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Sennheiser
Sennheiser IE 200
The one Goldilocks would choose from the Sennheiser IE line.
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Key specs
Material Chassis Primary
PlasticResin30%Plastic24%Aluminum18%Metal16%
Plastic appears on 24% of the 50 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost commonWired-3.5mm95%Bluetooth5%
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 95% of the 38 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).
Ear Tip Material
Most commonSilicone64%Memory foam21%Foam11%Others4%
Memory foam is the most common — on 21% of the 53 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).
Has Microphone
NoMost commonFalse69%True31%
False is the most common — on 69% of the 35 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 39).
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-3.5mm
- Cable Type
- MMCX detachable, 3.5mm single-ended
Design
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone, memory foam
- Color Options
- Black
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- S, M, L
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Detachable Cable
- Yes
- Wearing Style
- Over-ear (cable up)
Microphone
- Has Microphone
- No
Sound
- Driver Size
- 7 mm
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Type
- Dynamic
- Frequency Response
- 6-40000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 40000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 6 Hz
- Frequency Response Signature
- Neutral
- Impedance
- 18 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 119 dB/mW
Features
- Inline Controls
- No
Identity
- Model Number
- IE 200
Release
- Date
- 2023-01-11
- Msrp Usd
- 149.95 USD
- Year
- 2023
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Sennheiser IE 200SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
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 | -5.4 |
| 25 | -4.9 |
| 32 | -4.6 |
| 40 | -4.3 |
| 50 | -4.1 |
| 63 | -4.1 |
| 80 | -4.1 |
| 100 | -4.1 |
| 125 | -4.2 |
| 160 | -4.3 |
| 200 | -4.8 |
| 250 | -5.4 |
| 315 | -4.5 |
| 400 | -4.8 |
| 500 | -4.3 |
| 630 | -2.5 |
| 800 | -1.4 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 1.8 |
| 1600 | 4.1 |
| 2000 | 5.9 |
| 2500 | 6.9 |
| 3150 | 5.4 |
| 4000 | 3.2 |
| 5000 | 2.5 |
| 6300 | 4.0 |
| 8000 | 5.5 |
| 10000 | 2.3 |
| 12500 | 0.0 |
| 16000 | -5.7 |
| 20000 | -25.2 |
Sennheiser IE 200
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 |
SoundGuys review
Isolation6.5
Comfort & fit8.0
Connectivity6.5
Design9.0
Portability6.2
Features7.0
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
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