[Cheradenine]

Received mine as well, while I don't have an issue wtih the cable as yet, am also wondering on replacement options down the track if things go wrong.

If you're unable to find an original replacement cable or other aftermarket cable with the right mmcx connector, it is possible to modify a very inexpensive generic mmcx cable to fit without modifying/damaging the IEM itself. I've had my ie300 well over a year, I use it regularly and its like new. I have some Sony IEMs with a similar type of connector and haven't had a single problem with them, they're over 8 years old.

 

[Knightsfan11]

If you're unable to find an original replacement cable or other aftermarket cable with the right mmcx connector, it is possible to modify a very inexpensive generic mmcx cable to fit without modifying/damaging the IEM itself. I've had my ie300 well over a year, I use it regularly and its like new. I have some Sony IEMs with a similar type of connector and haven't had a single problem with them, they're over 8 years old.

Cool, good to know.

 

[Sp12er3]

Yeah still the narrow fit make it worse than many Sony's, Sony at least have the decendy to make their recessed port live inside a much bigger circle, so far I have a couple cables that work with the IE300, but oy just so, often I pull it out of my pocket and one side just come off.

 

[ericpalonen]

Yeah still the narrow fit make it worse than many Sony's, Sony at least have the decendy to make their recessed port live inside a much bigger circle, so far I have a couple cables that work with the IE300, but oy just so, often I pull it out of my pocket and one side just come off.

You don't use the case?

 

[Knightsfan11]

So, have given these about 10 hours of listening time so far, really enjoying them!

Comfortable which is important, have been using crystal ear tips, the bass response is so so tight & punchy.. real happy with them.

 

[Hinomotocho]

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[minimalist82]

Hi all! I just picked up a pair of IE300 in the amazing Black Friday Senn were running here in the UK. £115 I thought was an absolute bargain!

My main iems are AKG n5005 which I’ve been happy with for a few years now. Actually one little bonus is that the cables fit the IEM 300 albeit not as securely as I would like.

I’ve always been intrigued by single DD iems and prior to this I had picked up a pair of Moondrop Katos. I had been enjoying them, but I was really missing a level of sub bass which I have come to realise is a preference of mine. The IEM 300 have really ticked that box. Initially I was wowed by this, but then I started to feel like I was missing a bit of detail in the mids. But the more time I have spent with them the more I appreciate the sound signature. It is just different but still enjoyable. It is very easy to listen for longer periods and plays well with a wide variety of music.

Another thing I love is the physical design. They are light and very comfortable and I have found a good seal with the included silicon tips in medium. I’ll probably experiment with other tips also. I’ve loved the AKG N5005s, but always struggles to find a good seal, so this has been refreshing.

I don’t hate the included cable, but yes it is microphonic. I have been experiencing some of the connection issues that others have mentioned which is a shame. I’m not sure whether to give it a little time or try and swap them out. If the cable was more of a standard fit I would be able to experiment and see where the issue sits.

Overall though, I’m enjoying them so far. It’s a big sound for something so small and light! I’m now starting to think about the IE600 which doesn’t help my wallet! Will try and share some further thoughts down the line!

 

[0rangutan]

I’m now starting to think about the IE600 which doesn’t help my wallet!

Save your money.
I preferred the IE300 over the 600's in side-by-side testing

 

[minimalist82]

Save your money.
I preferred the IE300 over the 600's in side-by-side testing

Interesting what did you prefer about the IE300?

 

[0rangutan]

Interesting what did you prefer about the IE300?

A more open sound and slightly V-shaped response on the 300's.
Both excellent but the 600 a little too thick sounding for my preferences.
A good case of different rather than better.

 

[gryffe]

Got these headphones today and the sound is amazing. However the dropout is really frustrating, read back some of this massive thread and noticed that the cable might be faulty on some of these headphones. To save me trawling through this thread with a fine tooth comb are Sennheiser aware of issues with cable, and if so are they addressing it? If they are not, have any folks here managed to overcome the issue? Thanks

 

[hael]

same here, just got mine and the sound dropping intermittently really takes away my excitement for these iem. unfortunately, the mmcx cable I have doesn't fit. can anyone recommend a cable that wouldn't break my bank lol. ty in advance. hoping that will solve the issue.

 

[gryffe]

I got mine from Amazon so they have told me to send them back and I will get a full refund. Have ordered a replacement set, not too confident they wont have the same problem tbh because this seems to be a widespread problem. If this pair are the same I'll be giving up and searching for a new pair of IEM's, which is unfortunate because when I get them to work intermittently they sound terrific with the iFi Go Bar DAC.

 

[Gilles De Rais]

For the record mine have problems using the bundled cable. It appears to be a qc issue

 

[raymondkerr]

Bought a pair of IE300 from Amazon UK two weeks ago and had to return them as the volume was cutting out on the left ear piece, just ordered a replacement before the Black Friday price went back up and they are working fine. Had to get rid of the horrible cable though, purchased a cheap Amazon replacement cable for £20 until I can afford to get a better cable. Very pleased overall with the sound of the iE300, far better than my Campire Audio IO.