Unboxing: Audiophile-grade Sennheiser IE800 In-Ear

[@Gxbbzee]

please, please, PLEASE unbox headphones that don't require you to sell your family members via eBay to afford.

[@ensvne5919]

LOL!

[@Wlodek1410]

Gibbzee :-)))

[@bingyu3181]

Just make more money....

[@amrisaari4165]

May i know if the RCS 800 also will work with IE 800 S ? Thanks

[@Rick_Rymes]

$800? God damn, ill just buy me a fuckin laptop. Holy tits!

[@Syntax.error.]

Mike bought a 600$ USB 2.0 Cable :(

[@TeshanYT]

CMETRIQUE Correction. Nearly a $1000 2m USB Cable... Talk about stupidity

[@dfainc9905]

I have HD800, Are the the IE800 in the same sound quality class as the HD800? if you tested the HD800S, is there a noticeable difference compared to HD800?

[@Steampunk915]

just don't understand why they couldn't just include the remote control cable with the ie800...

[@Hj98007]

High five dude. I have this pair of earphones on hand and they sound awesome. However they are lack of noise isolation and a mobile phone cable.

[@technotin]

because they want 149 euros for the freaking cable

[@pspcow]

Mike, do these sound good off an iPhone? I really want to skip the amp if I can

[@Haukiherra]

I recently found out my IE800 were really good quality counterfeit. This was confirmed by Sennheiser technician. There is no way a layman can spot the difference between genuine and fake, so be cautious when buying these from other sources than authorised Sennheiser dealer. For example, Sennheiser does not sell anything on eBay. My fake IE800 even passed Sennheiser online authentication. More details on head-fi.org

[@sparkcakes]

If they only cost 30$ I'm not complaining. Also have very good counterfeits. I have an original sennheiser over ear headphone and the sound quality is nearly the same for me. So I'm not complaining 😂

[@Siva_Mira]

Would love to see the comparison between RCS800 accessory and the original cable about the length and bulkiness.

[@hamburgerch33se14]

For those of you who ordered it off Amazon; does it require a signature on delivery? I won't be home to sign and I would greatly prefer it to not require a signature.

[@whatdaheck_eth]

Please kindly advise if the RCS800 can fully work with IOS Device? Thanks!

[@goodnightsir9671]

Do all "Sennheiser IE800" have a "Sennheiser" sticker on the box, for checking if it's authentic or not?

[@HiFiInsider]

All Sennheiser products should have the sticker.

[@goodnightsir9671]

TY

[@LifeofTF]

Hi, I'm looking for a mp3 for this IE800, i was wondering if the DX90 would be a good fit. I usually listen to classical music

[@ariweiss8992]

Hi I have a hard time to deside between the senn's ie800 & shure se846 I hear all kind of music, but mostly Heavy Metal So, how are they compered to the 846 ?

[@HiFiInsider]

I have not heard the 846, but I've read that it is bassy

[@ariweiss8992]

Thank you

[@muhdrizal8201]

I like your editing in this video, very clean. Great work.

[@garytanaka]

It's a nice looking product but then it should be for $799. You would think that they would include the remote cable for that price. Most importantly, and the thing that would justify the price no matter how they look - how do they sound?

[@Bvlogtr]

Waiting for the review. When will it be available?

[@classroomdj]

Yay for Sennheiser! Thank you, Mike!

[@SChapps]

Recently got these myself. Is there any way I can get a shirtclip for them? I find that the plastic connector weighs down the headphones a bit and tends to get caught on shirts/jackets

[@HiFiInsider]

ImSJPC I have not found one. I agree with you on the weight of the connector.

[@SChapps]

***** Okay. I've got another question, what are some good portable amplifiers for these?

[@paintfacezor]

+ImSJPC Bought mine on Amazon has the best price www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-IE-800-Audsiophile-Headphones/dp/B00A34TU7W/?tag=ref10-20

[@bubbly6379]

+SamJPC boomstick

[@KennyChiam]

+hifiguy528, where is your full review this IE800 ? I can't seem to find it :\ I hope there is one :) thanks~

[@NiTheGod]

why the hell are they using 2.5mm instead of 3.5mm?

[@MichaelToussaint1]

But are they really really worth $800?

