Name: IE 8i
Brand: Sennheiser
SKU: 70503
Rating: 4.3 (39 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Amazing combination of bass and clarity
H3 is pretty good
clear high resolution sounds and a dynamic listening experience

the SE215 will not fit - different connectors
Sennheiser IE 300 is not cheap
it does not come with an in-line remote or a microphone

Impedance: 16 Ω
Sensitivity: 125 dB
Frequency range: 10, 20000 Hz
Acoustic design: Half opened
Sound output: Stereo
Style: In-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Sennheiser IE 8i - Pros & Cons

Amazing combination of bass and clarity
H3 is pretty good
clear high resolution sounds and a dynamic listening experience
IE8 also manages wonderfully realistic attack and decay when necessary
It definitely focuses more on detail and clarity than richness or fullness
the midrange and treble of the IE8 are both excellent in their own right
wide soundstage and I like a good bass
IE8 still competes with the best of the best
Soundstage depth is above average as well and the IE8 can convey distances adroitly
Very smooth
deep bass
nice soundstage
best and most comfortable fit
a headphone jack and excellent passive isolation
IE 300 is reasonable with its bass
feels sturdy and premium
It s also more environmentally friendly to avoid batteries
sounds great and feels comfortable
IE 300 already sounds pretty good
great headset at a reasonable price
a good selection of accessories and features for music enjoyment
Great for training
they are better able to reproduce high frequencies
The fit is really good
sound quality
great comfort and excellent noise reduction
Entertaining sound with excellent attack and dynamics
detail is unfussy and presented without forcing itself on the listener

the SE215 will not fit - different connectors
Sennheiser IE 300 is not cheap
it does not come with an in-line remote or a microphone
high-frequency loudness and detail
Bass is present but not over amplified
The cable is usually a weak spot in most wired earbuds
A wet noticeable base would be preferable
momentums were really horrible at handling highs
Sounding a little too harsh and causing fatigue
really stands out against the instrumental backdrop
it becomes a little exaggerated and flows out more
not as convenient with cable
lost is an extra layer of detail in the treble
even more deep bass is squeezed out of the earplugs
the sound is not correct

Sennheiser IE 8i - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Impedance	16 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	18 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Sennheiser IE 8i - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	In-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes

Weight	0.63 oz

Microphone sensitivity	-40.0 dB
Microphone frequency	80 - 15000

Buttons	Answer button Volume
Carrying case	yes

Colour of product	Black
Acoustic design	Half opened
Attachment type	Earloop/Ear conch

Impedance	16.0 Ω
Sensitivity	125.0 dB
Frequency range	10 - 20000
Driver technology	Dynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	0.1 %

Cable length	1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	no
Type of connector	3.5mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	no

Battery operated	no

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Sennheiser IE 8i Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.5

Based on 5 reviews

TechRadar

Published: 05.04.2009

Sennheiser IE8 review

5.0

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

Sennheiser IE 8i Sennheiser IE 300 review

SoundGuys

Published: 18.04.2022

Sennheiser IE 300 review

Sennheiser goes against the grain with this wired, music-only set of earphones. Prioritizing audio above all else, does the IE 300 succeed?

whathifi

Published: 21.03.2011

Home review

4.0

There's much to recommend these over-ear cans, but at the money we'd want a better tonal balance

The Headphone List

Published: 05.06.2013

Sennheiser IE8 / IE8i Review | The Headphone List

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.

Sennheiser IE 8i Sennheiser IE 8 sound-isolating earphones

CNET

Published: 05.01.2009

Sennheiser IE 8 sound-isolating earphones

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