Sennheiser HD 505

Brisk, detailed and entertaining sound ; Don’t leak sound quite as readily as some open-backed designs ; Comfortable and easy to wear

Lack low-frequency substance and assertiveness ; Don’t look or feel especially ‘premium’ ; Some cable options wouldn’t go amiss

The Sennheiser HD 505 get plenty more right than they get wrong, and as an object lesson in what (reasonably) affordable open-backed headphones can do for your listening pleasure, they’re pretty admirable. That’s not the same as suggesting they’re your...

Lightweight, comfortable design ; Smooth, refined, spacious sound ; Clear, detailed and agile ; Great for long hours of listening ; Unfussy with partnering

Rivals offer more punch and rhythmic precision ; Ear cushions could have better padding

Likeable and comfortable headphones that offer a smooth, open and engaging sound – these Sennheisers are easy to recommend

Light and comfortable design, Deftly informative and confident sound, Not as leaky as some other open-backed headphones

Short of low-frequency substance, A choice of cables would be nice, Not the most tactile or luxurious object, Plenty of capable rivals, including from within the same brand

The HD 505 go a long way towards justifying Sennheiser’s claim that they’re the perfect introduction to ‘proper hi-fi’ sound. With a little more low-end brawn and a ‘proper hi-fi’ cable option, they’d go further still.

Detail production at this level is good. ; Comfortable fit with a wide range of adjustability.

Underwhelming unboxing experience. ; The cable system makes it hard to obtain 3rd party cables.

Summary

Really comfortable wearing experience ; Balanced and detailed sound signature ; Swappable cables and earpads

Chassis design is a bit boring ; Doesn't come with a 4.4mm balanced cable ; Price isn't enticing enough

TL;DR: An excellent starting point for new audiophiles or for anyone looking for open-back headphones that provide a balanced sound and wide soundstage. Note: You can find the Sennheiser HD 505 Copper Edition on Lazada , Shopee , Amazon , and...

God klang i hele frekvensområdet. Behagelige å ha på over tid. God byggekvalitet. Nøytralt og presist lydbilde med romslig stereoperspektiv.

Dynamikken kunne vært enda mer engasjerende. Mangler litt av den siste autoriteten i bassgjengivelsen.

Fin klang i hela frekvensregistret. Sköna att ha på sig länge. Hög byggkvalitet. Neutral och exakt ljudbild med rumsligt stereoperspektiv.

Dynamiken kunde ha varit ännu mer engagerande. Saknar lite av den sista tyngden i basen.

Le Sennheiser HD505 impressionne par son respect de la dynamique et sa scène sonore particulièrement vaste, offrant une belle immersion dans la musique. Si le grave manque un peu de présence sans égalisation, le casque excelle sur les voix et les...