Not everybody likes little earbuds firmly drilling into their ears—over-ear headphones can often provide more comfort for the ear itself, and give you a more pleasurable sonic experience, as well; so if you’re looking for some great-sounding over-ear headphones in a variety of editions, look no farther than Sennheiser’s new lineup of HDs.
Each member of the closed-back HD 2s provides a lightweight, compact, and foldable design. The dynamic drivers are ensconced in leatherette pads, and the bass response is powerful. Moreover, there is a range of options suited toward your individual needs—there’s a no-frills model, an edition with a single-sided cable sporting a one-button remote, and models tailored for both android and iOS devices. All the headphones in this series give you a wide frequency response and a 4.6' cable, while the mobile-centric headphones provide an in-line, three-button remote and microphone for handling phone calls and directing operations on your phone.
The HD 4.20S provides a slightly more focused frequency range with greater SPL, giving you the ability to truly crank up the volume (in short doses only, please). Models in the 4 series are broken down into similar categories: a single-sided cable edition with a one-button remote, followed by models better suited for either a Galaxy Android or an iOS Device.
Interested in a more detailed frequency response—something that fully encompasses the range of human hearing (and then some)? Then one of the models in the HD 5 series is for you. The 559 provides a frequency response of 14 Hz to 26 kHz, as well as an open-backed design, soft and detachable ear pads, and a replaceable cable. The 569 gives you a frequency range of 10 Hz to 28 kHz, a closed-back design, and a cable with a one-button remote/mic configuration that lets you manage phone calls. Moving up the line, the 579 provides a balanced stereo image, a detachable cable, a 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter, and a frequency response of 15 Hz to 28 kHz. And then there’s the cream of the crop: the full-sized, open-backed 599s, providing an audiophile experience via its wide frequency response (12 Hz to 38.5 kHz) and comfortable appointments—from the brown stitching of its headband to the pressure-free ear-cup design.
Whatever kind of over-ear headphone you’re looking for, one thing is clear: Sennheiser has something for you.