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@swift_comet_37 · Owner-reported
Owned 6–12 months · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
The packaging is a bit plain, and the cable is particularly poor. However, the sound quality is superb, especially the way it captures high-frequency synthesizers and the sense of airiness; I definitely think it's one of the best IEMs available.
@kirk781 · Owner-reported
Owned over 2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
Sennheiser's stock cables suck. Both for IE 200 and IE 600 (both broke within 2 years for me). Official replacement cables aren't cheap (not in my country atleast) though gladly, aftermarket cables are available despite use of proprietary MMCX connectors.
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The one Goldilocks would choose from the Sennheiser IE line.
2 of 2 would buy again. 2 of 2 still use it daily.
Owned 6–12 months to over 2 years.
What gave out: Cable (1)
Plastic appears on 24% of the 49 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 95% of the 37 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Memory foam is the most common — on 20% of the 51 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
False is the most common — on 68% of the 34 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
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Sennheiser IE 200 Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | -3.6 |
| 25 | -3.1 |
| 32 | -2.8 |
| 40 | -2.6 |
| 50 | -2.3 |
| 63 | -2.3 |
| 80 | -2.3 |
| 100 | -2.3 |
| 125 | -2.4 |
| 160 | -2.5 |
| 200 | -3.0 |
| 250 | -3.6 |
| 315 | -2.7 |
| 400 | -3.0 |
| 500 | -2.5 |
| 630 | -0.7 |
| 800 | 0.4 |
| 1000 | 1.8 |
| 1250 | 3.6 |
| 1600 | 5.9 |
| 2000 | 7.7 |
| 2500 | 8.7 |
| 3150 | 7.2 |
| 4000 | 5.0 |
| 5000 | 4.3 |
| 6300 | 5.8 |
| 8000 | 7.3 |
| 10000 | 4.1 |
| 12500 | 1.8 |
| 16000 | -3.9 |
| 20000 | -23.4 |
Sennheiser IE 200 Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -2.1 |
| 26 | -2.9 |
| 33 | 1.5 |
| 41 | 1.4 |
| 52 | 1.8 |
| 65 | 2.0 |
| 82 | 2.6 |
| 103 | 1.7 |
| 130 | 2.5 |
| 163 | 4.3 |
| 205 | 5.3 |
| 259 | 3.8 |
| 325 | 5.0 |
| 410 | 7.7 |
| 516 | 8.2 |
| 613 | 9.2 |
| 772 | 14.2 |
| 972 | 18.8 |
| 1220 | 22.2 |
| 1540 | 20.5 |
| 1940 | 21.9 |
| 2440 | 24.1 |
| 3070 | 25.4 |
| 3870 | 29.1 |
| 4870 | 31.8 |
| 6130 | 22.6 |
| 7720 | 30.3 |
| 9720 | 36.6 |
| 12200 | 24.8 |
| 15400 | 21.4 |
| 19400 | 32.7 |
The verdict
The Sennheiser IE 200 lends some authority to your analytic listening sessions with its relatively subdued frequency response that works for casual listening too. That it's easy wearing for hours at a time is no small feat, and the sturdy over-ear cabling ensures a solid fit. With a price that's relatively affordable, it opens up a niche market to newcomer enthusiasts and pros.
✓Liked: Comfortable fit, Para-aramid MMCX cable is replaceable, Good sound, Decent isolation
✕Could be better: Quieter bass response is not for everyone, Replacement Sennheiser cables aren't cheap, Getting the fit wrong drastically alters the frequency response
What readers who own the Sennheiser IE 200 report after living with it. Owner-reported, checked before publishing; ordered photo-verified first, then newest.
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Would buy againThe packaging is a bit plain, and the cable is particularly poor. However, the sound quality is superb, especially the way it captures high-frequency synthesizers and the sense of airiness; I definitely think it's one of the best IEMs available.
KEvery author writes under a generated pseudonym; a member can choose to show their name and photo beside it. A signed-in author’s email is never shown. Read more · The reader says they own it. We have not seen proof, and we say so — no label here is proof of a purchase. Read more · Owned over 2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
Would buy againSennheiser's stock cables suck. Both for IE 200 and IE 600 (both broke within 2 years for me). Official replacement cables aren't cheap (not in my country atleast) though gladly, aftermarket cables are available despite use of proprietary MMCX connectors.
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