Sennheiser IE8 Description Sennheiser IE 8 High-Fidelity In-Ear Noise Isolating Earphones. Sennheiser unleashes the latest development of in-ear isolating headphones - the IE 8 . In-ear technology at its pinnacle, the IE 8 feature a unique sound tuning functionality to enable you to precisely tweak the bass response to your personal preference with a small screw on each enclosure. Dynamic drivers with powerful neodymium magnets guarantee exceptional sonic precision and clarity. The driver responds to frequencies so low you can almost feel them instead of hearing them.
“The perfect earphones for those who like their music with oomph.”
Smarthouse Magazine
Integrated with the IE 8 , is a durable, tough cable that can be interchanged to provide highest serviceability and flexibility. For pure comfort and simplicity different lengths and configurations of cables are available to suit your every requirement. High reduction of noise of up to 26dB is obtained with the supplied ear adapters, which come in three different sizes.
Like many high-end earphones, the IE 8 are to be worn with the cable going over the top of your ears. This ensures a more secure fit, but the IE 8 can be worn in the more conventional way quite comfortably, should you desire to.
To make sure your IE 8s from Sennheiser give you many hours of enjoyment, the luxury carrying case has been fitted with dry salt pads. These replaceable pads ensure a constant level of humidity of the Headphones when stored, this results in a longer life of the IE 8 by Sennheiser .
Professionals use the optimised over-the-ear system that is also incorporated in the IE 8 for stage and studio. You need not be a specialist to benefit from the Sennheiser's engineering proficiency; all you need is to plug them into your MP3 player or other gadget with 3.5mm jack plug and be prepared for an acoustic treat.
Sennheiser IE8 Reviews
The Gadget Show Review of Sennheiser IE 8 - 5 Stars
"Small in-ear headphones don't generally deliver eardrum-thudding bass response, but these noise-isolating buds from Sennheiser tear up the rulebook - then set it on fire for good measure."
CNET Review of Sennheiser IE8 - Spectacular Winner of CNET Editors' Choice Awards November 2008
"One of our all-time favourites, with explosive bass that will cause dance fans to grin, and hold that grin until the song finishes."
What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision Sennheiser IE8 Review - 5 Stars
"Music is open, detailed, dynamic and balanced, with ample punch through the range and no harshness; and ear clips make the fit firm and comfortable."
Stuff.tv Review of Sennheiser IE8 - 5 Stars
"The IE 8s have an extremely impressive bass performance with great weight, solidity and scale. This doesn't drown out the rest of the frequency range though, so tracks have all the necessary low-end depth and pace without any loss of impact to the vocals or treble."
Sennheiser IE8 Features
Dynamic drivers with powerful neodymium magnets ensure outstanding sonic accuracy and clarity Excellent attenuation of ambient noise Durable housing and rugged, interchangeable cable Unique, manual bass response tuning function Sleek ergonomic design and various types and sizes (S/M/L) of ear adapters ensure a comfortable, secure fit and excellent attenuation of ambient noise Optimised for professional monitoring use and ideal for MP3, iPod, iPhone, DVD and CD players, and mobile phones (3.5mm stereo plug) 2-year warranty
Technical Specification
Frequency response: 10 Hz - 20 kHz Cable length: 1.2 m, symmetrical (earphone to separator: 0.4 m; separator to plug: 0.8 m) Impedance: 16 ohm THD, total harmonic distortion: < 0.1% Sound pressure level (SPL): 125 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms) Attenuation (passive): up to 26 dB (95%) Connector: 3.5 mm, angled Ear coupling: intra-aural (ear-canal fit) Transducer principle: dynamic Weight: 5 g Package Includes Sennheiser IE 8 Extended set of ear adapters (S/M/L) Protective case with dry salt pads Sound adjustment and cleaning tool Cable clip