Sennheiser Review: E865

History: Sing.

Purchase: Got this used Sting Signature E865 over Ebay for about $140 as the principle mic to replace the wirelesses. Not knowing which was better, I also got a Shure beta 87A for about the same money. Both are top of their line condensers and I expected them to sound and work alike. But no!

What I Like About This Sennheiser E865: Even without comparing, the Shure was a toy, unpleasent to use. When comparing, the shure was trash: The Sennheiser E865 has execellent, uniform, and sensitive pickup that does not varies too much with the distance from mouth. I have amazed friends who told me they like this mic, totally on their own initiatives. The Shure Beta 87A sounds weak when farther and sounds harsh when close. It is very sensitive to distance that you must hold it very steadily. It has a slim handle that may not be comfortable to hold. One person prefer this one because of its high frequency emphasis.

What I Do NOT Like About The Sennheiser E865: Nothing wrong about this one.

Sennheiser E865 Quality Rating: Good metal construction.

Review Summary: For professionals.

Rating of this Sennheiser product: 5

This Sennheiser E865 Microphones Review Submitted By: SH

Review Date: 2006-04-26