Sennheiser

CX 3.00

A entry-level in-ear monitor for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with In-Ear Monitors (IEMs).

50/100
Mixed bag
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Why we rate it

  • Scores 50/100
  • Compared on the spec sheet
  • No detachable cable
Score profile

Where the CX 3.00 wins and loses

Scored against the in-ear monitors (iems) class
OverallValueFuture-proo…505045
Overall spec score
50
Value position
50
Future-proofing
45
Head to head

CX 3.00 vs Logitech Zone Wired

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OverallValueFuture-proo…
CX 3.00Zone Wired
 SennheiserCX 3.00This pageLogitechZone Wired
Overall score50 /10050 /100
Who it's for

Is the CX 3.00 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable in-ear monitor for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need detachable cable, in which case a higher-tier in-ear monitor is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the CX 3.00 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other in-ear monitors, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the CX 3.00?

Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the in-ear monitors class.

How does it compare to the Moondrop LAN II?

The Moondrop LAN II scores 52/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.