I have the "Sennheiser IE 80" and wondering is the "Sennheiser IE 800" wroth the upgrade?
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I've never heard the IE80, I have the grado G10 and the 800s are better. Yeah they are a lot of money but they do sound real good, I'm happy.
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I really am not a fan of in ear headphones because of fit and openness. I've had Ultimate Ears, Bose, and some Sennheiser CX 980's. I really enjoyed those phones for the fit and they didn't sound bad. But for critical listening, I have the HD600's. But since I have the 800's, my opinions have changed. As small as they are, I am amazed at the bass, depth, openness, and detail they present. These are the best in ear phones I've ever had and worth every cent.
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I tried both at a shop. the ie800 earphone kept falling out of my ear if i didnt put it exactly right, it is very annoying. I just dont think an 800 dollar earphone should have this design flaw. Whereas the IE80 i just put it in my ear and it stays there not matter how i put it. But without a doubt the sound is way better than IE80. Buy it if you can put up with earphone falling out of your ear all the time.
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yes!!! I had IE80 previously and thought that sound could not get any better. Well let me just say that IE 800 takes the sound to the whole new level. They are just outstanding. Perfection is there.
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The IE800 is a giant step up in clarity. The sound quality is greatly improved. Whether it's worth the price is up to you. The negative for the IE800 is that there's a lot of cable noise (microphonics) if you wear it cable-down. If cable-over-the-ears works for you, then it's no problem.
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I bought a pair of IE80s for my wife. The soundstage and detail seems roughly equivalent, but the IE800 has way more bass presence. Tuning the bass on the IE80s might improve it, but I did not experiment with that in my (brief) test. In terms of comfort I prefer the 800s but that's a very personal thing - some would prefer the over-the-ear setup of the 80s.
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All the way! The sound quality is totally different....it's excellent (especially when compared vs. intensity). I upgraded them and was the best decision.
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Hi Ben. Sorry, can't give you a compare of IE800's to Solo2 or HD700. I haven't owned them or listened to compare. I read in some reviews where people compared IE800 as little brothers of HD800, which are a higher model compared to HD700. What I can tell you about IE800 is following. These are very tiny year buds and the way how they are constructed they are suited more for listening while seating still. They only come with rubber tips that don't hold firmly in your year canal and you don't have the option of wrapping the cable around the year like you'll find in Sure models. I personally find myself having to push them back in place while walking. They also come with a very short cable which you may find a problem as well. You may want to check if Sennheiser offers an additional longer cable sold separately. If you intend using year buds while in active motion, I think Sure SE846 or SE535 models will be more suitable. SE535 have very weak base, in my opinion. SE846 are comparable to IE800. Sure's also come with polyfoam tips that expand in your year canal and hold in place more firmly and also provide better sound isolation. Hope this helps.
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I found them here: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/352738-REG/Sennheiser_085708_H_85708_Ear_Cushions.html/
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I would prefer Audio Technica in this segment. For me Sennheiser is HD600 and 800.
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If you don't need noise cancelling the Sennheisers are great and truly bang for buck if you can pick up a refurbished set. Remember your sound is only good as your source. Find out what the weak link in your system is and upgrade for the ongoing reward.
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As an audio engineer, I can personally tell the difference between the two models. However, to the untrained ear of a casual listener it will be very difficult to notice any difference. This will also differ from person to person as every set of ears and every human brain are just a little bit different. Therefore not every human being is capable of hearing all of the frequencies being omitted from the speakers. That being said, the difference between models is their frequency range. Ask yourself these questions before making a decision : 1) Do you commonly notice a difference in the overall sound quality when listening to music on different speakers? 2) Does your listening pleasure diminish when you notice these differences? 3) Are you the kind of person that doesn't mind spending a little more money if you know that you will be getting a better quality product? If you answered yes to these questions, then I would recommend doing as I did and purchasing the 800 model. BTW, if you're "all about that bass" the 800 will also be more appealing as the main difference is the low end frequencies as they always improve with size. I hope this was helpful! Matt. W.
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I, too, purchased the 93 and thought about upgrading to the 95. I liked the 93 but was intrigued by the 95's audio. So I ordered a 95 and was blown away by the improved sound. The 93 is on its way back to Amazon.
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I would spend my money on some good headphones after a while I'm almost sick of the muddy sound. The mix amp doesn't do much beside make them louder. Spend 100 more and get sennheisers or some audiotechnicas.
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I suggest you go to Sennheiser website as their technicians are patient and helpful
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This headset is based on DT770. As far as music goes, it has a different sound signature than DT880. This headset will have more pronounced bass and recessed mids, while DT880 is the most neutral Beyer on this tier. If you want to read more, there's a great article on head-fi called "Sonic Differences between DT770-DT990 models": http://www.head-fi.org/t/513393/guide-sonic-differences-between-dt770-dt990-models-more . For gaming, this headset is likely to be more "fun" (immersive).
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you mean se 215? I don't try se 215 before.But they has there own advantages. What kind of music you prefer? For IE3, the quality of human voice is great. But the bass is a little bit weak. I have already used it for more than 50 hours and the bass quality became much better than before. If you have more questions, feel free to contact me.
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i have a sennheiser and i still use it cause there is quality in it too.but there is no comparison cause if i can go back in time i would have bought Bose QuietComfort.and it really helps when you are in an airplane if there is a kid crying you would hear nothing. ^_^
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All I know about is the upgrade.So far I've been very happy with product. I. Think it's a pretty good piece of eq at a great price
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What do you want to upgrade? your reciever? If you can get it for a good price which is under $600.00 I would do it. I really don't think stereo equipment is worth the money you pay for it. If your speakers are several years old like mine were 10 years old you may find yourself wanting to upgrade your speakers.
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Yes from the Sennheiser site, but with shipping it's worth looking at buying a new pair from amazon instead.
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There is an available audio upgrade for $50. If you are not law enforcement or outside the USA, we will also require that you sign our audio waiver form. Thank you for your inquiry.