Been wanting a cheaper ie300/600 shaped IEM just for the comfort alone, so it being a baby ie600 is awesome to hear. Will definitely pick this up for long work days.
@@lordzed83nah dog we don't pick sennheiser iem's fir the sound. We pick 'em for the build quality and comfort. If you're into chi-fi, don't worry about sennheiser
@@YeahTheDuckweed Well chap from chi fi forums just gotten OG ie900 and connector on one side is broken.. So theere goes the build quality out of window.
I never preorder any IEMs, but the IE600 is the best combination of comfort and sound I've ever bought. The idea of something with the same fit, even if the tuning is different, I preordered them right after I watched DMS's video. Should be here on release day! Cannot wait!! -Dr. P
3-4 vids a week, way to go @gizaudio. The IE 600 is one of my faves and awaiting for the IE 200 and HS 660s2 locally, Sennheiser is on a roll after the Sonova takeover.
God, this hobby moves so fast, I don’t know how I could justify getting paying 600$ for an iem when I can have budget versions of all the heavy hitters for so much less. Especially with EQ, it feels like listeners without golden ears really don’t have to go beyond an under $200 set and a Qudelix 5k
Thats good for you, but dont get swept under the false pretence that diminishing returns is anything beyond completely subjective. It is always fallacious to use them as a argument, as thats a mistranslation of what that word means IN THIS CONTEXT. Let's give a example. If we think of the clarity and detail of a headphone like a window. The difference between one of the best headphones in the $1-2k category and a TOTL headphone is the window being spotless, and the window not being there at all. If you want the window to no longer exist, then you are willing to pay how ever much more it cost to get that. To that guy, its ENTIRELY worth its value, therfore there value of diminishing returns never applied as to get that experience, they could pay NO LESS for it. Now the reason such a headphone is considered as 'beyond diminishing returns' to you is because you DONT value that requirement relative to its cost of reaching that point. Both of you are completely valid, because its COMPLETELY subjective and therfore cannot be used in the context of proving anything.
@enjoshi-godrez8775 oh, it’s 100% subjective, no doubt. I’m speaking to the specific context of listeners who would be able to tell the difference between a spotless window and an empty window frame. My eye sight sucks, I can’t make out much more than blobs of color past where my hands reach, so given the same viewing conditions, I’d probably make the same mistake birds and dogs make all the time with windows. For the person who won’t appreciably hear a difference in detail between the ie200 and ie600 for example, buying the $600 is just standing in a nicer room when all that matters is seeing out the window. Within that context, I think it’s a fair statement.
@@BwipBwop unless your hearing is genuinely damaged, you can condition yourself to hear a difference. But there's a catch, its really entirely dependent on the music you listen to, and what you want to experience from it. There is a reason these reviewers use music you've never heard of. Almost all music on the top 100 is so heavily compressed, what ever technical advantages exist for the more expensive product, all they'll do is further expose that compression. This is a real problem when you get into TOTL stuff, expecially for speakers over the 20k mark. You suddenly find the difference between even a good recording, and a emulate one to be too vast to ignore its short falls. I think practically anyone with undamaged hearing could eventually hear the difference between two headphones in different price categories, *but only with the right music* , the question is, would you ever actually listen to that music.
@@En_Joshi-Godrez I do probably have some hearing damage honestly. Had tinnitus since I was a kid after a shooting accident (always have that ear pro secure) but my biggest issue is probably one of exposure. Most expensive audio I’ve experienced is probably whatever setup they had the Alamo, s12 pro, second hand Pandas, and Grados. I was listening to Final E500 and Ety Er2se with the comply T100 tips using Sylva by Snarky Puppy and the Metropole Orkest off of Apple Lossless via Apple dongle and the MP3 off of my iPod Mini. I’m not sure I could pick up much in the detail department beyond it all sounding the way it should, it’s been years since I’ve used dirty buds or anything absolutely trash tier, so I haven’t got anything really poor resolution to compare to. But, between the Er2se, e500, Hexa, BL03, FHE, FDX1, Wu Zetian, S12, MEE Planamic Truthear Zero, and Opal, I don’t know that I can point to any differences beyond tuning and stuff. I think I heard more detail on the Stellaris, but the sibilance I got from those was too much to go more than a few songs. I would like to get a feel for detail, could you recommend a few good tracks or playlists that would be good to A/B on? I have some HD560s coming as well to put against an assortment of Koss cans, but iem wise are there two sets that have a lot of contrast detail wise that I could compare on the right music to train myself to recognize the difference? Appreciate your responses
@@BwipBwop that sucks to hear. As for tracks A/B testing, there's nothing better than the tracks you know the best. However, i do know something better for that purpose. There is a channel called dans audio reviews thst does demo tracks using a measurement rig. He uses the same song, and alternates between iems instantaneously. He has A/B a few of the iems you mentioned like the s12. Check out his chu vs s12 vs IE600 video. The difference between the chu and the s12 should already be apparent to you, but the IE600 might be not. What higher iems should sound like is a layer of haze from the instruments and vocal being removed. The IE600 should sound like the vocals are searing through your mind, while the s12 is mostly kept back. If you dont get the feeling after multiple listens over, then you got your answer. Also really check out his 7hz timeless review. The timeless is on the same level as the s12, and that round up has the MEST in it, which is a $1300 iem. That will give you the biggest decider between what you have, and the high end options.
@@verobx7201 I have the s12 and tbh I don't plan on buying anything else anytime soon since I can't afford an iem that would be that much better than the s12
@bhansen9468 Same. I still haven't pulled the trigger as my earbuds still work. My over the ear headphones are starting to die so I'm getting closer. I've been buying cheap for a while and am looking forward to something nice for a change.
