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Sennheiser IE 8 vs Sennheiser IE 8i

Sennheiser IE 8 Headphones
Sennheiser IE 8
Sennheiser IE 8i Headphones
Sennheiser IE 8i
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
8
4.8 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
83 %
4 stars
16 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
With a proven track record with in-ear 'phones, can Sennheiser's top dog rule the pound?Read more
Sennheiser goes against the grain with this wired, music-only set of earphones. Prioritizing audio above all else, does the IE 300 succeed?Read more
There's much to recommend these over-ear cans, but at the money we'd want a better tonal balanceRead more
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User rating
47
4.3 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
39
4.3 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

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Technical details

Sennheiser IE 8Sennheiser IE 8
Sennheiser IE 8iSennheiser IE 8i
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleIn-EarIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)noyes

Design

Sennheiser IE 8Sennheiser IE 8
Sennheiser IE 8iSennheiser IE 8i
Colour of productBlackBlack
Acoustic designClosedHalf opened
Attachment typeEarloop/Ear conchEarloop/Ear conch

Dimensions

Sennheiser IE 8Sennheiser IE 8
Sennheiser IE 8iSennheiser IE 8i
Weight0.18 oz0.63 oz

Sound

Sennheiser IE 8Sennheiser IE 8
Sennheiser IE 8iSennheiser IE 8i
Impedance16.0 Ω16.0 Ω
Frequency range10 - 2000010 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.1 %0.1 %

Connectivity

Sennheiser IE 8Sennheiser IE 8
Sennheiser IE 8iSennheiser IE 8i
Cable length1.21.2
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable cablenono

Power

Sennheiser IE 8Sennheiser IE 8
Sennheiser IE 8iSennheiser IE 8i
Battery operatednono

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