Sennheiser IE900 VS Lime Ears Incognita

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Sennheiser IE900 and Lime Ears Incognita use 1DD and 5DD BA driver setups respectively. Sennheiser IE900 costs $1,500 while Lime Ears Incognita costs $1,700. Lime Ears Incognita is $200 more expensive. Lime Ears Incognita holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7.8 vs 8.5). Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Lime Ears Incognita has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge and Lime Ears Incognita has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Sennheiser IE900 Lime Ears Incognita
Bass 10 8.5
Mids 5.5 7
Treble 6 7
Details 7 8.5
Soundstage 7.5 8
Imaging 6 8.5
Dynamics 6.5 8
Tonality 6.5 8.3
Technicalities 6.6 8
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Sennheiser IE900 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Jaytiss Precogvision
Audionotions Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

7.8

Strongly Favorable

Lime Ears Incognita Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Kois Archive
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

8.5

Excellent

Reviews Comparison

Sennheiser IE900 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.1 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
I don't get it, not even a little.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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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+

Sennheiser IE900 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.9 * score rescaled + normalized
10 community members have rated the Sennheiser IE900 at an average of 4.7/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Exceptional.

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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

Sennheiser IE900 (more reviews)

Sennheiser IE900 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 9* * score rescaled + normalized
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Sennheiser IE900 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 8.5 Reviewer Score
I usually don't like things that aren't all rounders but this might be the exception. Bass is incredible - best in class - great texture, fantastic physicality. Treble response is great too - pretty resolving. There is a noticeable recession in the upper mids, giving these a fairly U/V shaped sound signature - violins, for example, lack a bit of brightness/bite that I would hope for. But unlike other V-shaped IEMs, the mids aren't offensive. Incredibly fun to listen to. Probably the best single DD available. EQ highly recommended.

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Sennheiser IE900 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Excelllent bass - simply excellent. Midrange could use some work, as could the generally average imaging chops.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Sennheiser IE900 reviewed by Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A+ Tech
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Well-resolving DD IEM with excellent treble control, though with somewhat weak mid-high harmonics.
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.

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Lime Ears Incognita (more reviews)

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.

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Sennheiser IE900 User Review Score

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Sennheiser IE900 Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

5.5

Gaming Grade

B-

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 IE900 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass S+
Expect a flagship-caliber bass presentation that defines impact, texture, and depth. Power never compromises precision.
Mids B-
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble B
Highs sound lively and extended while remaining controlled. Detail retrieval keeps shimmer intact.
Dynamics B+
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage A
The stage stretches in every direction, carving out clear three-dimensional pockets for each player. Placement accuracy impresses from the start.
Details A-
Micro-details glide to the forefront effortlessly while timbre remains natural. Ambient cues are vivid and lifelike.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement and clear front/back localization. Positions snap into place convincingly.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision 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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