Sennheiser IE900 Review, Measurements, & Harman Target Talk
Feb 28, 2024 at 9:19 AM Post #4,667 of 4,807
Looking to purchase a pair of these - I missed the bass and presentation vs. the more traditional IE 600. Question is - is there anything in 2024 worth looking at in that price range that can amplify that 'big room' sound?
Thought I had last night - are the IE 300 or TW4 in the ballpark of the sound without the technicalities?
 
Feb 28, 2024 at 6:49 PM Post #4,668 of 4,807
So I just received fakes from Amazon, specifically from the seller BrandsWalk. I'm pissed.

PXL_20240228_232812812_copy_1228x1632.jpg

PXL_20240228_232826992_copy_1228x1632.jpg


These are fake for the following reasons:
  • Printed on Sennheiser logo and "IE 900" instead of etched
  • Nozzle screen is missing the 3 pinholes
  • Case opens from right to left instead of left to right
If you order from Amazon I advise to specifically purchase from the seller Sennheiser Consumer Audio Direct.
 
Feb 28, 2024 at 7:10 PM Post #4,669 of 4,807
So I just received fakes from Amazon, specifically from the seller BrandsWalk. I'm pissed.

PXL_20240228_232812812_copy_1228x1632.jpg
PXL_20240228_232826992_copy_1228x1632.jpg

These are fake for the following reasons:
  • Printed on Sennheiser logo and "IE 900" instead of etched
  • Nozzle screen is missing the 3 pinholes
  • Case opens from right to left instead of left to right
If you order from Amazon I advise to specifically purchase from the seller Sennheiser Consumer Audio Direct.
Fake real
 
Feb 28, 2024 at 8:51 PM Post #4,670 of 4,807
So I just received fakes from Amazon, specifically from the seller BrandsWalk. I'm pissed.

PXL_20240228_232812812_copy_1228x1632.jpg
PXL_20240228_232826992_copy_1228x1632.jpg

These are fake for the following reasons:
  • Printed on Sennheiser logo and "IE 900" instead of etched
  • Nozzle screen is missing the 3 pinholes
  • Case opens from right to left instead of left to right
If you order from Amazon I advise to specifically purchase from the seller Sennheiser Consumer Audio Direct.
The printed logo and IE 900 are definitely a giveaway from the other authentic pairs I've seen.

But, what about the nozzle screen is a giveaway? I don't see "3 pinholes" on my pair's nozzle, either (Headphones.com).

For the case, are you opening with the Sennheiser logo facing up, or the model/serial number plate?
 
Feb 28, 2024 at 9:29 PM Post #4,671 of 4,807
The printed logo and IE 900 are definitely a giveaway from the other authentic pairs I've seen.

But, what about the nozzle screen is a giveaway? I don't see "3 pinholes" on my pair's nozzle, either (Headphones.com).

For the case, are you opening with the Sennheiser logo facing up, or the model/serial number plate?


Here you can clearly see the 3 pinholes in the nozzle screen. Fake ones don't have them or have a solid circle in the middle.

For the case I was opening with the Sennheiser logo facing up. I am unfortunate to also have a pair of fake IE 600 and its case also opens right to left with the Sennheiser logo facing up.
 
Feb 28, 2024 at 10:05 PM Post #4,672 of 4,807
Came home from vacation today and saw my warranty replacement came in. One thing I notice is the eartip no longer collapses. Not sure if they were redesigned. Use to be a big complaint with them from almost everyone but it’s a big plus.

Right side is still cutting in and out and it’s only been maybe 15 min with them. Going to see if this continues when using the balance cables and switching sides, if this is the case then there is some serious QA issue going on with these
 
Feb 29, 2024 at 5:14 PM Post #4,673 of 4,807
So I just received fakes from Amazon, specifically from the seller BrandsWalk. I'm pissed.

PXL_20240228_232812812_copy_1228x1632.jpg
PXL_20240228_232826992_copy_1228x1632.jpg

These are fake for the following reasons:
  • Printed on Sennheiser logo and "IE 900" instead of etched
  • Nozzle screen is missing the 3 pinholes
  • Case opens from right to left instead of left to right
If you order from Amazon I advise to specifically purchase from the seller Sennheiser Consumer Audio Direct.
First rule of audiophile club. Don't buy from Amazon
 
Feb 29, 2024 at 6:53 PM Post #4,675 of 4,807
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