Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 505
A entry-level over-ear headphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with over-ear.
52/100
over-ear
£190best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 52/100
- Built for the job
- No active noise cancelling
- No noise-cancelling mic
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Sennheiser HD 505 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight237 g
Fitover-ear
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSennheiser HD 505 vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80 Ohm
Sennheiser HD 505DT 770 PRO 80 Ohm
| SennheiserSennheiser HD 505This page | BeyerdynamicDT 770 PRO 80 Ohm | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52 /100 | 52 /100 |
| Weight | 237 gBetter | 270 g |
Who it's for
Is the Sennheiser HD 505 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sennheiser HD 505 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 52/100 against other over-ear headphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Sennheiser HD 505?
Its overall 52/100 rating against the rest of the over-ear headphones class.
How does it compare to the Beats Solo 4?
The Beats Solo 4 scores 54/100 versus this one at 52/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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