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Sennheiser IE 8


$450.00 Released April, 2008

Product Shot 1 The Pros:User replaceable cables - good for upgrades or inexpensive replacement. Custom hardware based EQ to tweak the sound signature. Comfortable for most types of ears due to shallow insertion despite irregular shaped body.

The Cons:Very expensive. Strange looking. Midrange is a bit to warm sounding.

First introduced at CES in January of 2008, the latest lineup of high end, dynamically driven earphones from Sennheiser consists of the IE 6, IE 7 and IE 8. Released later in April, the IE 8 is currently Sennheiser's top-of-the-line in-ear offering.

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With the same isolation (up to 26dB) as the two lower models, the IE 8 features a superior  10 - 20,000Hz frequency response and is the only IEM in the world to offer frequency response tuning - allowing users to tweak the sound signature and attain their perfect balance between fun and exciting bass, full and emotionally moving mids, or ultra detailed high frequencies. Utilizing the same Kevlar coated cables and highly durable materials and construction, the IE 8 also allows users to replace their cables - a feature generally reserved for higher end IEMs. Packaged with a cleaning tool, transport case and a cable clip, the IE 8 comes with a respectable limited 2 year warranty.

Features

  • Frequency Response: 10 - 20,000 Hz
  • Isolation: up to 26 dB
  • Impedance: 16 ohms
  • Technology: Dynamic
  • Warranty: 2 year limited

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Pros
  • 4

    user replaceable cables - good for upgrades or inexpensive replacement

  • 3

    custom hardware based EQ to tweak the sound signature

  • 2

    comfortable for most types of ears due to shallow insertion despite irregular shaped body

  • 1

    dynamic driver provides punchier low end compared to balanced armature

  • 1

    nice extended treble

  • 1

    amazing sound stage much larger than most IEM's

  • 1

    Sound like a fullsize headphone

  • -1

    good isolation - will allow you to enjoy your music in loud environments without entirely removing you from your surroundings

Cons
  • 4

    very expensive

  • 0

    strange looking

  • 0

    Midrange is a bit to warm sounding

  • -2

    dynamic driver requires a large and irregularly shaped body

  • -8

    Sennheiser is not known for their in ear monitors

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