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Christian de Looper
PCMag
“The Sennheiser HD 505 open‑back wired headphones should please anyone looking for a pair of critical‑listening cans at a reasonable price.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Stylish contemporary design
- Expansive soundstage experience
- Reasonable price point
- Excellent drivers and clear sound
- Comfortable fit
Points of Contention
- Overly warm padding
- Open‑back audio leakage
- Lack of low‑frequency substance
- No balanced cable option
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics80
Simon Lucas
TechRadar
“The Sennheiser HD 505 get plenty more right than they get wrong, and as an object lesson in what (reasonably) affordable open‑backed headphones can do for your listening pleasure, they’re pretty admirable.”
