Sennheiser HE90

Considered the pinnacle of headphone listening, the Sennheiser HE90 is a rare high-end electrostatic headphone. Originally sold as part of the Sennheiser Orpheus system, bundled with a high-end valve (electric tube) amplifier.

Sennheiser HE90
MSRP $14,900.00
Release date January, 2002
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extremely durable and long-lasting
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A milestone in the art of headphone manufacture.
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Considered among the best sounding headphones to date.
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beautiful looks
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incredible electrostatic detail
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Good for chamber and vocal music, plus rock & contemporary music.
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very comfortable
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great soundscape
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made with quality components - solid wood, leather, etc
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requires a key to use it
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amp can accept a second headphone
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Most expensive headphones ever produced.
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like all electrostatic headphones, bass punch is lacking
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quite heavy
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highs are extended, but seem soft for some music
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bass quality is tight and detailed, but but lacks the impact of a dynamic headphone
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not very portable
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no longer in production
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demands a high price on the used market
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require an electrostatic amp to function well
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This report was started October 3, 2008 at 5:52 pm by Yale
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Competitors

Sennheiser HE90 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Headphones »
Stax SR-007Mk2

Stax SR-007Mk2

MSRP  $2,000.00    Released  --
Pros
  • doesn't look quite as silly as the Lambda series
  • bassier sound signature than the Lambda series doesn't lead to ear fatigue as fast
  • best sounding headphone in the world
Cons
  • requires a powerful third party amp to sound its best
  • extremely expensive
  • regarded often as inferior to the original SR-007
ProSCORE
1 review
50
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Sony Q010-MDR1 Qualia 010

Sony Q010-MDR1 Qualia 010

MSRP  $2,400.00    Released  January, 2004
Pros
  • Electrostatic levels of detail and resolution.
  • Good bass quality and quantity.
  • Great for electronic genre of music.
Cons
  • Proper fitting required to get the best sound quality.
  • become harsh and sibilant if not listened to at low volume
  • extremely expensive
ProSCORE
3 reviews
62
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Sony MDR-R10

Sony MDR-R10

MSRP  $4,000.00    Released  January, 1989
Pros
  • The best mid range out of any headphone.
  • Great quality bass.
  • Large expansive soundstage.
Cons
  • Proper amp required to get the most out of it.
  • no longer in production
  • costs a lot of money to buy used
ProSCORE
2 reviews
50
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vote Sennheiser HE90 100% vs. vote Sony MDR-R10 0%

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ralli

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June 15, 2009
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ProSCORE
60
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6 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • extremely durable and long-lasting
  • very comfortable
  • great soundscape
  • made with quality components - solid wood, leather, etc
  • requires a key to use it
  • amp can accept a second headphone

Cons

  • Most expensive headphones ever produced.
  • like all electrostatic headphones, bass punch is lacking
  • quite heavy
  • not very portable

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Yale

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September 16, 2009
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ProSCORE
56
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5 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • extremely durable and long-lasting
  • A milestone in the art of headphone manufacture.
  • Considered among the best sounding headphones to date.
  • beautiful looks
  • incredible electrostatic detail

Cons

  • Most expensive headphones ever produced.
  • like all electrostatic headphones, bass punch is lacking
  • no longer in production
  • demands a high price on the used market

Competitors

Yale prefers Stax SR-007Mk2 over Sennheiser HE90
Yale prefers Sennheiser HE90 over Sony MDR-R10, Sony Q010-MDR1 Qualia 010
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Sousukex7

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April 3, 2009
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
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2 pros
1 con

Pros

  • A milestone in the art of headphone manufacture.
  • Considered among the best sounding headphones to date.

Cons

  • Most expensive headphones ever produced.

Competitors

Sousukex7 prefers Sennheiser HE90 over Stax SR-007Mk2
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vsaxena911

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May 20, 2009
ProSCORE
29
negative
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2 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • extremely durable and long-lasting
  • Good for chamber and vocal music, plus rock & contemporary music.

Cons

  • quite heavy
  • highs are extended, but seem soft for some music
  • bass quality is tight and detailed, but but lacks the impact of a dynamic headphone
  • not very portable
  • require an electrostatic amp to function well

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