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    Sennheiser CX300-B Headphones - $17.10 shipped at 6ave.com

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cin', Mar 1, 2009.

  1. Cin'

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    Hey all!

    6ave.com (Sixth Avenue Electronics) has: Sennheiser CX300-B Headphones for $18.00 + 5% coupon code = $17.10 shipped!!!!! Expires today!

    Coupon Code to apply for 5% off: AFL5

    This is a great deal! But, the deal expires today..so if your interested in purchasing *snap* to it! I'm going to!! :yes:

    http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=SNNCX300B

    Product Details:
    • Powerful, bass-driven stereo sound
    • Perfect fit in the ear canal due to ear adapters in different sizes (included in the delivery)
    • Excellent attenuation of ambient noise
    • Extremely small and lightweight
    • Ideal for use with all MP3, CD, DVD, MD players and portable game systems with 3.5 mm headphone sockets
    • Asymmetrical cable

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    These were recommended by many peep's here on the forum!

    Hope it helps someone! :D

    Cin ;) :)
     
  2. atbnet

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    I just bought a pair, too much of a good deal to resist.
     
  3. Cin'

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    I bet ;) :D It's a good deal, glad I ordered.

    Looks like delivery is about 5 days! ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
  4. David

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    Nice find! These were just the one you were looking for too! :D
     
  5. Cin'

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    Yup! I saw the deal first thing this morning, and its supposed to expire today..so I jumped at it!

    I've never ordered from them before...so we shall see how it all ends up! ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
  6. santa-u2

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    wow, excellent find.
    thanks for the post, but I just bought an Audio technica ES7 three days ago.
    Otherwise, I think I would bought this...lool
     
  7. Cin'

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    Yeah, I just found it really early this morning! I wish I wouldve seen this one 3 days ago. I would have ordered sooner, of course! ;)



    Cin ;) :)
     
  8. myztikgohan

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    What's the purpose of having an asymetrical cable?
     
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    i was so hesitate to decide buy it or not..

    then I said to myself, what the heck, good deal and I can't miss it..
    so, this morning, I ordered one..
     
  10. Cin'

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    Awesome! :D Hopefully we will all get ours by Friday! :yes:


    Cin ;) :)
     
  11. link1313

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    Man i paid $35 for these headphones and that was the cheapest i could find them for 5 months ago. I absolutely love them though, great pair for anyone that wants in-ear headphones.
     
  12. Cin'

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    That's great news to hear! :D I'm hoping they are going to be good for running, biking, etc :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
  13. ChristopherAKAO4

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    I could use a new pair of earbuds. I don't know anything about them though. Are these good?
     
  14. peli_kan

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    Headphones with asymmetrical cables are meant to be worn with the long side looped around the back of the head. This helps improve comfort, since the weight of the cable is now supported by the neck and shoulders instead of the ears.

    I spoke with Sennheiser at CES, and they told me that there are piles of internet retailers selling counterfeit headphones, including the CX300-B. Seeing that 6ave.com isn't an authorized retailer, I think you all may have just been duped.

    If you want some serious giant-killer headphones, pay just a bit more and get a pair of Grados SR60. If you really need luscious buttery leather cans, the Sennheiser HD280s work too.

    If you need in ear headphones, for the love of god stay away from the Sony MDR EX-51s, they will rot your ears and give you herpes. Instead, pick out a SHURE in-ear headphone, SE series, at the price you can handle. Etymotic and Ultimate Ear are also two other brands to look for, they are very good for their cost.

    Don't get me started on BOSE. I could write for hours about their marketing ploys, bottom-tier manufacturing quality, and ridiculous pricing.
     
  15. santa-u2

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    this company has quite much reputation in Nassau County of NY.
    I have been there for several times. It does not looked like a company that sells fake products.
    btw, JR sells this product at quite low price too, around 22~30ish.
    I think the low price is because of new product line that Sennheiser just released not long ago.
     
  16. atbnet

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    6ave is a B&M electronics store, I doubt they are selling fakes.
     
  17. Cin'

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    For now, I will trust they are the real thing.
    There is no reason not to. It's a gamble you take when ordering online.

    I checked around, the site is legit & so are the products sold.

    Cin ;) :)
     
  18. The Fire Snake

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    What about Amazon? They have these for a good price too. Are they selling the Legit ones?
     
  19. atbnet

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    Yes they would unless you are getting them from the marketplace. These would be the ones you'd need to be concerned with along with eBay ones.
     
  20. Cin'

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    Yes, and buy.com has them...also ;) :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
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    Do people even like asymmetrical cables? I've never seen someone complain about weight.
     
  22. atbnet

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    I heard they are good if you are a runner.
     
  23. MidnightSun

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    I like asymmetrical cables, since they let the cable stay out of the way when you are jogging, sitting down and doing homework, etc.
     
  24. Cin'

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    These will totally work out well for me then! :D

    I imagine they will be great for biking, too! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
  25. peli_kan

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    If I'm wrong, foot goes in mouth. I'd hate to make a false accusation against a reputable company, because retailer <---> buyer trust is everything.

    When you receive them, if they work very well, they're probably legit. If they aren't legit, yet still work well, there wouldn't be that all that much to complain about anyways.

    From what I've read, asymmetrical cables tend to get caught on the neck/shoulders while you're jogging. It really depends on the thickness of the cable, along with the nature of the rubber/synthetic coating.
     
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    I have just received it yesterday, and when I was testing the sound, I turned on the volume a lil bit and BOOM, the right side is not giving out anymore sound.

    What a disappointment. :(

    I am returning this right away.

    The bud is comfortable and all, the cord is a lil bit on the short side, and sound quality is not too bad.
     
  27. Leon

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    good deal. too much bass though. makes it all muddy...
     
  28. Cin'

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    Did you order last week? Mine just got shipped today..I expect to have them by Friday..I hope mine are ok.... :eek:


    Cin ;) :)
     
  29. yuhu

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    I didnt buy it from this 6ave.com

    Bought it from JnR for 21$ shipped.
    forgot to mention it.
     
  30. atbnet

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    My order from 6ave got canceled because they were out of stock. :(
     
  31. Cin'

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    Oh..I see! I'm sorry you had not so great luck with them. :(
    Well, I'm sure you will find other ones that work for you! ;)

    *fingers crossed*, mine will work just fine!


    Cin ;) :)