Block outside noise with Sennheiser sound-isolating earphones, $7.99 shipped (after rebate)

(Credit: Sennheiser)

Far and away the best deal on "canal-phones" I've seen yet, Newegg has the Sennheiser CX 300 on sale for just $7.99 (after a $15 trade-in rebate). The icing on the cake: free shipping.

As I've noted in the past, I absolutely love these kinds of 'phones, which fit snugly enough inside your ear canals to reduce outside noise. The CX 300 comes with three sleeve sizes so you can achieve an optimal fit. However, that's about all it comes with: You don't get a carrying case nor even a cord wrap.

Even so, CNET gave the CX 300 a "very good" rating of 7.3 out of 10, while readers scored it even higher: 7.7. Needless to say, if you're still using the cheap-o earbuds that came with your iPod or other MP3 player, it's time for an upgrade. The CX 300 should deliver noticeably better sound while affording the benefits of in-ear noise isolation.

The rebate deal, which requires you to mail in any old/used/broken pair of headphones (yeah, kind of a hassle), expires July 31. Even if you decide to skip it, $22.99 is still a killer deal on these earphones.

[ktappe]

More than "kind of" a hassle. Not only do you have to track down an old pair of headphones (I tend to throw them away when they break) and something to ship them in, you've got to get to the post office and wait in line to mail it. Sorry, but this is a serious "fail".

[italianjob]

Is this still valid ? I think this deal is no more

[entropy2002]

Re Ktappe's comment: Haven't you ever heard of a mailbox? Why would you have to go to the post office and wait in line? Put them in an envelope put stamps on the envelope and drop it in a mail box - what's so difficult about that. A minor hassle at worst.

[entropy2002]

Re Ktappe's comment: Haven't you ever heard of a mailbox? Why would you have to go to the post office and wait in line? Put them in an envelope put stamps on the envelope and drop it in a mail box - what's so difficult about that. A minor hassle at worst.

[ktappe]

entropy: And why are we sending anything in at all? Do you really think Sennheiser is going to do anything but throw away all the cords they get? "Trade-ins" like this are a serious waste of resources--the kind that can only be thought up by clueless marketing types (but I repeat myself.)

[entropy2002]

Re Ktappe: Some people are just never happy with anything - the glass is always half empty. If someone gave you a BMW 3 series, would complain that it wasn't a 740?

I think this was a DARNED GOOD offer. Apparently others felt the same way - they are sold out already. I did a quick check on the internet and found these selling for $45 - $90 (rebate still available at these prices) and here they were a measly $8 (after rebate but free postage) but still you find reason to complain.

I made no comment about the marketing wisdom of rebates - I think they are annoying also, but I did comment on your melodramatic argument of having to stand in line in the post office. At least I can tell with a deal like this the glass is 98% full.

Try looking on the positive side occasionally, you might end up a whole lot happier.

[cwclifford]

Great! Now I can trade in my other pair I got here!

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-9925307-58.html

[j_a_s_p_e_r]

I wonder if they have regional filters, the price listed on the site for me is $49.99