Sennheiser IE 900
Sennheiser
40 Overall Score
vs
Linsoul Astral Kiwi Ears Astral
Linsoul
41 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser IE 900
88 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Sennheiser IE 900 is praised for its exceptional sound quality, comfort, and lightweight design, making it ideal for long listening sessions without ear fatigue. Users highlight its superior soundstage and suitability for classical music, though some report QC issues like cable cutouts. Overall, it is considered a worthy investment for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Lightweight and comfortable
- No ear fatigue
- Superior soundstage
- Great for classical music
Cons
- QC issues with cable cutouts
Sound quality 5
Comfort 3
Build quality 1
Value for money 2
Soundstage 2
Ear fatigue 1
Linsoul Astral Kiwi Ears Astral
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser IE 900 | Linsoul Astral Kiwi Ears Astral | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | — | 0.30 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 7 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 7★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | 48 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 23 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 123 dB★ | 105 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Sennheiser IE 900 Audiophile In-Ear Monitors - TrueResponse Transducers with X3R technology for Balanced Sound, Detachable Cable with Flexible Ear Hooks, Includes Balanced Cables | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Astral 1DD+6BA Hybrid in Ear Monitor, Wired Earbuds, HiFi Studio Recording &Mixing Earphone, Portable Gaming IEMs for Professional Music Engineers Audiophiles (Blue) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Charging | proprietary | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser IE 900
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Linsoul Astral Kiwi Ears Astral
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Sennheiser IE 900 wins 3 specs while Linsoul Astral Kiwi Ears Astral wins 4.
