Sennheiser HD 518 Headphones

Product Review

The Sennheiser HD 518 open, circumaural headphones prove that quality and affordability can go hand in hand. They are fitted with Sennheiser’s innovative E.A.R. technology to ensure accurate channeling of audio signals into your ears while their sophisticated Duofol diaphragms reduce unwanted resonances to an absolute minimum. And to amplify your listening pleasure even further, their ear pads and headband cushion provide outstanding wearing comfort, even for long listening sessions.

Product Features

State of the art Duofol diaphragms for transparency and minimal distortion
Distinctive grille-like ear cup casing design
Soft, crackle-free ear pads
Audiophile headphones prove that quality and affordability can go hand in hand
E.A.R. technology ensures accurate channeling of audio signals into your ears

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(36 customer reviews)

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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful

Best in class and price makes them BEST., August 11, 2011

Lumix Fan "Bob" (Colorado) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sennheiser HD 518 Headphones (Black) (Electronics)

If the around your ear size with soft breathable material, very comfortable light weight and one of the best sounding open headphones is what you are looking for, here they are! Headphone selection can be complicated as some are more suited for recording or live band use, some mixing and many just enjoying music a most subjective aspect. So there are many models maybe way too many making it difficult, sort of picking shoes on the Internet - may or may not be the best fit or feeling.

Bass heads that want a music "blast" might find other models more to that design "taste".

I have recently tested many models and have just a few top pics at under the $300 price level and the HD518's are my best pic for all around listening. Low distortion with wide response using E.A.R. Senn's design science seems to work very well for wide choice of music. Sound quality is exceptional detailed stage with bass solid and clean as at all frequencies, complex thick dynamic music is...Read more

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Posted on Mar 19, 2012 7:24:53 AM PDT

Eric Palonen says:

Hello LF"B" - we appreciate your in-depth review and business. Thanks and enjoy your cans!

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