Sennheiser IE 200

Clear, rich and weighty ; Decent bass depth ; Quality build for this level

No in-line remote ; Lacks class-leading subtlety

Mature performers for the price, even if they aren’t the last word in attack

Accurate, balanced sound ; Attractive design with detachable, braided cable ; Relatively affordable

No inline controls or mic ; First-party replacement cables are pricey

The wired Sennheiser IE 200 earphones deliver balanced, transparent audio in an attractive design for an affordable price.

Accurate, analytic sound ; Comfortable and secure fit

No in-line controls ; No microphone

Wonderfully balanced, enjoyable audio ; MCXX connectors and replaceable cable increase lifespan ; Great first step for audiophiles

Dual-tuning ear tips can be fiddly ; Cloth carry pouch instead of hard case

Well-balanced sound from a keenly-priced pair of IEMs. The IE200 is as good a place to start your head-fi journey as any.

Balanced sound signature ; Variable tuning with tips ; Very light in the ear

Lacks a balanced stock cable ; 'Open position' a bit too lean sounding

I think Sennheiser has done a sterling job with the IE 200 in terms of what it brings to this very competitive price point in the portable audio world. You get a slice of their higher-end models with a pleasingly balanced sound combined with clever...

Wonderfully balanced, enjoyable audio ; MCXX connectors and replaceable cable increase lifespan ; Great first step for audiophiles

Dual-tuning ear tips can be fiddly ; Cloth carry pouch instead of hard case

Well-balanced sound from a keenly-priced pair of IEMs. The IE200 is as good a place to start your head-fi journey as any.