Hopefully Sennheiser fixed their QC issues. My ie600 didnt even last 3 months without the right iem failing. Same problems seem to be happening with the ie300 too for some people. Which is a shame, I absolutely LOVED the ie600.
@@AeyGee Difference is Sennheiser will replace it for free everytime and you are not at the mercy of a chi fi seller in China. Most problems happen with people using aftermarket cables killing the connectors.
@@Sand_1995 I wouldn't really consider it "free" since they have you pay for the shipping. But yes, Sen seemed pretty easy to get a replacement from. As long as you do it right. Which took me some time to figure out. Their automated help response was God awful. Reddit was more useful than their own support. I still havent gotten an email response from them and it's been 2+ months now. I literally didn't remove the cable from my ie600 more than twice until after the driver failed though. The last time I removed the cable was close to a month before they failed. Literally all I did with them was use them as my daily driver for 2 months at my desk. I own plenty of Chifi iems for years and they are still good as new. Tbf they are all 2 pin though. MMCX just sucks. Unreliable af.
I auditioned both the IE200 and IE600 few days ago and I actually preferred the IE200 more. The tuning just sounds right to me and I feel at home from the very first time I listened through it. The IE600 however is a bass monster, impressively done without mudding the midrange and the treble sounds, especially drum cymbals sounds magnificent. The IE200 feels somewhat grainy compared to its big brother. Others will say Kato shit on the IE200 sound-wise, but all of that means nothing to me if I can't wear them for hours since they're not as comfortable to my ears as the IE lineup.
How would you say the ie600 compares against the Xenns Top? I've been wanting to replace my Variations as they feel a bit too... Tame for some of the music I listen to. Great bass, but I would like a touch more fun and engaging. Or the Maestro Minis the better choice?
@@Sand_1995 Very much appreciate the comparison! Thin is definitely the word for the Variations, although I love the details and separation it produces. I expect the ie600 is no slouch in that regard as well
Hello i am late, Can you tell me an iem which is so impressive than IE900 in that price range? Is Thieaudio Mk3 or Prestge the one i should choose? Wonderful video bye the way ! Gonna Subscribe but please give me a reply if possible
Man. I just bought an HD 560s and I need to save for a laptop. I might be able to demo it via a review tour but if possible I would really like to have one as a reference point. Ie series is a clear indication of the affects of Chi-fi renaissance in the western market.
I bought IE-300 3 weeks ago and I found it have a big problems about the connector (mmcx) that disconnect many many times and so annoying. btw the Sennheiser shop take it back and full-refunded to me it's so good responsibility. ผมซื้อ IE-300 มาแล้ว เจอปัญหาการเชื่อมต่อติดๆ ดับๆ ตลอดเลย ไม่รู้ว่าตัว 200 มีปัญหานี้บ้างหรือเปล่าครับ?
Your recommendations on the Variations was spot on & I love them. Would the IE600 be a step or just completely different signatures? I want something priced between $500-$1000 that’ll blow my mind over & above the Variations.
@@Gizaudio Wow? I thought it would be the opposite being that Sennheissers tend to be more analytically tuned aren’t they? At least across the over ear headphones. I love the Variations but would love a funner set of IEM’s as well. Maybe I’ll check them out! Thanks for the fast reply!
@@1988remixx I am also a happy owner of variations♥. I tried ie600, and it's got the wow factor, with textured bass and detailed sound. But I couldn't bear it for more than 15 minutes bcz of the fatigue. The logical upgrade for us (the Harman target lovers) is nothing less than monarch mkii. I really loved it, as it makes you enjoy music without fearing about fatigue that ie600, z1r, and helios etc. are prone to.
@@shahkhan110 Very interesting reply I appreciate it! I purchased the ThieAudio Oracles & were HIGHLY disappointed in them so I’m a little hesitant on trying another ThieAudio product. Not that I don’t think they’re any good but I’m not one for the Harman Target. I listen for enjoyment not for the analytics HOWEVER that being said I do often find myself critiquing certain songs if I do here some harmonic differences from IEM to IEM but mostly I listen to just relax & have fun witht he music
a little bit offtopic, but I am considering upgrading to Gaea from Variations, is it worth it? Specfically bass-wise, midbass is better on Gaea as I got it, but what about rumble?
I own IE 200s and they sound great! Tip-rolled them with Spinfit CP145s and they now sound even better with a slightly wider soundstage. The SPL value on these is deceptive, though. Need good amplification to perform well.
I did try the ie200 since it was better for my pocket because of the hype... But I felt it was missing weight to it's sound, so I tried the ie600 and the tuning has more weight and has better sound stage and imaging/separation, they sound more real then my xenns up
Love the ie600, been listening to the ie200 for a week, Crutchfield had them before everybody else? The ie200 does not have the detail of the ie600, and it's plastic not 3D laser printed amorphous zirconium alloy. Also, no real case, only one cheaper cable, and less bass. Not bad for the price.
The IE900 was conceptualized with EQing in mind. It should not distort even with very heavy EQ. That's what the Sennheiser Chief of the Audiophile Department said in an interview. It's meant to appeal to everyone through it's capabilities to sound like everything you want it to sound like.
Thank you Sennheiser for taking $1500 from me and still make me fix the IEM myself. on the serious, any decent IEM will take EQ well. Even something $20.
@@Gizaudio i am just paraphrasing the guy. He said that the IE900 was meant to be for audiophiles, which in his opinion should love EQ. There are many interesting things this guy said in this Interview, it's a good watch.
I auditioned ie200 briefly yesterday since I am visiting my home country now. Clarity, not to be confused with resolution, was on par with ie600. Thankfully, ie200 didn't have this annoyingly harsh peak in the treble like the ie600. But the overall transients felt less incisive and sharp. Macro-details and layering capability felt also inferior to ie600 but had similar dynamics. Great IEM for the given price.
