The budget Sennheiser IEM that's finally... great.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ค. 2024
- ol mate senny getting the hang of the iem game
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00:00 Intro
00:56 History of Sennheiser IEMs
03:21 The IE200
05:48 The "tip venting" system
07:22 Rank
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I don't usually talk about build and comfort but here are some extra comments:
COMFORT: great as expected; the Senny negative-profile shell is very small and ergonomic. Most people barely feel it.
BUILD: the IEM itself is fine (plastic but well-assembled) but yes, the cable is absolute GARBO and absolutely lacking in terms of the current competition.
@Crinacle, would the IE600 be worth 500$ today? I see some stores here have it at 500$ "black friday" wannabe price
@@iuliani1663depends on what you need. The thing is built like a tank. That is (besides sound) its best feature imo.
@@iuliani1663the sound and comfort is still unrivaled for the price, $500 is a steal
Hope you can get a hands on for the AFUL MagicOne...
Wanna see your thoughts on Single BA done well since your Warbler Prelude Story Time
FYI to buyers, aftermarket cables don’t all work because of the recessed MMCX connection. Only one that’s worked for me is the tripowin solstice
"ol mate senny"
i see dank is making his mark
afaik they've known about each other as colleagues for a while (I think dankpods mentioned sending a pair of Mezes to Crin and Crin not liking them in one of dank's vids about a set of Meze headphones)
Bro I thought you got disconnected from youtube server we miss you buddy
the biggest joke is when he says see you next week 😂😂😂
@@Medsas it takes time to perfect the delivery of that "fook off" ... I would give this one an A- as that slight pause to build anticipation was spot on.
@@Medsaswell, he forgot his old channel password before... so in a way that statement is a joke and a concern at the same time.
If he's missing, singaporeans will find him
I met you at Canjam NYC last year & then tried the IE200s on my own afterwards at the show. I was really blown away & bought a pair for myself the next day at B&H. So happy to hear you finally check these out & talk about them. Hope to see you at CanjamNYC this coming year!
Using ie200 for couple of months. Loved it . Just loved it
I've been waiting for this review 👌
The venting system could be fixed if they had a small spacer that could be placed on the nozzle behind the tip. Then the tips wouldn't move when inserted.
I got these on launch day as my IEMs that I keep in my bag, and they've been my favorites. They're really comfortable and sound great, to me. I like them plenty, and when I get home I usually use my HD 800.
Same here, pre ordered them not wanting to spend on the models above it. Very pleased with it.
oooooookkaayyy big boi
Better than the hexas?
what tips do you use?
@@CelexaproThe Hexa is better in terms of sonic performance, more or less the same tuning but more defined specifically in the mid-range, it is also very power hungry and less confortable than the IE200.
I just picked up a set of ie200s the other day since they are currently on sale for $119. During my first impressions they seemed a bit bright, I swapped out the tips for the foam and that reduced the treble, next I applied the tape mod, that gave the bass more body and stronger impact. Those two changes turned these iems into something with a boring studio sound into something I can really enjoy my music with. They have a good amount of detail and clarity. I use an hd800s at home as my daily, these don't sound anywhere near as good as those but they do have a similar presentation. The cable doesn't bother me too much after I put a velcro strap on it...
Aren't IEMs meant to give a "boring" studio sound because they're built to be used for personal monitoring on stage and in the studio while recording? Why would you buy those to listen to music? No offense, I just want to know if I got something wrong.
Hi @stevenlamontagne526 which less than $250 IEM do you find the most similar tune to the HD800s? Thank you!
@@markwalhimer8972 It depends in what way, that said, I'm honestly not the best person to ask about that. I have not sampled too many iem's in that price range. I think the 7hz timeless might sound close but I haven't heard it...
@@marctestarossaso the senheiser iems are made for it ??
@@sudir_ebi I know, but obviously people buy them and tinker with them until they enjoy listening to music with them. And I don't exactly get why.
was waiting for your ranking before I bought them, but I gave up and bought them back in March... no regret at all, these are great for their price! an upgrade from my A3000s in both comfort and sound :D
With everyone mentioning the cable, I was surprised when it came and was… just a cable. Its light weight is kinda an upside and having to work the ear hooks when putting them on is more to do with how small the body is and how deep they’re seated, which is also a plus *for the IEM, itself.
The foam tips were just fine, too.
