 TEH best IEM for sub-250 range |
| Review Date: July 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: R. Ding, USA |
I have owned many similarly priced headphones: Shure SE310, SCL2, Ultimate Ears 5 Pro, UE 5, Sleek Audio SA6, ATH-ESW9, EW9, EM9, EC700, B&O A8,. Not top of the line but still counts as mid-fi at least.
I'll just come out and say that for anything below $250 dollars, Sennheiser IE7 beats everything I've ever listened to. Ever. I say $250 because SE530 is just above that at $260, and TF10 is a little bit more than that, and because of their triple-BA design I can't really say the single-dynamic drivers of IE7 beats them.
In terms of packaging, design, durability, accessories, and mostly the sound quality, the IE7s are just tops. It is very easy to see the amount of care and effort put into these. Offering the most complicated, exciting, and revolutionary unboxing experience ever, it took me a good half an hour to savor the whole process. You get everything you can imagine, from shirt-clip, ear-loops, to 9 pairs of eartips including 3 pairs of : foam, single silicon, and bi-flange (Think there might be even more but too lazy to count). Cleaning tools, 6 copies of instruction manual (in 6 different languages), and a metallic carrying case that is compact, secure, yet can carry all the accessories included. There is a very pleasant surprise in the mechanics and design of the packaging/unboxing experience that I just cannot spoil.
Bad news with the included eartips, is that I did not like any of them. The foam tips for the IE7s, which are the most popular type of tips for IEM, suck. They are the exact same ones you get from a $12-pair of JVC airheads or whatever cheapo IEMs out there. Just terrible.
Good news is, UE5s come with 2 sets of same sized foam tips, and they fit perfectly on the IE7s. So I just used my spare pair. They fit comfortably.
The cable material, shape of the buds, connector, are all very nicely designed and made. Though it's only silver-plated instead of Gold. The cables are soft, yielding, yet feels very sturdy and durable. The shapes of the IEMs fit very nicely, contrary to what the sharp corner may suggest, they really won't poke your ears or anything.
Soundquality is, once again, top notch. It's amazing how large the soundstage is, yet the frequencies are very cleanly and clearly presented and layered. One gripe, though it may be a pro for most people, is that I find the bass too overwhelming at times. You really get the "BOOM BOOM" out of these buds, like from big cans. Of course, the air vent and large chambers of the earbuds contribute to that.
One would expect much subtle details in the music to be lost due to the thumping bass, especially in mid/high freq. Amazingly, compared to airier phones like SE310 and EW9, the IE7s have really good highs. I can hear more details in IE7 than any other phones I have, all thanks to the large soundstage, the great separation/layering/definition of each sound/instrument/frequency.
All in all, since the price has come down to about $160 for these, I'd say unless you want to get the triple-BA driver ones, like Westone3, SE530, TF10, etc, and spend about $300 bucks, the Senn IE7s are your best bet. For those of you who want specifically analytical/accurate/cold sound with absolutely no bass presentation, go for ER4s. But for everything else, for a flexible, enjoyable, involving listening experience, get the IE7s! |
Precsion in listening music !!!
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| Review Date: July 31, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A.Powers, Los Angeles,CA |
In short (if that is possible when you are writing about this product,but here is my take on the IE7.
Truly exceptional quality,in built,design,and foremost this monitors are made for music.(Not that you couldn't listen anything else of course,but music is what they are precisely made for).
I've had them for 3 months now,and simply have them anywhere I go with me.Im a composer,and really appreciate all music(the sound of music),all sound,anything that's not just "noise'(if you know what I mean).
The Sennheiser IE7,is absolutely beyond what I expected in ear bud headphones,amazing,is the least to say!
1.Highs and lows-check.(What a bass!...),wait till you hear it!!!
2.Mids-check(I read other people reviews about mids in general,and complaining,how they are "missing",or been "weak",how much mids really can u "find" in headphones 3.Fit,build,material-check.
4.Design-check.
5.Detail-check.(about that,if you get those,which I highly recommend ,You will hear things from ur songs,music,whatever You are listening to,that You have been missing before,simply by lack in performance for your headphone product.In other words you'll discover listening same music,in a whole different level.
Interesting experience,right when I bought them,I was blown-a-way buy it,and said,well let see if its just me,and had my colleague,and two buddy's trying them on,they were like "Whhoa,this things are LOUD man",had to turn the volume way down,so they can keep'em on .
Well,after all that been said,my dear readers,if you are shopping around,I think you are at the end of ur road,This is DDEE product!Im set as far as ear buds go.
Have a pair of Sony dynamics,not even close.
Enjoy it to the fullest. |
What a deal !
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| Review Date: October 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: John Lewis, New Jersey |
| These sound great and I got an open box deal @$100 which makes them sound even better ! Nice transaction ! Highly recommend both product and seller!! |
Excellent sound!
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| Review Date: February 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Peter, Madison, AL USA |
| These sound incredible as long as you get a proper seal, and with the number and diversity of tips, I can't imagine not being able to get a proper fit. The sound stage, range, and clarity are all outstanding. Also, I find these more effective on a plane than active cancelling headphones, partly because they block a lot more than just the low end sounds. The only down side is someone has to actually tap me to get my attention now. Don't use these if you need to be able to hear external sounds. |
BEST!!!
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| Review Date: October 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Kent R. Garrett, Rainbow City, AL United States |
| These are the best earbuds I have ever purchased. I moved up from Sennheiser's mid-grade to this and just cannot believe the sound quality. I went on a 12+ hour flight and had them in virtually the whole time without any discomfort and great noise suppression. Let's just say that I'm rediscovering my music collection and hear things that I have never heard before. I bought these based on the reviews and had not ever listened to them. I did however go to a Bose store and sampled their best headphones and have to say that these blow them away by a long shot. Buy these and you won't regret it. |
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