Sennheiser IE 80 S

Sennheiser's IE 80 S earphones produce sound worthy of their $350 price, but some peculiar design decisions make the overall experience feel less than luxurious.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Audiophile fidelity combined with contemporary design elements and professional features like in ear canal fit and strain relief on cable connectors
  • Durable housing and rugged, interchangeable cable with the well-known Sennheiser proprietary 2 pin connector that allows for customization according to individual taste
  • Improved acoustic design featuring a dynamic transducer with powerful neodymium magnets that ensures outstanding sonic accuracy and clarity
  • Unique manual sound tuning function lets you tailor the low frequency response to personal preference
  • Ear tip set includes standard silicone, lamella silicone, and Comply foam all in small, medium, and large sizes
  • Connectivity technology: Wired

PROS

+ Excellent audio performance.
+ Generous array of eartips and accessories.
+ Adjustable bass response.
+ Removable cable.

CONS

- Expensive.
- Included cable lacks inline remote control or mic.
- Difficult to adjust bass levels and have an accurate ear-to-ear mix.
- Snap-on ear hooks don't always stay in place.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on January 04, 2018
Sennheiser's IE 80 S earphones produce sound worthy of their $350 price, but some peculiar design decisions make the overall experience feel less than luxurious.
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