[NewEve]

Thank you for the video and rating. Your quote is quite quotable. I don't want to spoil it, but it starts with "BEST...DYN..." ahh I've said too much.

 

[Raketen]

Just waiting for IE650

 

[Sharppain]

Hello Head-Fi!

Today is an exciting one as we officially unveil the IE 600—the third family member of our audiophile in-ear range. With a housing crafted from NASA-grade materials and sonic lineage to the IE 900 and IE 300’s TrueResponse transducers, the IE 600 brings audiophiles a lifetime of exquisite sound with every listen. Each earpiece is 3D printed (more on that) with ZR01 amorphous zirconium via a precision manufacturing process for unmatched durability. The insides are just as special, producing an intimate sound that perfectly balances realism and expression.

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Exceptional In Every Detail

The IE 600's meticulous craftsmanship complements its world-class signature sound. The amorphous zirconium housing has an atomic structure similar to glass yet triple the hardness of steel, thus it can be shaped with uncanny precision and consistency to offer our complex transducer system an ideal environment to reproduce larger-than-life sound. This AMLOY-ZR01 material is actually found on the drilling head of the NASA Mars Rover, applied specifically for its toughness in extreme conditions. The earphone nozzles contain dual-chamber frequency absorbers to unmask critical details in your music—when combined with the 7mm TrueResponse transducer, the results are breathtaking vocals, resolute treble detail and clear bass extension. These casings, made in Germany by Heraeus, conclude their journey at our Ireland manufacturing plant for assembly and rigorous channel matching.

Watch the Video

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IE 600 features:

• Expressive, intimate sound quality that is both engaging and natural
• TrueResponse 7mm dynamic transducer for extra wideband performance with utmost phase integrity and ultra-low distortion
• Dual-chamber frequency absorber mitigates spikes from frequency clusters, revealing exceptional treble detail without harsh sibilance
• Unique back-volume manages air flow behind the transducer for exceptional low-frequency integrity
• Each earpiece is 3D printed using ZR01 amorphous zirconium for unmatched durability, resistance to corrosion, and protective hardness
• Smooth, scratch-resistant finish retains a like-new aesthetic even with daily use
• Assembled by hand at Sennheiser’s Ireland production plant
• Sealed, noise-isolating fit with 3 sizes each of silicone and viscoelastic memory foam adapters (S/M/L)
• Ships with two cables: single-ended cable with 3.5mm plug termination and balanced 4.4mm termination
• Cables are para-aramid reinforced with Fidelity+ MMCX connectors
• Recessed cable sockets for improved strain relief and long-term durability
• Adjustable ear hooks for a secure, comfortable fit
• 4 Hz - 46,500 Hz frequency response
• Efficient 18 Ω impedance for use with a wide range of audio sources
• Remarkable clarity at both SPL extremes with <0.06% THD (1 kHz, 94 dB)
• Up to 118 dB SPL sensitivity (@1 kHz / 1 Vrms)
• Protective, rigid travel zip case, cable clip and cleaning tool included

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Watch the Walkthrough Video

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It’s All About Connection

Included with every IE 600 are two para-aramid reinforced cables: a single-ended cable with a 3.5mm plug termination, as well as a balanced cable with a 4.4mm plug. The IE 600 uses gold-plated Fidelity+ MMCX connectors that provide utmost contact integrity. Each housing-side receptacle is seated within a recessed, 4.8mm-wide socket to provide wearers with robust strain relief. Three sizes of silicone and viscoelastic eartips ensure a comfortable coupling for optimum bass response and environmental isolation. A debris cleaning tool and clothing clip stash away in the zippered storage case so you can enjoy the IE 600 wherever you decide to have your hi-fi fix.



This new earphone will be available for pre-order today, March 2nd, with orders in China and Japan shipping March 8th. Europe and North American availability will follow in spring/summer. We will provide availability updates here in this thread. For more information including pricing visit sennheiser.com or contact your local Sennheiser dealer. A Head-Fi Q&A session will follow with a date TBA. We are so excited for you to hear it.

And where can I buy it!? Do not find it neither in EU, nor in US stores.

 

[ericpalonen]

Just waiting for IE650

LOL I was waiting for who was going to be the first! Don't hold your breath haha.

 

[Juns]

Donno if it's worth $1000 price tag. Personally, I would go with IE800.

 

[human bass]

Donno if it's worth $1000 price tag. Personally, I would go with IE800.

You mean the 900? The 800 is very outdated.

 

[Juns]

You mean the 900? The 800 is very outdated.

IE800 is still an excellent IEM. You can get them for about $500 these days.

 

[joshnor713]

Wait so, the only differences I'm reading between this and the IE 900 one less absorption chamber and no 2.5mm balanced cable (which is being phased out by 4.4mm anyways). And the IE 600's material is scratch-resistant, which the IE 900 is not much (I easily get scratches on the flat plate of my IE 900). And there's a $600 difference? Man, this announcement cannibalized the IE 900 a bit. Or am I missing something?

 

[Sharppain]

IE800 is still an excellent IEM. You can get them for about $500 these days.

Fully agree, IE800 is a benchmark. Also I think the IE80 is still golding the ground.

 

[obsidyen]

Wow, looks interesting for sure.

 

[ericpalonen]

Wait so, the only differences I'm reading between this and the IE 900 one less absorption chamber and no 2.5mm balanced cable (which is being phased out by 4.4mm anyways). And the IE 600's material is scratch-resistant, which the IE 900 is not much (I easily get scratches on the flat plate of my IE 900). And there's a $600 difference? Man, this announcement cannibalized the IE 900 a bit. Or am I missing something?

On paper, yes. In the head, however, you could A/B the two and any Head-Fier could tell them apart — the voicing is in fact a different flavor opposed to solely the results of subtraction.

 

[C_Lindbergh]

Looks great!

Just shame about the later launch date in Europe and that I'd still have to use an adapter for it work with the UTWS5... :/

It would be cool if Sennheiser made a True Wireless BT adapter in the near future now that we'll see Bluetooth reaching CD-quality

 

[Scubadevils]

Intrigued and following - almost a year now since I first got to try the IE900, which I of course ultimately purchased and still love.

 

[NewEve]

This new earphone will be available for pre-order today, March 2nd, with orders in China and Japan shipping March 8th. Europe and North American availability will follow in spring/summer.

Housings: Germany
Acoustics: Ireland
Final Assembly: Ireland

Understandable but… a bit disappointing nonetheless.

Still looking forward for its release though… It seems Sennheiser might have winner here, especially in terms of price/performance ratio.

 

[ericpalonen]

@BlueA @M3NTAL @Scuba Devils @joshnor713

Here is a really cool behind-the-scenes look at the IE 600 casing process

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