Sennheiser IE 800

The Sennheiser IE 800 is the most expensive non-custom-molded in-canal earphone pair we've reviewed, and it earns its price with excellent audio performance.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • The IE 800 S provides breathtaking reference-grade audiophile sound you can fit in a pocket
  • Sealed ear canal fit isolates the listener from their environment for giant-sized sound anywhere (wide assortment of eartips are included for a seamless fit)
  • Made in Germany with proprietary 7mm Extra Wide Band transducers in a rugged ceramic body that sounds like a full-size headphone
  • A specially developed Dual Chamber Absorber system prevents frequency crowding to reveal subtle details buried in your music

PROS

+ Superb audio performance through the frequency range, with rich lows and clear, vibrant mids and highs.
+ Thoughtfully designed ear tips are easy to swap out, clean.
+ Protective filters keep outside elements away from drivers.

CONS

- Extremely expensive.
- Cable is not fully detachable—hardwired to ear pieces.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on July 15, 2013
The Sennheiser IE 800 is the most expensive non-custom-molded in-canal earphone pair we've reviewed, and it earns its price with excellent audio performance.
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By TrustedReviews on September 04, 2012
The Sennheiser IE 800 are some of the most expensive universal earphones you can get. They cost £600, making them terrifyingly pricey for most people.
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