Sennheiser is one of the most reliable makers of headphones and earphones. However, it gets most love for its top-end and bottom-end models, the IE 80 and CX300 earphones. What about the bits in the middle?

Strong mid-range and bass; Good low-volume performance

Occasionally muddled sound; Non-removable cable

Recently returned a pair of RHA T20i earphones worth ￡145; These Sennheiser IE60's blow them out of the water; The Bass response is great and not overpowering, the sound is super crisp and crystal clear - imo its very balanced.

I honestly can't fault the sound quality; If i had to criticise, i would say that the cable could be thicker to improve durability (They don't tend to last over 2 years, which isn't actually such a bad thing as they come with a 2 year warranty which means you're always covered).

The big brothers to these Sennheisers , the iE80s blew us away when we tested them – but at £270, they're rather pricey. These £140 iE60s are altogether more affordable and, while they lack the customisable bass response of their peers, don't scrimp when it comes to build quality or finish.

Energetic sound; full bass; good build quality; wide range of ear tips; good isolation

Low frequencies dominate a little too much; high frequencies can get brash

Well controlled bass; great vocals and detailed mids; impressive accessory set; comfortable and easy to wear

Highs are not the most detailed; not the best bang-for-your buck set with $249 price tag

This is such a great IEM. I use the following devices as source, 1. Astell Kern AK Jr 2. iPhone 6 Plus 3. Macbook Pro Its sounds excellent with all the three. Pros: 1. Impressive sensitivity 2. Great carry case 3. Premium look (Some headphones at this range looks really cheap) Cons: 1.

I really enjoy the soundstage, bass response and pretty much everything but and not impressed with the way that it sits in your ear as compared to other in-ear devices. I've compared the unit to a Westone 4 and the quailty of the music is far superior (at 1/2 the the price).

Good Bass; Great Sound; Lightweight

Falls Off/Out Of Ear; Uncomfortable

Sennheiser is a very well known name in the headphone game. My first good headphones, and the center of my first high end audio system, were the Sennheiser HD580s I had in college. The company has always been known for high quality over the ear, open back headphones.

These are bazaar. I have an older set of Sennheiser buds with the loop that wraps around the back of the neck which have excellent sound, so I was looking forward to a lighter, even better performing earbud set. These were terrible.

Able to return them easily through the excellent service at Crutchfield; Makes every other earbud in existence seem good

Very poor performance.

When I was an impoverished and inebriated student, my desire for great sound was pretty much as strong as it was now but had to be done on a shoestring. Although it has been fifteen years since I started university, some things were eerily similar to the present.

The sound is really warm considering it's a Sennhesier earphone. And is good for mostly pop music. It sounds terrible when first use, but after a couple hundred hours of burn in, it will start to sound amazing, trust me. Only downside is it is a bit trouble to put it on.

good sound for pop music

a bit hard to put on