# Sennheiser IE 600: specs and price

**Price (US):** $699 (US launch MSRP. SoundGuys review lists Price "Original: $699" with "Product release date: March 8, 2022"; Audio46 launch review (Jun 24, 2022) cites "($699)". Note: the Sennheiser US store currently lists $899.95, and the SoundGuys sidebar also shows a later "MSRP: USD799.95" — but the launch figure per methodology (MSRP at launch) is $699.), as of 2026-07-11. Among the 10 in ear monitors we track it is #6 cheapest of 10; category median $529.
**Brand:** Sennheiser
**Released:** 2022-03
**Deskmark:** Silver Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 55/100, #2 of 3 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $699 |
| Brand | Sennheiser |
| Released | 2022-03 |
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver config | 1DD |
| Impedance ohms | 18 |
| Sensitivity db mw | — |
| Frequency response (Hz) | 4-46500 |
| Connector type | mmcx |
| Cable detachable | Yes |
| Plug termination | 3.5mm |
| Shell material | amorphous-metal |
| Weight grams | 6 |

## Where it stands

At $699, the Sennheiser IE 600 is #6 cheapest of the 10 in ear monitors we track, where the median is $529. On the spec sheet, its impedance ohms of 18 is above the median of the 10, and its plug termination of 3.5mm is at the median of the 8.

## What reviewers say

All three whitelisted testers (SoundGuys, Tom's Guide, TechRadar) recommend the IE 600 as a premium wired IEM with outstanding detail and a durable zirconium build; only SoundGuys measured anything (5-10 dB foam-tip sub-bass isolation). Chief gripes are the high list price across all three, plus Tom's Guide's harsh-treble warning and a polarizing housing texture. (Based on 3 reviews, 1 lab-tested, 2022-09-17–2024-12-06.)

Praised: Exceptional detail retrieval and clear, balanced sound; Durable, premium aerospace-grade ZR01 zirconium housing; Generous accessories: dual 3.5mm/4.4mm cables, foam and silicone tips, case; Powerful, controlled bass; Strong noise isolation, best with foam tips.
Flagged: Expensive at list price; Very confident high frequencies can tip into harshness on bright sources; Textured housing finish is polarizing and can feel uncomfortable over time; No in-line mic or volume controls on supplied cables.
Disagreement: Testers split on treble and comfort. Tom's Guide lists 'very confident high-frequency reproduction' as a con that can turn hard/abrasive, whereas SoundGuys and TechRadar heard the sound as balanced and did not flag the treble. On comfort, SoundGuys found the pitted housing uncomfortable after about half an hour, while TechRadar wore them full work days with no irritation and Tom's Guide called them comfortable for hours on end.
Sources: SoundGuys (2024-12-06, soundguys.com), Tom's Guide (2022-09-17, tomsguide.com), TechRadar (2024-07-05, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Sennheiser IE 600?**

All three whitelisted testers (SoundGuys, Tom's Guide, TechRadar) recommend the IE 600 as a premium wired IEM with outstanding detail and a durable zirconium build; only SoundGuys measured anything (5-10 dB foam-tip sub-bass isolation). Chief gripes are the high list price across all three, plus Tom's Guide's harsh-treble warning and a polarizing housing texture. Praised: Exceptional detail retrieval and clear, balanced sound; Durable, premium aerospace-grade ZR01 zirconium housing; Generous accessories: dual 3.5mm/4.4mm cables, foam and silicone tips, case; Powerful, controlled bass; Strong noise isolation, best with foam tips. Flagged: Expensive at list price; Very confident high frequencies can tip into harshness on bright sources; Textured housing finish is polarizing and can feel uncomfortable over time; No in-line mic or volume controls on supplied cables. (From 3 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Sennheiser IE 600 cost?**

The Sennheiser IE 600 has a US price of $699 (US launch MSRP. SoundGuys review lists Price "Original: $699" with "Product release date: March 8, 2022"; Audio46 launch review (Jun 24, 2022) cites "($699)". Note: the Sennheiser US store currently lists $899.95, and the SoundGuys sidebar also shows a later "MSRP: USD799.95" — but the launch figure per methodology (MSRP at launch) is $699.), as of 2026-07-11.

**How does the Sennheiser IE 600 compare on price?**

At $699, the Sennheiser IE 600 is #6 cheapest of the 10 in ear monitors we track, where the median is $529.

**When was the Sennheiser IE 600 released?**

The Sennheiser IE 600 was released 2022-03.

**What are the Sennheiser IE 600's key specs?**

Sennheiser IE 600 (Sennheiser): driverType dynamic, driverConfig 1DD, impedanceOhms 18, frequencyResponseHz 4-46500, connectorType mmcx. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.

Source: https://us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/ie-600 (us.sennheiser-hearing.com, accessed 2026-07-11)
Corroboration: https://www.soundguys.com/sennheiser-ie-600-review-87998/ (accessed 2026-07-11)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/in-ear-monitors/sennheiser-ie-600/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Sennheiser IE 600 price of record was $699 as of 2026-07-11 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/in-ear-monitors/sennheiser-ie-600/
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