Sennheiser IE 8

Sennheiser claims its new top of the range earphones can compete with the best from any other manufacturer. Ed puts them to the test.

The best headphones and earbuds offer balanced performance, great features and phenomenal value

With a proven track record with in-ear 'phones, can Sennheiser's top dog rule the pound?

IE8 is the name of a brand new earphone solution from Sennheiser. The Sennheiser IE8 boast a dynamic driver and an innovative bass adjustment feature that allows the user to tweak the bass response on the move. With a price of $400 they don't come cheap, but for an audiophile who is looking for the best sound quality possible, these might still be a very viable choice.

We loved the way the Sennheiser IE 8 sound-isolating earphones added warmth and depth to our broad music collection. With the added bonus of being able to manually adjust the bass, these earphones are more than worthy competitors to the Shure SE530s. Be prepared to have your music rocked

Launched at a time when “high end IEM” was synonymous with “balanced armature”, the Sennheiser IE8 re-introduced dynamic drivers into the world of ultraportable hi-fi and firmly established Sennheiser, a late entrant in the IEM game, in the realm of top-tier earphones.

If you're a commuter who values their music, you have to give these a try

Finally, a set of high-end earphones that produce rich bass tones without overwhelming the rest of the sound