Sennheiser IE600 Review - Is this actually Sennheiser's best IEM?
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A review of the @sennheiser IE600 IEMs including measurements and comparison with the FiiO FH9, Thieaudio Monarch Mk2 and Sennheiser IE900.
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00:00 Introduction
01:40 Glamour video
02:19 Design, specs & accessories
05:26 About the Sennheiser tips
07:48 Sound quality
09:29 Sennheiser IE600 vs FiiO FH9
13:49 Sennheiser IE600 vs Thieaudio Monarch Mk2
14:17 Sennheiser IE600 vs IE900
17:58 Final conclusions
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Outstanding review, thanks.
My pleasure. Glad you liked it 🙂🙂
Thank you for another amazing, balanced review that has made me part with cash again. 😊 I have a high end Tube Amplifier, high end speakers and a high end headphone amplifier feeding the ZMF Verite closed. BUT, honestly feeding the 600’s with the Mscaler and the Chord Hugo 2 is the most magical experience of my musical journey. It highlights what you have taught me about the synergy / matching of components. THANK YOU.
So glad you're enjoying them so much! A Chord headphone output into most IEMs is such a direct connection with the music!!
Great review, thanks. I love my ie600s, they are remarkably good for the price, and I couldn't imagine needing to spend more ( I also have Campfire Audio Sabers and FiiO FH5s pro). I have my ie600s set up through a Topping A90D and a Schiit DAC with satisfying results. For mobile I have an Astell & Kern SR25 which works well - but if I add my FiiO BTR7 to the loop, it sounds even better. The BTR7 really goes well with the ie600
So glad you're enjoying them - they really are excellent value for money
this was a fun review; I've enjoyed your Iem content as of late. I'm not typically a huge fan of IEMs but I'm intrigued how far along the technology has improved in the $200-$600 price range. The planars are really improving the budget/entry level SQ and the IE600 and the symphony audio meteor are on my short list for midfi pricing.
Glad you're enjoying the content! The IE600 are a real standout and I have another very interesting one coming soon with some new technology. I hadn't heard of the Symphony Audio Meteor. I'll have to check them out
@@PassionforSound I misspelled it. symphonium audio meteor
Thank you 🙂
Another awesome review! Answered many of my questions as Im looking for a compliment to my EE legend Evo. Also, I sold my Meze Elite and got a Susvara....Quite a massive step up in SQ for my taste, im blown away running them running off my iFi ican pro, but I will miss the build of the Meze haha.
Glad the review was helpful for you! That's interesting that you find the Susvara a step up from the Elite. They're technically amazing, but I've never totally warmed to them. Of course, source, genres and use of EQ (if you do) could all play a part 🙂
What matters is you're loving them - that's great!
@@PassionforSound 100% agree ! I think the ifi Ican pro is also a huge reason why I'm enjoying it this much since it has the analog xbass boost , which I leave on 20hz , and it makes the low end of the Susvara just perfect. If i were using a different amp, quite honestly I may have enjoyed the Elite more
I went with the IE900 to pair with my Sony NW-WM1AM2 Walkman……I have reached my personal end game for portable audio thanks to you =).
Yay! I always love hearing that. They're a magnificent earphone. So glad you're enjoying them so much.
Passion for Sound Thanks Much !
Great review! The Fiio FD5 and thereabouts are as far as I can go. But the IE600 will be a good reference to see how far off the cheaper stuff sits. Has the lighting changed? It appears less cinematic on this one.
Yes, I'm in the process of rearranging my office a little and the lighting is a part of that so it might vary a bit for the next few videos
I have Null Audio cables on my ie600, they offer the Sennheiser MMCX connectors. Very well made cable and very quick shipping!
Thanks for letting me know!
I am confusion. CZcams is saying this comment is 2 weeks old at time of release?
Hi.Great review 😊👍 I have the spinfit 360 for the ie600.But i think they are a little "bass light".Do you recomend the final audio tips?
