Thank you for mentioning actual music tracks. So very helpful to understand what you are trying to describe. I so wish other reviewers would do the same.
I just noticed something. Your editing style, audio choices, jump cut style, and general video aesthetic reminds me a lot of how the game Control did its aesthetic. Very crisp, clean, but with a surreal edge to it. It's awesome.
@@JoshuaValour Now I really wish you play Control, and hopefully, finish the game with the DLCs. The game is near perfect IMO on sound, aesthetics and world development.
@@JoshuaValour Hi Joshua, love your reviews. Just wondering if you have ever heard of a track called 'Dark in my imagination' by the band called 'Of Verona'? It has a great bass and FLAC version sounds awesome. :-)
@@varunu4176 control is dogshit lol. Terrible story. Terrible map. Boring gameplay with like 2 awful puzzles. Screen effects vomit colors everywhere. On top of all of this I have to stare at an ugly woman for the 10 hours it took me to beat it. If it wasn't free I would have returned it.
Two things: 1) I honestly think that you provide the best head-gear reviews on UA-cam. Combination of personality, content quality, content structure and of course presentation. Your videos are always interesting, enjoyable and informative and never outstay their welcome. Hats off to you! 2) It's been a while since I've seen you so excited about an IEM as this! For those of us who take our gear seriously and actively listen to the way audio is being presented, it is a joy to come across a product which just overtakes the analysis, does so much well and brings you back to pure enjoyment of the music. It's just as much a joy to see someone else react in the same way! Will definitely have to try and demo these at some point, even if I can't buy another IEM for a while (recent MEST purchase, very happy but also aware that I have bought my last set for a couple of years at least!)
I second that, I also like that he dosent waste any time at all with fluff. Seriously this is the #1 audio channel. And it's not often is someone #1 at something Well, josh, you continue to pull it off so I'm super happy for you and glad I found your channel.
I would LOVE to see headphone companies categorize their lineup by sound signature classes. Finding a clear upgrade path in a brand and in the market as a whole is very challenging. This would make comparisons more objective as well because you'd be able to compare directly on a brand/models capability to represent a specific sound signature rather than vaguely comparing based on price to performance despite potentially drastic tuning styles between brands/models
If they did that, people would only buy the bottom model. In cars, if I spend 20k I get a civic with a cvt transmission. If I spend a million I get a 1800 horsepower, hydraulically, robotically assisted, carbon fiber, monocoque monster. The returns are real. If I spend 200 on speakers, and then listen to the highest end, dozens of thousands of dollars speaker, depending on the environment and my taste, it might actually be dissapointing.
I have them for about weeks, partly thanks to this video. What a beautiful sound! Bold, detailed, balanced, open, magic. Cheers for your recommendations!
Sennheiser recently sold off their consumer headphone business to another company. I’m expecting to see changes and a transition period as the new owners shape a new direction for the product area.
But they sold it to Sonova, they own Phonak, who used to create the Audeo PFE232 in ears a few years back that were discontinued but still today sold for more than their retail price on eBay because they were amazing but maybe came out at the wrong time. I think Sennheiser headphones are in good hands. I am still also sad.
@@koolpep PFE112 were great at the time and PFE232 were only ok for the price. They were dissapointing for me because I wanted the same sound signature as PFE112 but better and PFE232 were very different.
Brother, you are the BEST audio reviewer on UA-cam!! Period!! You are very articulate and present a highly thoughtful and knowledgeable review. Your video editing and production is top shelf! Hell, even the ambience of your videos is nice man. Keep doing what you do and a whole lot of people, myself included, will continue watching and continue learning about audio. Thanks!!
well I took the plunge and purchased a pair and WOW! I connect them to my smartphone via the THX Onyx portable DAC headphone amplifier. these are my first "serious" headphones and they are sublime. All my FLAC and Hi-Res audio files sound much wider and expansive. I hear so much more as all the vocals and instruments are spaced out letting me hear all the detail. In some cases its like hearing stuff as if it has been rerecorded. everything from Joni Mitchell to Hurts sounds so much better.
