HOW TO TELL THE DIFFRENCE BETWEEN REAL AND FAKE CX300s

Zye_Zye · 10-22-2006, 17:10

just a neat thing i found while searching the net.

hope this helps.

Zeus's Uncle · 10-22-2006, 17:34

That's awesome. Thanks for the post!

afruff23 · 10-22-2006, 19:02

What about jacks? Some fakes appear to have jacks like the original, while others are easily spotted as fake due to their jacks.

Zye_Zye · 10-22-2006, 22:36

jacks can easily switched if you have the right equipment, its the inside of the speakers the count.

afruff23 · 10-23-2006, 00:42

That's why I said "some". Also, what about "popping noise"? It's quite noticeable.

Barron · 10-23-2006, 14:51

This is a great little guide, i think this should be stickied as a number of people have issues with fake cx300's

Zye_Zye · 10-24-2006, 02:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by afruff23

That's why I said "some". Also, what about "popping noise"? It's quite noticeable.

popping noise I think comes from the poor quality plastic sounder. for instance If you buy those cheap dollar headphones and play music, you would almost have the same result because of the frequency overload.. other than that.. I have NOOO idea

afruff23 · 10-24-2006, 21:48

No, the popping nosie only comes when you move the fake buds in your ears. The tip moves back and forth which creates a popping noise. The real CX300 doesn't do this. It has nothing to dow ith the quality of sound they reproduce.

Zye_Zye · 10-25-2006, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by afruff23

No, the popping nosie only comes when you move the fake buds in your ears. The tip moves back and forth which creates a popping noise. The real CX300 doesn't do this. It has nothing to dow ith the quality of sound they reproduce.

the silicone tip? if it is, can't they just buy authentic ones and put them with the fakes? I don't think that sen silicone tips are THAT expensive.

Shoey · 11-16-2006, 11:40

No no, it's not the tips. I have this same problem (and will hopefully get a replacement) and can tell you that it comes from within the plastic part on changes in pressure.

I've taken the tip off and used my mouth to very lightly push air in and out through the grill (I barely used mine, so its not dirty

), and I could definately feel the clicking/popping inside.

BTW, I do suspect mine of being fake.

KyonCoraeL · 11-17-2006, 03:04

that's why I buy mine from reputable local retailers in canada. got them for 70$ CDN

danieljf · 12-19-2006, 14:37

Hi Guys,

I got mine off ebay from Vileen 1909. The stereo plug is straight, not the L shape, however it did come in original packaging and the length of the right headphone is approximately 48cm according to my measuring tape.

Has anyone else got a pair of these? Perhaps someone is trying to replicate more closely to the original, there is a sticker saying they have come from artsound.com.cn

Thanks

Zye_Zye · 12-19-2006, 21:50

stright jacks are a dead giveaway.. u gotsome fakes man.

Energize · 12-21-2006, 17:07

How do I open up the inside of the headphones without damaging them?

I bought them from ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWN:IT&ih=004
they came in the original packaging and look real from the outside but they sound pretty crappy. The bass makes the vocals and music sound drained. I'm no expert but they sound pretty poor. Worse than the ones that came with my psp.

Zye_Zye · 12-22-2006, 02:50

got any pictures? you can sometimes tell by the grill work. do some meassurements and comparisons first then try opening it

10-22-2006, 17:10	#1
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Zeus's Uncle multimedia aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,157	That's awesome. Thanks for the post! __________________ Ray, when someone asks if you're a god, you say "Yes!" Should afruff decide to contradict or address me, and you would like a response, please let me know; he is on my ignore list. Quality AND Quantity.

10-22-2006, 19:02	#3
afruff23 Hater of Epithets Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,062	What about jacks? Some fakes appear to have jacks like the original, while others are easily spotted as fake due to their jacks. __________________ When you put somebody on the ignore list, do it for real. Don't bother responding, because I won't be able to hear you.

10-22-2006, 22:36	#4
Zye_Zye bass guitar go bung-bung Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada, B.C., Burnaby Posts: 74	jacks can easily switched if you have the right equipment, its the inside of the speakers the count. __________________ -Zye_Zye:A true defenition of an idiot.- never undersetimate the intelegence of stupid people in LARGE groups.

10-23-2006, 00:42	#5
afruff23 Hater of Epithets Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,062	That's why I said "some". Also, what about "popping noise"? It's quite noticeable. __________________ When you put somebody on the ignore list, do it for real. Don't bother responding, because I won't be able to hear you.

10-23-2006, 14:51	#6
Barron Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK/Singapore Posts: 308	This is a great little guide, i think this should be stickied as a number of people have issues with fake cx300's __________________ Proud owner of an cowon A2 + U3 + D2

10-24-2006, 21:48	#8
afruff23 Hater of Epithets Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,062	No, the popping nosie only comes when you move the fake buds in your ears. The tip moves back and forth which creates a popping noise. The real CX300 doesn't do this. It has nothing to dow ith the quality of sound they reproduce. __________________ When you put somebody on the ignore list, do it for real. Don't bother responding, because I won't be able to hear you.

11-16-2006, 11:40	#10
Shoey Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6	No no, it's not the tips. I have this same problem (and will hopefully get a replacement) and can tell you that it comes from within the plastic part on changes in pressure. I've taken the tip off and used my mouth to very lightly push air in and out through the grill (I barely used mine, so its not dirty ), and I could definately feel the clicking/popping inside. BTW, I do suspect mine of being fake.

11-17-2006, 03:04	#11
KyonCoraeL Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 65	that's why I buy mine from reputable local retailers in canada. got them for 70$ CDN

12-19-2006, 14:37	#12
danieljf Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1	Hi Guys, I got mine off ebay from Vileen 1909. The stereo plug is straight, not the L shape, however it did come in original packaging and the length of the right headphone is approximately 48cm according to my measuring tape. Has anyone else got a pair of these? Perhaps someone is trying to replicate more closely to the original, there is a sticker saying they have come from artsound.com.cn Thanks

12-19-2006, 21:50	#13
Zye_Zye bass guitar go bung-bung Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada, B.C., Burnaby Posts: 74	stright jacks are a dead giveaway.. u gotsome fakes man. __________________ -Zye_Zye:A true defenition of an idiot.- never undersetimate the intelegence of stupid people in LARGE groups.

12-21-2006, 17:07	#14
Energize Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	How do I open up the inside of the headphones without damaging them? I bought them from ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWN:IT&ih=004 they came in the original packaging and look real from the outside but they sound pretty crappy. The bass makes the vocals and music sound drained. I'm no expert but they sound pretty poor. Worse than the ones that came with my psp.

12-22-2006, 02:50	#15
Zye_Zye bass guitar go bung-bung Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada, B.C., Burnaby Posts: 74	got any pictures? you can sometimes tell by the grill work. do some meassurements and comparisons first then try opening it __________________ -Zye_Zye:A true defenition of an idiot.- never undersetimate the intelegence of stupid people in LARGE groups.

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