Not neutral, at a significantly high price

Not neutral, at a significantly high price

Sennheiser IE 80 In-Ear Headphones (Electronics)

Customer Review

I searched in Ears, which provide a good music quality, occurring train noise shielding and can be had at a reasonable price. I tested the Bose QuietComfort 20 in advance and was of the sound is anything but done. For me it was indeed all about the Noise Canelling. This is where outstanding, but unfortunately, so me in view of the price was too high more -Me not completely überzogen-. The shield is at the Sennheiser not as strong as hoped, with my hopes (compared to Bose) were probably a bit excessive. If the vote is the shield is actually good. However Zugbedingten noise he schrimt from only marginal and it took me to yes.

In addition, the headphones are unfortunately anything but neutral.

Cons:
The bass also stand out too much, if you turn the knob on the bass all the way down. The highs are present but too weak. Rather, they go in the face of booming and undifferentiated bass and not very differentiated center under something.

Pro:
The spatial representation is very good for in Ears, which I have so far not gained too much experience in the in-ear range.

In the past I had more the 50 Euro Sennheiser at school who thus are not comparable course. I have to say that I am now young professionals and therefore now have the road every day, so I wanted to change hairstyle Due to in-ears. Nevertheless, I have at home, both the Sennheiser HD 800 (for listening to music, on the Lemann Linear and Colorfly C4 pro) and the Denon AH D7100 (for watching films), so I I -As the quality Faith-at least you can situate a little and Bass Conditionally the Denon some'm used which are known to be so marginal.

I bought the Sennheiser in the bay for 145 from Spain and will keep well, as you can to a large extent correct the problem with the sound equalizer smartphone -What dürfte- not so natural. On the way I mainly listen to radio plays or watch a few documentaries on, so that the space above this regard convinced. Had I paid the aforementioned Amazon price, I would have definitely not keep. For the screening I take in addition the Bose QuietComfort 15 (with whom I had begun headphone Technically. They are also used just across the bay at a fair price to buy) around, then really there is dead silence. Although this is a solution Besch ... but otherwise I see no way out. If someone has a suggestion, alternatively, and then go ahead.

Moreover, I have also ordered another upgrade cable from Japan over the bay and will also report about it when I got this.

Update (25/01/2014):
I have now received the cable. Also, I have now used the headphones intensive (an average of 3 hours / day). I have only limited, if at all, then only minimal had the impression that the sound has improved. The space is still great, the resolution can, however continue to be desired. The Baden When effect (drowned the treble and bass when neglected middle) is still available.

After I had made, however, the cable swap, the bathtub effect was blown away. The resolution is now a whole lot better. The basses are now adjusted, restrained, and the highs too. Nevertheless, the highs and the mids are very clearly separated. The stage is now somewhat more structured than before, one gets the impression as if now more space than before. I also swapped the cables again, because I could not believe the difference intrusive, but he's actually there. It is true that the IE 80, especially as regards the resolution, of course, not be compared to a Senneiser HD 800, but for an in-ear in the price range I'd say he's terrific after Upgrate.

[The Star I leave but are due to cable problems, as without it, the potential can not be exhausted !!]

I have to say that I do not believe in cable vudoo. However, I know from personal experience that the sound of a stereo system is much better, if you use thick cables as opposed to very thin. I suspect that this !, more power, thus signal can flow and that this extremely positive effect on the sound.

That's what I have experienced and described at Denon AH D7100. There are two cables are included. A thin cable that simultaneously includes another phase for Micro (for headset) and a thick cable, only for listening without a headset function. Since the difference was also striking.

The cable that I had bought for the in-ears is at least twice as thick as the original and includes eight cable strands, which are plated in each case with 99.99% silver. This can be seen in the transparent version also. Silver should, as far as I know, have a very good conductivity. Such cables are also used in the original cables for the Sennheiser HD 800, so make Me for these cables provided no sense. The cable for the IE 80 has cost 35 euros incl.Shipping which corresponds to the same price, the Sennheiser would have for an original replacement cables also, with the known properties. It was sent from Hong Kong by Air Mail, which shipping has lasted straight times eight days.

If anyone has any questions, then her with the questions. I have quarreled with the purchase, but it was really worth it !!

The previous worst result Rank: 1/5
April 2
Top product. Never again without! Rank: 5/5
January 10
Very good product 350 Rank: 5/5
December 30
Perfect January 1808 Rank: 5/5
January 6
still unmatched quality Rank: 5/5
March 14

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