Tok an chance,and ordered the final audio e ear tips.The spinfits are little basslight,and i dont like the comply tips.Not comfortable for my ears 😊
I think you'll really like the E Type tips - they've become my favourite option on the IE600 & IE900
Great review; one thing you didnt talk about was the wire connections. They look like MMCX, but they are made so most third party made MMCS cables wont fit. THIS is for me the reason, why I am still contemplating to buy or not.
Ah yes, good point! I was used to this from the IE900s so forgot to mention in this video. It's a shame. You can get some aftermarket cables for these (I believe Toxic Cables have an option), but it won't fit your existing cables as you say.
Please review audeze euclid. If you can get your hands on one. Would love to hear your thoughts.
I'd love to, but I can't easily get Audeze gear without buying it all and I can't afford to buy everything I review ☹️
Excellente présentation.
Merci.
So glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know
Hallelujah, thanks for mentioning about sources! I think the ie900 offers great value at its price too (don't have 600).
One interesting thing I found for myself, is that the ie900 sounds eerily similar to an hd800s (on the same chain).
Of course they are still different but, to me, it's like they shoved the 800s in an iem shell and gave it lots of subbass texture, then called it a day.
It's probably not a common take but it was interesting to hear that they were very very similar, at least to me.
That's an interesting point about the HD800S. I can understand where you're coming from I think, but I never liked the HD800S that much because it lacks the bass extension and presence that I feel the IE900 has (extension at least)
@@PassionforSound yeah I'd agree with that (forgot to mention extension). Everything but the bass and stage were sounding very similar to me. They both are relatively forward in treble and the mids both sound natural to me. 800s still sounds different in that it has a sort of delicateness to its sound (perhaps due to the lack of bass weight and extension in comparison). Also both seem to be very picky with source. Haha
Slightly unrelated but I thought the IE300 is a stellar performer for the 150€ I got them for, paired with the new Astell AK HC2, even factoring the extra 50 or so for a balanced cable, I'm pretty happy with the sound. Apart from the stage size I can't think of much to criticize. Sennheiser really "upped" its game in the in ear market (I also love the detachable cable, great fit and don't mind the understated looks). I have yet to compare it to the IE 600 but it's on my list.
Glad to hear you're enjoying the IE300s. I haven't tried those yet. Thanks for sharing your impressions
IE400 is a meaningful upgrade. 300 is way too flimsy in the lower end. And 500 onwards the increments are marginal.
@@morespinach9832 Depending on the DAC/Amp combination, I'm sure it can sound flimsy, but not on the Astell HC2 and it smokes any closed back headphone minus the Aeon 2 Noire and maybe the Radiance/Stellia and I don't have the means to test all inears, so it'll have to do for now.
In your opinion, do you think owning both the FH9 and IE600 is redundant? I absolute adore my FH9 (I love the way they sound with dance music), and am looking for a compliment to them for the dance music I listen to so much of. Thank you!
I think you'd probably need to use a brighter tuning filter on the FH9 to make the complementary instead of similar, but the IE600 is great so I'd probably grab a pair, give them a try and then sell the FH9 if you think it's no longer needed
@@PassionforSound Sounds like you're saying the IE600 is less bright than the FH9? I use mine with the "balanced" filter and love the sound. The Asian ear seems to like a brighter tuning than I do, but the FH9 has nailed it for me.
Yes, the IE900 are more similar to the bass filter on the FH9 if my memory serves
I haven't noticed the tips two different positions! I relocate them at the first position and it seems it improves bass and sound stage.
That's great! I didn't know about it either until the Sennheiser Product Manager told me about it at the Melbourne Hifi Show.
@@PassionforSound but I assume you still choose the final audio e tips or another brand?
Yes, Final E type for me 🙂
I always want to try high end IEMS but the one's I bought always sound small compared to full size headphones. Can you suggest an IEM that can keep the sense of largeness to the sound? or do all IEMS just sound like this and I have to get used to it if I want to use them?
The reality of IEMs is that you're losing the natural effect of the sound entering your ear canals from outside and the reflections that occur from your pinnae (the flappy part of the ear). Some IEMs can produce a larger sense of space than others, but they'll never really sound like headphones unfortunately.
