SENNHEISER UPDATES AN IN-EAR MASTERPIECE

We are driven by a vision to shape the future of audio, and this means being determined to keep pushing the envelope, explains Manuel Ricke, Product Manager Audiophile at Sennheiser. With the original IE 800, we set a new standard with the creation of genuinely audiophile-grade earphones. Now, we are taking that original vision even further with the new IE 800 S.

The new ear-canal headphones offer a pure and uncompromised high-fidelity listening experience that can be enjoyed anywhere. Featuring a refined version of Sennheiser's specially developed Extra Wide Band (XWB) driver, the IE 800 S redefines the benchmark for distortion-free in-ear performance. The proprietary 7mm transducers deliver an exceptionally detailed, lifelike sound image, with brilliant trebles and a precise and improved bass sound.

The new model employs Sennheiser's patented dual-chamber absorber (D2CA) system, neutralizing the so-called masking effect'. This acoustic phenomenon arises as the human ear cannot perceive high frequency sounds at a low volume if louder sounds in a lower frequency range are occurring at the same time. The absorber system removes the energy from any masking resonances to prevent unwanted peaks, making even the finest nuances of sound audible.

Enhanced choice of cables In addition to the standard cable with a 3.5mm jack, the new IE 800 S includes 4.4mm Pentaconn and 2.5mm balanced connectors, making it even easier to get the very best sound from your audio equipment.

Contemporary aesthetics and supreme comfort Engineered and handcrafted in Germany, the new IE 800 S features subtly refreshed looks with an elegant, contemporary matt black finish to its premium scratch-resistant ceramic housing. To facilitate cleaning, the earphones employ two protection meshes - one in the earpad and one in the nozzle.

The IE 800 S have also been refined to deliver supreme comfort, thanks to ergonomically designed viscoelastic memory foam ear tips from Comply , which are provided with each pair. The ear tips ensure a custom fit in the ear canal, which provides excellent comfort and optimizes the attenuation of ambient noise. This allows the listener to savor every detail of the music - even in noisier environments. A truly portable audiophile solution, the new IE 800 S comes with a leather case for easy storage on the move.

The IE 800 S is available from October for 999 EUR (MSRP).

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