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Sennheiser IE800 IEM's
Mar 24, 2013 at 5:29 AM Post #992 of 7,998
You can't drive a headphone, especially not an IEM, directly from a DAC. The amplifier section is always needed. The iPhone has a DAC and amp section for example. I would just use it from the iPhone and buy an iPod Nano, the latest version. It has a lower output impedance than the iPhone 5 meaning better control for bass and less frequency response variation.
 
Mar 24, 2013 at 3:49 PM Post #993 of 7,998
still wondering when the price will go down, but lately Sennheiser only increased its prices, it's just a shame to see wonderful headphones almost double in price in 2 years, pity

and to my question, will Sennheiser release a IE 900/90? i mean, a IE 80 succesor? with proper replaceable cable, universal tips maybe? i really loved the IE 8 and would like to see the new technology at work in a real successor, not a niche product

at this pace i'm getting jh 16 customs ordered all the way to Europe
 
Mar 24, 2013 at 8:38 PM Post #994 of 7,998
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gldgshdjksht said:
still wondering when the price will go down, but lately Sennheiser only increased its prices, it's just a shame to see wonderful headphones almost double in price in 2 years, pity

and to my question, will Sennheiser release a IE 900/90? i mean, a IE 80 succesor? with proper replaceable cable, universal tips maybe? i really loved the IE 8 and would like to see the new technology at work in a real successor, not a niche product

at this pace i'm getting jh 16 customs ordered all the way to Europe
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Hey guys, I had IE800 for a few days. It is a wonderful headphone! The best in-ear I have ever heard until now:
 
Here are my full impressions on IE800, and here is a comparison to some other IEMS
 
Mar 24, 2013 at 10:46 PM Post #996 of 7,998
Hi dan.gheorge,
 
Thanks for the nice review! 
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dan.gheorghe said:
Hey guys, I had IE800 for a few days. It is a wonderful headphone! The best in-ear I have ever heard until now:
 
Here are my full impressions on IE800, and here is a comparison to some other IEMS
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Mar 25, 2013 at 5:14 AM Post #998 of 7,998
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dan.gheorghe said:
Hey guys, I had IE800 for a few days. It is a wonderful headphone! The best in-ear I have ever heard until now:
 
Here are my full impressions on IE800, and here is a comparison to some other IEMS
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Hi! Great Review! Can I ask you the serial number of the IE800 you used? Some are complaining about them beeing too bright and from your review they don't seem too hot in the treble... Maybe the problem was in the first batch...
I am really torn, because IE800 seems like what I am looking for but I can't stand harsh or bright headphones 
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Mar 25, 2013 at 5:22 AM Post #999 of 7,998
I´m very sensitive to bright treble. For example I find most Beyerdynamic cans completely unusable (the DT880 and T1 simply horrible, DT1350 I can manage) and sold my HD800 (tried 700, painful too) because of bright treble as well. I haven´t heard any brightness from my IE800 with a serial number ~250. The treble is not dark at all, it´s quite extended, but definitely not bright. The treble is very nice actually. My favorite dynamic full size headphone is the HD 650... The IE800 clearly goes higher, but it does so without getting bright.
 
There´s no harshness in the IE800, but the sound is very engaging, dynamic and powerful which might wear out some people used to a more relaxed sound signature. Absolutely the opposite of the typical audiophile easy listening tuning. I love both styles, but if I had to choose one it would be the IE800 style. We all hear differently, but in my experience the IE800 has zero problems with brightness.
 
PS: HD 650 vs. IE800, no contest at all. The IE800 is on a way different level.
 
Mar 25, 2013 at 5:28 AM Post #1,000 of 7,998
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vrln said:
I´m very sensitive to bright treble. For example I find most Beyerdynamic cans completely unusable (the DT880 and T1 simply horrible, DT1350 I can manage) and sold my HD800 (tried 700, painful too) because of bright treble as well. I haven´t heard any brightness from my IE800 with a serial number ~250. The treble is not dark at all, it´s quite extended, but definitely not bright. The treble is very nice actually. My favorite dynamic full size headphone is the HD 650... The IE800 clearly goes higher, but it does so without getting bright.
 
There´s no harshness in the IE800, but the sound is very engaging, dynamic and powerful which might wear out some people used to a more relaxed sound signature. Absolutely the opposite of the typical audiophile easy listening tuning. I love both styles, but if I had to choose one it would be the IE800 style. We all hear differently, but in my experience the IE800 has zero problems with brightness.
 
PS: HD 650 vs. IE800, no contest at all. The IE800 is on a way different level.
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Thank you, you've been really helpful ! 
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Mar 25, 2013 at 9:08 AM Post #1,001 of 7,998
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sdonati84 said:
Hi! Great Review! Can I ask you the serial number of the IE800 you used? Some are complaining about them beeing too bright and from your review they don't seem too hot in the treble... Maybe the problem was in the first batch...
I am really torn, because IE800 seems like what I am looking for but I can't stand harsh or bright headphones 
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Thank you. They have  s/n 02032 .
 
I did not find them bright at all and I am sensible to treble in general.
 
Mar 25, 2013 at 9:28 AM Post #1,002 of 7,998
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I have been listening to a loaned pair for 15 mns now. First of all, love the design and build. Gorgeous ear jewels. Besides, great dynamics and bass kicks, just gets your feet tapping. And still keep good detail despite de strong bass. There are some imperfections, like in any iem, but enjoying them so far.
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How do they compare to the 5.0's?
 
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