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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 7hz Timeless offers a more detailed sound experience, ideal for audiophiles who appreciate the nuances in high-quality audio recordings. They are also built with planar magnetic drivers that tend to have a faster response and hence could better articulate the details in complex music passages. However, they are more expensive, which can be a significant consideration. On the other hand, the Sennheiser CX300S provides a good balance of sound quality and affordability. They are a solid choice for everyday use such as commuting or casual listening. If budget is a concern, the Sennheiser CX300S offers the essentials without a hefty price tag, but if you are after a superior audio experience and are willing to invest more, the 7hz Timeless could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
Very good for music
Advantages of the Sennheiser CX300S
Good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.6/10
6.9/10
The 7hz Timeless is very good for music, while the Sennheiser CX300S is only fair.
Gaming
6.6/10
6.1/10
The 7hz Timeless and Sennheiser CX300S are both only fair for gaming, though the 7hz Timeless is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
4.3/10
3.0/10
The 7hz Timeless and Sennheiser CX300S are both poor for phone calls, though the 7hz Timeless is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8/10
4.7/10
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser CX300S is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3/10
7.0/10
The Sennheiser CX300S is good for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Cost
$190
$46
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The 7hz Timeless has a price of $190 and the Sennheiser CX300S costs $46.
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
"Sennheiser offers impressive bang for your buck when it comes to the CX 300S. Built like a tank and sounding surprisingly good for such a budget-minded earphone, the CX 300S out-classes many of its would-be competitors. Functional but beautiful, it’s the perfect in-ear listening solution for anyone who wants to hear everything and look good doing it."
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About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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