In terms of bass response on Sennheiser headphones, their (seemingly) lesser known HD8 DJ headphones are monumentally impressive. It has bass like a high-wattage car audio system, but without completely overwhelming the sound. It's fantastic.
As a headphone Mproducer I wish they would just make 3 versions for low,mid,high frequency styles then do natural vs warm versions then you have everything covered.
Hey Josh I think it might be interesting for you to try out some of the recent releases of semi open back IEM like FIIO FD5 or the shozy blackhole and compare their Soundstage with this one.
Sit The Sennheiser earphones lightly outside your ears, with the large tips set on the outer second ear tip notch, they sound fantastically incredible! This way! If your quest is to get an extremely tight deep seal. (Don’t use the foam tips) You want to hear your surroundings! You lose highly detailed treble, and your music will sound as if you’re listening to it underground/under water/with a blanket on top of your music/muffled. Hope you consider this advice. Crystals clear, and very clean sounding drums cymbals is what you’ll gain.
.... You may have just convinced me that these will be my next major purchase. Been looking for exactly this kind of small, comfortable IEM for a while. Great review!!
Love my IE300, I increased the detail in mine by replacing the sponge in the tips with smaller versions...still got amazing bass but way more detailed and expansive sound. AZLA Xlastic tips also increase the detail of the IE300 and perfect the bass. Paired with Sony ZX500, it's a perfect pairing.
@@jcap8391 I also have UM MEST...MEST is way more detailed but IE300 is very close with more bass if you like that kind of sound....IE300 is a steal compared to the new IE900
Sennheiser really needs to update their open and closed back flagships. The HD800/S was end of cycle at least 5 years ago and no longer represents value especially considering it's nearly impossible to get them on discount from official dealers.
good for us. The new owner will give them way more funding, a dutch sennheiser employee told someone who told me that they have interesting things coming up
I'm curious who thought the ie800s was good? Let alone calling the Westone w80 a.k.a shure se846 rebrand & tweaked iem, the KING. Maybe in 2012, not 2021!
Those are not well tuned at all. It’s easy to make something hyper detailed, you can do it yourself by buying a drivers and case, but pleasant tonality is a different story…
@@darthmandude true, perfectly valid but for the price point you really cant complain haha. s8 is fantastic from what ive heard, though i havent gotten to try it
Hey Josh, I also have the Matrix Mini-i Pro 3 as seen in this video. Can you tell me is there noise when the IE900 is connected to the Mini-i Pro 3 balanced 4.4mm when not playing any music or during low volume section of a song?
Hello Joshua, thanks for your reviews. Some of your links are broken ("page not found" ie Odin), you may like to revise it because is unjust that someone buys your recommendations and it is not linked to you.
@@mattialemboluscari8774 I would say... $160 and below. Specifically $160 so that the Final Audio A4000 can qualify, because I understand they're quite good for the money. I just don't remember if they're necessarily V-shaped or not.
Sennheiser IE-300? What kind of sound are you looking for? From cheaper to expensive, I would look for the following: - Blon Bl03 (this are a steal) - Moondrop Aria (great value) (or Starfield) - Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk - Dunu SA6 - Thieaudio Clairvoyance
I've been using Shure SE846's with the Aonic bluetooth adapters. I wonder if I could swap them out with these, if the Aonics are enough to power this thing.
Hey Josh. I own the Campfire Atlas and I feel the bass on those is Empire Ears Legend X worthy. If you’ve heard either of those IEMS I’d love to know how you feel about the bass stacking up against the IE 900’s. Thanks a million for the video. Love the update.
Can you address what is going on with Sennheiser selling their consumer brand audio division to that Swiss earring aid company? What does that mean for us consumers?
I just bought these - this review was helpful. Am I going to be unable to use them outside when it's freezing cold (because of the metal body)? Will they freeze my ears?
