Name: HD 518
Brand: Sennheiser
SKU: 12148
Rating: 4.1 (43 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

the sound remains impressively compromise-free
increased clarity and high-end detail
They sound warm

fit my needs and be too clunky
and too awkward to use
just amplifies the other problem of the cable being too long

Impedance: 50 Ω
Frequency range: 14, 26000 Hz
Acoustic design: Open
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Sennheiser HD 518 - Pros & Cons

the sound remains impressively compromise-free
increased clarity and high-end detail
They sound warm
detailed and easy-going
smoother sound and a more attractive design
build quality is nevertheless great
Mids are highs are well articulated and the excellent soundstage will transport
headphones are made with clarity and accuracy in mind
a fantastic value
great sound
and plenty of room
bass are very good and the mids are also very good
great design and great bass
HD 518 are critical listening headphones best enjoyed in an isolated and quiet environment
the cushioned fabric is soft and feels good on the skin
crisp representation of instruments and vocals and a spacious and immersive soundstage
brilliant modern day rock opera - sounded magnificent
Stereo separation was far better
headphones are comfortable
sound beautifully balanced
brilliant modern day rock opera -- sounded magnificent

fit my needs and be too clunky
and too awkward to use
just amplifies the other problem of the cable being too long
a bit stiff at the headphone end and need a bit of turning
This makes them look a bit cheap at a glance
not designed to be used while doing any physical activities
Slightly bulky and cumbersome design
The ear cups are comparatively dense
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
the cable coming out of the left speaker
The audio attenuation is also not as impressive as closed back headphones
the entire headphones jack becomes almost as long as some phones
The sound is a bit soft
often
AD700 lacks sorely when it comes to bass and is not as genre independent

Sennheiser HD 518 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	50 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	255 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Sennheiser - Video Reviews (9)

Sennheiser HD 518 Open Headphone review and SPL dB test

Ear Pad replacement on Sennheiser HD 518 (also HD 595, HD 555)

Sennheiser HD 518 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	no
Magnet material	Neodymium

Weight	8.99 oz

Inputs supported	6.35mm
Cable length	3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	yes
Type of connector	3.5mm 6.3mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	yes

Colour of product	Black
Acoustic design	Open
Attachment type	Headband
Category	DJ

Impedance	50.0 Ω
Frequency range	14 - 26000
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	0.2 %

Battery operated	no

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Sennheiser HD 518 Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (3)

4.5

Based on 3 reviews

Trusted Reviews

Published: 13.07.2011

Sennheiser HD 518

4.5

The cheapest Sennheiser circumaural HD-series model is a winner.

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Published: 12.05.2011

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5.0

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Sennheiser HD 518 Review

3.9

The Sennheiser HD 518 are a good, low-budget pair of critical listening headphones. They deliver a decently balanced and open sound quality. They're comfortable ...