[@noahsutter9969]

What do you recommend, I want a pair of audiophile-grade earphones, i want comfort, noise-isolation and of course topnotch sound quality. I could go up to $1100. I listen to all sorts of music. This question is up for anybody btw

[@IsntreaI]

Get some custom fitted iems like ue or shure

[@omegaman2459]

hey i can't decide: Sennheiser IE800 vs Shure SE846 vs Westone W60 Im looking for Comfort, Clarity, and the iPhone remote is kinda handy but i can get upgradeable Moon Audio Silver Dragon Cables with remotes for 295.00 What do you think????? I tried: Grado RS2i SE535 I Own: Beyerdynamic DT770, 1350 Sennheiser Amperior

[@lennartdaniels1678]

+Tyler Otani IE800

[@4bdull784]

Tyler Otani what did you buy?

[@omegaman2459]

I bought the Se846 because it offers other sound option filters and they look and fit well, it really depends on which fits better, the ie800 did not stay in my ears سقها بس se846

[@4bdull784]

Tyler Otani do you rate it 10/10 ?

[@omegaman2459]

سقها بس hands down 10/10

[@bipinchandra8080]

Hi +hifiguy528! I need some advice on a pair of Earphones.. I am trying to decide between the Bose QC 20i and the Sennhieser IE80s... I travel around a lot... Which is mainly the time when I listen to my music... I am not an Audiophile or anything but I don't like my music experience to be disturbed by Traffic noise and stuff... I also like Bass... Not overpowering though.. Can you please give your opinion on this..? Thanks in Advance!!

[@user-jk2zb8uc5y]

The Sennheiser IE80's will do you better. I have recently owned a pair of qc20's and now have a pair of IE60's (yeah lower end model but same noise isolation on the spec list). The QC20's had better noise isolation, but it was so good the sometimes I couldn't hear cars when walking outside with them. I took these with me on a trip last month, and I can tell you the IE60's blocked out engine noise great. The main turnoff for me with the QC20's were the weird mid emphasis. I'm not an audiophile just like you, but I could even notice how a lot of higher instruments sounded muffled and unnatural. The IE60's were much more neutral, spacious sounding, and had a nice deep bass that you could feel. Hope this helps :D

[@bipinchandra8080]

Obviously Barnacles Nerdgasm Thanks a lot man..! I had a few more questions... I don't actually listen to Instruments... Mainly my genre is pop, Dubstep etc... And one thing about the IE80 I am skeptical about are the IN ear tips... I usually am not a fan of these... I actually would avoid such tips... So I am tilting towards the QC 20is.... What's your opinion?

[@user-jk2zb8uc5y]

Bipin Chandra Oh yeah lol... I almost forgot to mention the amazing comfort of the QC20i... It's hard to explain but they somehow they isolate really well but don't cram in my ears, like any other earphone I've ever had that isolates. One thing that really surprised me was the fact they fit in my ears so perfect. The IE 60's fit good too, but I notice some people I lend them to don't have the best experience... My girlfriend actually get them in ears at all! My recommendation would be to try the ie80's in store and see if they're comfortable at all. If you can't, just go for the QC20's, they'll suit your needs fine plus I'm almost certain they will be comfortable. Tell me what you going to get!

[@bipinchandra8080]

Obviously Barnacles Nerdgasm Thanks a lot for your advice man! I think I'll go in with the Bose QC 20i... As i wouldn't be able to test the Sennheisers... And I don't seem to like the idea of IN ear headphones... So I think the QC 20s suit me better..

[@user-jk2zb8uc5y]

Bipin Chandra Ok Awesome!

[@OzymandiasAlhazred]

hello hifiguy, wich soun better the akg k3003 or senheiser ie800, thanks...

[@HiFiInsider]

wilmer horacio parada carrillo sound alone I pick K3003, but IE800 has better build and features.

[@steven9608]

Hey... Where did you buy the cable? I mean the RCS 800. I've searched everywhere!!!!!

[@HiFiInsider]

It's not in the U.S. yet. Send Sennheiser a msg on FB or email and let them know you want one and that HiFiGuy528 sent ya.

[@steven9608]

***** Hi, you mean I can get one for free as a test? I just sent a msg to them on FB

[@michaelliang9233]

Collins Steven That I don't know.

[@steven9608]

Michael Liang All right, thank you.

[@razermamba4952]

hi. se846 or ie800 ? music and movie.

[@Crimson_626]

Where can i find the adapters for these? the volume control?