@@SpacedOutDoonie maybe the for this 2024 I could buy them (ie200) to make the test and Review. For my this is very interesting, and I'm pretty sure it could be possibly.
@@carlos_garcia_2003 estoy casi seguro que si, pero no tengo los ie600 para hacer la comparación de forma correcta, y los ie100 tendría que comprarlos aun jajajaja, pero puedo ponerlo para hacer próximamente :)
Did anyone else have a problem getting a seal with the IE200? None of the silicon tips provided worked for me, had to use the foam tips but they made everything sound kind of muffled, at least at the "default" tuning position (the forward position was better). Now I'm using the Salnotes Zero tips on them (the orange ones, fyi) and they seem to work just fine. Is it just me?
If they are using the same tips as the ie300, ie600 and ie900 then yes, people including myself had the same problems with their silicon tips. For my ie600 I used the final e tips, and Super reviews suggested the Softears UC tips
@@wojtekr8081 maybe you'll see one day that headfonia is one of the worst sources for trustworthy review. And you'll maybe realize one day that pricing in this hobby isn't always a good metric to measure the sound quality.
Anyone have strong opinions about the IE200 sounding any better than the Truthear x Crin Zero for hardcore gaming and casual music listening? Just looking for something with good sense of direction for Valorant, Warzone and OW.
For edm its deep sub bass definitely makes it fun to listen to, but the treble can come off as a bit sharp (but tolerable) for some tracks. I wouldn't consider myself treble sensitive either, I recommend trying them out beforehand.
The ie600 sounds better all round than the ie200. More detail, depth, emotional engagement. And beats every other IEM I have (and is built to last). I'm using uncompressed lossless with a variety or sources (inc A&K se180baks lg v60). DACs include Chord Mojo 2 and Onix Alpha.
I love it. I play music loud. And if you blast your hears the upper mids and trebles goes up 5 dB. So it becomes perfect . Medium volume sucks. Better the ie 600. But people have a set memory volume. And for me. Blasting my hears.
@@paulosilva8200 Not a smart thing to do. You will get more distortion and possibly ear damage in the long run. Don't use volume to compensate the lack of a specific frequency range. Go for your preferred tonality, not volume.
Ie900 actually sounds great. Considering how small and comfortable it is, there isn’t much that compares. Coming from someone with Mest MK2 and Fat Freq Maestro SE.
@@yangarzon8994 Mine neither. He's just a seller. He usually hypes everything, and if he didn't do that with the IE900, it must be a pretty average product considering its asking price.
At MSRP, IE600 is extremely overpriced, IE900 even more so. I bought the IE600 for $350 brand new directly from Sennheiser and thought that was a bit overpriced too. If it wasn't for the fit/comfort, big bass, and good resolution, I would sell the IE600. It's a good IEM, but not close to $600/$700 good.
Love my IE600, great with classical and more and tough as nails. And still loving my 7hz Timeless, fun for lots of genres and works quite well in noisy environments. By the time my 7hz needs replacing there'll probably be planar IEMs costing a quarter of the price, and lossless aptx.
I tested both side by side in a store for 30 minutes.. the differences were almost obvious to me.. IE600 was sounding way better.. by the way, the IE600 was the only IEM I felt I could listen to without the need of applying an EQ.. while in case of IE200, and also IE 100 pro (which I own for a while now), I feel the need for EQ..
ie300 having recessed mids and more bass means it'll sound muddy compared to the ie200. If you'd like female vocals in your music then go with the 200 source : have both ie600 and ie300
it's not gonna kill ie600, it's a ie600 feel for people cant afford ie600, just like sony's WM1AM2 gives u a taste of premium sound, if u want that actual premium sound, get the WM1ZM2
A lot of respect for Sennheiser products, but pricewise I don't think is worth really, there are a bunch of IEM's out there who will give you "everything"
@@depressedcollegestudent4655 For me, the IE200 is the new benchmark in this price range and beyond. Sennheiser shows with this IEM what you can do sonically and technically. Only on their cables they need to work urgently, they are a pain in the ass.
2022 is a year of collab. 2023 is a year of giant fall down. Budget iem won't just get good but almost similar to the expensive one making those expensive iem just dead
I watched this video before i happened to try the ie200 so tbh i kinda doubt Timmy on this one. After i tried the ie200 i say if you dont have the ie600 you can buy ie200 and maybe forget about the ie600. In term of tonally wise, ie200 to me is the best sennheiser put out so far, definitely way better than ie300 and ie900 (again, in tonality) if not for technical performance i find you have no reason to go for the ie600 ( also that a hefty 500$ different in price). So yea, sorry for doubting you Timmy XD.
150 is too much when there is planars like Shuoer s12 for exactly same price, waaaay too much - because it simlply cant be better tahan s12, or am I wrong? I guess that s12 is better even than IE600, can you compare? ie600 vs s12?
Man. I did. The sennheiser use a double dumping system for the nozzle that reduces vibration and distortions .problem with brands from Europe is price and most of them is a single dd and you pay for casing and 20% the nozzle and chamber . Chifi good price, but all.the same build. Driver. Pipe if there is multiple drivers or a strange driver facing the nozzle with a dumber behing the driver for the tuning. So. Yep. What's better
Waay ago, 14 years, I had Sennheiser ie8, paid 350 bucks 4 them. Top today IEM in price range of 20 bucks probably obliterates that ie8 comfortably. I am really astonished by the sound of s12, first time so satisfied with pure realism and naturality of the sound. I Am from EU, And I Think that top chi fi IEMs in price bracket of 200 Euros ultimately obliterates anything up to 1000 Euros and maybe more from any EU brand, especially with this new generation of planar IEMs. Maybe I am wrong, so I would like to hear what GIZ audio says about that. One suggestion for anybody that has s12 - try quality memory foam tips instead of silicone - they go from superb to spectacular. Anyway GIZ audio, I like your work very much, very cohesive and natural presentation, right on the point every time. Greetings...
