Price range: £247.94
What is it: High-end sound-isolating earphone
What we think: One of our all-time favourites, with explosive bass that dance fans will adore
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 27 November 2008
Tags: Sennheiser, Sennheiser IE 8, performance, phones, music collection
We like:
Stunning bass performance and overall sound quality; solid design
We don't like:
We've heard sweeter treble from other models
Also known as:
Sennheiser IE8
You might also need:
6.3mm adapter
CNET UK judgement:
A blindingly impressive pair of earphones, and more than worthy competitors to the Shure SE530s. As long as you like deep bass, these earphones will bring out dance, drum 'n' bass, rap, rock, metal and pop with admirable skill
Full review:
At £250, the flagship IE 8 sound-isolating earphones from Sennheiser sit at the top of the price range even for high-end earphones, competing head-on with the Shure SE530s and Ultimate Ears triple.fi 10s. Continue Reading...
Sennheiser IE 8 History
21 Oct 2008 in Crave
Photos: Ears-on with the Sennheiser IE 8, IE 7 and IE 6
It's ears-on time, with the new Sennheiser IE 8 earphones. We also check out the more affordable IE 7 and IE 6 models in Sennheiser's latest range
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