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Sennheiser CX 100

46/ 100
Weak
HearWiki score

Pricey for what it is

$32
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated
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At a glance

Brand
Sennheiser
Type
Wired IEMs
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2014

Score breakdownweak overall

Sound5.8
Value5.8

Sennheiser’s CX 100 earphones offer a powerful sound experience with a deep and punchy bass. The ultra-small design guarantees excellent comfort while the included set of ear adapters in four different sizes (XS, S, M, L), ensures effective noise blocking that will really let you feel the beat!

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Sennheiser CX 100 is a wired, lightweight in-ear model from 2014 that delivers a punchy, balanced sound with good clarity for its budget price. It performs well with pop, hip-hop, and rock, though its lack of controls and occasional muddiness in the lower mids may limit its appeal for some listeners. Its high sensitivity and broad frequency range make it a straightforward, no-frills option for casual use.

What works

  • Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Punchy, balanced sound with good dynamics
  • Strong isolation for a wired IEM
  • Affordable budget-friendly price
  • High sensitivity for easy volume

What doesn't

  • No inline remote or controls
  • Lower mids can get muddy on bass-heavy tracks
  • Treble can sound bright and thin at times
  • Not ideal for classical or jazz genres

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Sennheiser CX 100
Driverdynamic
Driver typedynamic
Drivers per side1
Frequency response17 Hz - 21 kHz
Impedance28 Ω
Sensitivity119 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)119

What the reviews said

3 source(s) feeding this product's score.

majorhifi.com

The Sennheiser CX 100 is a solid budget buy for $30, offering good sound isolation and a balanced, punchy sound that suits pop, hip-hop, and rock, though it lacks a mic/remote and can get muddy in the lower mids and with bass-heavy tracks, making it less ideal for classical or jazz.

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moonfloweraudio.co.uk

The reviewer finds the Sennheiser CX100 to be a well-built but awkward-to-use budget earphone with a bright, extended treble and good detail, yet it suffers from thin coloration, intrusive rasp and distortion across most music, making it suitable mainly for voice or solo instrument monitoring rather than general listening.

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whathifi.com

The Sennheiser CX 1.00 earphones are solid, balanced performers with good dynamics and clarity, but they lack an in-line remote and could offer more substance in sound. They are a good budget option if you can overlook the missing remote, though spending a bit more on alternatives like the Soundmagic E10C may yield better value.

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