I definatly think both a same Sound signature and higher detail and diferent sound is good in a company... like in the same line of products keep the same signature but change detail and in different lines change it up
These appear to be incredible! Can you speak to the imaging performance of the IE900s vs. the IE300s? As a gamer, clarity is important but the position is my highest priority. I currently love my cheap Docooler QKZ VK4 IEMs, but the IE300s were what I was planning to upgrade to later on.
I’m also looking for earbuds that can let me hear footsteps as clearly and accurately as possible, what do you think are the best so far, I heard blon 03 are really good
@@LT15313 You have just answered your question to yourself, the bass. All Odin owners says it’s the best bass they have ever heard but at a cost of over £3,000 plus he is saying it’s floors the Odin bass for just over £1,000.
If I am to speak regarding Sennheiser's house sound, let alone any company; While I think consistency is vital if the house sound is beloved by fans and that the company is pretty good with handling it, I still think experimentation at a flagship budget and scope is as important. No doubt its quite risky, but on the other hand, if executed correctly, can allow for the customer base to grow and help them expect as well as accept experimentation for the sake of themselves as well as the expansion and diverse outlook of a company....
It's a low impedance high sensitivity headphone. Does it run good off of a phone/laptop or do you need dac amp for this? Also, how does it scale with good dac amp?
Of you like Zhu and want to test clean sub bass his track "Drowning" on Ringo's Desert is where its at. Would be interested in a comparison between the ie900 and the Legend X as well as its direct competitor the Campfire Audio Dorado 2020 for sound signature and execution.
I think diverse sound signatures ought to be clarified by evocative sub-branding. So if your “house sound” strives for audiophile and is labeled with hundreds (300, 900 ought to align with 800 in headphones). Then if a Momentum line sounds more v-shaped and a Precision line sounds like the 660 I can grasp that the parent brand has signaled their intentions to me as a consumer. But most audio manufacturers seem clueless about this.
Hey @Joshua, thank you for the video review, the edit and video quality is amazing. Do you think the IE900 bass is even better than IER-Z1R from Sony, since you think the bass on the Sennheiser's is better than the Odin and M5?
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Thank you for mentioning actual music tracks. So very helpful to understand what you are trying to describe. I so wish other reviewers would do the same.
I just noticed something. Your editing style, audio choices, jump cut style, and general video aesthetic reminds me a lot of how the game Control did its aesthetic. Very crisp, clean, but with a surreal edge to it. It's awesome.
I have not heard of that before but I’d like to check it out! Is it a yt channel?
@@JoshuaValour It's a game by Remedy Entertainment called "Control". Very weird game but has a great aesthetic.
@@JoshuaValour Now I really wish you play Control, and hopefully, finish the game with the DLCs. The game is near perfect IMO on sound, aesthetics and world development.
@@JoshuaValour Hi Joshua, love your reviews. Just wondering if you have ever heard of a track called 'Dark in my imagination' by the band called 'Of Verona'? It has a great bass and FLAC version sounds awesome. :-)
@@varunu4176 control is dogshit lol. Terrible story. Terrible map. Boring gameplay with like 2 awful puzzles. Screen effects vomit colors everywhere. On top of all of this I have to stare at an ugly woman for the 10 hours it took me to beat it. If it wasn't free I would have returned it.
Two things:
1) I honestly think that you provide the best head-gear reviews on UA-cam. Combination of personality, content quality, content structure and of course presentation. Your videos are always interesting, enjoyable and informative and never outstay their welcome. Hats off to you!
2) It's been a while since I've seen you so excited about an IEM as this! For those of us who take our gear seriously and actively listen to the way audio is being presented, it is a joy to come across a product which just overtakes the analysis, does so much well and brings you back to pure enjoyment of the music. It's just as much a joy to see someone else react in the same way!
Will definitely have to try and demo these at some point, even if I can't buy another IEM for a while (recent MEST purchase, very happy but also aware that I have bought my last set for a couple of years at least!)
I second that,
I also like that he dosent waste any time at all with fluff.
Seriously this is the #1 audio channel.
And it's not often is someone #1 at something
Well, josh, you continue to pull it off so I'm super happy for you and glad I found your channel.
MEST?
