Sennheiser CX 300 II or Sony MDR-XB50AP

[roboplex22]

So I've narrowed down my in-ear headphone search to two contenders. The CX-300 II by Sennheiser and the MDR-XB50AP by Sony. I've heard great things about both, and they're about the same price on Amazon. Which one should I buy? Ive owned a pair of cheap $10 Sonys in the past and loved them to death, but they broke way too easily. I've never had a pair of Sennheisers, but would be willing to try a new brand. What do you all think? Or should I just buy the $6 Panasonics ?

[The Official Czex]

The Sony MDR-XB50AP/B has a larger frequency range of pitches with a lower bass and higher treble output.

 

Both of these headphones have closed system operating principles which work well for bass heavy music.

 

Both of these headphones have the same impedance, which means they both require the same amount of power to produce a certain volume level.

 

It depends on your preference: more or less bass?

[roboplex22]

The Sony MDR-XB50AP/B has a larger frequency range of pitches with a lower bass and higher treble output.

 

Both of these headphones have closed system operating principles which work well for bass heavy music.

 

Both of these headphones have the same impedance, which means they both require the same amount of power to produce a certain volume level.

 

It depends on your preference: more or less bass?

I tend to prefer more bass, but not overpowering. A good amount, but I still want to be able to hear my music .

[The Official Czex]

I tend to prefer more bass, but not overpowering. A good amount, but I still want to be able to hear my music .

 

The sound won't be as clear and crisp as on the CX' s.

[roboplex22]

The sound won't be as clear and crisp as on the CX' s.

Ill probably go with the CXs then. I listen to a lot of podcasts besides my music so I think the clear/crisp audio would be more important in my case.