- Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH describes the new Sennheiser HD 505 as headphones with analytical tuning, precise detail reproduction and high wearing comfort.
It is well known that some manufacturers are not at a loss for superlatives when it comes to describing their latest products. This also applies to Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH, which is now talking about audiophile excellence and a solution for true sound enthusiasts in connection with the market launch of the latest Sennheiser brand headphones.
The new Sennheiser HD 505 has been developed for users who want to take their love of sound to the next level of performance and are looking for a solution that offers nothing less than pure, audiophile listening pleasure. Admittedly, we’re laying it on a bit thick, as we think, but the technical data still arouses curiosity.
New, customised driver
The new Sennheiser HD 505 is said to feature a new, customised driver that is manufactured in the company’s factory in Ireland, in Tullamore to be precise, and is characterised by a frequency response from 12 Hz to 38,5 kHz with an impedance of 120 ohms, but also an immensely low distortion factor of less than 0,2 percent.
According to Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH, this is the basis for the Sennheiser HD 505 delivering the particularly detailed reproduction with a harmoniously balanced sound signature promised by the manufacturer.
For a realistic sound stage
For listening that is relaxing rather than tiring, even after hours, the transducers are installed at a slight angle in the open ear cups. This means that the sound is not emitted directly onto the ear, but rather emulates the triangular arrangement of a near-field speaker system so that, according to the manufacturer, a very expansive sound stage with realistic depth can be achieved.
Music, but also films and games, should be perceived in a particularly realistic way, according to the manufacturer.
Maximum wearing comfort
The comparatively low weight of just 236 g and the soft padding of the ear cups and headband ensure comfortable listening to music even for hours on end, with the removable ear pads being covered in textile fabric and the headband in robust artificial leather.
Cable, no Bluetooth
The new Sennheiser HD 505 is designed as headphones with a cable, which, it is fair to say, is a rarity these days. In this respect, the manufacturer emphasises the great flexibility that the new Sennheiser HD 505 also offers as part of the Sennheiser HD 500 Series thanks to its modular concept. A variety of different connection options can be used here, and cables are available in different lengths and with different plug types, so that the headphones can be used optimally with a wide variety of sources in a wide variety of scenarios.
The new Sennheiser HD 505 comes from the factory with a 1,8 metre long, naturally detachable cable, which ends in a 3,5 mm stereo mini jack and comes with a matching 6,3 mm stereo jack adapter.
As part of the accessories programme, the new Sennheiser HD 505 also comes with cables with a balanced connection or an in-line microphone, for example.
Prices and availability
The new Sennheiser HD 505 should be available immediately, with a price of € 279,90 from the manufacturer.
Getting to the point
The promises made by Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH about the new Sennheiser HD 505 seem a little too full-bodied, especially when talking about a solution that will take audio enthusiasts into a world of pure, audiophile listening. However, the manufacturer must be credited with the fact that this solution is aimed specifically at those users who are looking for a classic headphone with a cable that can offer a particularly precise, natural performance, which is probably a little too euphoric.
| PRODUCT | Sennheiser HD 505 Over-ear Headphones |
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| Price | € 279,90 |
| Brand | Sennheiser |
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| Manufacturer | Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH |
| Distribution | Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH |
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