@@dm2060 Unique Melody MEST IEM. DIsplaced my previous end-games, the InEar Prophile 8. Love them.
@@al201103 i personally take ie900 anyday, but you might like mest mk2 more, or safer, for those who not sure abt their preference
mest mk2 is kind of in weird position since it does lower sq than z1r and ie900 but both are universal iems, sound not as complete as um mest mk2
I would LOVE to see headphone companies categorize their lineup by sound signature classes. Finding a clear upgrade path in a brand and in the market as a whole is very challenging. This would make comparisons more objective as well because you'd be able to compare directly on a brand/models capability to represent a specific sound signature rather than vaguely comparing based on price to performance despite potentially drastic tuning styles between brands/models
If they did that, people would only buy the bottom model. In cars, if I spend 20k I get a civic with a cvt transmission. If I spend a million I get a 1800 horsepower, hydraulically, robotically assisted, carbon fiber, monocoque monster. The returns are real. If I spend 200 on speakers, and then listen to the highest end, dozens of thousands of dollars speaker, depending on the environment and my taste, it might actually be dissapointing.
Well thanks Josh, great review of the this iem, it sounds like a good one for sure. Another super high quality presentation.
I have them for about weeks, partly thanks to this video. What a beautiful sound! Bold, detailed, balanced, open, magic. Cheers for your recommendations!
Sennheiser recently sold off their consumer headphone business to another company. I’m expecting to see changes and a transition period as the new owners shape a new direction for the product area.
But they sold it to Sonova, they own Phonak, who used to create the Audeo PFE232 in ears a few years back that were discontinued but still today sold for more than their retail price on eBay because they were amazing but maybe came out at the wrong time. I think Sennheiser headphones are in good hands. I am still also sad.
@@koolpep PFE112 were great at the time and PFE232 were only ok for the price. They were dissapointing for me because I wanted the same sound signature as PFE112 but better and PFE232 were very different.
@@siruspan yes. My mistake. These were the ones I meant.
if im not mistaken, their iem are still on the pro audio side like the hd280pro and hd300pro.
Yup, I think I'll wait until Massdrop releases a IE9XX.
$1,700 for earbuds? Insane...
Brother, you are the BEST audio reviewer on UA-cam!! Period!! You are very articulate and present a highly thoughtful and knowledgeable review. Your video editing and production is top shelf! Hell, even the ambience of your videos is nice man. Keep doing what you do and a whole lot of people, myself included, will continue watching and continue learning about audio. Thanks!!
i mean the list is what ive put effort most yet they still hidden after a year, sad
These videos are a pleasure to watch Josh. It’s an art to make videos so inviting and captivating as yours. Amazing
Pls post a comparison video between ie800 and ie900
at 5:13 could the answer be that they're using a single driver compared to almost all other brands going for multiple drivers!
well I took the plunge and purchased a pair and WOW! I connect them to my smartphone via the THX Onyx portable DAC headphone amplifier. these are my first "serious" headphones and they are sublime. All my FLAC and Hi-Res audio files sound much wider and expansive. I hear so much more as all the vocals and instruments are spaced out letting me hear all the detail. In some cases its like hearing stuff as if it has been rerecorded. everything from Joni Mitchell to Hurts sounds so much better.
yes its great, on of few cans that stand out imo
How does the bass compared to sony ier-z1r?
Same thought here...
@ババ卒でしょう。 Yeah, the sennys are very tempting especially with its low profile...
Who cares about bass?
@@barbecuetechtips6024 bass is life
@@barbecuetechtips6024 People who like a full sound.
I'm racking my brain trying to figure out what DAC/Amp he's using in the b-roll. Anybody know? It's just so dang pretty.
Looks like matrix audio mini i3/ipro3
@@youngkim3212 much appreciated friend!
Dude the editing, the shots, the music, you keep getting better and better. Even though I'm set on iems i watched it all the way
As an LCD-X owner, seeing those Audezes at 11:25 with the cables facing down and bent hurt my soul a little bit lol
Yes it does! As an LCD-2C owner I approve the point
You should totally review the Unique Melody Mest MKII and MKI. :D
i did, not mk1 though but miracle and miracle v2
Bismillah
I’m surprised you didn’t compare this to the elephant in the room - ierZ1R which is the reference for iem bass.