Same. My ie600 failed in less than 3 months. If you are in the US, I went to Sennheiser-hearing website. Went to their support page, went to repairs, headphones and soundbars, found the ie300, then created a service request. They emailed me a shipping location in about a day or 2. As long as you bought them in the past 2 years, and give them the right info, it shouldnt of been a problem..? Stupid they make YOU pay for shipping though. At first I sent them an email directly and they still never got back to me.. Its been over a month now.
I love the i900. I play music loud. And if you blast your hears the upper mids and trebles goes up 5 dB. So it becomes perfect . Medium volume sucks. Better the ie 600. But people have a set memory volume. And for me. Blasting my hears.
@@hungyu_1126 that's why I always wait, Hong Kong official price 1450HKD, in my experience, after a or few month, you can see like 75%~80% off everywhere("sure not from official retail stores"), but you still have warranty by the box sticker(must check the sole agent on the box and get the sale ticket from store).
Might just be that sennheiser's product is marginally more expensive in Taiwan. I mean, the HD58x is also $200 in Taiwan and it came out almost 5 years ago
Been wanting a cheaper ie300/600 shaped IEM just for the comfort alone, so it being a baby ie600 is awesome to hear. Will definitely pick this up for long work days.
I'm very happy I pre-ordered mine. Hopefully it arrives soon
yooooo another timmy vid this week 😁😁😁
should have ordered clone off aliexpress like myself then 60 pounds give or take and sounds gr8
@@lordzed83nah dog we don't pick sennheiser iem's fir the sound. We pick 'em for the build quality and comfort. If you're into chi-fi, don't worry about sennheiser
@@YeahTheDuckweed Well chap from chi fi forums just gotten OG ie900 and connector on one side is broken.. So theere goes the build quality out of window.
I never preorder any IEMs, but the IE600 is the best combination of comfort and sound I've ever bought. The idea of something with the same fit, even if the tuning is different, I preordered them right after I watched DMS's video. Should be here on release day! Cannot wait!!
-Dr. P
Hope you like them! I think it's amazing. $150, crazy deal
Same happened with me, i also ordered one for myself after watching DMS's video. 🔥
Sennheiser seems to be killing it with their iem releases nowadays! Really giving the chi-fi market some competition!
The best part about the IE series outside of sound is comfort level. I'm hyped to get my IE200 to be my new daily driver lol
@@Gizaudio Must be quite an impressive set to replace your daily driver!
3-4 vids a week, way to go @gizaudio. The IE 600 is one of my faves and awaiting for the IE 200 and HS 660s2 locally, Sennheiser is on a roll after the Sonova takeover.
thanks for all the encouragement!
God, this hobby moves so fast, I don’t know how I could justify getting paying 600$ for an iem when I can have budget versions of all the heavy hitters for so much less. Especially with EQ, it feels like listeners without golden ears really don’t have to go beyond an under $200 set and a Qudelix 5k
Thats good for you, but dont get swept under the false pretence that diminishing returns is anything beyond completely subjective. It is always fallacious to use them as a argument, as thats a mistranslation of what that word means IN THIS CONTEXT.
Let's give a example. If we think of the clarity and detail of a headphone like a window. The difference between one of the best headphones in the $1-2k category and a TOTL headphone is the window being spotless, and the window not being there at all. If you want the window to no longer exist, then you are willing to pay how ever much more it cost to get that. To that guy, its ENTIRELY worth its value, therfore there value of diminishing returns never applied as to get that experience, they could pay NO LESS for it. Now the reason such a headphone is considered as 'beyond diminishing returns' to you is because you DONT value that requirement relative to its cost of reaching that point.
Both of you are completely valid, because its COMPLETELY subjective and therfore cannot be used in the context of proving anything.
@enjoshi-godrez8775 oh, it’s 100% subjective, no doubt. I’m speaking to the specific context of listeners who would be able to tell the difference between a spotless window and an empty window frame. My eye sight sucks, I can’t make out much more than blobs of color past where my hands reach, so given the same viewing conditions, I’d probably make the same mistake birds and dogs make all the time with windows.
For the person who won’t appreciably hear a difference in detail between the ie200 and ie600 for example, buying the $600 is just standing in a nicer room when all that matters is seeing out the window. Within that context, I think it’s a fair statement.
@@BwipBwop unless your hearing is genuinely damaged, you can condition yourself to hear a difference. But there's a catch, its really entirely dependent on the music you listen to, and what you want to experience from it. There is a reason these reviewers use music you've never heard of. Almost all music on the top 100 is so heavily compressed, what ever technical advantages exist for the more expensive product, all they'll do is further expose that compression. This is a real problem when you get into TOTL stuff, expecially for speakers over the 20k mark. You suddenly find the difference between even a good recording, and a emulate one to be too vast to ignore its short falls. I think practically anyone with undamaged hearing could eventually hear the difference between two headphones in different price categories, *but only with the right music* , the question is, would you ever actually listen to that music.
@@En_Joshi-Godrez I do probably have some hearing damage honestly. Had tinnitus since I was a kid after a shooting accident (always have that ear pro secure) but my biggest issue is probably one of exposure. Most expensive audio I’ve experienced is probably whatever setup they had the Alamo, s12 pro, second hand Pandas, and Grados.
I was listening to Final E500 and Ety Er2se with the comply T100 tips using Sylva by Snarky Puppy and the Metropole Orkest off of Apple Lossless via Apple dongle and the MP3 off of my iPod Mini.
