Sennheiser IE 800 Generations: Every Model Compared

Last updated: October 13, 2026

The Sennheiser IE 800 line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the Sennheiser IE 800 to the Sennheiser IE 800 S. Ratings run from 1.6/5 to 2.0/5.

Each column below is a release year, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow spans the years between them. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.

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Generation by generation

IE 800 to IE 800 S

The Sennheiser IE 800 S replaced the Sennheiser IE 800. It rates higher, 2.0/5 against 1.6/5.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many generations of the Sennheiser IE 800 are there?

Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Sennheiser IE 800, from the Sennheiser IE 800 to the Sennheiser IE 800 S.

What replaced the Sennheiser IE 800?

The Sennheiser IE 800 S replaced the Sennheiser IE 800. It is rated 2.0/5, against 1.6/5 for the Sennheiser IE 800.