At a glance
Sennheiser IE 80 S in 5 facts
- Type: In-ear (iem) headphones, wired
- Frequency response: 10 Hz to 20 kHz
- Impedance: 16 Ω
- Driver type: Dynamic
- HiFi Specs score: 7.2/10, the average of 9 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
As a seasoned Sennheiser user, my experience with the IE80S earphones has been reasonably good. They have excellent construction, a comfortable fit, and deep bass. However, their sound quality, especially when used with just a cell phone, is underwhelming and doesn't quite live up to the price tag. Paired with a legitimate amplifier though, you can certainly appreciate their true potential. Despite a few cons, there's plenty to like about the IE80S, just don't expect perfection in every field. HiFi Specs score from 9 rated aspects · compared across 20 headphones
Datasheet
The numbers
- Wearing style
- In-ear (IEM)
- Driver type
- Dynamic
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz to 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- Maximum SPL
- 116 dB
- Distortion (THD)
- 0.1 %
Connections
Connectivity & battery
- Connectivity
- Wired
- Wireless
- No
- Noise cancellation
- Passive Isolation only
- Cable
- Detachable
- Cable length
- 1.2 m 3.9 ft
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Foldable
- Yes
- Replaceable earpads
- Yes
- Height
- 1 in 25 mm
- Width
- 1 in 25 mm
- Depth
- 1 in 25 mm
- Weight
- 40 g 1.4 oz
- Colors
- Black
Compared across 20 headphones
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
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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