Probably some of the most spacious I've heard without spending a fortune are the 7Hz Timeless.
@@PassionforSound Thanks so much for the comment, this is something I have been asking about and no one else could explain it to me. Considering that reality, I am surprised so many people are into IEMS. Then again, I guess a lot of stereophiles don't get why many of us are into headphones, so I understand. I find it distratcting though, almost like brain burn in has occured and for me IEMS never sound right.
Yeah. For me, IEMs are reserved for portable use and when I need to isolate from the outside world because I prefer the headphone sound in general too, but I can definitely appreciate a nice IEM after using them for so long 🙂
Hola!,
Do you recommend one of these 3 for a Fiio M17? I like the organic sound more than the analytical. Or I need to move for the Odin by Empire?
Saludos!
The IE600 will fit the bill perfectly for what you describe. It's technically strong, but very musical and enjoyable.
Both the 600 and 900 are both great performers, just wish the cable didn’t have so much microphonics. Not sure how that made it through QA/QC..
I've not had that problem at all with them, but you're not the first person to say that. Maybe it's what we're doing while listening that changes the experience.
Interesting. Never owned an iem but i am sennhiser moment series fan . Use it for gym n cycling. I know it’s not fair but which open back headphone is close to sign signature compared to ie 600?
Nothing springs to mind as being the same as the IE600. The nearest might be something like the Meze Audio 99 Classics, but it's a closed back and not exactly the same.
I fortunately have the IE600 and IE900 and I definitely agree, for me the IE900 is my favourite IEM and I enjoy it quite a bit more than the IE600.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with both, Jason 🙂
What does the ie900 do better than the 600?
The question is if one would enjoy ie900 twice as much as ie600. The question is based on the price tag.
Twice as much? I don't think so. Audio is not quite so linear in terms of price-to-enjoyment 🙂
@@PassionforSound yeap. It goes with all "premium" things. I mean ie600 could be a deal, since it's 50% cheaper, and, say, cover 90% of ie900))) have neither so IMHO. I have fiio fa9 and fh9 were my next target. However, now I'm interested in ie600. Was sceptical about 7mm driver, but what I learnt from you review markes sennheiser very interesting. Btw maybe you know how they are in compensation with fa9?
Any aftermarket cable/tips will you recommend for ie600?
I haven't played with cables for the IE600s, but the Final Audio E-type tips are my go-to on these.
You need to review softears twilight and turri ti
I don't yet have any contacts with either company or a retailer with them, but I'll see what comes up...
got a chance to demo the IE600 in store yesterday, boyyy is it a bass canon, reminds me of sony headphones like the Z7 and 7506. If you're coming from Sennheiser open backs then it's gonna be a shock to the system. I feel like cheaper IEMs like the ER2XR and blessing 2/3 does bass and even midrange better than Sennheiser. Their IE series lacks ear gain for some reason unlike their headphones. Anywho that's my impression, hopefully senneheiser can improve on this since I find their in-ear design to be super comfortable!
It's tricky because we all hear things differently and IEMs seem to be the most prone to this. Have you tried the IE900? It might be more to your liking, but it's still different compared to their headphones.
Shout out to everyone out there who did not intend to go down this rabbit hole but cannot help themselves watching every IEM and Headphone and AMP review on CZcams.
Haha. It's like that, isn't it? 😁
@@PassionforSound Yup, and your mic and audio setup is addictively crisp, making it even worse!
😁
Ella F voice tends to evoke different emotions and imagery with different drivers/sources.
If you relate to this, I’m interested in your personal description of her voice between the Sennheisers.
I find quite a lot of good, strong vocalists can be altered by different drivers/tunings, etc. I think it all comes down to the vocalist singing with real emotion.
That said, I didn't notice a specific difference in emotion between the two Sennheiser models as their delivery is quite similar despite the differences described in the video
@@PassionforSound thanks again
These popular tunings with sub bass shelves are interesting because most hip hop, EDM, and pop music does not predominantly have those frequencies.
If you're listening to classic rock, contemporary or jazz those especially do not have sub bass.
