Sennheiser HD 505 Headphones For Audiophiles & Gamers
The new HD 505 open-backed over-ear headphones "puts serious listening within arm's reach of the emerging audiophile or gamer."
Sennheiser's new HD 505 blends analytical tuning, precise detail, and enduring comfort, bringing the essential Sennheiser experience to listening setups and gaming rigs, so says the brand.
The business end of the Sennheiser HD 505 is a custom 120-ohm transducer produced at the company's cutting-edge audiophile factory in Tullamore, Ireland. The electrodynamic driver is housed in a circumaural open earcup.
With a claimed frequency response of 12 Hz - 38.5 kHz and total harmonic distortion measurement of less than 0.2%, we are told to rest assured that our music will be reproduced with "surprisingly rich detail and integrity."
The HD 505 is said to deliver a politely balanced sound signature, with the punchy bass, effortless mids, and non-fatiguing treble the audiophile brand is lauded for.
Sennheiser says that the angled transducers replicate the triangular positioning of a set of nearfield loudspeakers. This should translate into an expansive soundstage, sitting you in the sweet spot for your favourite music, movies, and games.
The HD 505 is built upon the trusted HD 500 series chassis. It features a synthetic leather headband, velour earpads and metal mesh earcup covers, with every component designed to last while exuding an understated sophistication.
At just 237 grams, the HD 505 should prove comfortable to wear for extended listening sessions. It comes with a detachable 1.8m (6 foot) cable terminated with a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) plug and a 6.3mm adapter for connection to the broadest range of audio sources such as amplifiers, sound cards, audio interfaces, and A/V receivers.
Klaus Hanselmann, Sennheiser Audiophile Product Manager told StereoNET:
The HD 505 is for anyone ready to experience the audio awakening a great set of Sennheiser headphones is known for. There is something truly special in here that puts serious listening within arm's reach of the emerging audiophile or gamer.
Like virtually all 500 series headphones, a wide range of cables and earpads are available to swap in and out toolessly. This modular design lets the HD 505 adapt to your evolving setup over time should you later incorporate a balanced audio source or need to add an in-line microphone.
The HD 505 is available now with an MSRP of £230 / US$249.95 / €280 / AU$449.95 and comes in Copper Edition and Gold Edition variants. Stay tuned for a StereoNET review of the HD 505 very soon.
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