Fantastic all-round audio ; Brilliant build quality and design ; Ultra lightweight and comfortable

No mic or volume controls ; Some cable noise ; Plastic housing not the most luxurious

Sennheiser’s IE 200 in-ear monitors offer clear, well-rounded sound and look great too. They’re light on weight, but big on comfort, meaning you’ll be hooked on listening to your favorite tracks for hours on end. The lack of an in-line mic may...

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.

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.

Secure fit ; Comfortable in-ear feel ; Wide soundstage ; Well-balanced sound ; Extremely lightweight

No physical controls ; No in-line mic

Looking for the perfect earbuds that help you appreciate music in a whole new way? The Sennheiser IE 200 buds are ideal for audiophiles and music technicians as they feature a wide soundstage and fantastic instrument separation. The bass sounds...

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...

looks and fit ; Detachable cable with MMCX connectors ; Easy to drive ; Fun, engaging, reasonably detailed sound

Not ‘audiophile’ enough

Despite being half the price of the IE 300 ( Review ) earphones, the Sennheiser IE 200 is very similar in most ways, including the design and fit, driver size, and the fact that the cables are detachable. That said, you'll be able to hear the...