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Sennheiser HD 505 launched in India, price starts at Rs 27,990

Sennheiser HD 505 launched in India, price starts at Rs 27,990

India Today23-04-2025

After the US launch in February, the Sennheiser HD 505 headphones has finally made it to India. Launched at Rs 27,990, the headphones feature an open-back design with a synthetic leather headband. The HD 505 builds on the trusted foundation of the HD 500 series, featuring a specially engineered 120-ohm transducer for enhanced audio performance.During the launch, Klaus Hanselmann, Sennheiser Audiophile Product Manager said, '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.'
advertisementSennheiser HD 505 headphones: Price and availability The Sennheiser HD 505 Copper Edition has officially launched in India, priced at Rs 27,990. It is available for purchase via Sennheiser's official website as well as Amazon India.
Sennheiser HD 505 headphones: Key features
The Sennheiser HD 505 is equipped with a specially engineered 120-ohm transducer, housed within open-back earcups. Its frequency range spanning from 12Hz to 38,500Hz, Sennheiser promises a listening experience that retains the full nuance and authenticity of your audio.The HD 505 builds upon the reliable HD 500 series platform. It features a synthetic leather headband with durable metal mesh over the earcups, weighing only 237 grams. According to Sennheiser, the headphones are engineered for comfort, making them well-suited for extended use. advertisementThe Sennheiser HD 505 is designed to deliver "a politely balanced sound signature, with the punchy bass, effortless mids, and non-fatiguing treble the audiophile brand is lauded for. The angled transducers replicate the triangular positioning of a set of nearfield loudspeakers, resulting in an expansive soundstage that enables listeners to sit in the front row of their favorite music, movies, and games," as described by the company. Apart from the headphones, the box includes a 1.8-metre detachable cable with a standard 3.5mm plug and a 6.3mm adapter, ensuring compatibility with a wide variety of audio gear such as amps, sound cards, and home theatre receivers. Like other models in the 500 series, the HD 505 supports a wide selection of user-replaceable cables and ear cushions—catering to different lengths, plug types, and listening scenarios—all of which can be swapped out with ease, no tools required.

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