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These are in-ear headphones with a sound signature that offers a great mix of detail, wide soundstage and a fun sound. The ear pieces and cables are built well, which makes them look and feel solid.
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Pros
Pro Detail rich highs along with controlled bass
The highs have just the right amount brightness yet are very revealing of the minute details of the audio. The mids are very clear and full, so vocals and midrange tones guitars and keys are very easy to appreciate. The bass has a touch of elevation to it yet does not become overpowering.
While these headphones are not entirely accurate, the elevations to the sound are just enough that a fun sound is achieved without straying too far away from the original mix.
These are perfect for those who do not want to greatly compromise detail and accuracy in favor of a fun listening experience.
Pro Good durability with scratch resistance
Instead of using metal or plastic in the construction of the earpieces, Sennheiser has used a special ceramic material on the IE 800 which is scratch resistant. This helps to keep the weight of the in-ears down, yet can still withstand use and abuse pretty well.
The cable on the other hand is very high quality and covered with Kevlar reinforcement for added durability.
Pro Ear tips provide a good seal
The ear tips are a step up from the common silicone ear tips on the market today. The part that comes into contact with your ear is made out of soft, flexible, high quality silicone. The inside canal of the ear tips however is made out of a firmer plastic material, with a metal mesh in the middle.
This combination allows the ear tips to create a very good seal when worn, reducing sound leakage/bleed while also ensuring optimal sound delivery.