The iE600 looks like it won't leave anyone wanting for a full FR experience
I think it does help add some foundation to the regular bass notes by preventing early bass roll-off, but your point is definitely valid. Even on rock, pop and blues without deep, deep bass, the IE600 sound full and rich with plenty of depth to their bass
Which ones would fit the iFi Gold Bar?
How do you mean? As in which types of plugs would physically fit or which sound signature would most suit?
Would you recommend Meze Advar for USD 550?
It's definitely a really nice IEM so yes 🙂🙂
Merhaba, ie 600'üm var fiio btr5 ile kullaniyorum. Sizce fiio m11 plus gibi bir dap almali miyim ? Yoksa btr5 gayet yeterli bir dac mi bu kulaklik icin? Ayrica 4.4mm kablo ile ses kalitesi farki yakalayabilir miyim 3.5mm ye gore ??
With most devices designed for 4.4mm, using that output will be slightly better so I'd suggest giving that a try.
The BTR5 is fine for what it is, but you'll definitely enjoy even better sound with a better, wired dongle or a DAP like the M11.
Am getting a deal with ie600. Do you think it’s a good entry in iems? I am treble sensitive:$ plus which dongle should i get with this. Plzzz ps merry Christmas:$
It's a brilliant IEM. Go for it!
Depending on budget, the Moondrop Dawn Pro is a great starting point. Higher priced options like the Questyle M15 are even better.
You should try the Thieaudio Hype 4 and compare it with the IE600..
The IE600 is a clearly better IEM IMO. I've just posted my review of the Hype 4, but didn't include a direct comparison with the IE600 because I don't really see them as competitors.
@@PassionforSound
Even in terms of technicalities?
I only ask this because the general consensus is that single DDs have a difficult time keeping up with multi-driver sets.
Also , will a basic dongle be enough to make the IE600 sound optimal?
Would be grateful if you reply.
Yes, the IE600 is also a strong technical IEM even though it's not tuned to exaggerate the technicalities like a lot of IEMs.
All driver setups have their pros and cons. Multi-driver designs might be able to respond better to rapid fluctuations in the signal, but they bring challenges around coherency because of all the separate sound sources and the need to align their timing precisely.
Single driver designs offer coherency in imaging that a multi-driver can rarely match without spending a lot of money.
@@PassionforSoundThank you! I was torn between hype 4 and ie600 and seeing your reply here, I have now made the decision to go for the ie600 😊
With a good Chain, the difference between 600 and 900 is like Arya Steath VS HE1000SE. The 900 is Way more Fun to hear. Maybe with an Qudelix 5k the Diffenrence is smaller. But 500 vs 1300 euro is a win for the 600. But if Money doesn t matter i would always take the 900. i definitly recomment the custom tips!
I agree with that comparison, in general. In some ways, I think the IE600 might actually be the more fun IEM, but the IE900 is clearly the superior IEM as you say.
Also 😊. I see you are trading up to the Dave. Would love to do that too one day, so will be very interested in your thoughts after living with Dave for a while 😮.
Yes. I'm loving the DAVE so far now that I have high end amps to connect it to. I do miss the TT2's headphone outputs though 🙂
Interestingly, Dan’s Audio Reviews (who I trust) likes the S12 more as it isn’t far off from the IE600 and costs way less. I feel the same way hearing his sound demos, which are quite accurate with his setup.
I would suggest watching 5-6 reviews and you'll get a wide array of opinions... Crin, Super review (Mark), Bad Guy Good Audio Reviews (HBB) , Headphone show (resolve & DMS) all have detailed reviews of the IE600 as well and most have the S12. Some will come down to your preferences so perhaps buy multiple and sell used the ones you don't like.
I would think a major difference would be the planar timbre from the S12 which I don’t prefer. That said, I haven’t tried either IEM.
For me, the S12 isn't even in the same ball park unless you boil it down to maybe only detail retrieval or some other similar individual factor.
