The audio specialist Sennheiser, based in Wedemark near Hanover (Germany), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of headphones, microphones and wireless transmission technology, with its own factories in Germany, Ireland and the USA.
The history of audiophile sound begins with the HD 414. The world’s first open back headphones revolutionised the headphone market in 1968. To this day, the HD 414 remains one of the best-selling headphones in the world, with over 10 million units sold.
Another milestone follows when Sennheiser engineers combine the principle of open back headphones with the principle of electrostatic sound transducer technology for the first time. In 1977, Sennheiser presents the Unipolar 2000 and delights the experts. The underlying principle is once again an innovation in the audio world: in the electrostat, high voltage is applied to two grid-shaped electrodes. As with loudspeakers, this deflects a coated foil membrane in time with the music. This enables extremely fine resolution and a low distortion factor.
In 1991, the electrostatic Orpheus HE 90/HEV 90 stood out from a veritable flood of new headphones. With no less a claim than to build the best headphones in the world, the Sennheiser developers had once again gone to work and exceeded the expectations of the audio industry with this electrostat and its impressive tube amplifier. Two platinum-coated membranes oscillate between gold-coated glass electrodes. A 500-volt tube amplifier provides sufficient voltage for the Orpheus to develop its full sonic potential. Due to its extremely elaborate workmanship, the Orpheus is limited to 300 copies. To this day, the legendary headphones remain the benchmark for audiophile listening and all high-end models developed by audio specialist Sennheiser.
Sennheiser headphones are still among the best headphones you can buy in the consumer sector. The current Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 headphones (to the review) are among the best true wireless in-ears with noise cancelling (check our best of list).
Those who prefer bigger should take a closer look at the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless (to the review). These comfortable headphones with adaptive noise cancelling are also among the best over-ears in this price range.
However, the manufacturer also offers a wide portfolio of TV headphones. From in-ear (Sennheiser TV Clear – to the review) to over-ear models (Sennheiser RS 120-W – to the review), these TV specialists are among the best TV headphones on the market.
If you want to know which Sennheiser headphones are the best, you should check our best list: “The best Sennheiser headphones”“ checken:
Sennheiser want to demonstrate that - in addition to their excellent Momentum True Wireless, which are right at the top of the charts both in terms of hit lists and price - they are quite capable of catering to the upper mid-range of the market. With the CX 400BT True Wireless, the established German brand delivers quite respectable in-ears at the modest price of 199 Euros. Find out what they can and can't do in our test.
The Sennheiser HD 660 S (New Version 2019) is a revised version of the popular high-end headphones. What do the new ones offer that the old ones didn't?
Sennheiser's HD 450BT wireless over-ears support high-quality audio codecs with AAC as well as aptX, they also offer low latency for watching movies and playing computer games thanks to aptX LL. For everyday use and when travelling, they also benefit from exceptionally long battery life, both with and without active noise reduction.
Version 2 of these True Wireless in-ears - now with active noise cancelling
Sennheiser is without a doubt one of the most renowned names in the headphone business. The manufacturer, based in Wedemark near Hanover, caters to the professional, audiophile and consumer sectors of the market. Since the end of 2016, the PXC 550 over-ear model has been enjoying great popularity with consumers, and now a follow-up model is finally available.
The HD 350BT wireless over-ears from Sennheiser feature impressive battery life and support high-quality audio codecs with AAC format and aptX. You won’t have to sacrifice synchronicity or miss out on a high-quality sound experience with excellent bass reproduction when gaming or watching movies thanks to aptX Low Latency.
Sonically, the HD 25 Light over-the-ear headphones now follow in the footsteps of their popular big brother, and the headband gets a new, more functional design.
With the CX 150BT, Sennheiser has created sturdy, wireless in-ears for universal everyday use. Despite their light, elegant design, these in-ears sound extremely sophisticated and offer long battery life. In addition to Bluetooth standard 5.0, these headphones support pairing with two devices at the same time. A functional 3-button remote control with integrated microphone is used to control the device.
Almost two years ago, Sennheiser added wireless models to their popular Momentum series. Their latest innovation is the Momentum 3 Wireless.
Sennheiser advertises their ear-enclosing, open HD 650 as being to an hi-fi audiophile standard. Like the HD 600, the HD650 is also intended to deliver a natural sound, but is more bass-rich. How well does the combination of update and tradition work with the 2019 version?