Sennheiser MX 450

Possibly the most important question for most potential buyers is 'how do these compare with the stock iPod headphones?' The answer is 'rather well, actually'. Don't expect better aesthetics, because you won't get them. The smooth curves of the iPod phones aren't replicated. Instead you get functional straight lines and creases. Then there's the gray paint finish, which is a tad dull and prone to scratching if the simple (but surprisingly useful) case isn't used to store them. Build quality is sound though. Cables are well soldered and can withstand a fair dose of careless treatment (e.g. getting accidentally yanked after being wrapped around gym equipment, as ...  Read the complete review