Sennheiser IE800S VS Lime Ears Incognita

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Sennheiser IE800S and Lime Ears Incognita use 1DD and 5DD BA driver setups respectively. Sennheiser IE800S costs $1,300 while Lime Ears Incognita costs $1,700. Lime Ears Incognita is $400 more expensive. Lime Ears Incognita holds a decisive 3.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 8.5). Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge.

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Metric Sennheiser IE800S Lime Ears Incognita
Bass 5 8.5
Mids 5 7
Treble 5 7
Details 5 8.5
Soundstage 5 8
Imaging 5 8.5
Dynamics 4 8
Tonality 5 8.3
Technicalities 5.6 8
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Sennheiser IE800S Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative

Lime Ears Incognita Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Kois Archive
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent

Reviews Comparison

Sennheiser IE800S (more reviews)

Sennheiser IE800S reviewed by Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Very subtle refinement to the original IE800.

Crin original ranking

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Sennheiser IE800S reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C Tech
The usual Sennheiser in-ear tuning with a strange lack of dynamics.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Lime Ears Incognita (more reviews)

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 8.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A- Tech
Bass for days, slightly too agressive, but fun and enjoyable.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: A- Treble: A- Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A+

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 8 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Rating: S- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮🎮 | Comfort: 8 inoffensive balanced sound needs better air.

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

Lime Ears Incognita reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9 * score rescaled + normalized
One community member has rated the Lime Ears Incognita at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

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Sennheiser IE800S Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

Lime Ears Incognita Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Sennheiser IE800S Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass C+
It delivers adequate punch and texture, though nothing stands out. Sub-bass presence is hinted rather than delivered.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics C-
The system delivers passable punch but never surprises. Punch is modest rather than exciting.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval that handles most textures while leaving some micro-information understated. Most textures come through cleanly.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy provides good left/right placement with an acceptable center image. Instruments stay anchored once placed.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Lime Ears Incognita Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • A very capable technical display delivers articulate layers and poised imaging. It portrays reverbs and echoes with confidence.
Mids A-
Midrange performance is excellent, with natural timbre and great detail. Vocals feel lifelike and full-bodied.
Treble A-
It provides outstanding treble finesse, balancing brightness and control gracefully. It's engaging yet remarkably controlled.
Dynamics A+
The presentation feels expansive, letting micro and macro dynamics breathe. There's a sense of limitless headroom.
Soundstage A+
Immersive holography surrounds the listener, making the venue feel tangible and enveloping. It delivers a grand, cinematic presentation.
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

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