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Sennheiser

Sennheiser

Good8/10

German audio company; its consumer headphone business was sold to Sonova in 2022 while pro microphones stay with the family firm.

Founded
1945
From
Germany
HQ
Wedemark, Germany
Owned by
Consumer headphones: Sonova (2022), which announced a sale in 2026; pro audio stays family-owned
Made in
Mostly Asia; some high-end models in Europe
www.sennheiser.com

Headphones / earphones / earbuds

Good8/10Premium

Sennheiser is the pick of many reviewers for sound quality, from Momentum wireless headphones to wired HD 600-series classics. Its noise cancelling and earbud features trail the leaders. The consumer business has been owned by Sonova since 2022, which announced in March 2026 that it intends to sell it.

Good at

  • Highly rated sound, esp. Momentum 4 and HD 600 series
  • Momentum 4 battery life around 60 hours
  • Deep wired and audiophile range

Weak at

  • ANC a step behind Sony and Bose
  • Earbuds less polished than Sony or Apple
  • Consumer arm up for sale again (2026)
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
Momentum 4Momentum True WirelessAccentumHD 600 seriesIE series

Best for: Listeners who put sound quality ahead of noise cancelling

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Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.