A cheap version of CX300's (Creative EP-630)

Member Name: Catvillain

Product:	Creative EP-630
Date:	22/07/09 (87 review reads)
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Advantages: Cheap in most cases, build quality

Disadvantages: Sound lacks the bass of CX300's, Prices can be too high

Before I begin, I must add I have owned a pair of Senneiser CX300's which these are based on and will make comparisons to the Sennheiser's throughout.

Sound:
The sound on these EP-630 earphones is acceptable. I can't say good or great, because although based on the CX300's the sound is not bass heavy and actually can't handle low frequencies very well when turned up or EQ'ed. The high frequency sound is prominent instead, you eventually get used to the difference.

Build quality/Design:
The build quality is good, they don't feel solid or anything but for a slim design the addition of premium materials such as the rubber cable and metal accent on the bud is nice.
Unlike the Sennheiser's these have a straight iPod like 3.5mm jack instead of the L shape, which has actually helped when I nearly broke the jack and being able to slide the rubber cover off helped me repair them. Great idea.

Value for money:
Buy these for around £10, they are worth it. But advertised anywhere over £15 then you will be better buying the Sennheiser CX300's which are only around £18 at Amazon.co.uk, NOT £30+ like some websites I've been seeing. NEITHER are worth over £25 in my opinion.

Summary: If you find these for under £12 and are on a budget they're good

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