First look
As the much awaited year 2012 is all set to enter our lives soon with its too many troubling signs and stories behind it, thereâs nothing to stop these creative inventors from inventing the cool stuffs for us. The world-leading manufacturer and a global brand name, Sennhieser, an audio specialist company is all geared up to introduce its IE 60 and IE 80, thus, extending its professional range of earphones. This will be showcased by the company at the mega Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the very next month of 2012. Sennheiser has designed these wonderful models incomparable with any other professional gadget till date by taking into consideration its deep experience in musical sector. So, here’s one more thing to wait for all the musical enthusiasts in the upcoming year.
Whatâs new?
First of all, the IE 60 and IE 80 models are fully innovative in their appearance for which the customers of Sennheiser give its design a green signal. Whereas the audio quality is concerned, then itâs said that it will provide the utmost best quality of audio. This will avoid or atleast minimize any kind of distortion cases even at the level where the sound pressure is very high. The ear-canals use the dynamic transducers that cover the whole frequency range just with one single system.
Whatâs been refreshed?
The IE 80 model receives the noise attenuation up to 26 dB, whereas the IE 60 model can achieve its noise attenuation up to 20 dB. Well, talking about something new, then the later model of the IE series, i.e., IE 80 also has another use with its earphones – the monitoring use, which is simply ideal for MP3 players, iPods, iPhones and other smartphones.
Features walkthrough
The IE 80 model is best for the users who want to have full control over the sound. It comprises of unique features such as sound tuning and miniature rotating control where the user can adjust the required bass response. It also features a frequency response of 10 to 20,000 Hz that has passive noise attenuation of up to 26dB. On the other hand, the IE 60 model has high resolution bass reproduction that can deliver the modern pop and rock music and all this with fine sound precision. It also features passive noise attenuation of about 20dB, giving frequency response from 10 to 18000 Hz.
Whatâs good?
Good things are that both the models have high class designer appearance. Wherein, the IE 60 features some high quality of brass accents that contrast the earphones matte-black finish. Also, itâs best for high resolution of sound complimented with high bass reproduction. It is also best suitable in situations which demand more because of its rugged housing and cabling. While the IE 80 model is brushed with aluminum textures giving it more classical approach towards the design factor. It also includes the rugged housing features and an interchangeable cable. It also provides a complete carrying case that includes drying pads for earphones protection against the humidity. All this with perfect pitch makes IE 80 the top of the range model in its professional series of earphones.
Whatâs not so good?
Well, the only thing that is not so good about it is its huge price tag. But then, for all the quality music lovers it wonât matter to them if it is giving the best audio response.
Price and availability
Both the models, i.e., IE 60 and IE 80 can be availed through online bookings for $250 and $450 respectively.
Wrap-up
Both the models display unique features apart from the audio and visual appearance. The monitoring feature adds more power to the series, thus making it the most upgraded version of earphones up till now. And when itâs from Sennheiser, then nothing needs to worry, till then tab your hands on the following gallery.
