Wired IEMs
Hidizs Seeds
68Good
$29
Full review dataHidizs Seeds 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 Seeds
Sound7.0
Value8.0
Sennheiser IE 800 S
Sound8.5
Value6.0
Specifications
| Spec | Hidizs Seeds | Sennheiser IE 800 S |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wired IEMs | Wired IEMs |
| Price (USD) | $29 | $38 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | - | 2017 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 0.2mm Graphene Moving Coil Unit | Extra Wide Band (XWB) drivers |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 7 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz | 5Hz-46.5kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| Controls | buttons | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 113 g | 8 g |
| Detachable cable | - | Yes |
| USB-C | No | No |
What reviewers said
Hidizs Seeds
The Hidizs Seeds are a budget-friendly wired IEM featuring a single 10mm graphene-coated dynamic driver, delivering a clean and energetic sound for around $29. They offer a straightforward design with a comfortable fit, an inline remote for controls, and come in both 3.5mm and balanced termination options, though the latter may require a more powerful source to shine. Overall, they provide solid technical performance and build quality that exceeds their modest price tag.
- Pro:Excellent value for the price
- Pro:Clear and balanced sound signature
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable build
- Con:Balanced version needs extra power to sound its best
- Con:Cable may feel a bit basic
- Con:Not the most detailed or dynamic for critical listening
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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