[barato]

I was hoping the ie 300 would be my endgame but that U shape response is almost the polar opposite of my preferred kind of (hd650) for me, but it's weird because I didn't mind the cx300s at all even though its supposed to have a similar response... at least according to a couple of online graphs I found.

Starting to think about trying a chinese offering see if they suit me more, maybe timeless ortho or moondrop, whatever is the cheapest model that can perform on a similar technical level to the ie 300.

I tried putting tips on the outer notch, dropped down to small tips for deeper insertion and HOLY CRAP it is night and day.
Finally the entire lower half of the frequency range has come to life, I was not remotely close to a proper seal with any tip size when they were flush to the shell ... Definitely fairly sensitive to seal and insertion depth.

also as rwelles suggested, a stopper is needed because tips do slip very easily back onto the inner notch, especially when they warm up and get squishy... happened 3 times already.


Really just astonishing sound quality now, an order of magnitude more dynamic sounding than the HD650 or HD800, which are really strong players in the over-ear world, absolutely monstrously resolving treble that is smooth as butter at the same time. Doesn't have the imaging, staging or tonal realism of them but it been a couple hours and I feel like it's going to be very very difficult to get much enjoyment listening to the HD800 or even hd650 ever again due to their comparative lack of upper end smoothness (tinnitus and ear sensitivity at the moment is making that a very high priority ) and also them failing to compete with extreme level of musical engagement the ie 300 is providing.
I am not even using a good source yet, only my phone.

 

[GoodBoy]

Any link for the stopper ring? I don't know where to look for it and under what specific name it's being offered?

Yes I also found stock tips being tricky, that's because initially they give a feeling of good seal. Didn't change size or anything, silicone medium still works fine for me, however it needs to be sitted properly so the way how entire earphone is situaded matters greatly. Start with the hooks, and delicately push the housing if it's done opposite way there's a risk of it moving to a different position. First warning should be a weak subbas, followed by oddly bright top. I've read some people complaing about treble, saying they can listen to them only EQed. Seal not good enough or third party tips are most likely to blame. Remember as with most sennheiser products tips and pads are part of a tunning.

Not gonna complain much about stock tips as I find them high quality and robust. Yes they're on a thinner side and don't go as deep, think they did it on purpose to achieve a better comfort. With most IEMs I've always hated deeper tips as they caused fatique too soon for me, but not with new senn tips! Foamies look tempting too so I'll experiment with them later on.

@Dust by Monday @ericpalonen thanks for the cable tip, will def try it out

 

[ericpalonen]

I use the second position on my IE900s. I've found putting a 2 mm x 4.5 mm (ID) rubber ring on first keeps it from accidentally being pushed back the 1st position. They're cheap, maybe 25¢ each. hth

Any link for the stopper ring? I don't know where to look for it and under what specific name it's being offered?
out

This hack belongs in the Hactical archive we've been building! If you can take some pics, please add it, as it would be of good use to the community

 

[rwelles]

I didn't buy these online, just walked into my neighborhood hardware store. Ask them about rubber grommets. Shopping in person can be fun!! Try it sometime.

These are a 2 mm thickness with an inner diameter of 4.5 mm. I tried 5 mm but it felt too loose. Depending on the ear tip involved, 1.5 mm thickness may work better.

Shown are my IE900s, but the principle and sizes are exactly the same for 300 and 600. For the curious, using Sennheiser IE Pro tips with a Plus Sound X6 cable.


Apologies for the crappy shadows...

 

[rlw6534]

I didn't buy these online, just walked into my neighborhood hardware store. Ask them about rubber grommets. Shopping in person can be fun!! Try it sometime.

These are a 2 mm thickness with an inner diameter of 4.5 mm. I tried 5 mm but it felt too loose. Depending on the ear tip involved, 1.5 mm thickness may work better.

Shown are my IE900s, but the principle and sizes are exactly the same for 300 and 600. For the curious, using Sennheiser IE Pro tips with a Plus Sound X6 cable.


Apologies for the crappy shadows...

This then?

5 for $2.99

https://www.ebay.com/itm/293904996317

 

[rwelles]

Sure, those should work. A bit pricy though. I paid 27¢ each for mine at the local True Value.

 

[Tiax]

Any link for the stopper ring? I don't know where to look for it and under what specific name it's being offered?

Some eartips have the nozzle adapters included, you can either use them, or any random tips that you don't use.
Take a box cutter or any knife sharp enough and cut a small ring from the stem, 1-2mm wide
That's what i did, it doesn't look pretty, but it prevents the tip from sliding all the way down:

 

[ericpalonen]

Some eartips have the nozzle adapters included, you can either use them, or any random tips that you don't use.
Take a box cutter or any knife sharp enough and cut a small ring from the stem, 1-2mm wide
That's what i did, it doesn't look pretty, but it prevents the tip from sliding all the way down:

Another great tip for the Hactical thread

 

[barato]

Any cheap Aliexpress cables that fit the ie 300?

 

[InvisibleInk]

Any cheap Aliexpress cables that fit the ie 300?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803449329981.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.3aa41802nvLRY2

 

[iron2k]

Any cheap Aliexpress cables that fit the ie 300?

I've found these options but haven't gotten any yet.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002832728321.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002935302880.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003956413421.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003824894838.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004039041234.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003635644733.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004390966107.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003477335861.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003753050420.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003286992781.html

 

[superout]

This is my 3rd pair of the IE300. I abused the IE80s for years until they finally gave out, luckily right when the IE300's came out. When I got this 3rd pair I used a different set for the gym. This pair of IE300s was used only around the house while sitting, in bed for gaming, or during my daily walks. I don't know what I am doing to always have them break on me. After my walks sometimes they have sweat so I just wipe it off, but other than that nothing damaging is done to them. Luckily Sennheiser has always replaced them for me, hopefully they will a 3rd time, but it's getting frustrating always have to do those claims, and being weeks without my favorite earphones.

 

[Dust by Monday]

This is my 3rd pair of the IE300. I abused the IE80s for years until they finally gave out, luckily right when the IE300's came out. When I got this 3rd pair I used a different set for the gym. This pair of IE300s was used only around the house while sitting, in bed for gaming, or during my daily walks. I don't know what I am doing to always have them break on me. After my walks sometimes they have sweat so I just wipe it off, but other than that nothing damaging is done to them. Luckily Sennheiser has always replaced them for me, hopefully they will a 3rd time, but it's getting frustrating always have to do those claims, and being weeks without my favorite earphones.

Weird. I don’t have the IE 300 but I do have the 100 Pro and 400 Pro and I use them daily. I also keep my 100 Pro in my pocket with my keys and they’re only protected by the thin pouch they came with

Maybe try out the Pro line next time. The IE 400 Pro have almost the same exact sound signature as the IE 300.

 

[mj021108]

recently I tried to pair IE300 with eartip Acoustune AEX07, the result is wow !
much firmer feel and better noise cancel than the stock flimsy plastic, would recommend to IE300 owner

 

[astroid]

Got mine today, got them from sennheiser outlet for £135 , refurbs but package was brand new as far as I could tell.
Largest silicon works best for me, the foamies are a weird shape, like a tiny biscuit tin, no pointed end at all!!
Anyhoo sound great so far, silicon tips brought the bass out which was Mia with foamies.
Cable is fine for me, used to have klipsch custom 3 which was similar.