These aggressively make you fall in love with cymbals specifically lol
the splash is so gratifying lol
IMO that's only because you have yet to see what else you can get around the same Price point
The best example of this is for the same money or thereabouts, you can get a Letshuoer S12 Pro whose cable is *VASTLY* superior and comes with modular termination (2.5mm, 3.5mm, 4.4mm). The S12 Pro is also a Planar IEM which means that details is "otherworldly" compared to the DD the IE200 has
@@vianhoho19 I meant that it’s still just a cable that works, and not something to panic over, as I thought I might’ve had to, based on the stories.
@@vianhoho19 And tinnitus inspiring tuning, my god is it wonky as hell
@@countdudoo again, I suspect you lack the context in terms of what the competition around its price point provides. Dunu Kima, Truthear Nova (debatable), Letshuoer DZ4, 7Hz Dioko; that's just a number of models within Chi-fi with (arguably) better cables than the IE200
But also, I suspect that because it's *Sennheiser* that pisses people off. Like we get they had to cut some corners to hit the price point, but can't they at least make it less obvious? 😅
Hey, i can't seem find your review for the Sennheiser HD 400 pro, are they a close relative to the hd 600 by any chance?
Yay I love that you are back posting content.
Have you reviewed the Thieaudio Prestige LTD?
I love the way you tip-toe the lines of subjectivity versus objectivity lol
I noticed the three bags of keeb switches in the back, I wonder if there's gonna be a future video with them
Thanks for making a video
The " fuck off" at the end sealed it. I subscribed.
Is Realtek 1220 VB enough to drive these? I don't super loud but high resolution..
Oh I was thinking about giving Sennheiser IEM's a try before, but the 600's obviously are quite pricey. But the 200's are currently running at around 130€ over here right now, so I might pick up a pair.
do it, and get Dunu S&S tips for proper bass
moondrop chu 2 coming? id like to see your thoughts,. I did need to buy a different cable as it was awful but after that i sent back my aria's
Okay so I live in India, I have the option of getting these at 9k inr, roughly 110 usd, would this be a good option for an upgrade from Truthear Hola?
The IE200 is indeed Sennheiser's answer to Chi-fi, they managed to make it look even cheaper. Quite astonishing to be honest.
LMFAO
They also ruined it with the bassport and incompetent cable.
I have this and I used it for sleep. They are small and don't poke my ears when I sleep on my side. On top of that they really sound great 😊
Agree. They don't get enough credit for that. Most iems are too big to do stuff like that
Thats the only reason im looking at them. People compare them with IEM that are the size of an elephant .. Size and comfort matter ALOT in IEMs, i would argue more than sound itself.
can recommend a headset with good bass for edm and games? like x2hr
It doesnt support the wireless/bluetooth connector like the IE100/400/500, could you advise of why this is?
Hey any chance you take a look of the Rinko???
Hey bro can u review the the new galaxy buds FE and Google buds 2 pro. I can't find these in your rating list as well😅
What's your opinion on the simgot ea500 ?
How does this compare to the truthears hexa? I'm deciding between them right now.
Please help! I am looking for new inears and I consider getting the IE400. I am a big fan of Sennheiser and I generally like the way they deal with treble and vocals. Ive once bought the DT990 Pro and as much as I wanted to like them, the treble did just fatigue my ears after listening a while, I did send them back. I also bought the CX+ true wireless because I wanted something for on the go and when riding my bike, but I have a love-hate relationship with them. They sound too boomey and too V shaped to me, but I can also appreciate that the lows are way more prominent than with the HD650. Now I am looking for inears that do give me the experience the way it was intended, but don’t lack bass in general. Can anyone confirm the IE 400 give me the bass I want when listening to 50cent and the clarity I want when listening to Andrea Bocelli? I really want something that does it all but has the typical Sennheiser treble. I also like the fact that I can hook them to the bluetooth module when riding a bike and wind noise is more of a disturbance than bandwidth. Thanks in advance
great video
I have a pair of HD600, and I find them wonderful, very balanced signature. I have been looking for a good IEM that compares to them. I have tried the ie100 pro and 400 pro, but I'm not completely satisfied. In your opinion how does the ie200 stack up against the HD600's
Hoping the blessing dusk 3 doesn't have the kitchen appliance look that scratchs within a few months.
Got the dunu falcon ultra and preferred it over my Kato as the blue finish dosnt show scatches as bad.
For my next iem i would prefer a Hype 2 look without the quality control issues
@crin why the IE200 wasn't on the ranking list?
Hey Crin, when will the blessing 3 dusk be released?
I'm hesitant to pull the trigger on an iem in the 11.11 sale only for the blessing 3 dusk to drop next week xD
B3 down to $220 I wasn't able to contain myself
I cannot find the stats on how much isolation these gives?
