So Sound
Summary: Background: I wanted an improvement over the OEM earbuds that came with my iPod Nano, which I use mainly at the gym and while running. But I'm not much ...
Summary: Background: I wanted an improvement over the OEM earbuds that came with my iPod Nano, which I use mainly at the gym and while running. But I'm not much of an Audiophile, so I didn't want to spend a ton of $$. I did my research, read the reviews (including CNET's) and got a pair of MX75's in Oct. '06.
The Bad: Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but I'm underwhelmed. The sound quality isn't a quantum leap over the OEM earbuds--certainly not $40 better. And stability is actually worse. Lastly, the wires are stiff and springy and maintain their coil. This makes it difficult to route them unobstructively and also contributes to the stability issue, notwithstanding the included clip.
Summary: Either stay with the OEM earbuds or spend a bit more and get bona fide in-canal earphones.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great---with the recommended tweaks!
by anndeem on April 9, 2008
Pros: Best available sound at the current price($29.99)
Cons: No directions on how to use the 'Innovation'
Summary: The trick to getting good sound out of the MX75s is to get them to Seat properly,and to that extent I suggest trying every single combination of ear cushions ...
Summary: The trick to getting good sound out of the MX75s is to get them to Seat properly,and to that extent I suggest trying every single combination of ear cushions and stoppers for upto 15 mins each.Also,since there is no direction as to how the Twist is supposed to work,I'm guessing all the disappointed people tried it as shown in the picture on the product,i.e.,turning clockwise for the right ear,when in reality the anti-clockwise turn(the stem aligned 11 o'clock to 5 o'clock for the right ear) will get you the best fit,and the result is great sound!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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For sound, the 70 Series is better and cheaper!
by ansakwao on October 28, 2007
Pros: Nice design
Cons: More expensive and inferior sound quality than eg pmx 70
Summary: This headset just didn't do it for me... As a sports headset, it didn't deliver the weight and depth of sound of the cheaper pmx70, and the earpiece ...
Summary: This headset just didn't do it for me... As a sports headset, it didn't deliver the weight and depth of sound of the cheaper pmx70, and the earpiece still fell out of my ear, despite the innovative design (maybe I have shallow ears). For non-sports use, it is brutally outclassed by the Koss Portapro which sells for the same price.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great, if you don't sweat, and you don't mind the eventual pain
by treblig1 on September 10, 2007
Pros: Good sound, lock firmly into the ear, sometimes...
Cons: Doesn't lock firmly into the ear sometimes, sweat changes everything
Summary: As a runner, I am ever-questing for the best in sports headphones. I am not an audiophile. I just want something that has a small footprint, allows for sunglass, and ...
Summary: As a runner, I am ever-questing for the best in sports headphones. I am not an audiophile. I just want something that has a small footprint, allows for sunglass, and stays on/in the ear without constant adjusting.
This is a novel design, and certainly worth trying. I was impressed with the sound quality, and initially, I was impressed with the tight fit. However, over time, the manner in which the earphones "lock" inside the ear produced enough specific pain that I had to re-adjust them. Then, as the sweat began to pour, or the rain came down, the water quickly loosened the earphones until they had to be adjusted again.
I don't mind pain, hence running "for fun", and I don't mind occasionally readjusting my equipment, but the pain was distracting, and the constant adjustments were far too annoying for me to use this set for any outside workout.
So, the quest continues...2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Earbuds stay put and sound great
by vviley on March 12, 2007
Pros: Clarity of sound, adaptable fit, lapel clip
Cons: Some parts are easy to lose, non-gold-plated connector, non-sound isolating
Summary: This was my first pair of Sennheiser headphones - and I'm glad I finally made the switch. The sound reproduction is awesome. Even my $500 in car stereo equipment ...
Summary: This was my first pair of Sennheiser headphones - and I'm glad I finally made the switch. The sound reproduction is awesome. Even my $500 in car stereo equipment sounds muddy compared to these.
There are some complaints about the amount of bass you get out of these, but I find it to be adequate for everything except maybe hard rock and rap. And good luck finding a pair of earbuds that'll do you better at the same price.
The twist-to-fit system is a fantastic feature. It looks and feels funny at first, but it's no worse than dealing with a bluetooth headset. There are enough different sizing options to fit just about everyone. And I haven't had an earbud fall out of my ear yet.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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PMX 70 sport; Looking for sport headphone? This could be yours
by ferrya on January 12, 2007
Pros: Great comfort at the gym, and running
Cons: Not at the moment
Summary: I searched really a long time now for a good device giving me confort at the gym or running or rowing.
This device seems to help me a lot. Although ...Summary: I searched really a long time now for a good device giving me confort at the gym or running or rowing.
This device seems to help me a lot. Although I have this just 1 day I can tell you this one PMX 70 sport has the comfort of wearing what I need. In sort, you can jump en swing your head but the music won't get away. I'm gonna use this the next sporting evenings and let you guy's know my experiences.1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Sound OK but basic design flawed
by CapeTownMac on May 23, 2009
Pros: Good sound, snug fit in ear if you take the time to experiment
Cons: Custom doodads fall off all the time and/or get stuck in your ears when you take them out etc. or when you fiddling around in your gym bag. Cables which snarl up constantly.
