Sonova buys sennheiser headphone division

[WolframaticAlpha]

On 5/10/2021 at 6:29 PM, Vishera said:

The Verge is not a good source,

No it is a good source Not being able to build a PC != Bad journalism

[Karim Bizid]

Wow.. Surprising to say the least.

I would think it has been quite a profitable division for a long while but I can understand the idea behind it:

 

I am somewhat of an audio nerd (as far that it is my profession), but I start to struggle on personal level with finding simple earbuds

to use on the go.

I don't like the idea of wireless buds/headphones and not just because of the audio quality you are compromising, but mainly because I don't feel the need

for more battery powered devices in my life that can be dead at times of need.
The wired Sennheiser ones that I have used for ages and ages (CX-300) were suddenly less and less available online and in stores and are now

not available at all!

I'm currently testing another model but not a big fan so far.

 

Based on this I can understand the idea behind an unsure future for wired headphones on consumer level if you don't want to get into the wireless stuff as a company.

 

On the other hand 60% of the audio colleagues I have here in the Netherlands own a Sennheiser Headphone product for professional purposes,

but the fact that mine is already 12 years old an has endured heavy touring makes it not a quick buck to just go with a Pro division.
 

[WolframaticAlpha]

Luke's line epitomizes this perfectly. 

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Planned obsolescence is a thing, and Sennheiser didn't do it.... and they are gone.

 

[The Torrent]

On 5/7/2021 at 11:22 PM, forum user said:

 

The memes are strong already lol.

[sub68]

On 5/8/2021 at 10:52 AM, dalekphalm said:

Are they still going to manufacture other, non consumer oriented audio products, like professional Mics, pro/studio speakers, headphones, etc?

I think they are.

Because there pro audio market is big, there wireless I have seen all over, there mics are famous for stage and location.

 

Also if anybody cares sennhiser (headphone wise) is probably not going to stop making:

HD280

HD600 series(probably these are gold standered for mixing)

HD25

HD300

HD200

HD26

[Murasaki]

3 minutes ago, sub68 said:

huh duh six hunge-0s

Dankpods uses them for comparison when reviewing other headphones so yeah those are important!

[spartaman64]

15 hours ago, WolframaticAlpha said:

Luke's line epitomizes this perfectly. 

 

im not sure if i 100% agree with that. other proper "audiophile" headphone manufacturers with the exception of maybe hifiman make headphones that are built to last. in fact sennheiser is probably on the lower side in terms of build quality

[sub68]

14 minutes ago, Murasaki said:

Dankpods uses them for comparison when reviewing other headphones so yeah those are important!

Yep they are and they are really good for alot of things too.

[sub68]

15 minutes ago, spartaman64 said:

that are built to last. in fact sennheiser is probably on the lower side in terms of build quality

Depends, there studio monitors are built like tanks.

Any studio monitors are normally built tough.

[spartaman64]

7 minutes ago, sub68 said:

Depends, there studio monitors are built like tanks.

Any studio monitors are normally built tough.

like when you look at the hd800 its made of plastic. tbf i dont think they are doing that to cut cost but rather for the lighter weight to be more comfortable. but when you look at their competitors like the LCDX, focal clear, zmf auteur they are made of metal which is more durable

[sub68]

29 minutes ago, spartaman64 said:

like when you look at the hd800 its made of plastic.

True

29 minutes ago, spartaman64 said:

but when you look at their competitors like the LCDX, focal clear, zmf auteur they are made of metal which is more durable

I think it might be that they find plastic better for some reason.

[spartaman64]

1 minute ago, sub68 said:

True

I think it might be that they find plastic better for some reason.

yeah they are prioritizing lighter weight and comfort 

[sub68]

9 minutes ago, spartaman64 said:

yeah they are prioritizing lighter weight and comfort 

My Sony MDR 7506.

Has a lot of plastic.

But it's really good plastic.

The earcups and adjust meant are metal.

But these are tanks, I have seen pairs that have been through hell and back, they still work.