Looking for a pair to use whilst live performing techno,
Leaning towards the Shure 215 right now since they are really good at isolating the sound and it´s not AS important with the hifi-end of things ,
I need a pair that can be used live during the duration of the set to make sure i hear what i´m doing and at the same time saves my ears a bit.
Anyone has any tips?
The 215 seems to be a bit relaxed on the high-end? might also be good in a live high volume environment?
I have it, it doesn’t leak too much but you still hear around you. I think you could get the Beyerdynamic DT770 PRO or better the DT700 PRO X
@@Crypto2638 want in ear monitors though
Congrats :) hello I need some advice please!
I’m from the UK, I use Apple Music and just brought the Fiio KA17 and need a list of good iems, I listen to mostly hip-hop, rap and dubstep what ones would you recommend?
the IE200 luckily where the first good thing I got when preordering something
Could you measure some of the Koss IEM (as well as more headphones if you can)
They have a rather large and inexpensive catalog, but there isn't a single one on your list
Maybe we are missing something?
Crin can you please review the Hype 2 from ThieAudio? 🙏
I wonder if you could use brace elastics to help the venting gimmick.
I couldnt even listen to these until I put some foam behind the eartips. The treble was overbearing. Now it sounds very sweet and quite nice. Cant complain.
Hello sir, i really love in earbuds but im open for everthing now after using a logitech x pro 😂 for competitive fps gaming. What will be the best option without spending 1000 of dollars. Like 4-600 on a headphone or iem is fine. Please give me some feedback so i can buy them right away. Also i will search for an amp/dac and microphone or do you just plugin in the pc? 🙏
Grtz from belgium Europe
bro when will 7hz salnotes zero 2 launch and what price?
Can you review the OnePlus buds Pro 2. DMS rated them very highly and I would like to know what you think of them...
Happy Diwali 🎇🎇
Crin is being too nice with that nozzle gimmick. He normally would have said “good concept, shitty execution. Next.” LMAO
i have doubts, other buds and iems should do better
It's impossible to do it with large foam tips if you want them in satisfactorily at the same time.. a real catch-22
Wonderful video! Is the IE200 the less than $250 most similar tune to the HD650 and HD800?
If not, what is the less than $250 IEM is the most similar tune to the HD800?
Final Audio A4000 is a bright IEM some people says is like HD700 HD800, I own it and I don't recommend you to buy it because in my opinion they're bad if you consider the price but it have a similar sound they say.
Again let me tell you that they are not good, if you like IEM's IE200 is a solid great option
DMS really liked the IE 100, he compared them to the HD 560S, - I'd love to hear what you think!
I bought this IEM in June and I love the sound quality, but the build quality is terrible. The metal things in the ear hook poked through the plastic and started to stab my ear and the paint was falling off. I was using them very carefully too.
How's the earpiece build quality itself is?
@@unifrets6755dont buy, my 300s Fell apart bevause the glue wasnt good enough, never ever again.
Are you planning to review Monarch Mk 3?
When monarch mk3 in ranking list?
(Thnx for video)
My question is now, how do they compare sound wise with KZ ZVX's or Moondrop Chu's or something alot less expensive?
Would come over to the shop to try out, but I've not been back to Malayisa for like 10 years, therefore also nowhere near Singapore.
Aha the Moondrop Chu's are a B***.
But with how "bad" the ie300 are supposed to be and then being at B* doesn't sound that bad. Also couldn't find the ie200's on the list
Crinacle has yet to review many AND I MEAN MANY! Iems that are now populair in this current market. The Chu has had a lot of QC Issues and isn't sold anymore. The KZ KVX is a fine V-shape option, but not recommend by most.
The Market has changed to the point that I would say B- are good Value till 39,
B till 100, B+ till 200, A- till 300, A till 500.
If you want something under 20. Then I would recommend looking into the Moondrop Chu 2 and Truthear Hola for Comfortable IEMS, Simgot EW100P and the better DSP version for most neutral sounding option. The Tanchjim One (both versions) for best Bullit Style Iem (normal looking earbud)
@@rickelijah4270Tanchjim Zero is also great and the price is only $15.
any of their lowends beat everything, normal iem and headphone shaped, available on the market
Whomes low end do you mean?@@iikatinggangsengii2471
Would you consider making a hoodie with only the Crinacle logo on the front, but with a blank back? I'd buy it!
how are they for comfort and staying in your ears?
