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Owned 6–12 months · Still using it: sometimes · Posted
The product quality is quite average considering the price. However, it has a unique peak in the high frequencies, which gives vocals a distinctive expression. As a result, it's not very suitable for monitoring.
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If you can get past the modular solution to a wired and wireless need, the IE 100 PRO Wireless sounds really nice for the price.
Would not buy it again; still uses it sometimes.
Owned 6–12 months.
Plastic appears on 24% of the 49 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
Bluetooth is the most common — on 5% 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).
True appears on 32% of the 34 in-ear monitors we've cataloged (of 38).
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Sennheiser Pro Audio IE 100 Pro 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 | 0.5 |
| 25 | 1.5 |
| 32 | 2.2 |
| 40 | 2.8 |
| 50 | 3.1 |
| 63 | 3.2 |
| 80 | 3.1 |
| 100 | 2.8 |
| 125 | 2.3 |
| 160 | 1.5 |
| 200 | 0.6 |
| 250 | -0.2 |
| 315 | -0.8 |
| 400 | -1.8 |
| 500 | -2.5 |
| 630 | -2.5 |
| 800 | -1.4 |
| 1000 | -0.2 |
| 1250 | 1.3 |
| 1600 | 2.4 |
| 2000 | 3.3 |
| 2500 | 3.9 |
| 3150 | 4.2 |
| 4000 | 4.6 |
| 5000 | 6.1 |
| 6300 | 6.0 |
| 8000 | 5.1 |
| 10000 | 6.8 |
| 12500 | 3.4 |
| 16000 | -7.5 |
| 20000 | -24.6 |
Sennheiser Pro Audio IE 100 Pro 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 | 5.5 |
| 26 | 4.9 |
| 33 | 4.8 |
| 41 | 5.1 |
| 52 | 5.4 |
| 65 | 5.5 |
| 82 | 8.9 |
| 103 | 6.5 |
| 130 | 7.9 |
| 163 | 8.8 |
| 205 | 8.9 |
| 259 | 9.1 |
| 325 | 11.0 |
| 410 | 14.1 |
| 516 | 13.3 |
| 613 | 12.7 |
| 772 | 12.7 |
| 972 | 15.7 |
| 1220 | 14.7 |
| 1540 | 16.5 |
| 1940 | 13.6 |
| 2440 | 19.5 |
| 3070 | 18.0 |
| 3870 | 15.3 |
| 4870 | 16.9 |
| 6130 | 14.9 |
| 7720 | 16.5 |
| 9720 | 7.8 |
| 12200 | 3.9 |
| 15400 | 15.8 |
| 19400 | 23.3 |
The verdict
This unique product by Sennheiser sounds great, and offers a lot of flexibility for its price. You can use it on stage or take it to go and casually listen to music.
✓Liked: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency, Bluetooth 5.0 and 3.5mm connections, Portable, Very good sound quality
✕Could be better: No IP rating, Bluetooth connector module is annoying, Mic and controls only on Bluetooth connector, Uncomfortable over long sessions
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Would not buy againThe product quality is quite average considering the price. However, it has a unique peak in the high frequencies, which gives vocals a distinctive expression. As a result, it's not very suitable for monitoring.
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