Customer Reviews

Sennheiser MX85 Sport Series II Twist to Fit Earbuds

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I have just recently received my new MX85's and they are fantastic. I previously had the green MX75's which served me perfectly for over 1,000km's of running. These new orange MX85's are very similar in design with only 2 noticeable differences. The first being the little piece that clips into the top of your ear is softer, giving the new earphones a more comfortable fit overall. Secondly, the stiff wire has been replace by a softer wire in the MX85's. Time will tell if this softer approach will last as long.
Prior to the MX75's, I had tried a lot of different earphones for exercise. I always ended up spending a considerable part of my run either holding one earphone in or readjusting them and it drove me spare. These earphones solved the problem immediately.
I found the best way to use these earphones is to put the wire under my shirt and then use the included clip on my collar to hold the wire in place. I never have to adjust my earphones during a run and the sound quality is outstanding. I don't notice the Bass problems that others have mentioned, but then again, I use these only for exercise.

Money well spent and purpose built for runners!!!

I run about 45 miles per week average and have been searching for the perfect runner's earphones. These are definitely not them. The singular problem with these is that when you twist them and they fit snuggly in your ear, it only stays that way for about 5 minutes. Then, you must reach up and re-adjust the earphones, with a slight twist to get them back into your ear. If you wanted earphones that fit tightly and permanently in your ears during your run, these are miles away from being the right ones. They do sound good, yes. They are durable, yes...but they just do not stay in your ears for any prolonged period of time.

IMPORTANT: I have tested 10 different types of sets in the search for the PERFECT runner's earphones that always stay in your ears, that never need to be re-adjusted and that sound great. The search is over now. They are the Sennheiser PMX70 (they make a newer model, the PMX80). Look no further for the perfect long distance runner's earphones. Buy them, test them out and then come back and write me here about your experience with them. It cost me a lot of time and money to narrow it down to this one set of earphones (Sennheiser PMX70) - now you don't have to waste your own time and money and you can skip right to purchasing the long distance runner's dream earphone. If you purchase and test the Sennheiser PMX70, you will be simply amazed by how it is complete in all of the areas that runner's need/seek in their earphones. Good luck and happy running!

Bought these after returning Altec Lansing Backbeat UHP206s, which sounded too bassy and dull in the mids/highs for my tastes and would not stay in my ears while jogging. The Sennheiser MX 85s offer much better sound quality IMO at a comparable price. Plus they are lightweight, secure, and designed with the runner/athlete in mind.

The trick to unlocking the full sound potential is to find the right fit for your ears. In my case, this has taken a couple of hours time experimenting with the included ear adapters/pads, but the reward is rich sound with smooth low-end bass, detailed mid-range, and balanced highs. I cannot stress the importance of fit enough - without the proper fit, they sound tinny and weak.

In conclusion, if you are a runner looking for excellent sound and a secure fit, definitely consider these.

This is my 2nd pair of senheiser sport earphones. The first was the cheaper version of the same series (green one).I lost those (must have dropped off my jacket pocket..darn!). Anyways,as you already figured, these earphones had enough appeal in them to demand a 2nd purchase.

Let me cut to the chase,

Pros:- Good sound quality.Contrary to several comments on bass issues n stuff, I find the overall audio throughput good enough to boost your adrenaline at the gym. Coming from someone who owns a Bose QC2 and a Koss studio headphone, you get the point.

Good fit.I have tried doing pretty much everything with these guys on - running, skipping, pull ups, push ups, crunches and of course some serious lifting.They never let go! If you are capable off shrugging them off your ears, you need to be in the olympics!
You have different sizes of rubber stoppers to choose from depending on the size of your ear, and they plug right under the top of your inner ear lobe without causing any discomfort.

Good length.I normally wear them under my tshirt with the cable running down my back.They are lengthy enough to provide that extra flexibility for any complex moves you perform.

Cons:- The cable although lengthy, tends to coil like a spring.It is not a problem for the patient soul, but if you are the type who does not like to untangle things, you have a good 30 seconds to spell out a mouthful.

Tendency to get lost! Just kidding, thats about it folks. These guys are a good investment and a great companion at the gym. Get a pair without any 2nd thoughts!

ps: If you don't mind the striking green color, go for the cheaper MX75 ones.I did not see a great deal of difference between the two.

Cheers!