[@snikersnack]

If your going for in ears at this price range you should go for the se 846 it has better sound build and case it has 4 micro drivers that deliver the best audio quality for the price

[@derbigpr500]

Have you tried them both and compared them?

[@snikersnack]

derbigpr500 no but if I have to buy one of them I'd go with the shure. The is 800 have to many drawbacks for me to buy, there cable is not detachable there ear tip can fall of way to easily and more..... If you want to buy a good pare of in ears toy should look for the se 846, the grado gr10 or Etymotic ER4PT if you want something cheaper

[@ernestryles]

if you're willing to spend this much money on an IEM, I personally see no reason to get a CIEM. You can get a great sounding custom like the 1964ears v6 for $650, and they're a great sounding custom IEM. Plus, there are tons of other ciem options out there from a ton of companies, all of which will provide an unmatched level of comfort and isolation, much greater than that of auniversal IEM.

[@qinyima5693]

Tom Zohar IE800's bass can blow Shure out of the water...

[@nameless-user]

I'm lusting after these things *_bad_*.

[@HiFiInsider]

good stuff right? 👍🏻

[@simonbutt4335]

My wish.com fakes are literally identical to these (authentic ones?) however did they do that ?!! But they sound like poor headphones supplied with a cheap mobile.

[@Haukiherra]

Just got mine and so far... IE 800 has a fantastic, wide soundstage and (dynamic) driver design makes it very interesting but the product is ruined by poor cable implementation. Main cable is too short to be put over the ears and even shortish to hang straight down, below your chin, thanks to extension cable connector. Also, said extension is somewhat unnecessary* and 3.5/2.5 connector generates terrible microphonic noise, especially due to sturdy cable material. In practise you cannot use IE 800 on the go. Even though I already knew this while purchasing, it still came as a surprise. * Sennheiser remote RCS800 is supposedly available at some point Pros: + Soundstage + Driver design + Housing and material + Weight Cons: - Poor cable design / extension cable and 3.5/2.5 connector = microphonics, i.e. not on the go - Proprietary eartip design = not possible to use 3rd party eartips w/o heavy modification - No extras, just set of buds, i.e. no airplane adapter, 6.3 jack, pouch - Carrying case is too bulky considering it's capacity, i.e. useless

[@csch92]

i have a Senheiser Ie-80 and for my ears they sound damn amazing and i am not a Audiophile. but i know diffrents betwen bad earphones like Beats and Good earphones. i dont wana know how good the ie800 sounds.

[@Alexoneill77777]

Why would anyone spend this money on a pair of in ear headphones that don't even have a detachable cable. Seriously now they will probably last a year before the wire in the cable is damaged, and I don't care what material the wire is made from, the metal inside is still vulnerable to damage.

[@Xoars]

Your videos are so relaxing for some reason. Lol...

[@HiFiInsider]

this hobby is all about relaxing... :)

[@Xoars]

I suppose. But In a good way, I could literally fall asleep to your videos xD

[@manueljenkin95]

Hi-Fi Insider this!!

[@jhinabloomingflower807]

With that high price cost they should put REAL gold in the earphones and the carrying case should have real leather on it,that would satisfy someone A LOT MORE

[@dmitry7643]

This cable doesn't make any sense without a microphone and shirt clip. Also Sennheiser MUST include this cable in the package.

[@coffeecoffee8]

holy balls just bought these for $300 on an ebay auction!

[@XDKX101]

eBay has a bad record for fakes man. Hope yours wasnt.

[@jogi453]

There fake as shit bro sorry man

[@karenvishwanath6979]

man I really want to buy a good earphone ,fidue a73 or the trinity atlas very confused

[@Ragingfighter1]

What earbuds should offer our detachable wires for easy replacement at that price range it's too easy for cables to get shorted and stop working and have to worry about the horseshit of soldering or possibly a complete loss of your your ear buds. I've always thought that about Elise the mid and high and your phones 300 and up you should have either a screw in module or an unplugged Jack like a breakaway cable if need be at least if you can rescue the buds and replace the wire your investment to last you

[@shihaoli7284]

Its not an earbud

[@adrianr2312]

I thought he reviewed these before? He commented that they needed an amp and that the bus were really loose.

[@SChapps]

Where's the review?

[@NateSassoonMusic]

I was feeling proud for getting bose headphones.

[@NotoriousYD]

Nate Sassoon me too:(

[@mortenolsen1111]

They sound great too

[@tarzanx5113]

This the Fake one right ???

