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IE 200
The IE 200 are Sennheiser's entry-level wired in-ear monitors, using a 7 mm TrueResponse dynamic driver and ear tips that mount in two positions to change the bass, suited to newcomers to audiophile earphones.
- Type
- In-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Battery
- –
- With case
- –
- Best codec
- Wired
- Weight
- 4 g
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the earphones sound clear and balanced and stay light and comfortable for hours. SoundGuys found the bass quiet and the sound very sensitive to fit, TechRadar noted some cable noise and no mic or controls, and Headfonics found the open ear tip position too lean.
From soundguys.com, techradar.com and headfonics.com
Specifications
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- Type
- In-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Driver size
- 7 mm
- Impedance
- 16 ohms
- Bluetooth codecs
- None (wired)
- Drivers
- 7 mm TrueResponse extra wide band (XWB) dynamic driver, diffuse-field equalised; 6 – 20,000 Hz; 119 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms) on the product page, 124 dB in the quick guide; THD < 0.08% (1 kHz, 94 dB); impedance 16 ohms without cable, 18 ohms with cable
Battery
- Listening time (maker's claim)
- No battery (wired)
Design
- Weight (each earbud)
- 4 g
- Headphone cable
- Yes
- Fit and ear tips
- In-ear, closed; about 26 dB attenuation; TPU-encased ear hooks; silicone and memory-foam tips (S, M, L) with two mounting positions for more or less bass
- Works with
- Detachable 1.2 m braided OFC cable, para-aramid reinforced, with gold-plated MMCX connectors and angled 3.5 mm plug
- In the box
- IE 200 earphones, braided cable with MMCX connectors and 3.5 mm plug, silicone and memory-foam tips (S, M, L), pouch, safety guide
Pros and cons
Pros
- 7 mm extra wide band TrueResponse driver; 6 Hz to 20 kHz
- Ear tips mount in two positions to adjust bass
- Light at about 4 g per earphone
Cons
- Only a 3.5 mm cable in the box; no balanced cable
- Wired only; no Bluetooth option
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Noise cancelling | Battery | With case | Best codec | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-ear | No | – | – | Wired | – | Oct 2022 | |
| In-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 6 g | Mar 2022 | |
| Open-ear | No | – | – | Wired | – | Sept 2023 |
Sources
- uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ie-200
- support.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/38270988931101-IE-200-Specific…
- cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/ie-200/quick_gui…
- newsroom.sennheiser.com/effortlessly-detailed-audiophile-sound-everywhere-lu1tg6
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- Sennheiser IE 200 angled plug and braided cable detail: uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/cdn/shop/products/ie_200_product_shot_plug_final-min.…
- Sennheiser IE 200 retail packaging, front view: uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/cdn/shop/products/IE_200_pack_shot_Isofront_RGB-min.j…
- Sennheiser IE 200 retail packaging, rear view: uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/cdn/shop/products/IE_200_pack_shot_Isoback_RGB-min.jpg
- Sennheiser IE 200 in silver, horizontal earpieces and cable loop: uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/cdn/shop/files/ie_200_silver_product_shot_2.jpg
- Sennheiser IE 200 in black, upright earpieces and cable loops: uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/cdn/shop/files/Sennheiser_IE_200_Audiophile_In_Ear_He…
- Sennheiser IE 200 inner earpiece surface with detached connector: uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/cdn/shop/files/Sennheiser_IE_200_Audiophile_In_Ear_He…
- Sennheiser IE 200 outer earpiece surface with detached connector: uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/cdn/shop/files/Sennheiser_IE_200_Audiophile_In_Ear_He…
- Sennheiser IE 200 in silver, upright earpieces and cable loops: us.sennheiser-hearing.com/cdn/shop/files/Sennheiser_IE_200_Silver.jpg
- Sennheiser IE 200 earpieces, supplied braided cable and pouch: cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/1f336993-f90b-42a7-bb54-5097c0546c4e