Just as a funny thing, can you test the Aful "magic one", it's giving me warbler vibes
In terms of value, Sennheiser does have an established supply chain and retail presence in most of the world, so if anything is wrong it shouldn't be too much of a hassle.
Is it me or does the audio in this video feels a little softer if not muffled?
what makes it worse is that I am watching it with an IE 300
those collection of switches at the background though
please try the AFUL performer 5 and performer8..
IEM for band practise (loud) and rough mixing? The IE 400 has some -dB Feature.
Should i upgrade my blon03 to this???
How's microphonics on the cable? The IE600 stock cable is literally unusable when walking
not great i can hear a good bit through mine
It’s terrible. But a decent mmcx replacement cable will fix that and this is an iem that’s worth the cable upgrade
@@mucklechumpscan you actually swap with a generic mmcx cable? I thought the sennheisers used a proprietary cable, based on the mmcx one. And has like an extra collar for stability.
I think it’d be interesting if you compare IE200 to ER2SE or ER2XR.
As someone who has an ER2XR and tried the Sennheiser as well, I'd rather have the IE 200 mainly for the fit and comfort over the Etys. Both of them sound great, I like Etys a smudge more. But the 200s are just a ton more comfortable to let them stay in your ear for long periods.
I do strongly recommend doing the tape mod though. And some tip rolling to get the right fit, but you gotta do that with most iems anyways. Sennheiser just seems to be a bit more sensitive to the seal.
Has anyone else had issues contacting sennheiser customer service. My right side ie200 has super low volume from left. Filled out the contact form and it's been a month nothing. This experience is making me feel like sennheiser really isn't worth bothering with in the future. Ik products can be defective but man over a month to contact you back to start resolving the issue.
@Crinacle, would the IE600 be worth 500$ today? I see some stores here have it at 500$ "black friday" wannabe price.
Value is subjective, but keep in mind they are 3D printed of Amorphous zirconium alloy, and made in Ireland. I love my IE600's, but use the IE200 way more often, because I can afford to loose or damage the IE200. Plus, I use a Ifi GoBlu when outside the house, and the loss of detail does not let the IE600 shine. I use the IE600 with a DAP, and they're fantastic for the music I listen to.
@@marzcapone9939 thanks for the info, I presume that the amorphous zirconium alloy is what drives the price up? I mean.. I would use them at home to a zen dac v2, while on the go on an iph 14, it's just I never saw them this low, usually they go around 700-800$. At the moment I have as IEM the Stellaris and FH3 - not sure if the IE200 would bring anything above these two, hence the though towards IE600.
@@iuliani1663 Yeah, the same IEM made in China would cost less, vs Ireland. I also suspect the IE600's shell, being metal, "should" last longer. OTOH, a severe drop could damage the internals, due to shock. The 4.4mm cable, on it's own is a $150 cable, and Sennheiser uses a proprietary cable.
Campfire Audio had IEM's made of ceramic, and they warn against drops and even banging them together. The shock may not crack the ceramic shell, but would transfer the shock inside and damage the driver or components.
I suspect the harder shells prevent bass frequencies from vibrating the shells, transfers more energy into sound. The CA Vega go down to 5Hz, and make you think a subwoofer is on somewhere, you can feel it in your spine. Yet, it's not a deafening pressure.
@@iuliani1663 I paid around $550 for them secondhand earlier this year. There is stuff I prefer though, like Variations or Xenns Top, both of which are around $400 right this second with coupons on Ali.
@marzcapone9939 ha a lot in your comment I can relate to!
I'm irish and got the ie600 in January and have used them on the go with just my android, and I've been hovering over the Go Blu for about 5 months! They have reviewed very well and the XSpace crossfeed button is very tempting because I love soundstage widening and the one on Go Blu is not DSP but actual components..Luckily my buying the 600 coincided with me not staying out late in a particular bar so I've used them constantly everywhere and not lost them, maybe 2 hairy moments...
Thanks for the review. Might order used like new fir $129
Surprised you didn't mention the tape mod.
I must ask... but how can you put IEMs to share and try beetween visitors? Isn't it... well, unigienic? do you change tips and disinfect them after each use? do you use an UV box? Because the idea of putting an iem in my ears that was inside someone's else's ears and earwax just grosses the f out of me.
So... how do you do that? Perhaps it's a dumb question. But i need to know :P
The IEMs are wiped down with 70% IPA wipes between uses, so it's as hygenic as it can get.