I’m not sure I could pick up much in the detail department beyond it all sounding the way it should, it’s been years since I’ve used dirty buds or anything absolutely trash tier, so I haven’t got anything really poor resolution to compare to. But, between the Er2se, e500, Hexa, BL03, FHE, FDX1, Wu Zetian, S12, MEE Planamic Truthear Zero, and Opal, I don’t know that I can point to any differences beyond tuning and stuff. I think I heard more detail on the Stellaris, but the sibilance I got from those was too much to go more than a few songs.
I would like to get a feel for detail, could you recommend a few good tracks or playlists that would be good to A/B on? I have some HD560s coming as well to put against an assortment of Koss cans, but iem wise are there two sets that have a lot of contrast detail wise that I could compare on the right music to train myself to recognize the difference?
Appreciate your responses
@@BwipBwop that sucks to hear. As for tracks A/B testing, there's nothing better than the tracks you know the best. However, i do know something better for that purpose. There is a channel called dans audio reviews thst does demo tracks using a measurement rig. He uses the same song, and alternates between iems instantaneously. He has A/B a few of the iems you mentioned like the s12. Check out his chu vs s12 vs IE600 video. The difference between the chu and the s12 should already be apparent to you, but the IE600 might be not. What higher iems should sound like is a layer of haze from the instruments and vocal being removed. The IE600 should sound like the vocals are searing through your mind, while the s12 is mostly kept back. If you dont get the feeling after multiple listens over, then you got your answer. Also really check out his 7hz timeless review. The timeless is on the same level as the s12, and that round up has the MEST in it, which is a $1300 iem. That will give you the biggest decider between what you have, and the high end options.
I might purchase one, the fit and form factor are the best in the business. Looks like they fixed the sharp treble big W
It's a more neutral IE600 essentially
I have 0 knowledge on Senn iems, could you explain why you’re not comparing it to the 300 ?
Time for the same question, based on your first impressions how do you think it compares to the s12?
I have s12 and ill be ordering the ie200 soon.
@@verobx7201 I have the s12 and tbh I don't plan on buying anything else anytime soon since I can't afford an iem that would be that much better than the s12
My current earbuds were $32. I'm considering the IE200, and regardless of the complaints people have, I'm sure they will sound phenomenal to me!
@bhansen9468 Same. I still haven't pulled the trigger as my earbuds still work. My over the ear headphones are starting to die so I'm getting closer. I've been buying cheap for a while and am looking forward to something nice for a change.
Hopefully Sennheiser fixed their QC issues. My ie600 didnt even last 3 months without the right iem failing. Same problems seem to be happening with the ie300 too for some people. Which is a shame, I absolutely LOVED the ie600.
@@AeyGee Difference is Sennheiser will replace it for free everytime and you are not at the mercy of a chi fi seller in China. Most problems happen with people using aftermarket cables killing the connectors.
@@Sand_1995 I wouldn't really consider it "free" since they have you pay for the shipping. But yes, Sen seemed pretty easy to get a replacement from. As long as you do it right. Which took me some time to figure out. Their automated help response was God awful. Reddit was more useful than their own support. I still havent gotten an email response from them and it's been 2+ months now. I literally didn't remove the cable from my ie600 more than twice until after the driver failed though. The last time I removed the cable was close to a month before they failed. Literally all I did with them was use them as my daily driver for 2 months at my desk. I own plenty of Chifi iems for years and they are still good as new. Tbf they are all 2 pin though. MMCX just sucks. Unreliable af.
Just got my IE300 from Amazon today and the left side cuts out and crackles when moving the cable. Not cool…
@@TheExtremeElementz Thats usually how it starts. It will be a day or 2 until it fully cuts out. Time for a refund..
@@Kushby yeah I think I’m going to give up on the Sennhieser’s and look into something else entirely.
And I thought Moondrop was terrifying with how they cannibalized their own 1DDs.... old mate Senny comes in.
How does the IE200 compares to IE300 as a first impression?
I auditioned both the IE200 and IE600 few days ago and I actually preferred the IE200 more. The tuning just sounds right to me and I feel at home from the very first time I listened through it. The IE600 however is a bass monster, impressively done without mudding the midrange and the treble sounds, especially drum cymbals sounds magnificent. The IE200 feels somewhat grainy compared to its big brother. Others will say Kato shit on the IE200 sound-wise, but all of that means nothing to me if I can't wear them for hours since they're not as comfortable to my ears as the IE lineup.
Does it makes noise when the wire touches and rubs?
Please include a comparison with the IE 300 in the review
Thanks for this first impression. Preordered and waiting my own...
Please, what is the name of the music in the end of the video?
How would you say the ie600 compares against the Xenns Top? I've been wanting to replace my Variations as they feel a bit too... Tame for some of the music I listen to. Great bass, but I would like a touch more fun and engaging. Or the Maestro Minis the better choice?
IE600 is magic. Warm mids, sparkly extended treble and sounds extremely clean. HD650 level timbre. Variations feels shouty and thin on comparison.
@@Sand_1995 Very much appreciate the comparison! Thin is definitely the word for the Variations, although I love the details and separation it produces. I expect the ie600 is no slouch in that regard as well
Hello i am late, Can you tell me an iem which is so impressive than IE900 in that price range? Is Thieaudio Mk3 or Prestge the one i should choose?
Wonderful video bye the way ! Gonna Subscribe but please give me a reply if possible
i was looking at the ie 400 are they any good
Man. I just bought an HD 560s and I need to save for a laptop.
I might be able to demo it via a review tour but if possible I would really like to have one as a reference point. Ie series is a clear indication of the affects of Chi-fi renaissance in the western market.
I bought IE-300 3 weeks ago and I found it have a big problems about the connector (mmcx) that disconnect many many times and so annoying. btw the Sennheiser shop take it back and full-refunded to me it's so good responsibility.
