Introduction

Sennheiser's new line of in-ears is dubbed the IE-line. It consists of three all new models based around a dynamic driver. Today we will be taking a closer look at the Sennheiser IE7 which is the second most expensive earphone in Sennheiser's current lineup. This model uses a dynamic driver, but according to the specification list it has a slightly better frequency response than that used in the IE6s. This model is approximately $90 more expensive (or 42%) than its smaller brother the IE6. The shape of the IE7 resembles that of the IE6s to some extent, they are both made to sit flush with your ear and they both carry a dynamic driver which demands vent along the backside of the in-ear.

Specifications

• Frequency response: 10 Hz – 19 kHz
• Cable length: 1.2 m, symmetrical (earphone to separator: 0.4 m; separator to plug: 0.8 m)
• Impedance: 16 ohm
• THD, total harmonic distortion: < 0.1%
• Sound pressure level (SPL): 120 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)
• Attenuation (passive): up to 20 dB (90%)
• Connector: 3.5 mm, angled
• Ear coupling: Intra-aural (ear-canal fit)
• Transducer principle: Dynamic
• Weight: 5 g

The Package

The IE7 earphones from Sennheiser ship in the same box as its smaller brother the IE6. The box is neat and can withstand some serious abuse. If you pop open the front you can inspect the earphones for damage that might have occurred during transportation.


With a set of IE7s you get a pretty extensive bundle. Like with the IE6 you get some ear hooks, a shirt clip, a good selection of tips, and last but not least a cleaning tool.


The same rather meaningless scraper tool that we saw supplied with the IE6s is also to be found inside the box of the IE7s.


The tip selection for the IE7s is a wee bit better than that of the IE6s. With the IE7s you get three sets of both single and double flange tips plus two foam tips in the sizes small and large.