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Sennheiser HE90


$14,900.00 Released January, 2002

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Considered among the best sounding headphones to date. A milestone in the art of headphone manufacture. Extremely durable and long-lasting.

The Cons:Most expensive headphones ever produced. Not very portable. Like all electrostatic headphones, bass punch is lacking.

Considered the pinnacle of headphone listening, the Sennheiser HE90 is a rare high-end electrostatic headphone. Originally sold as part of the Sennheiser Orpheus system, bundled with a high-end valve (electric tube) amplifier.

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  • 11

    Considered among the best sounding headphones to date.

  • 6

    A milestone in the art of headphone manufacture.

  • 6

    extremely durable and long-lasting

  • 6

    very comfortable

  • 5

    amp can accept a second headphone

  • 4

    beautiful looks

  • 4

    incredible electrostatic detail

  • 4

    Good for chamber and vocal music, plus rock & contemporary music.

  • 4

    great soundscape

  • 4

    made with quality components - solid wood, leather, etc

  • 4

    requires a key to use it

Cons
  • 9

    Most expensive headphones ever produced.

  • 4

    not very portable

  • 2

    like all electrostatic headphones, bass punch is lacking

  • 1

    require an electrostatic amp to function well

  • 1

    quite heavy

  • 1

    bass quality is tight and detailed, but but lacks the impact of a dynamic headphone

  • 0

    no longer in production

  • 0

    demands a high price on the used market

  • 0

    highs are extended, but seem soft for some music

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