A/B comparison · Headphones
Sennheiser HD 559 vs Sennheiser IE 80 S
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024 Scored with 10 + 10 Amazon reviews
Sennheiser HD 559 vs Sennheiser IE 80 S in brief
- Spec rows: Sennheiser HD 559 wins 0, Sennheiser IE 80 S wins 2, 8 tied or not compared, of 10 rows.
- Our scores: Sennheiser HD 559 7.9/10, Sennheiser IE 80 S 7.2/10.
- Sennheiser HD 559 wins: sound quality (8.6 vs 7.4), bass response (8.7 vs 7.1), midrange clarity (8.5 vs 6.6), treble detail (8.1 vs 6.8), soundstage & imaging (8.8 vs 7.9), value for money (8.5 vs 6.5).
- Sennheiser IE 80 S wins: build quality (8.2 vs 7.7), comfort and fit (7.9 vs 7.2), noise isolation (6.5 vs 5.3).
- Who should buy which: Pick the Sennheiser HD 559 for sound quality, bass response, midrange clarity, treble detail, soundstage & imaging and value for money. Pick the Sennheiser IE 80 S if build quality, comfort and fit and noise isolation matter most.
Channel A · Over-ear · 2016
Channel B · In-ear (IEM) · 2017
Rows won, of 10 compared Sennheiser 0 · Sennheiser 2 · tied or not compared 8
Datasheet · Side by side
Spec by spec
Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.
Sound & drivers
Power, comfort, battery
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How it scored, paired
9 aspects, two channels
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Availability
Where they stand on price
Sennheiser HD 559
The Sennheiser HD 559 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the Sennheiser HD 599.
Why this one: Same open back over ear type and 38mm driver from the line that replaced the HD559 slot.
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
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