[bigbeans]

So you returned it solely based on comfort?

That’s how it should be lol
Would you wear a shoe that’s uncomfortable? I wouldn’t haha

I found the IE900 uncomfortable, with inconsistent sound, inconsistent fit across tips (requires me to re buy tips in either a larger or smaller size due to stock tips not being any good), tips significantly altered sound, need to replace the finicky cable, and since there’s suitable options for less money I don’t see any point using it.

I experimented for two hours. I shouldn’t have to put in this much work for a product to work. I suspect if this was a generic chifi product, there wouldn’t be as many apologists. I will try one more time today (before I ship it off) as I have MEST MKII coming in, I would like to do a sound comparison at very least.

I will say the brief moments I got it to work, I found the bass to be better than the Legend X. No other iem has managed to stand toe to toe, let alone win out compared to Legend X. Very impressive tuning.

Edit: To the PM's coming in, if anyone is looking to replace stock cable, I can recc DUNU Blanche. Great cable, flows well.

Edit 2: ie900 seems to use a special implemented mmcx, so not all mmcx cables will work...the plot thickens haha

 

[Tiax]

I found the IE900 uncomfortable, with inconsistent sound, inconsistent fit across tips (requires me to re buy tips in either a larger or smaller size due to stock tips not being any good), tips significantly altered sound, need to replace the finicky cable, and since there’s suitable options for less money I don’t see any point using it.

I experimented for two hours. I shouldn’t have to put in this much work for a product to work. I suspect if this was a generic chifi product, there wouldn’t be as many apologists. I will try one more time today (before I ship it off) as I have MEST MKII coming in, I would like to do a sound comparison at very least.

I liked the sound right away, but i agree that stock cable and tips didn't provide the comfort i was looking for.
I had better options for both already, but yeah, this extra cost needs to be factored in, even if it doesn't have to be much, there are very cheap cables that will fit after a quick and easy modification.
For me it's still worth it, and it has nothing to do with chifi or western origin, just nothing else in this price range could give me the same combination of sound and comfort.

 

[feverfive]

Edit: To the PM's coming in, if anyone is looking to replace stock cable, I can recc DUNU Blanche. Great cable, flows well.

Huh, interesting. There's a user in the DUNU cables thread who told me his DUNU Blanche MMCX connectors do not fit in the IE 900 sockets.

 

[bigbeans]

Huh, interesting. There's a user in the DUNU cables thread who told me his DUNU Blanche MMCX connectors do not fit in the IE 900 sockets.

Oh interesting. The connectors look like standard MMCX...I just assumed any MMCX would work.

 

[gLer]

Oh interesting. The connectors look like standard MMCX...I just assumed any MMCX would work.

I just asked you the same question on Discord. Another thing to add to your CONS list

 

[bigbeans]

I just asked you the same question on Discord. Another thing to add to your CONS list

I would have tested this personally, but I sold all my iems during the great Mason FS purge. If Sennheiser does a closed back headphone with this tuning...throws money at screen

 

[mico1964]

Oh interesting. The connectors look like standard MMCX...I just assumed any MMCX would work.

Unfortunately there is no way to use the DUNU Blanche with the IE 900s.

The cable connector (6.1mm diameter) does not fit into the IEM recess.

The Effect Audio ConX connectors instead perfectly match:

 

[bigbeans]

Unfortunately there is no way to use the DUNU Blanche with the IE 900s.

The cable connector (6.1mm diameter) does not fit into the IEM recess.

Damn, that's a bummer. I'm sure there will be a flurry of third party cables available soon given the ie900's popularity.

 

[Scubadevils]

My Brise cable on a bit of a world tour having started in Japan, on to China, Belgium, now France - hopefully Ireland next!

 

[newworld666]

Damn, that's a bummer. I'm sure there will be a flurry of third party cables available soon given the ie900's popularity.

they are already many cheap balanced cables for IE300 IE900 on alibaba ...

 

[bigbeans]

they are already many cheap balanced cables for IE300 IE900 on alibaba ...

Glad to hear! Shouldn’t have to do cable shopping (to cure usability shortcomings) with a flagship, especially from Senn no less. At this level, I expect the usability to be great out of the box.

Senn should take a note out of Moondrop Blessing 2’s playbook or Sony with their IER.

 

[mashuto]

Just got my pair in!

A couple quick first impressions...

They are quite small and lightweight. They seem pretty comfortable to me so far and kind of disappear into my ears. Longer listening sessions will be needed to determine how comfort actually holds up and whether any pressure points develop.

The cables as everyone have said are ok. Definitely kind of microphonic even with the ear hooks. Other than that, feels pretty premium.

For sound. I think I was expecting more bass, as I am finding them overall sounding brighter and leaner than I was expecting. Though this might be due to tips used and the unconventional shape of the iem and shorter nozzle.

 

[Tristy]

Just got my pair in!

A couple quick first impressions...

They are quite small and lightweight. They seem pretty comfortable to me so far and kind of disappear into my ears. Longer listening sessions will be needed to determine how comfort actually holds up and whether any pressure points develop.

The cables as everyone have said are ok. Definitely kind of microphonic even with the ear hooks. Other than that, feels pretty premium.

For sound. I think I was expecting more bass, as I am finding them overall sounding brighter and leaner than I was expecting. Though this might be due to tips used and the unconventional shape of the iem and shorter nozzle.

So not a Nio replacement?

 

[mashuto]

So not a Nio replacement?

Way too soon to tell... but, on very first impressions of sound alone, probably not.

 

[feverfive]

I'd be very surprised if anyone who gets a good fit/seal finds these bass-shy/lacking in any way. Time to tip roll...but yeah, fit is such a personal thing, so I ain't judging.