ผมซื้อ IE-300 มาแล้ว เจอปัญหาการเชื่อมต่อติดๆ ดับๆ ตลอดเลย ไม่รู้ว่าตัว 200 มีปัญหานี้บ้างหรือเปล่าครับ?
How does it compare to sennheiser ie 100 pro since they are in same price bracket?
We are really in Sennheiser's redemption arc.
it's a good start to the year
Hello gizaudio! What do you think is the best eq for my tangzu wan'er? I prefer the harman neutral type of eq but i don't exactly know how to do it
Your recommendations on the Variations was spot on & I love them. Would the IE600 be a step or just completely different signatures? I want something priced between $500-$1000 that’ll blow my mind over & above the Variations.
It would be a completely differnt signature. Variatiosn is more "correct" and neutral while the IE600 is very colored and fun.
@@Gizaudio Wow? I thought it would be the opposite being that Sennheissers tend to be more analytically tuned aren’t they? At least across the over ear headphones. I love the Variations but would love a funner set of IEM’s as well. Maybe I’ll check them out! Thanks for the fast reply!
@@1988remixx I am also a happy owner of variations♥. I tried ie600, and it's got the wow factor, with textured bass and detailed sound. But I couldn't bear it for more than 15 minutes bcz of the fatigue. The logical upgrade for us (the Harman target lovers) is nothing less than monarch mkii. I really loved it, as it makes you enjoy music without fearing about fatigue that ie600, z1r, and helios etc. are prone to.
@@shahkhan110 Very interesting reply I appreciate it! I purchased the ThieAudio Oracles & were HIGHLY disappointed in them so I’m a little hesitant on trying another ThieAudio product. Not that I don’t think they’re any good but I’m not one for the Harman Target. I listen for enjoyment not for the analytics HOWEVER that being said I do often find myself critiquing certain songs if I do here some harmonic differences from IEM to IEM but mostly I listen to just relax & have fun witht he music
❤ nice! Glad you got to try it!
is it worth picking up the ie 200 when i own the ie 300?
How do they compare in the detail they provide? By detail I mean all that little sounds the with some headphones you can listen and with other not
a little bit offtopic, but I am considering upgrading to Gaea from Variations, is it worth it? Specfically bass-wise, midbass is better on Gaea as I got it, but what about rumble?
The IE900 is the Holy Grail. It is unbelievable paired with a Neve RNHP Headphone Amplifier
How do you all feel about Sennheiser IE lineup for durability? Can these be used full time at the PC 12-14 hours per day for years on end?
Hi, I have DUNU Titan 5 and really like them, really love the bass they produce. But I wonder if I decide to upgrade them what should I choose? Thanks
I own IE 200s and they sound great! Tip-rolled them with Spinfit CP145s and they now sound even better with a slightly wider soundstage. The SPL value on these is deceptive, though. Need good amplification to perform well.
Have you tryed the different "tuning" option? You can change it by haveing the eartips all the way in or longer out on the stem.
Would love to see a review on the New Final Audio A5000 and the older brother the A8000
I did try the ie200 since it was better for my pocket because of the hype... But I felt it was missing weight to it's sound, so I tried the ie600 and the tuning has more weight and has better sound stage and imaging/separation, they sound more real then my xenns up
how do the IE 200 compare to the S12 Pro?
How does this compare to the planars? Dont know which one to buy. Lookin at the 7HZ Timeless vs these IE200s. Someone help 😂
How it will b compared to kato, yume ll, Hana 2021.
Great vid!! Looking forward to the ie200 launch. Very curious about how it will line up with its competition at the price
Imho it tops the AFUL and the Wu Zetian, wich i prefer over the timeless, it will be on every Top List in 2023
Love the ie600, been listening to the ie200 for a week, Crutchfield had them before everybody else? The ie200 does not have the detail of the ie600, and it's plastic not 3D laser printed amorphous zirconium alloy. Also, no real case, only one cheaper cable, and less bass. Not bad for the price.
Do you think it's better than the Kato? there's a lot of arguments over reddit to which one is better, It's hard to trust anyone
The IE900 was conceptualized with EQing in mind. It should not distort even with very heavy EQ. That's what the Sennheiser Chief of the Audiophile Department said in an interview. It's meant to appeal to everyone through it's capabilities to sound like everything you want it to sound like.
Thank you Sennheiser for taking $1500 from me and still make me fix the IEM myself.
on the serious, any decent IEM will take EQ well. Even something $20.
@@Gizaudio i am just paraphrasing the guy. He said that the IE900 was meant to be for audiophiles, which in his opinion should love EQ. There are many interesting things this guy said in this Interview, it's a good watch.
@@maegnificant I'll take a peep at it. Do you have the link to it by any chance?
@@Gizaudio ruclips.net/video/vDuhggvzjPg/видео.html
I think it was this video. It was a while ago when I saw it last.
Ie900 sounds great on almost any genre. Just wish they used the same material as the ie600. The aluminum can scratch and feels cheaper
Dunu titas s or ie 200
Im getting both almost at the same price.
Someone help me out
I auditioned ie200 briefly yesterday since I am visiting my home country now. Clarity, not to be confused with resolution, was on par with ie600. Thankfully, ie200 didn't have this annoyingly harsh peak in the treble like the ie600. But the overall transients felt less incisive and sharp. Macro-details and layering capability felt also inferior to ie600 but had similar dynamics. Great IEM for the given price.
Pretty spot on. I agree
hi 5inh33, do you think IE 200 is good for gaming? How about imaging effects?
Any thoughts this vs the IE300?
Now we wait to see giz put the fat freq maestro se in s+ tier
do you think that difference between both could be adjusted by EQ?
@@SpacedOutDoonie maybe the for this 2024 I could buy them (ie200) to make the test and Review. For my this is very interesting, and I'm pretty sure it could be possibly.