Would running these through a usb-c to 3.5mm adapter decrease quality?
nope, not unless the cable is really REALLY bad
Btw they say it's free world wide shipping but that's not hundred percent accurate. I tried shipping to South Africa and they wanted to charge $20 something. Had to go look in the fine print and I see it has a clause excluding certain regions. But I'd South Africa isn't getting then I doubt anywhere in Africa and maybe some Middle Eastern countries won't get either. (South Africa is a major hub for shipping, so I assume it's actually really limited where they ship 2)
Review the Chu II, and Fiio FF5, please
KATO vs IE 200?
I watch until the end everytime for the crip, "Fuck off" *Music that fucks* Its great.
I love mine but I added the Dunu S&S tips. For me the Dunu tips took the IE200 from good to great
Dunu tips do that to lots of iems 👌. Did you do the tape mod too?
@@robk5745 no, just the tips.
Are those Ceruleans, Banana Splits, and Naevies on your desk Crin? I didn't know you were also into keyboards. Great video by the way
I like your haircut looks sharp
ie200 vs ie300 what is best
I hope you try the juzear 41t.
Thieaudio Monarch Mk III vid incoming? (Even better still - straight up a versus Prestige LTD?)
Please review the TangZu Wan Er
Hi im new to the hobby and have a question. So erverybody just jerk off on lossless audio right now i feel like i have to delete all my music files and are not aloud to listen to anything until its lossless.
But honestly i do not hear any differense in the music i listen so i wonder does it matter to have lossless audio when you listen primery to elektronic music that probebly have not even be mixed in a studio?
And if a Artist is not that good or experient like a cover singer or so would lossless audio not make him sound whorse?
theyre just icing on cakes, mp3 will do fine, true flac better
If you can't hear a difference, you'll be completely fine - 320kbps mp3 is nearly indistinguishable from lossless. How good it'll sound (both lossy and lossless) really depends on how well it was recorded and processed in the first place. (in addition to the gear you're using, of course)
It truly depends on what lossy format you listen to. Old 128kbps MP3's sound awful & you'll immediately know it. If you have at least MP3 LAME encoded lossy files at a high enough bitrate most people will be very hard pressed to hear ANY difference. More modern lossy codec's can go even lower whilst remaining transparent.
great, now I need to have a good tip control on my IEM as well 🙄
I can't believe my eyes crin uploaded????
Waiting for videos with your keyboard(s). I am sure you make a good use of these switches.
bass where?
Listening to this on ie200 lmao
Nice to see you cover these. They had a lot of potential in their sound, especially compared to other similarly priced sennheiser IEMs, but the finicky nature of the nozzle and very cheaply made accessories was a disappointment to the overall experience
What I really appreciate about sennehiser iems is that they don’t design them to want to tickle your brain. They are small and don’t go miles into your ear. I find them very comfortable because of that.
Thanks for the video Crin. I bought these for 113$ a couple of weeks ago. Without the tape mode they sound meh, you need to do the tape mode, Timmy from Gizaudio has a video on this "issue". They sound great with that mod on!
Makes sense since eartips might not be able to seal it completely.
But since what Crin wants is actually the vent, sealing it would be counterproductive.
I'm sure he knows who Timmy is....as Timmy is the one who edits his videos 😆
@@jeffreychen2099 I know, i know, my message was for others reading the comment section, maybe interested in this set, my bad :)
I would love a tier list of the most comfy iems you have!
Sure comfy would be from his standpoint, but may not be for everyones liking, so pretty subjective, even more so than sound quality and staging
I'm trying every iem and headphone if i ever visit singapore
description dankpods reference?
i'll die when i want to
we gonna talk about the keyboard switches in the background?
I appreciate the strengths of the IE200 but I ended up returning them. The cable issues, the tip issues, the fit that is so secure in the outer ear canal that is actually becomes irritating, I found ways to deal with all of that. What killed the IE200 for me is the somewhat "plastic-y" quality of the mids. I guess I just don't like the technicalities of this SPD-like driver, it is very fast and resolving almost like a BA but the texture is just dry and lifeless, not even that cold or metallic which I can live with but it's like the opposite of lush, just kind of cheap sounding. Maybe the IE600 is truly next-level over this but I found many IEMs around the IE200 price (and lower) that I would prefer. Hell the SPD in the Kinera IEMs sounds more natural to me and those are way less.
The people want your opinion on Monarch MKIII! 😆
Crin said: see you next week. Are we seeing regular YT content again?
So it go on sale for 80 to 100 $ several times might grab when its on sale again
Please review Simgot EA500LM
My Lord When will you bless us the dusk 2?