Sennheiser IE900 VS ISN Audio EBC80
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Sennheiser IE900 and ISN Audio EBC80 use 1DD and 4DD BA EST BC driver setups respectively. Sennheiser IE900 costs $1,500 while ISN Audio EBC80 costs $700. Sennheiser IE900 is $800 more expensive. Sennheiser IE900 holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7.6 vs 6.4). Sennheiser IE900 has significantly better bass with a 4-point edge, Sennheiser IE900 has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Sennheiser IE900 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, ISN Audio EBC80 has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge and Sennheiser IE900 has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Sennheiser IE900 | ISN Audio EBC80 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 10 | 6 |
| Mids | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Treble | 6 | 5 |
| Details | 7 | 7 |
| Soundstage | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Imaging | 6 | 6 |
| Dynamics | 6.5 | 7 |
| Tonality | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Technicalities | 6.6 | 5.7 |
Sennheiser IE900 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.6Strongly Favorable
ISN Audio EBC80 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.4Mixed to Positive
Reviews Comparison
Sennheiser IE900 reviewed by Jaytiss
7.1
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
ISN Audio EBC80 reviewed by Jaytiss
6.8
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Sennheiser IE900 (more reviews)
Sennheiser IE900 reviewed by Super* Review
9*
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Sennheiser IE900 reviewed by Audionotions
8.5
Reviewer Score
Sennheiser IE900 reviewed by Precogvision
7
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Sennheiser IE900 reviewed by Crin
6.5
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
Sennheiser’s IE900 delivers a sub-bass–focused tuning with tight control and real tactility, but its trademark upper-mid recession (≈2–5 kHz) keeps vocals and instruments a step back. A pronounced 9–10 kHz lift adds sparkle and air; depending on tolerance, that energy can read either engaging or a touch sharp/sibilant. Technical chops are strong for a single DD—resolution and microdetail are genuinely competitive.
The sticking point is tonal balance and value. While the IE900 is refined and punchy, that blunted midrange character contrasts with its bright treble, creating a love-it-or-leave-it “blue cheese” appeal. Against peers—and especially Sennheiser’s own IE600, which fixes the mids while preserving similar resolution—the IE900’s $1,300 price starts to look tough.
In short: choose the IE900 for its clean sub-bass slam, crisp transients, and airy top if that treble profile hits the spot. If the priority is natural mids and better value without giving up much technical ability, the IE600 feels like the smarter pick—and the real redemption of Sennheiser’s IEM line.
Crin Youtube Channel
ISN Audio EBC80 (more reviews)
ISN Audio EBC80 reviewed by Shuwa-T
5.9
Reviewer Score
Sennheiser IE900 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Warm, V-Shaped
Brand: Sennheiser Top Sennheiser IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,500
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ISN Audio EBC80 Details
Driver Configuration: 4DD BA EST BC
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: ISN Audio Top ISN Audio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $700
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Sennheiser IE900 Gaming Score
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5.5Gaming Grade
B-ISN Audio EBC80 Gaming Score
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5.2Gaming Grade
C+Sennheiser IE900 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
B+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
ISN Audio EBC80 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
B-- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
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