Product Description
Sennheiser's IE 6 delivers high-grade audio performance, superb, customized noise isolation and accessories for hassle-free transport. Featuring dynamic transducers and an enhanced bass response ideal for your vast music collection, the IE 6 will show you how "low" your tunes can really go. By providing 3 sizes of ear adapters, a customized fit is guaranteed without intruding the inner ear canal. This seal blocks out noise pollution and allows you to listen at a lower, safer volume level without sacrificing audio detail. Painstaking effort was made to measure optimum cable lengths and ear adapter sizes to ensure an ergonomic, simple use with no cable-tangling-hassle. The low-profile design of the IE 6 speaks volumes (literally) of class and elegance without the intrusive feeling from most in-ear headphones. The IE 6 stores quickly and safely in the included carrying case.

Product Features
    * Customized fit for outstanding noise reduction
    * Enhanced bass response from the miniature dynamic drivers
    * Kevlar™ reinforced cable for long operating life
    * Includes durable travel case, cleaning tool and cable clip for compact storage and easy access
    * Compatible with all devices with 3.5mm stereo plug (1/8 inch)

Technical Details
    * Cord: 1.2 m symmetrical (earphone to separator: 0.4m; separator to plug: 0.8m)
    * Ear coupling: intraaural (ear canal fit)
    * Frequency Response:10Hz - 18kHz
    * Impedance: 16 ohms
    * Plug: 3.5mm L-shaped stereo jack plug
    * Sound pressure level (SPL): 114 dB (1KHz/Vrms)
    * THD:
    * Transducer principle:Dynamic
    * Weight: 5 g

General Description
Sennheiser's IE 6 delivers high-grade audio performance, superb, customized noise isolation and a deluxe accessory kit for hassle-free transport. The low-profile, mirrored design speaks volumes of class and elegance. The IE 6 stores quickly and safely in the included carrying case.

Features
    * The best choice for portable media players & professional bodypack IEM receivers
    * Dynamic speaker systems for full, rich bass reproduction and maximum durability over other transducer systems
    * Compact, stylish design
    * High-fi delity noise-isolating ear-canal phones with unique
      sound tuning functionality and interchangeable cable
    * Dynamic speaker systems with powerful neodymium magnets
      ensure outstanding sonic accuracy and clarity
    * Excellent attenuation of ambient noise (90 %, up to 20 dB)
    * Sleek ergonomic design of ear-canal phones and various types
      and sizes (S/M/L) of ear-fit, rings allow for the best custom fit
    * Compatible with MP3, iPod, DVD, CD players and
      mobile phones (3.5 mm jack plug)
    * Package includes: Ergonomic ear-canal phones, Deluxe protective case with dry salt pads, Extended ear-fit-set (S/M/L), Sound adjustment and cleaning tools, Cable clip
    * Luxurious materials for long-lasting comfort and exceptional durability.
    * 2-year warranty

Customer Review

By
ken(California, USA)
Excellent value for Mid-grade IEM., October 31, 2010

The Sennheiser IE6 IEM's are a great value at $99 from Amazon. They use a dynamic driver, so proper burn-in is a good idea before any critical listening, I burned mine in for 96 hours using varying volume levels and music genres. All of my music is either ALAC or FLAC and I use Cog on OSX or Foobar2000 on Win7. I also used Comply foam tips (Tx400) with these IE6's.

The Pros: 1) decent soundstage - most IEM's at this price point with have little to no depth or width, the IE6's have a decent amount; 2) smooth mids and highs - seems to be a slight emphasis on the mids, but mostly in a nice way, highs are there but definitely relaxed; 3) value - it would be difficult to find a better set of IEM's for under $100.

The Cons: 1) fit - the IEM is and odd shape and seems difficult to get a good seal, I had to move up one size in Comply tips to get the seal I usually get with other IEM's; 2) bass - it's actually strong, but very slightly boomy for my taste; 3) compatibility for all music genres - the IE6 may not be for everyone, they are definitely "relaxed" and a sound which I like with certain types of music.

The IE6 includes several sets of silicone tips, ear guides, a shirt clip, and a metal/plastic case. I use Comply foam tips on all my IEM's, so the tips I don't have an opinion on, but the case, which looks sturdy, is pretty much useless. There's no way I'm using the sliding tray setup of that box which also has compartments for 2 sets of silicone tips on an airplane or subway train, it's just way too cumbersome, really wish they had just included a zippered pouch or hard plastic snap case. The cable on the IE6 is compliant but seems pretty rugged, it is light years better than Klipsch cables, but not as nice as the Westone cables. The cable configuration is in a Y-shape with a sliding adjuster piece, and the 3.5mm jack is L-shaped and NOT gold (as long as it sounds good I don't mind, but it does look weird seeing a silver colored jack in 2010).

Overall, the IE6 is a tough IEM to beat at its price. It is almost insulting to compare it to the Klipsch Image S4 (I also have the S4's), which in my opinion, is outclassed by the IE6 in every department from sound quality to build quality...and for only $20 more. The sound that the IE6 produces (and almost every Sennheiser product I've had) is smooth and very addictive. I have IEM's that sound better from an analytical perspective, but don't seem to have that unique appeal that the IE6 sound has. But this sound isn't for everyone, if you prefer a more in your face sound, like you're in the middle of the action, the IE6 will not appeal to you.

By
Dennis V. Mela "CyberDude"(Viera, FL)
Pro Audio, August 16, 2010

This product is by far one of the best ear buds that I have ever used. Excellent sound at all volumes. I use them on stage in a live performance as well while rehearsing. The sound mixed into the monitor feed is guitar, personal vocals, and a little of the rest of the mix with great fidelity and clarity. Definitely worth the price and not too expensive.

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