The other thing to factor in is the source used. I test isn't the Chord TT2 and Mojo 2 mostly plus some other dongles, but the point is that I try to hear them at their absolute maximum performance, recognising that many of us won't use them with such high end devices. I wonder what source Dan is using because that could potentially be the limiting factor in areas like soundstage size, imaging accuracy, timbre, etc.
S12 are so cheap that you can add them to IE600 purchase without breaking you wallet. I have both of them and use them depending on my mood.
Great point!
Question is the ie600 a "real" upgrade to the Moondrop b3? BTW the ie600 is currently $500...
I haven't tried the B3 so I can't say. Sorry.
Main difference in sound with Timeless?
I've not compared them directly, but the Timeless creates a more spacious overall sound and is probably a little less energetic in the upper mids and treble.
I don’t suppose you know which one pairs best with the FiiO btr7 - the ie900 or the ie600
Both will sound great so it will come down to the IEM you prefer the sound of. I'd always choose the IE900 because I think they're the better IEM, but hard to go wrong either way
@@PassionforSound thank you so much for your response I’ve just ordered the ie 600, 900s a bit out of budget at mo. Currently listening to the btr7 with Audioquest Night Owls and sounds great so looking forward to getting soon good iems for it.
Awesome! Hope you love them 🙂
Cool video, the ie600 has to be the best DD I’ve heard yet. The price point is perfect for what it has to offer
It's definitely very impressive at the price and is wonderfully coherent thanks to the single driver design
Have you heard IE400? That has 99% of the full range sound at 60% the price point.
Did you compare them to kz pr2 ?
No, I don't own those
I never thought of putting iems into sauce!
Haha. Source, not sauce! 😉😂
@Passion for Sound I'm dying to get the ie900 but I just can't afford it right now. Also trying to decide between the Qutest and the Gungnir...
Wow. Tough call! Qutest is very slightly better IMO, but has less outputs (and inputs?)
I see a disturbing number of QC related one star reviews on Amazon. Complaint is the same: intermittent sound on left ear phone leading to ultimate failure. And response to customer complaints by Sennheiser said to be underwhelming. Pity because the reviewers absolutely raved about sound quality. According to one reviewer, the same QC issue plagued both the IE 300 and the IE 900. I was getting ready to pull the trigger on these but looks like reholstering the credit card will be the smart thing to do 😢
That's not good to hear, but I've also not heard of that before which is curious because normally I get lots of comments if there's an issue like that. My IE900s and IE600s are both still going strong.
@@PassionforSound thanks for your reply, I do take comfort from your experience.
Glad I could help. I'm still only one data point on my own, but the comments section normally lights up if there's a real issue. 🙂
Might get these or the IE 400's. But I tried the IE 200 and the eartips sucked imo, and had to return the headphones. The silicone tips were flimsy and didn't form a seal, and while the foam tips formed a seal and sounded good they were blocky and very uncomfortable to me.
I had some Sennheiser CX300S earbuds from a few years ago and they were great. But Sennheiser changed the design and ruined those.
Seems also that they use the same unpopular, crappy eartips across their whole IEM range, which is mind boggling. They invest all this engineering in fancy aerospace housing, and then give subpar eartips.
If I could definitely find some good aftermarket tips I'd prob pull the trigger on the IE 400's. But not sure what would work.
Got some Shure SE215's recently and those are quite comfortable, so maybe some Comply Foam eartips would be similar to the Shure eartips
The eartips have been thought out from many perspectives, but I agree that they don't fit well in non-circular ear canals.
@@PassionforSound hm, I suppose that’s true. I’ve heard quite a lot of people complain though that the eartips are subpar / uncomfortable on the Sennheiser IEM product line. So hopefully they listen to the feedback.
I also think that this IEM line is being spearheaded by Sonova which acquired Sennheiser. Hopefully they maintain the comfort and great sound of the over ear lineup and don’t start changing things around for the worse
From what I've seen and heard, Sonova aren't planning to mess with the Sennheiser approach so hopefully we'll get more great IEMs in the future and maybe with better tips.
Alot of debate if ie200 is better then these?
