The brand-new Sennheiser HD 505 over-ear headphones deliver an exceptional sound experience for audiophile customers and gaming enthusiasts seeking remarkably detailed sound with powerful bass.
Sennheiser is expanding its headphone lineup with the HD 505, a pair of open over-ear headphones priced around $280. Despite being in the mid-range market, Sennheiser assures users of top-quality sound. The HD 505 headphones are designed to reproduce frequencies from 12 Hz to 38,500 Hz, with a distortion factor of less than 0.2 percent.
Sennheiser provides little information about the dynamic driver used, except that it is a custom-made driver from an Irish factory. The manufacturer’s marketing speaks of a harmoniously balanced sound with powerful bass and treble that is not tiring even at high volume. The HD 505 has an impedance of 120 ohms, so users should pair it with a powerful headphone amplifier.
The HD 505 features a high-quality housing with a synthetic leather headband and metal ear cup covers. Its relatively low weight of 237 grams should ensure a high level of comfort even during longer sessions. The ear pads and cable can be replaced without tools. Open headphones are hardly suitable for use on the go, as the housing offers little protection from ambient noise.
Sennheiser HD 505 Price and Availability
The Sennheiser HD 505 are now available for a recommended retail price of $279.95 on Amazon.com and £229.99 on Amazon.co.uk. Sennheiser supplies a carrying case, a 1.8-meter cable with a 3.5 mm jack plug, and an adapter to a 6.35 mm jack.
Apple also unveiled its latest wireless earbuds, Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, with a new design and lightweight charging case. The earbuds also introduce interesting new features, led by a heart rate sensor. They are also fully compatible with Android smartphones. They are available for pre-order on Amazon for $249.99 / £249.99.