@@EARBANGpodrías hacer una comparativa con los ie100 pro?
@@carlos_garcia_2003 estoy casi seguro que si, pero no tengo los ie600 para hacer la comparación de forma correcta, y los ie100 tendría que comprarlos aun jajajaja, pero puedo ponerlo para hacer próximamente :)
@@EARBANG muchísimas gracias es que no me decido entre los ie100 pro y los ie200
@@carlos_garcia_2003 que tipo de sonido estás buscando? Posiblemente haya algo similar que si haya probado
Did anyone else have a problem getting a seal with the IE200? None of the silicon tips provided worked for me, had to use the foam tips but they made everything sound kind of muffled, at least at the "default" tuning position (the forward position was better). Now I'm using the Salnotes Zero tips on them (the orange ones, fyi) and they seem to work just fine. Is it just me?
If they are using the same tips as the ie300, ie600 and ie900 then yes, people including myself had the same problems with their silicon tips.
For my ie600 I used the final e tips, and Super reviews suggested the Softears UC tips
@@Kushby Good to know, thanks. It was a few awkward hours before I realized what was going on.
How does the ie200 compare to blessing2 dusk
How would this compare to ie100 pro?
But does it blend?
why are people not comparing this to ie300 wtf lets compare this to multiple times more expensive iems...
@@HOTSPEEDMike headfonia as usual have no idea what they are talking about.
@@patrickdanneker5480 they're right, but you can keep believing 200 is a almost as good as 600 lol, while in fact it's worse than 300
@@wojtekr8081 maybe you'll see one day that headfonia is one of the worst sources for trustworthy review. And you'll maybe realize one day that pricing in this hobby isn't always a good metric to measure the sound quality.
Interesting to see where IE200 falls in Senn’s lineup. Wondering how IE200 fares against the Kato. Guess we’ll find out soon enough.
Probably better. Since its uses a capable driver like the IE600
@@Sand_1995 Good driver doesn't mean much, IE300 supposedly has the same one and it isn't held to the same high regards.
@@n0xt IE300 has bad tuning but good technicalities. IE200 is tuned better than the Katos from the frequency graph.
Dms in that video he was referring to said ie200 is more detail than kato.
Anyone have strong opinions about the IE200 sounding any better than the Truthear x Crin Zero for hardcore gaming and casual music listening? Just looking for something with good sense of direction for Valorant, Warzone and OW.
Would you say IE600 is good for both EDM and Classical music?
For edm its deep sub bass definitely makes it fun to listen to, but the treble can come off as a bit sharp (but tolerable) for some tracks. I wouldn't consider myself treble sensitive either, I recommend trying them out beforehand.
@@meowingtons3214 thanks
The ie600 sounds better all round than the ie200. More detail, depth, emotional engagement. And beats every other IEM I have (and is built to last).
I'm using uncompressed lossless with a variety or sources (inc A&K se180baks lg v60). DACs include Chord Mojo 2 and Onix Alpha.
IE900 is so boring that even Zeos didn't like it.
I love it. I play music loud. And if you blast your hears the upper mids and trebles goes up 5 dB. So it becomes perfect . Medium volume sucks. Better the ie 600. But people have a set memory volume. And for me. Blasting my hears.
@@paulosilva8200 Not a smart thing to do. You will get more distortion and possibly ear damage in the long run. Don't use volume to compensate the lack of a specific frequency range. Go for your preferred tonality, not volume.
Ie900 actually sounds great. Considering how small and comfortable it is, there isn’t much that compares. Coming from someone with Mest MK2 and Fat Freq Maestro SE.
Zeos is not my reference.
@@yangarzon8994 Mine neither. He's just a seller. He usually hypes everything, and if he didn't do that with the IE900, it must be a pretty average product considering its asking price.
how are these against the Heyday edition, I might consider these
At MSRP, IE600 is extremely overpriced, IE900 even more so. I bought the IE600 for $350 brand new directly from Sennheiser and thought that was a bit overpriced too. If it wasn't for the fit/comfort, big bass, and good resolution, I would sell the IE600. It's a good IEM, but not close to $600/$700 good.
That FR seems so balanced and neutral that seems to be a great choice for mixing, gaming and such.
This video just make me confuse, between Galileo or IE200😂which one should i pick?
Love my IE600, great with classical and more and tough as nails. And still loving my 7hz Timeless, fun for lots of genres and works quite well in noisy environments.
By the time my 7hz needs replacing there'll probably be planar IEMs costing a quarter of the price, and lossless aptx.
You do know there is also an IE300, right?
Is the ie 200 good for gaming ?
06:10 yes, I asked my dad to get me HBB Khan instead he got me Noble Khan
I tested both side by side in a store for 30 minutes.. the differences were almost obvious to me.. IE600 was sounding way better.. by the way, the IE600 was the only IEM I felt I could listen to without the need of applying an EQ.. while in case of IE200, and also IE 100 pro (which I own for a while now), I feel the need for EQ..
What sounds best and has the most bass the ie 100 pro or the ie 200 ?
Good first impression. This or ie300?
ie300 having recessed mids and more bass means it'll sound muddy compared to the ie200. If you'd like female vocals in your music then go with the 200
source : have both ie600 and ie300
@@HOTSPEEDMike Have you heard the IE200?
ie200 vs hexa?
Any chance of being better than moondrop kato in any way?
Guys please somebody recommend me an iem with wider soundstage, crystal clear soothing sound and deep bass...... Pls🙏😐
IER-Z1R
@@lrvan That's too old and too costly friend
Fatfreq Maestro Mini has what you want if you can handle slightly hot treble
lol I don’t think I’ve ever seen treble lines like that for the Sultan 😮
Why no Fir Audio VXV review?