I think the fit was an issue for joshua with the z1rs
true it has reference monitor, flat neutral, frequency response
sony IER-M9 In-ear Monitor Headphones and Sennheiser's Flagship IEM || IE900 comparison please
In terms of bass response on Sennheiser headphones, their (seemingly) lesser known HD8 DJ headphones are monumentally impressive. It has bass like a high-wattage car audio system, but without completely overwhelming the sound. It's fantastic.
Agree. HD 8 Dj had amazing bass. By far best from Sennheiser.
My gear:
-Sennheiser IE900 IEMs
-Hart Audio MMCX Balanced Custom Cables
-Astell&Kern SA700 DAP
-ADV. Eartune Fidelity Custom Eartips
Pure bliss on the go.
No mention of the IE800s? Where does that fall in this discussion?
As a headphone Mproducer I wish they would just make 3 versions for low,mid,high frequency styles then do natural vs warm versions then you have everything covered.
Super articulate as usual. Good review. Thanks again
How's it compares to A8000?
The latest German flagship, IE900!!! Any idea how does it compares with Sony Z1R?
they have different sound
Hey Josh I think it might be interesting for you to try out some of the recent releases of semi open back IEM like FIIO FD5 or the shozy blackhole and compare their Soundstage with this one.
Speaking Fiio, maybe also the FH5s which is also a new release and at similar price as the FD5.
yes, i believe a company should have a certain sound characteristic and perfect that. just like a car company should have a brand identity.
I don't give a shit about in-ear monitors, but I'm still watching just for the damn video quality. Man.
Sit The Sennheiser earphones lightly outside your ears, with the large tips set on the outer second ear tip notch, they sound fantastically incredible! This way! If your quest is to get an extremely tight deep seal. (Don’t use the foam tips) You want to hear your surroundings! You lose highly detailed treble, and your music will sound as if you’re listening to it underground/under water/with a blanket on top of your music/muffled. Hope you consider this advice. Crystals clear, and very clean sounding drums cymbals is what you’ll gain.
The-Sennheiser IE 900 has arrived, for sell! on Amazon- Let’s go.
.... You may have just convinced me that these will be my next major purchase. Been looking for exactly this kind of small, comfortable IEM for a while. Great review!!
Love my IE300, I increased the detail in mine by replacing the sponge in the tips with smaller versions...still got amazing bass but way more detailed and expansive sound. AZLA Xlastic tips also increase the detail of the IE300 and perfect the bass. Paired with Sony ZX500, it's a perfect pairing.
What other iems do you have? Anything to compare ur ie300 to?
@@jcap8391 I also have UM MEST...MEST is way more detailed but IE300 is very close with more bass if you like that kind of sound....IE300 is a steal compared to the new IE900
Sennheiser really needs to update their open and closed back flagships. The HD800/S was end of cycle at least 5 years ago and no longer represents value especially considering it's nearly impossible to get them on discount from official dealers.
What do you think about Sennheiser selling their consumer audio division?
good for us. The new owner will give them way more funding, a dutch sennheiser employee told someone who told me that they have interesting things coming up
How they compare vs U12T or Andromeda or dunu Luna or a8000?
Where I can find a cable replacement for that IEM's?
I hate that cable... so uncomfortable.
I'm here for the B rolls that rival George Lucas in his death star flybys. You rock
I look forward to hearing these. The IE 800S is my favorite IEM beating out the long king Westone W80.
I'm curious who thought the ie800s was good? Let alone calling the Westone w80 a.k.a shure se846 rebrand & tweaked iem, the KING.
Maybe in 2012, not 2021!
@@barbecuetechtips6024 westones is great iems that cant rank high, its the summary
not bcs bad, theyre very good, but others stand out more, sort of like z1r or um v3+, roxanne etc
Just curious if you had the chance to hear higher end chifi (blessing 2, dunu sa6,s8 etc)
Those are not well tuned at all. It’s easy to make something hyper detailed, you can do it yourself by buying a drivers and case, but pleasant tonality is a different story…
@@chamade166 huh?
