Sennheiser
Fritz Sennheiser and seven fellow engineers founded the company in a farmhouse near Hanover after WWII. In 1968, they introduced the world's first open-back headphones, the legendary HD 414.
Quick Facts
Founded
1945
Headquarters
Wedemark, Germany
Country
Germany
Warranty
2 Years
Why Sennheiser is Buy It For Life
Sennheiser headphones are designed for serviceability with replacement parts available for years. The HD 600 series (introduced 1997) remains in production and is considered a reference standard. Many models last 20+ years with pad replacements.
Notable Products
HD 600
HD 650
HD 800 S
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