AR Neon VS Sennheiser IE600

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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AR Neon and Sennheiser IE600 use 10BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. AR Neon costs $600 while Sennheiser IE600 costs $700. Sennheiser IE600 is $100 more expensive. Sennheiser IE600 holds a decisive 3.5-point edge in reviewer scores (3.9 vs 7.4). Sennheiser IE600 has significantly better bass with a 3.3-point edge, Sennheiser IE600 has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Sennheiser IE600 has significantly better treble with a 2.4-point edge, Sennheiser IE600 has significantly better details with a 3-point edge and Sennheiser IE600 has significantly better imaging with a 2.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric AR Neon Sennheiser IE600
Bass 4 7.3
Mids 4 6.5
Treble 4 6.4
Details 4 7
Soundstage 3.9 7.3
Imaging 4 6.5
Dynamics 3.9 6.5
Gaming capabilities 3.5 6.7

AR Neon Aggregated Review Score

AR Neon Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

3.9

Poor


Sennheiser IE600 Aggregated Review Score

Sennheiser IE600 Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Nymz
Jays Audio Tim Tuned Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel Shuwa-T
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable


AR Neon User Review Score

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AR Neon Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

3.5

Gaming Grade

D+

Sennheiser IE600 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

AR Neon Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Details C-
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Sennheiser IE600 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B+
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details A-
Excellent detail retrieval: highly resolving without being clinical. Effortlessly reveals micro-details and textural subtleties.
Imaging B+
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

AR Neon Reviews

AR Neon reviewed by:

Nymz 3.9 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
V-Shaped and VERY loud. Good bass for a BA - extension and texture with some punch. Mids are lost. Some BA timbre. Lacks stage depth. Doesn't feel that technical for a 10BA, let alone for price.

Nymz original ranking

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- Nymz
Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

Sennheiser IE600 Reviews

Sennheiser IE600 reviewed by:

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Sennheiser IE600 reviewed by:

Jays Audio 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A+ Tech
Tons of detail and amazing clarity. Stage is smaller than most IEMs at/below its price tag but very well defined details and imaging within that space. Bass is detailed, but amount is not as much as graph would suggest. Treble gets sharp and fatiguing at longer-listening/higher volumes. Stage can feel cramped.

Jays Audio original ranking

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- Jays Audio

Sennheiser IE600 reviewed by:

Precogvision 6.6 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
Well-extended on both ends of the spectrum and adds back in the upper-midrange the IE900 lacked.

Precogvision original ranking

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- Precogvision
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B Dynamics: A- Details: B Imaging: C+

Sennheiser IE600 reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 7.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
S Tech
Very well rouned fun subbass focus sound Treble might be too much

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: A+ Treble: A+

Sennheiser IE600 reviewed by:

Jaytiss 7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Lots of upper trebble.

Jaytiss original ranking

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- Jaytiss
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Sennheiser IE600 reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 7.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A+ Tech
Fun, V-shaped tuning. Fantastic bass (both quality and quantity), great V-shaped tuning, excellent detail, and precise imaging. Treble is too much, could use more vocal focus.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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Sennheiser IE600 reviewed by:

Crin 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Well-tuned mids, powerful yet controlled sub-bass, with highly extended (and somewhat spicy) treble.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin

Sennheiser IE600 reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 7.1 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A Tech
Comment: Stock eartips are a disgrace. Superb clarity with good tuning and bass response Treble is on the energetic side

Shuwa-T original ranking

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- Shuwa-T
Bass: A- Mids: B- Treble: A- Soundstage: A Details: A+ Imaging: A

Sennheiser IE600 reviewed by:

Nymz 6.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
The most technical DD I've heard. Tuning is not perfect for my library - V-Shape. Get's a rec for those that really enjoy a well done V DD. Could use more stage size and bass impact. Fit is not the best, but good comfort for me.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

- Nymz
Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: B Details: A- Imaging: A-

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