@@chamade166 b2s have great tonality, no clue what you're on about
@@kruzyen bs2 is great, albeit its mids are too thin for some. The S8 is sublime though.
@@darthmandude true, perfectly valid but for the price point you really cant complain haha. s8 is fantastic from what ive heard, though i havent gotten to try it
wonder how does this compare to Final A8000
Should I get these or A8000?
8:45s has a very cool pan-rotate, unlike usual left/right/zoom sliders, keep experimenting with your a/b roll!
@JoshuaValour, what is the device showing interstellar screen at 11:10?
Great video! I've got a pair of the IE300s and absolutely love them and hope to get a pair of these some day!
hope things well on your audio 'journey', it takes time and advised to get really used to your current system before upgrading
Came here for the review, stayed for the man. 😍
Amazing sounding but my right ear wire through the hook broke. QC is an issue.
How does this IEM compare with Final Audio A8000 for sound quality alone?
its more reliable than a18t, but still fun at same time
ofc ambient pro
My ie800s broke a month ago after 5 years of use. Getting these next payday. Cannot wait.
did you get it?
@@dhiaoshaish ive never had westones again
Is there a product placement at 7:55? What kind or amplifier on the left and whisky on the right is shown?
Looking forward to the D30/A30 Pro Review.
Your setup and shooting is soooo clean.
Hey Joshua, have you ever tested the Shure SE846? Just wondering what you think of it in comparison to all the other IEMs you've ever listened to.
Do they still keep the out of head imaging like they presented in ie800 / ie800s?
Hey Josh, I also have the Matrix Mini-i Pro 3 as seen in this video. Can you tell me is there noise when the IE900 is connected to the Mini-i Pro 3 balanced 4.4mm when not playing any music or during low volume section of a song?
Hello Joshua, thanks for your reviews. Some of your links are broken ("page not found" ie Odin), you may like to revise it because is unjust that someone buys your recommendations and it is not linked to you.
GOOD LORD THAT PRICE TAG
Any recommendations for good V-shaped IEMs that a mere mortal can afford?
Ahahah you're damn right XD
What price range are you venturing at?
@@mattialemboluscari8774 I would say... $160 and below. Specifically $160 so that the Final Audio A4000 can qualify, because I understand they're quite good for the money. I just don't remember if they're necessarily V-shaped or not.
Try the new tin t5
Sennheiser IE-300?
What kind of sound are you looking for?
From cheaper to expensive, I would look for the following:
- Blon Bl03 (this are a steal)
- Moondrop Aria (great value) (or Starfield)
- Moondrop Blessing 2 Dusk
- Dunu SA6
- Thieaudio Clairvoyance
1more quad drivers or even the triple drivers will give you massive bang for your buck. Under 200 USD
I've been using Shure SE846's with the Aonic bluetooth adapters. I wonder if I could swap them out with these, if the Aonics are enough to power this thing.
Josh, the A30Pro D30Pro links in description seem to be dead. Take you to the main apos website ...
how are they compared to meze penta rai?
Would you still suggest these over the 600’s now that the 600s are $500 and these are double at $1K?
Hey Josh. I own the Campfire Atlas and I feel the bass on those is Empire Ears Legend X worthy. If you’ve heard either of those IEMS I’d love to know how you feel about the bass stacking up against the IE 900’s. Thanks a million for the video. Love the update.
Dude, you create premium quality vids, nice!
Can you address what is going on with Sennheiser selling their consumer brand audio division to that Swiss earring aid company? What does that mean for us consumers?
I just bought these - this review was helpful. Am I going to be unable to use them outside when it's freezing cold (because of the metal body)? Will they freeze my ears?
Have you been able to listen to the DUNU Zen and or Luna? If so, how would you say the bass response on the IE900 compares to either of those?
Can you use them for DJ mixing?
What's the bluetooth dac at 11:38?