[@HiFiInsider]

nope... I don't show any fake products on the channel.

[@nickjohn2051]

Dude. What is your job? Wow so many high end audiophile grade you got. Im so jelous.

[@Aadhya795]

me too

[@somnathchatterjee106]

Me too

[@elduderino4936]

Nick John those are review units, he has to send them back I think

[@idan1242]

better then shure se846?

[@Aadhya795]

nop

[@stephanieg9089]

I prefer the se846, but they're both phenomenal. The ie800's are closer in sound to their open back HD line, whereas the se846's are closer in sound to an open back planar.

[@masterkent1]

Stephanie G most likely because the ie800 has a bigger soundstage than se846 but is rather v shaped in sound frequencies. however se 846 has better detail and resolution

[@Cv2CaboVerde]

Shure se846 better than these?

[@HiFiInsider]

+Frederick Gomes have not tried those.

[@Aadhya795]

ie 800 has sound clarity and shure se 846 have more bass and panch

[@manueljenkin95]

pranav goswami guess you labeled both the wrong way.

[@qinyima5693]

pranav goswami Are you sure about that？

[@anonymoussnek2540]

Nice little trinket

[@doublebubleguy12]

Two reasons I won't buy these, non-removable cable... and for that price I could get a used set of HD 800s... I think I will stick with my ie 80s for portable use...

[@JunpengChen]

shame it doesnt like ie80 can change the cable to your fav

[@mehranzamani236]

No detachable cable, no good.

[@Wlodek1410]

Need to see that

[@Wlodek1410]

Very nice

[@india1st27]

When u have too much u just need a way to waste. here we got an example :)

[@Gloomlight]

Can I have them?

[@TheTechAudiophile]

+Red Van Dead yes

[@Gloomlight]

REALLY?!

[@Fugue602]

nope

[@Gloomlight]

+Fugue State O whale.

[@justinlau666]

well， you are so good！！

[@darkitachi50]

Way too fucking expensive for in ear headphones, no matter how good they sound

[@musicman2047]

The engineering on the ie800 is mind blowing, the cost is justifiable.

[@TheDorapapi321]

don't be a sour grape brokee douche

[@theglobetrotter1245]

Go buy cx213 or cx180!!! Worth d money 😋😋😋

[@AUGundam]

Huh, I recall them being higher.

[@jamesf901]

Deja vu

[@rabbitsFeetProd]

Ikr?

[@jamesf901]

I swear I've seen this video before... But with a way worse opinion of the ergonomics.... Hmmm

[@Sekundaattori]

jimmyf1312 you're right, I remember he was complaining about the extension cable and the eartips as they come off too easily...

[@jamesf901]

Yep. Then he pulled the video... Makes you think about how legit his reviews are, doesn't it...

[@HiFiInsider]

jimmyf1312 Sekundaattori correct, I did review this a week ago and have since pulled the review video. The reason is Sennheiser has lowered the price from $999 to $799 and I was not aware of the RCS800 accessory. I felt that there are too many inaccuracies in the review so I pulled it. This video is just an unboxing on the IE800 and the upcoming RCS800 accessory. Review to come. ~ Mike

[@Yukikaze617]

That's an awfully big box for a remote cable...

[@heyitsmark_1212]

$800 they look a little bit cheap :o Sennheiser HD 25 || guys ^__^ !

[@MaRrepr00]

Sharp Focus!

[@bodyart81]

mmmm infortunatly it's little bite expansive

[@64akon]

for a 799$US audiophile top of the line in ear monitor the RCS cable should MADE IN GERMANY NOT IN CHINA that is REALLY disappointing

[@bingyu3181]

Disappointing my ass, get it over ...

[@VidurMalhotra]

TTPOD T1E anyone?

[@선웅장-v3x]

5:04

[@junioreu._.2322]

#Brazil

[@adrianr2312]

I thought he reviewed these before? He commented that they needed an amp and that the bus were really loose.

[@HiFiInsider]

aromero119 correct, I did review this a week ago and have since pulled the review video. The reason is Sennheiser has lowered the price from $999 to $799 and I was not aware of the RCS800 accessory. I felt that there are too many inaccuracies in the review so I pulled it. This video is just an unboxing on the IE800 and the upcoming RCS800 accessory. Review to come. ~ Mike

[@hoebloify]

where is this review?

[@hoebloify]

im curious about the quality on the Mic of the RCS