Wired IEMs
Hidizs ET01 Sea Anemone
62Average
$19
Full review dataHidizs ET01 Sea Anemone vs Sennheiser IE 800 S: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser IE 800 S comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser IE 800 S - Great overall at around $38.
Wired IEMs
Sennheiser IE 800 S
78Great
$38
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Hidizs ET01 Sea Anemone
Sound6.0
Value6.5
Sennheiser IE 800 S
Sound8.5
Value6.0
Specifications
| Spec | Hidizs ET01 Sea Anemone | Sennheiser IE 800 S |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $19 | $38 |
| HearWiki score | 62 / 100 · Average | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | - | 2017 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | - | Extra Wide Band (XWB) drivers |
| Driver size | - | 7 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 1 |
| Frequency response | - | 5Hz-46.5kHz |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | - | 8 g |
| Water resistance | waterproof/sweatproof/washable | - |
| Detachable cable | - | Yes |
| USB-C | - | No |
What reviewers said
Hidizs ET01 Sea Anemone
The Hidizs ET01 Sea Anemone is an affordable wired IEM that prioritizes comfort with its soft, wide-bore silicone eartips. Its sound signature delivers solid bass and midrange presence, while treble detail and soundstage breadth are less pronounced. It's also built to handle moisture, making it a practical choice for active use.
- Pro:Comfortable, soft silicone tips with a wide bore
- Pro:Good bass and midrange performance for the price
- Pro:Waterproof, sweatproof, and washable design
- Con:Treble response is somewhat subdued
- Con:Soundstage feels limited in width
- Con:Frequency response details are not provided
Sennheiser IE 800 S
The Sennheiser IE 800 S is a compact, high-end wired in-ear that impresses with its detailed, spacious sound and refined tuning, thanks to its single 7mm XWB driver. While it offers strong build quality and comfort, its premium price tag, noticeable cable noise, and some design quirks may give potential buyers pause.
- Pro:Excellent detail retrieval and expansive soundstage
- Pro:Natural, cohesive tuning with strong sub-bass
- Pro:Very small and lightweight for comfortable extended wear
- Con:High price that may not fully match performance
- Con:Noticeable cable microphonics
- Con:Not a neutral or linear frequency response
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