There was a lot of that discussion about these being better than IE900s too. Sometimes it's about people's tuning preferences. Other times it's people justifying the fact that they can't afford the higher model. I'm not saying that to be harsh - I've just never found a product from a brand that clearly outperforms a higher model from the same brand.
I actually like my ie600 more than my unique melody mest mk2..
I'd choose the IE600 too. Glad you're enjoying them so much
Can you review the new hd 600
Possibly, but as far as I can tell it sounds the same as the old one so not sure if Sennheiser will be sending out any review units. I've got HD820 and the HDVD820 amp here now so I'll need to get those wrapped up first
@@PassionforSound they changed the metal mesh, it used to be "acoustic silk" and now it's just "stainless steel mesh". they also changed the pads.
Interesting. I'll see what I can arrange, but will depend on if I can get a demo unit
Thanks for this great review.
Go to bed. Stop working. We lose an hour tonight.
My pleasure, Bill. I've actually been sick this week so not as much work as I should have so there's some catch up coming... 🙂
I just bought the ie900, should have watched this guide before…
Do you feel like the IE600 would have been more to your liking?
I bought the IE600 and FH7S at the same time - Returning the 600 - it’s engineered Great. Sounds amazing. Just not my sound. When listening to certain NIN tracks, or Portishead, or even some ambient electronic, the IE600 just sounded flat compared to the FH7S .
That's really interesting. Thanks for sharing your experiences. What source were you using for them? (Not asking to make you wrong, just curious on the synergies)
@@PassionforSound iPhone and iPad with a Fiio KA1
Thanks for potentially saving me a GRAND. 💲
My pleasure. How exactly did I achieve that? 🙂
@@PassionforSound, by informing us that the difference in price between the two models mentioned may not be justified, you potentially saved me several hundred bucks.
Ah. Thanks for the clarity. I've produced so many videos these days that I can't recall what I've said in each one. 😁
You would be a great politician.
No thanks 🙂
The ie900 is suck for me
Piercing treble and lack of pinna gain kill if for me, can't bare for more than 30s, and as a a12t user that have been retune to have more pinna gain than even u12t, ie900 technically is nothing special for me
Ie600 on the other hand : very good, just pretty v-shaped and not really my cup of tea and I still would pick something like moondrop variation or s8(or even a used kse1200 and qudelix 5k to eq it), but still way better than ie900 because it actually have pinna gain and don't follow that "western" tunning.
I see some people comparing this masterpiece IE600 with S12 and other planars and some hybrids. IE600 has nothing to do with S12. The IE600 is another level up, way up. Your hearing is probably damaged!
Who are you directing this to? I don't believe I mentioned the S12 anywhere in my review.
@@PassionforSound Not to you. Some of the commenters are talking nonsense. I liked the review!
Ah, I understand. And I agree that the IE600 are a clear step up from anything I've tried at the lower price levels. Glad you liked the review 🙂
Sold them, S12 sound's much better for my preference.
Good that you stuck with what you enjoy rather than being swayed by any hype. We actually all hear IEMs quite differently - I've got a video on it coming soon
IE600 is one of the best IEMs on the market. I love them. But their tips and cable are complete fail. Stock tips have very bad seal, I've never seen such bad tips before, even on chinese IEMs. The cable is too stiff. Be ready to buy better tips and cable.
I'm with you on the tips - they're very comfortable, but can take me 3-4 tries to get a seal. I personally like the cable.
Greta review but IE600 is not the best in this series. The real value is with IE400 which is a stunning full range IEM. The increment to 600 is marginal.
I haven't tried the IE400 yet
Try the ie400
Man
I wanna watch your video but you've no energy or vibes.
I saw a video of you making a headphone comparison blind test. In real life you sound different and energetic but here it's like you're putting a personal. It's so weird
Trying to talk to a camera in a small room by yourself is very different to a personal interaction. My speaking style isn't a conscious or deliberate choice - it's just evolved from the environment I record in and the situation
@@PassionforSound Thats okay, just little things i noticed. I felt like you are not being yourself.
It's still me 🙂
sounds like a boring IEM for nerds.