I read many of the reviews for this item and decided to go along with the positive ones. Much to my dismay I am on the other side. I found the earphones to be extremely uncomfortable. By the end of my workout I could not even smile because moving my face put pressure on the tiny pieces that "hold the buds in place." They sounded a bit tinny and I was not impressed with the bass. I have to admit that I love bass to a fault in my music. They were difficult to "plug" in to my ears and I didn't think that they seated in well. I prefer the Sony MDR-EX36B. They are a basic earbud that pretty much stay put. This is such a personal preference and good luck to anyone searching for something that works for them.

I've been looking for a set of good headphones that are durable. I've gone through 2 sets od Apple earbuds in a year. Don't know what it is, but the speakers sound like they fall apart in them. Anyway, I got these and used them for Jogging a few times and I have to say that they fit the bill perfectly. I'm surprised at all the negative reviews there are about how these headphones sound. They deliver great bass and sound fantastic (how much bass do you really need, anyway? strap a subwoofer to your head...). The only headphones that will deliver MORE bass are the in-ear sound cancelling earbuds, but those will have a better chance of falling out of your ears during workouts. These are significantly better than the stock iPod earbuds, no doubt about that.

I'm also suprised at all the negative comments regarding the unequal length wiring. People, read the instructions. Look up their website. It's all explained how to use these headphones.

The only grievance I can think of with these is that after about an hour of wear, I start to feel a bit of discomfort in my ears. But I don't wear these all day long so that isn't a big issue. I only use these for wrokouts.

Pros:
- Decent sound considering they are designed more for athletes than audiophiles.
- Do not fall out of ears (once the size is manipulated to best fit your ear).
- Good length of cord and the cord seems well-built
- Appear to be sweat-resistant, as promised.
- Blocks outside noise well.

Cons:

- The carrying case is poorly designed. Does not keep cord untangled.
- The sound quality deteriorates with increased volume.
- The cord to the right ear extends behind neck, which can occasionally be a nuisance.

I purchased these about a month ago. I have been looking for a good pair of ear buds and I have finally found them. The fit is perfect for me. Take your time and try out all the different size attachments (comes with many choices). What I hate the most is constantly fidgeting with the ear buds while exercising, because they feel like they are about to fall out, or the sound has changed so you have to wiggle it around to get it back. I do not do that with these. They fit nice and tight, and don't move around while working out in the gym, or running on the track. I also sweat more than most people, and that hasn't effected them at all. I even soaked one of the buds on accident in the water fountain, before I put them in. No problem. The one puzzling thing with them, is that one of the buds is on a longer wire than the other. I couldn't figure out why (not mentioned in the instructions). So I went to the website and found that they are designed to go over one shoulder and behind the neck. So one bud has to be longer. Cool idea, it works well for me in the weight room. No longer worry about the cord dangling i front of me. They are built solid, and sound solid. I highly recommend you try these on for size.

I needed earbuds that would stay in my ears when I went running. These are perfect for that. The sound quality is good, not excellent. I tried all the different sizes provided, but the earphones still become uncomfortable after more than an hour of wearing (the part that "locks" the earpiece in your ear). Other than that, I love these for the purpose I purchased (running). I've got other headphones for longer, higher quality listening.

I just received my pair of these very functional headphones. I had been using the standard apple ear buds that came with my iPhone and during my walks I would end up batty from constantly having to push them back into my ears. I selected this set for obvious reasons, and I am happy to say that I am very pleased.

The sound quality is very good, but like any non-plug type ear buds you are not going to get eardrum shattering bass, or even the complete set of mid-range tones, without constant pressure. By testing and exchanging of the different adapters I was able to find a satisfactory quality, which delivers a solid range of sound, and will probably save me from too much hearing loss in the future.

I was not blessed with large ears like my father, however I am an adult male, and found that I still needed to up-size to the larger adapters all around. The ear buds were firmly fixed using the default set, but switching improved the audio quality by providing a tighter fit and somewhat more pressure on the ear bud. I also added the included soft covers which further helped improve audio quality, and provided a more comfortable experience overall. The key here is to experiment and find the right solution for your ears.

At first I was a bit perplexed by the longer right side wire, until I tried them on and quickly realized it should go around back of the neck. Once fitted and clipped, I almost forgot the wire was there. I have probably been living in the stone age as this was a first for me.

I am a bit concerned about construction/durability. The wire is soft and thin, which while aesthetically nice may break easily. The jack seems to be a bit ill-fitting, and generates significant static when moved. The rest of the components seem good.

The included case is made of soft durable rubber which I expect will last a long time. It is clipped with a low power magnet.

If you need an ear bud that will stay firmly and comfortably in your ear while exercising or even just walking, I think you too will find this a great fit.