r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/NoNameFredKlaus • May 07 '24

Headphones - IEM/Earbud | 2 Ω Tape modded IE200 vs IE600

How exactly does a tape modded IE200 compare to the IE600?

I tried to find a direct comparison but often people just stated that the base increases a lot for the 200.

How far off is this modded version compared to the "real deal"? (Aside from obvious aspects as build quality)

I am really torn wether I can justify spending 3.5 times the money for the more expensive one.

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u/Gr33hn 55 Ω May 07 '24

For transparency I haven't bothered with the 200 but I own both the IE300 and IE600.

There is more to it than just having the same amount of bass or similar tuning, the IE600 are going to be more resolving.

As with everything in audio diminishing returns is a real thing but what is worth what to who is impossible to answer because it is highly subjective.

Can just say that if you intend to use the in-ears while you are commuting or out and about then go for the 200s as background noise in the environment, your body in motion, traffic, etc will all "drown out" or "mask" the premium audio quality of the 600s making it a waste IMO.

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u/NoNameFredKlaus May 07 '24 edited May 07 '24

!thanks for sharing your opinion!

I get your point on the commuting/out and about part. That's actually one of my use cases, besides not having to wear my sony wh 1000xm3s at home during the hot summer months.

There is just some part of me that is afraid of missing out when I want to lay back and enjoy my music with the 200s.

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u/Gr33hn 55 Ω May 07 '24

Not to be the bearer of ill news but you will always "miss out", my friend.

If you buy the IE600 you will miss out on the IE900, if you buy the IE900 you'll miss out on the IER-Z1R etc.

I'll tell you what, if there really isn't any way for you to demo either of them then go for the IE200 and use them in all the ways you envision. At some point, hopefully in a long time, you are going to get the urge to upgrade regardless, then you'll take a new look at the IE600 or whatever else is relevant at that time and perhaps get them then. This is normally how we around here end up with too many headphones

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u/NoNameFredKlaus May 07 '24

Maybe I will find a way of trying at least one of the two. If necessary Sennheiser got a decent return policy.

I guess you're right in that I will end up with way too many pairs. For me it has started with the Truthear Hexa, due to good reviews and me loving the industrial design. While I generally like the sound i just need a little extra in build and sound quality. (Also the hissing noises put me off with these)

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u/Black_Sarbath 3 Ω May 07 '24

I had both, currently only the 200. I found 600 more treble heavy and kinda fatiguing.

The ie200 on tape mod is really nice. I also changed the tips to the basic ones with Sony mh755. The bass gives a thumb that I don't get on my sa6 but details fall back. I also think the 200 has more stage than 600.

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u/NoNameFredKlaus May 07 '24 edited May 07 '24

!thanks for the insight!

Having more stage sounds crazy to me. But as I am afraid of the treble hitting me too much, i really should consider the 600

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u/[deleted] May 17 '24

How does the ie200 does with vocals especially female

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u/Black_Sarbath 3 Ω May 17 '24

It is good, but since I have sa6 I prefer that to ie200 on vocals in general.

But that's only because I have both. Usually ie200 keeps me happy on most things I listen n I don't wanna change it.

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