Sennheiser IE900 Review, Measurements, & Harman Target Talk

[adeeb]

In terms of sealing and maintaining the seal, I'd rate them Baroque>IE Pro>stock. I'm still trying to figure out how the Baroques change the sound sig, but they sure are the best for the seal, at least for me. They are thicker than stock but thinner than the IE Pro.

interesting. i have my baroque ordered and on the way. i normally use the stock foam tips (large) for the best fit and seal, but they still don’t sit perfectly. i need to try the spacer — anyone have a link to the rubber ring on amazon? i cannot find it locally.

i would like to try the IE pro as well — that is also foam (although a little longer), right? again, if anyone has an online link for that please share!

 

[MichaelOH]

interesting. i have my baroque ordered and on the way. i normally use the stock foam tips (large) for the best fit and seal, but they still don’t sit perfectly. i need to try the spacer — anyone have a link to the rubber ring on amazon? i cannot find it locally.

i would like to try the IE pro as well — that is also foam (although a little longer), right? again, if anyone has an online link for that please share!

Hi,

The Pro tips are not foam - they are a more sturdy silicone tip then the stock tips. They do have the foam insert/screen.

https://en-ca.sennheiser.com/silicone-ear-adapter

I purchased them via email through:

dominic.monaco@sennheiser.com

 

[MichaelOH]

interesting. i have my baroque ordered and on the way. i normally use the stock foam tips (large) for the best fit and seal, but they still don’t sit perfectly. i need to try the spacer — anyone have a link to the rubber ring on amazon? i cannot find it locally.

These are the spacers I got:
https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Rings...hine+plumbing,+pack+of+50+,aps,61&sr=8-1&th=1

 

[zooey105]

Curious what y'all think (I apologize for not browsing all 295 pages) is the general consensus of the "DIY" IE900 that it isn't similar to the actual IE900?

 

[MichaelOH]

Curious what y'all think (I apologize for not browsing all 295 pages) is the general consensus of the "DIY" IE900 that it isn't similar to the actual IE900?

What are you referring to? I'm curious now too.

 

[rwelles]

Sorry this photo isn't better. The shape is different between the IE Pro (left) and the Baroque (right). The Baroque has rounded sides vs. the IE Pro straighter sides. This makes the contact area smaller with the ear canal. I believe this is why they seal better.

These are the spacers I got:
https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Rings-Nitrile-Rubber-Diameter/dp/B07D9NTWNG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30PKT3YMNC7AH&keywords=uxcell+Nitrile+Rubber+O-Rings+7.5mm+OD+4.5mm+ID+1.5mm+Width,+Metric+Sealing+Gasket+for+Automotive+Machine+Plumbing,+Pack+of+50&qid=1697030201&sprefix=uxcell+nitrile+rubber+o-rings+7.5mm+od+4.5mm+id+1.5mm+width,+metric+sealing+gasket+for+automotive+machine+plumbing,+pack+of+50+,aps,61&sr=8-1&th=1

I use the same spacers. I bought them at my local hardware store for 27¢ each. Auto parts stores will also have them. But if you need 50 spaces delivered to your doorstep, go for it!!

 

[MichaelOH]

Sorry this photo isn't better. The shape is different between the IE Pro (left) and the Baroque (right). The Baroque has rounded sides vs. the IE Pro straighter sides. This makes the contact area smaller with the ear canal. I believe this is why they seal better.


I use the same spacers. I bought them at my local hardware store for 27¢ each. Auto parts stores will also have them. But if you need 50 spaces delivered to your doorstep, go for it!!

...are those the Baroque tips?

 

[rwelles]

...are those the Baroque tips?

The one on the right is Baroque. The one on the left if IE Pro.

 

[ColdsnapBry]

So far the best tip I've tried is the Azla SednaEarfit Max Standard. Even has a grill on it to protect the driver. Funny how I just press these into my ears and instant seal, with the stock eartips I sort of have to pray for a good placement. Then retry if I miss.

 

[Derivative]

IE900 arrived today - initial impressions are the low end is very well rendered, but the (upper) mids are lacking something. Timbre is also not reference, as far as I can tell.
So not a neutral IEM but I was expecting that. Seem to work very well with rock and hip-hop which were relatively weaker genres for my reference IEM, the U12t. So some complementarity there.

Fit and comfort really are exceptional. I can see these become my IEMs for the commute to work, as that's when I listen to rock and hip-hop the most.

 

[SweetCans928]

There are some used IE900s on the US Amazon store for a little more than $700. I'll admit to being tempted, but putting it out there for anyone who might be shopping around.

 

[roadrat]

There are some used IE900s on the US Amazon store for a little more than $700. I'll admit to being tempted, but putting it out there for anyone who might be shopping around.

I would not buy new ones from Amazon. They cannot be trusted to not sell fakes. Long story, but I had big problems buying new Shure SE846 from them. Will never buy electronics from them again.

 

[04gto]

I just received my IE900s today. Summary of my first listen- Bass quality and quantity are among the best I have heard. Right there with my Trio, the Volur and the Fatfreq Maestro SE.
Mids are not as pulled back as I expected from looking at the squigs beforehand. But they are a little too pulled back for me. Qudelix 5K to the rescue! I love EQ, problem solved.
Treble is just a little too tizzy up top- otherwise the treble is really good and detailed.

I have no problem listening to the IE900 without EQ, but like EVERYTHING else, they are better with a little EQ. In this case only three filters are used.

My only real gripe, is that after listening to my Trio, these sound a little intimate. Okay and I really don't love the cables, but I do appreciate the three different cables that are included.

Overall, wish I had picked these up sooner. I love them. Perhaps the only iems I like better are the three I mentioned above and the U12t. Fit is like a CIEM in my ears with the Spinfit W1s. Thank you again @Sennheiser !

 

[Sennheiser]

I just received my IE900s today. Summary of my first listen- Bass quality and quantity are among the best I have heard. Right there with my Trio, the Volur and the Fatfreq Maestro SE.
Mids are not as pulled back as I expected from looking at the squigs beforehand. But they are a little too pulled back for me. Qudelix 5K to the rescue! I love EQ, problem solved.
Treble is just a little too tizzy up top- otherwise the treble is really good and detailed.

I have no problem listening to the IE900 without EQ, but like EVERYTHING else, they are better with a little EQ. In this case only three filters are used.

My only real gripe, is that after listening to my Trio, these sound a little intimate. Okay and I really don't love the cables, but I do appreciate the three different cables that are included.

Overall, wish I had picked these up sooner. I love them. Perhaps the only iems I like better are the three I mentioned above and the U12t. Fit is like a CIEM in my ears with the Spinfit W1s. Thank you again @Sennheiser !

Thank you for the addition to your collection and for your impressions! We heard the IE 900 / Qudelix combo at CanJam and loved the synergy (to our ears)...a portable powerhouse!

 

[Merkurio]

Another IE 900/Qudelix combo lover here.