Sennheiser HD 505 Headphones (Black Gold)

£200.95

  • Open-Back Design: Offers a spacious, natural, and airy soundstage, though it does not provide sound isolation and leaks audio.
  • Audio Performance: Features custom 120-ohm transducers (made in Ireland) designed for high resolution and detail retrieval. They are noted for a “balanced” sound with a slightly forward midrange and bright, clear treble.
  • Comfort & Build: Extremely lightweight (237g) with velour ear cushions and a, low-clamping force headband, making them suitable for long listening sessions. They feature high-grade metal mesh earcup covers for durability.
  • Connectivity: Features a detachable 1.8m cable with a 3.5mm jack and a 6.35mm screw-on adapter, intended for home audio setups.
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Description

The HD 505 is part of the Sennheiser 500 series, using a similar, albeit more premium, chassis with black-gold-accented, all-black styling. The earcups are large and oval-shaped, utilizing velour pads that, while comfortable, can sometimes feel warm. The sound is often described as “analytical” or “neutral,” with a strong, yet controlled, bass that some critics feel is slightly lean, while others find it perfectly accurate. The headphones are generally not fussy with equipment, meaning they can be driven directly by a computer or phone, though they benefit from better, amplification.

Specifications


Transducer Principle Open-back, Dynamic Driver
Driver Size 38 mm
Frequency Response 12 Hz – 38,500 Hz
Impedance 120 Ohms
Sensitivity 107.9 dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.2% (1 kHz / 90 dB SPL)
Cable 1.8 m detachable cable with 3.5 mm jack plug (left-side entry)
Accessories 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm screw-on adapter, drawstring bag
Design & Comfort Lightweight construction with velour-covered earpads and a low-clamp force headband, ideal for long listening sessions.
Sound Profile Known for a neutral, smooth, and detailed sound with wide, immersive soundstaging suitable for music and movies.
Compatibility While drivable by smartphones/laptops, the 120-ohm impedance benefits from a dedicated headphone amplifier.
Replaceable Parts Features a modular, user-replaceable cable and earpad system
Weight 237g (without cable)

Package includes

    1 x Sennheiser HD 505 Headphones (Black Gold)
    1 x Detachable Cable with a 3.5 mm jack plug
    1 x 3.5 mm to 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) screw-on jack adapter
    1 x Storage
    1 x Documentation

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