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The CX 400-II I've more than 2 years at a time daily use for several hours, then were about half a year the EHS-64 by Samsung in use, then again about half a year, the CX 400-II and the PC 300 with G4ME Adapter. Now since Christmas 2012 I use the CX 275s.
This means there is a brief comparison between the two Sennheiser CX 275s hoarse and CX 400-II and the Samsung EHS-64.
I hear a lot of music (Metal, mainly soundtracks) and pay more occasionally.
Scope of supply:
In addition to the headphones / headset itself amounted to in all his various ear adapters. The right choice makes quite a difference to the listening experience, so it is worthwhile to test all several songs.
The EHS-64 and CX 275s three pair were at, when CX 400-II even five pairs. The Sennheiser made a wertigeren impression and I personally have always used by Sennheiser.
Both Senn hoarse also be at transport bags, both left a very good impression. They both look as if they are (I could not find a symbol and am not firm in the field, but guess on well-made imitation.) Leather. The CX 400-II was there on a cable winder, which has but somehow never fit perfectly. Samsung has not settled in the way.
Conclusion positive: The equipment is, as usual, from Sennheiser, very good and of high quality. The CX 275s are no exception.
Style:
The design of the CX 400-II and the ETS-64 is basically boring, even though the CX 400-II look a little better.
The CX 275s are really designed to contrast and look in my eyes very cool, very modern.
Conclusion positive: The design is a plus point for the CX 275s.
Operating instruments on the cable:
The CX 275S has a control instrument, which also includes the microphone, with a single button. This is used to answer, hang up, etc. of discussions and possibly also the multimedia apps responded if they support this feature. The CX 400-II had only one slider for the volume (no mic as a headset), who got a loose connection after 3 years. The EHS-64 had a button above and a rocker switch for volume.
Conclusion negative: The CX 275s could still use keys for the volume.
Shelf life:
I can on the shelf on the CX 275s of course say nothing, except that it has survived the three months. Therefore, the comparison based on the CX 400-II and the EHS-64 will take place as well as my general experience with other, cheaper headphones and my in-ear Sennheiser Headset PC 300 G4ME for the PC.
That draufgehen quickly approve up to 10 headphones, I have to mention probably not really. The EHS-64 has made relatively long, but only about half a year, then the plug was damaged. The CX 400-II have been with me for 3 years and over 2 years was the only flaw that the plastic wrapping around the plug had a crack and is eventually incurred, but it did affect the function in any way.
Conclusion probably positive: I suppose that the CX 275s will accompany me again about the limited warranty.
Comfort:
All three headphones sit very well (with the right ear adapters) and also do not fall out. If you get stuck somewhere, you tear rather the plug from the socket when the headphones leave their place in the pocket. Whether this is of course as good for the headphones is questionable, however, my CX 400-II have endured over almost the entire period of use.
The cable is long enough. Only in the winter it is too short, when the smartphone in his coat pocket, and the cable is to pass under his shirt.
Conclusion positive: The Sennheiser sit lived very well in the ears, with the new adapters even better. The cable is long enough.
Music / movie / games / etc:
As the ETS-64 is defective and I have passed the CX 400-II, I can only rely on my memory myself here.
The change from cheap headphones for Sennheiser CX 400-II with a revelation. The EHS-64 are surprisingly good and can keep up with almost the CX 400-II. The CX 275s have felt a richer bass. However, they rattle something in Snares, when the volume is turned up. But the volume to do anyway with not long before compare quite the (subjectively) with various discos.
Conclusion positive: the CX 275s offer a very good listening experience.
Phone calls:
Compared to the EHS-64, the CX 275s and the PC 300 G4ME (used with an adapter).
The EHS-64 provided a good sound quality for me, but ambient noise were to be passed, according to the interlocutor. I was not very well understood by the phone near busy roads or in buses.
The PC 300 G4ME were better in this regard, but also not good, because ultimately they are designed for use on a PC or laptop, not to make phone calls on the road.
The CX 275s transferred even the ambient noise, so that the other it sounds, but I remained well understood.
Conclusion positive: The microphone does its job good to very good, even with street noise and in buses.
Price-Performance:
The Samsung EHS-64 you get for less than 5, the CX 400-II and the CX 275s both for circa 50th
Since all three headsets (subjectively) the listening experience are comparable (ETS-64 ETS 64: circa 0.90 / month
CX 400-II: below 1.40 / month
CX 275s well as the CX 400-II
The scope of delivery shall be credited with about 0.20 as a bonus for Sennheiser. The better microphone, I would again at 0.20 reward for the CX 275s. This then gives:
CX 400-II: below 1.20 / month.
CX 275s: below 1.00 / month.
Mixed Conclusion: The EHS-64 are cheaper in the monthly price. The equipment of the Sennheiser and better call quality of the CX 275s but makes up for it.
Conclusion:
The CX 275s are the best ever headphones that I had and worth every penny. Although the supplied EHS-64 from Samsung are not bad, and in the field of the listening experience and the wearing comfort can even almost keep up, making calls is not so nice for the other. In combination with the larger scope of delivery and the longer shelf life that makes the extra charge up for it.
Who wants to use his headset for several years in order to hear phone calls music, watch movies or play the one or other game should definitely grab the CX 275s.
Those who do not want to spend the same 50, but makes nothing wrong with the ETS-64.