It's just ok
Sennheiser IEM without bright treble? That's surprising. Now let's wait for Sennheiser IEM which has upper midrange.
fast forward today with their improper seal, depending on the person, the IE200 also eliminates itself lmao.
Cca cxs review please, I found cxs technical is better than 7hz zero and waner and bass is better
Are you saying IE 900/300=600/200 ?
it's not gonna kill ie600, it's a ie600 feel for people cant afford ie600, just like sony's WM1AM2 gives u a taste of premium sound, if u want that actual premium sound, get the WM1ZM2
1:17 sadly it's not uh euh six hungeos :(
At $150 US ..puts it in the S12 , WU’s ..or KATO …so a lot to pick from …and yes I’ve got all of them to play with 😋
what's your impression? let us know !
A lot of respect for Sennheiser products, but pricewise I don't think is worth really, there are a bunch of IEM's out there who will give you "everything"
first time I preordered something
Maaaaaa, am I going to have to buy these now? I really shouldn't.
Now I feel stupid for buying the IE300
Why. The ie 200 has no bass man. Better the ie 300.
Compareson to the awful performer 5 and opinions technical performance plss
The AFUL is smoother, the IE200 is more realistic and more detailed, for me
@@stevenmctowelie416 so ie200 got better technicality compared to Aful? How about the soundstage?
@@depressedcollegestudent4655 For me, the IE200 is the new benchmark in this price range and beyond. Sennheiser shows with this IEM what you can do sonically and technically. Only on their cables they need to work urgently, they are a pain in the ass.
2022 is a year of collab. 2023 is a year of giant fall down. Budget iem won't just get good but almost similar to the expensive one making those expensive iem just dead
8:43 Dishonor on your horse 😂
I watched this video before i happened to try the ie200 so tbh i kinda doubt Timmy on this one. After i tried the ie200 i say if you dont have the ie600 you can buy ie200 and maybe forget about the ie600. In term of tonally wise, ie200 to me is the best sennheiser put out so far, definitely way better than ie300 and ie900 (again, in tonality) if not for technical performance i find you have no reason to go for the ie600 ( also that a hefty 500$ different in price). So yea, sorry for doubting you Timmy XD.
John is gonna sulk
just bought the ie 100 a month ago......
150 is too much when there is planars like Shuoer s12 for exactly same price, waaaay too much - because it simlply cant be better tahan s12, or am I wrong? I guess that s12 is better even than IE600, can you compare? ie600 vs s12?
Man. I did. The sennheiser use a double dumping system for the nozzle that reduces vibration and distortions .problem with brands from Europe is price and most of them is a single dd and you pay for casing and 20% the nozzle and chamber . Chifi good price, but all.the same build. Driver. Pipe if there is multiple drivers or a strange driver facing the nozzle with a dumber behing the driver for the tuning. So. Yep. What's better
I’m pretty sure the ie200 will have better timbre than the s12
It's merely a personal choice.
S12 might detailwise be better but from timbre characteristics perspective a dynamic driver iem has an advantage.
My favorit was the Wu Zetian, until the IE200 came
Waay ago, 14 years, I had Sennheiser ie8, paid 350 bucks 4 them. Top today IEM in price range of 20 bucks probably obliterates that ie8 comfortably.
I am really astonished by the sound of s12, first time so satisfied with pure realism and naturality of the sound.
I Am from EU, And I Think that top chi fi IEMs in price bracket of 200 Euros ultimately obliterates anything up to 1000 Euros and maybe more from any EU brand, especially with this new generation of planar IEMs.
Maybe I am wrong, so I would like to hear what GIZ audio says about that.
One suggestion for anybody that has s12 - try quality memory foam tips instead of silicone - they go from superb to spectacular.
Anyway GIZ audio, I like your work very much, very cohesive and natural presentation, right on the point every time.
Greetings...
Sennheiser IE200: Baby ie600
Timmy; baby Crinacle. :D crin's Padawan :D
I am only a Youngling
@@Gizaudio you just need some extra salt for seasoning :D
I bought the ie600 cause of you and zeos and I love it
You can probably skip the IE200 lol. Unless you want a less v-shape IE600 to beat up and throw around
@@Gizaudio I want more v shape 🤪
@@itzikca at that point just EQ the whole midrange down a couple dBs on the IE600 lol
Pls do a perfect EQ for Hexa faster :D
Like many others with IE300s the right side stopped & Sen refuses to help. Might have to look at the 200s now!
Same. My ie600 failed in less than 3 months.
If you are in the US, I went to Sennheiser-hearing website. Went to their support page, went to repairs, headphones and soundbars, found the ie300, then created a service request. They emailed me a shipping location in about a day or 2.
As long as you bought them in the past 2 years, and give them the right info, it shouldnt of been a problem..?
Stupid they make YOU pay for shipping though.
At first I sent them an email directly and they still never got back to me.. Its been over a month now.
I love the i900. I play music loud. And if you blast your hears the upper mids and trebles goes up 5 dB. So it becomes perfect . Medium volume sucks. Better the ie 600. But people have a set memory volume. And for me. Blasting my hears.
Damn
Probably it is the IE300 that will drop off the face of the world instead.
I kinda already did in a way haha
Too colored to me
is this guy a perfume reviewer XD
IE200 cost 200 dollars in Taiwan, WTF?
I'm a poor student,ie100pro is more fitting my budget,although i like ie200 more than ie100pro ,fucking tw price,NT2000 dollars gap
@@hungyu_1126 that's why I always wait, Hong Kong official price 1450HKD, in my experience, after a or few month, you can see like 75%~80% off everywhere("sure not from official retail stores"), but you still have warranty by the box sticker(must check the sole agent on the box and get the sale ticket from store).
Might just be that sennheiser's product is marginally more expensive in Taiwan. I mean, the HD58x is also $200 in Taiwan and it came out almost 5 years ago