Sennheiser IE900 and Lime Ears Terra use 1DD and 1DD+5BA driver setups respectively. Sennheiser IE900 costs $1,500 while Lime Ears Terra costs $1,200. Sennheiser IE900 is $300 more expensive. Lime Ears Terra holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (7.1 vs 8.5). Lime Ears Terra has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Lime Ears Terra has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge, Lime Ears Terra has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Lime Ears Terra has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.
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Metric | Sennheiser IE900 | Lime Ears Terra |
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Mids | 6 | 7 |
Treble | 5 | 8 |
Soundstage | 7.5 | 8 |
Dynamics | 6 | 7 |
Tonality | 6.1 | 7.5 |
Technicalities | 5 | 8 |
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Youtube Video Summary
Build and presentation hit boutique vibes: a machined-aluminum shell with a clever nozzle dip that grips tips securely, a flat 2-pin socket with a top filter, and smooth finishing that feels premium in ear. The accessory set fits the price—SpinFit W1 and foam tips, cleaner, pouch—and the leatherette puck case looks simple but feels surprisingly durable. The stock 4.4 mm cable is aesthetically pleasing yet a bit stiff, with a loose chin slider; red/blue markers make orientation easy.
Tonally, Terra skews brighter with a touch of sharpness up top, bringing strong micro-detail and air while keeping a tasteful, impactful bass shelf. The 6-driver hybrid (including a 7 mm titanium DD for lows) delivers confident technicalities: fast attacks, clean separation, and a wide-open stage. FR observations show a gradual bass rise, good treble extension, and a mid-treble lift (around the 8 k region) that adds sparkle and excitement but can read hot for sensitive listeners.
Against peers, Terra tracks a refined “Harman-ish” contour with extra energy, feeling more dynamic and lively than several mid/high-tier alternatives while keeping mids even and uncluttered. Trade-offs exist: a hint of metallic timbre, occasional upper-mid glare, and imaging that can soften at micro level; yet the overall mix of bass quality, clarity, and stage makes music engaging. At $1,200, the Polish boutique package reads as a serious, distinctive choice—highly recommendable if a brighter tilt and vivid treble are on the wish list.
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Sennheiser IE900 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Warm, V-Shaped
Brand: Sennheiser Top Sennheiser IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,500
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Lime Ears Terra Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+5BA
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Brand: Lime Ears Top Lime Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,200
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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
C+- An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Lime Ears Terra Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A- It presents a smooth, well-integrated tonal balance that plays nicely with many styles. It maintains natural timbre across the range.
Average Technical Grade
A+- The tuning feels expertly organized, marrying agile dynamics with well-defined spatial cues. Technical listeners will appreciate the poise.
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