I definatly think both a same Sound signature and higher detail and diferent sound is good in a company... like in the same line of products keep the same signature but change detail and in different lines change it up
Do these sound anything like the ie800 ?
What would be the closest equivalent to this as a full-sized open headphone?
yes think it competes with lcd5 directly
ambient pro what else
These appear to be incredible! Can you speak to the imaging performance of the IE900s vs. the IE300s? As a gamer, clarity is important but the position is my highest priority. I currently love my cheap Docooler QKZ VK4 IEMs, but the IE300s were what I was planning to upgrade to later on.
I’m also looking for earbuds that can let me hear footsteps as clearly and accurately as possible, what do you think are the best so far, I heard blon 03 are really good
I really want him to review the Dusk
I think you may have upset a few Odin owners on Head Fi, one in particular I can think off.
@@LT15313 You have just answered your question to yourself, the bass. All Odin owners says it’s the best bass they have ever heard but at a cost of over £3,000 plus he is saying it’s floors the Odin bass for just over £1,000.
Does it come with a mic that way I use it inside party?
Excellent video Wanted to let you know the link for the HD58X in the description is broken 💔
If I am to speak regarding Sennheiser's house sound, let alone any company; While I think consistency is vital if the house sound is beloved by fans and that the company is pretty good with handling it, I still think experimentation at a flagship budget and scope is as important. No doubt its quite risky, but on the other hand, if executed correctly, can allow for the customer base to grow and help them expect as well as accept experimentation for the sake of themselves as well as the expansion and diverse outlook of a company....
How about a kilo-buck IEM shoot-out, comparing this to say Sony IER-M9, Campfire Andromeda 2020 and the like.
How would you compare these to the Shure SE 846?
Thats what I am interest. Have been on SE846 for years now but interested if there is a real step up out there that I would enjoy.
@@Ivan_1986 I had the Shure se846! My IE800s blow them away.
You assessed this on the a30 and d30 pro. Will the review of those come out soon?
You put the wrong way conectors .. R goes to red , L goes to left .. not other way 😅
Do they block outside noise well? I can't seem to find a passive noise isolation rating on these.
What is the best portable DAC to be used with this for mobile?
It's a low impedance high sensitivity headphone. Does it run good off of a phone/laptop or do you need dac amp for this? Also, how does it scale with good dac amp?
Hi mate, which is more low end freq between IE 400, IE 600 and IE 900?
Thank you for the very helpful information
Hi Josh, how would you describe the difference between the ie800 and the new ie900 side by side? Thx
I have the ie 400 pro i know have the same driver. We is possible this big price difference?
How is it with rock and metal? Does it have Good bity crunchy electric guitars?
No
Hi would you recommend buying this as a upgrade for my first version Alo andromeda?
hey your amazon links arent working bro- just a heads up
How does this compare to the se846? I think theyre at almost the same pricr range.
Of you like Zhu and want to test clean sub bass his track "Drowning" on Ringo's Desert is where its at.
Would be interested in a comparison between the ie900 and the Legend X as well as its direct competitor the Campfire Audio Dorado 2020 for sound signature and execution.
I think diverse sound signatures ought to be clarified by evocative sub-branding. So if your “house sound” strives for audiophile and is labeled with hundreds (300, 900 ought to align with 800 in headphones). Then if a Momentum line sounds more v-shaped and a Precision line sounds like the 660 I can grasp that the parent brand has signaled their intentions to me as a consumer. But most audio manufacturers seem clueless about this.
Do you need to use a DAC with these IEMs?
cries in ie800s :( is the bass similar to the ie80? curious.. I loved the ie80
Hey @Joshua, thank you for the video review, the edit and video quality is amazing.
Do you think the IE900 bass is even better than IER-Z1R from Sony, since you think the bass on the Sennheiser's is better than the Odin and M5?
yes it does bass differently than any iem
Is this pre or post Sonova acquisition?
How good does it isolate? Does it scale with more powered amplifier or is it good everywhere?
You have a super enjoyable voice man! Great video btw