Typical price: £170
What is it: Mid-range sound-isolating earphones
What we think: Decent all-rounders offering a powerful, warm sound for most musical styles
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 2 December 2008
Tags: Sennheiser, Sennheiser IE 7, metal, performance, upgrade
We like:
All-round decent performance; warm, powerful sound; rich bass; comfortable
We don't like:
Treble not as airy or sparkling as some other models
Also known as:
Sennheiser IE7
You might also need:
3.5mm-to-6.3mm adaptor
CNET UK judgement:
At this price point they're a strong alternative to the Klipsch Custom-3s, with an ever-so-slightly deeper bass, but equally impressive abilities with vocals and acoustic music -- they're generally attractive all-rounders
Full review:
Sennheiser's IE range is a sound-isolating family of earphones for the high-end market, outperforming and out-costing the casual CX lines. The IE 7s are sandwiched between the entry-level IE 6s and the flagship IE 8s, and have an SRP of £179. Continue Reading...
Sennheiser IE 7 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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