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Sennheiser HD 515

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Sennheiser HD 515 Headphones Review: is a massive headphone set, with huge ear cups that completely cover your ears. The headband is heavily paddedRead more
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Pros

  • decent detail separation and good dynamic range
  • amazingly light (but durable in construction) and comfortable
  • Easy to use

Cons

  • the low end is a bit muddy
  • lack of structural support leaves it prone to breakage around the top of the headband mounts
  • Can sound slightly too warm with some CDs
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Key specs

  • 2
  • 50 Ω
  • 14, 26000 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired
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Sennheiser HD 515 - Pros & Cons

Sennheiser HD 515

Pros

  • decent detail separation and good dynamic range
  • amazingly light (but durable in construction) and comfortable
  • Easy to use
  • lower cost
  • excellent quality
  • The pads are comfortable enough to be worn for hours on end

Cons

  • the low end is a bit muddy
  • lack of structural support leaves it prone to breakage around the top of the headband mounts
  • Can sound slightly too warm with some CDs
  • Bad Not a great match for portables
  • scrimp on comfort or sound quality
  • 515s sounded too bright and forward and wouldn't play terribly loud
  • sound is a disaster

Sennheiser HD 515 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
6.3 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
50 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
255 g
Best:
Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002
Weight: 0.11 g

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Sennheiser HD 515 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
Magnet materialNeodymium
Diaphragm materialDuofol
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Dimensions
Weight8.99 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length3
Type of connector3.5mm
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialAluminum
CategoryAudiophile
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Sound
Channels2
Impedance50.0 Ω
Frequency range14 - 26000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size0.25 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.2 %
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Power
Battery operatedno

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Sennheiser HD 515 Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (4)

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Sennheiser HD515
3.0

By Andrew Kliem
7 minute read
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Sennheiser HD 515 Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 515 Headphones Review: is a massive headphone set, with huge ear cups that completely cover your ears. The headband is heavily padded

4 minute read
Sennheiser HD 515 Sennheiser HD515 Headphones user reviews : 5 out of 5 - 9 reviews - audioreview.com
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Sennheiser HD515 Headphones user reviews : 5 out of 5 - 9 reviews - audioreview.com

Sennheiser HD515 Headphones user reviews : 5 out of 5 - 9 reviews - audioreview.com

17 minute read
Sennheiser HD 515 Sennheiser HD515 Dynamic Stereo Sound Audiophile Headphones
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Published: 22.06.2004
Sennheiser HD515 Dynamic Stereo Sound Audiophile Headphones

Sennheiser HD515 Dynamic Stereo Sound Audiophile Headphones

By Steve Guttenberg
4 minute read

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