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A/B comparison · Headphones

Sennheiser IE 80 S vs Sennheiser HD 300

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A Sennheiser IE 80 S

Sennheiser IE 80 S

Channel A · In-ear (IEM) · 2017
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CH B Sennheiser HD 300

Sennheiser HD 300

Channel B · Over-ear · 2019
Sennheiser IE 80 S Sennheiser HD 300
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
7.2/10Sennheiser

Rows won, of 9 compared Sennheiser 1 · Sennheiser 1 · tied or not compared 7

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

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Sound & drivers

In-ear (IEM) Wearing style Over-ear
Not published Design Closed-back
Dynamic Driver type Dynamic
10 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency responseReference not published 18 Hz to 20 Hz
116 dB Max SPL 118 dB +2 dB

Power, comfort, battery

16 Ω Impedance 18 Ω
40 g lighter Weight 400 g
Passive Isolation only Noise cancellation Passive Isolation only
Wired Connectivity Wired

Weight and battery figures come from each manufacturer datasheet; real world numbers vary with use.

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Availability

Where they stand on price

Sennheiser IE 80 S

The Sennheiser IE 80 S isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Sennheiser IE 200.

Why this one: Current wired audiophile in ear with ear hooks continuing the IE line that replaced the IE 80 S

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Sennheiser HD 300
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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