Summary: OK value, good sound but not a good option for exercising. Worst characteristic is the badly designed very thin (neon green) cables.
Summary: OK value, good sound but not a good option for exercising. Worst characteristic is the badly designed very thin (neon green) cables.
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1st time I've tried Sennheiser- better than I expected.
by Teppelin on March 14, 2009
Pros: Above-average sound quality;
Well-balanced bass and treble;
Firm, customizable grip;
Stylish carrying case;
Green is the new black!Cons: Can become uncomfortable after prolonged use;
The cable was coiled a bit too tightly, and it tends to keep its coiled shape.Summary: After my iPod buds went caput (and I have to say I have treated them as good as I could have), I needed to get a pair of replacement earbuds. ...
Summary: After my iPod buds went caput (and I have to say I have treated them as good as I could have), I needed to get a pair of replacement earbuds. Sennheiser was (and still is) new to me, but given the company's reputation, I decided to try out a product of theirs.
The MX 75 needed some time getting used to, and I had to switch the soft 'nubs' to the smallest size to get a comfortable fit. After that customization, they fit almost perfectly in my ears, blocking out most of the outside noise (and making me sound funny to myself when speaking, too)- an experience that was actually similar to the in-ear buds. The twist-to-fit system works great, and the buds hold themselves to the outer ear, preventing themselves from slipping out (the original iPod slipped out of my ears like crazy, so this is a big plus for me).
Unfortunately, after a few hours of wearing, they started causing some mild discomfort, but as I have them only for a few days, I hope I'll get used to them.
I've seen some reviewers wonder why the cable for the right bud is longer than the other one, even citing that as a con and lowering their ratings because of that- but, actually, the right bud cable goes behind the neck, preventing the cable from dangling in front of the chin, and I very much like this asymmetrical design- coupled with the little clip provided as an accessory, it makes wearing the buds much more practical. The cable is pretty long, and tends to keep its coiled shape, but I hope it will loosen up in time.
The neodymium magnet-provided sound is, as I'm told, standard Sennheiser quality- perfectly clear, well balanced and, while the accent is not on the bass, it's strong enough and provides a great listening experience, coupled with the fact that the buds block most of the outside noise.
The earbuds come with a stylish carrying case made of some kind of semi-transparent rubber stuff with a magnetic clasp, three different sizes of replaceable nubs (with one replacement nub for every size), and another set of soft rubber wrappers for the buds (these are a bit too large for me).
As for their color, I think the Sennheiser sport series' lime-green can easily become a new trend-setter, adding a dab of freshness in the usual monotony of black and white earbuds we see all around us.
Overall, these are very good earbuds, providing excellent grip, solid sound and an unusual color style. -
They stay in, but they are not tough.
by longfellow3 on February 10, 2009
Pros: They stay in your ear. Best earbud I have had for that. Sound quality is good.
Cons: cord is very long, you arm mounted ipod users be ready to coil this up about 10 ten times.
The earbuds are uncomfortable. After long workouts, my ears would be sore.
The cord busted in two places after a couple months, just poor quality.Summary: Would be a good workout earbud, excepting for the cord wearout. They stay in, which is paramount for a workout bud in my book.
Summary: Would be a good workout earbud, excepting for the cord wearout. They stay in, which is paramount for a workout bud in my book.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sennheiser Electronics Corp.
- Part number: MX 75
- Description: The new Sennheiser Sport Line is the partner for sports. Even when you're going flat out, the headphones guarantee a secure fit and superb wearing comfort. All materials used are extremely robust, long-lived and also sweatand water-resistant. In keeping with Sennheiser's reputation powerful neodymium magnets ensure a brilliant and detailed sound.
General
- Product Type Headphones
- Series Sport Line
- Weight 0.1 oz
- Additional Features L-shaped plug, Sweat resistant, Water resistant
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud
- Headphones Technology Dynamic
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Response Bandwidth 18 - 21000 Hz
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.1 %
- Sensitivity 117 dB
- Impedance 64 Ohm
- Magnet Material Neodymium
Remote Control
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Headphones cable - 4 ft
- Included Accessories Cord clip, Carrying case
Power
- Power Device None
- Battery None
Product series
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Manufacturer: Sennheiser Electronics Corp.
Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, 0.4 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Sweat resistant, Water resistant
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Manufacturer: Sennheiser Electronics Corp.
Specs: Headphones, Behind-the-neck, 0.6 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Water resistant, 2 years Limited warranty
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Manufacturer: Sennheiser Electronics Corp.
Specs: Headphones, Clip-on, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Sweat resistant, Water resistant
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Manufacturer: Sennheiser Electronics Corp.
Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Sweat resistant, Water resistant
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Manufacturer: Sennheiser Electronics Corp.
Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, 0.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Sweat resistant, Water resistant
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Manufacturer: Sennheiser Electronics Corp.
Specs: Headphones, Ear-bud, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Volume control, Sweat resistant, Water resistant
Manufacturer info
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