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Feaulle Century vs Sennheiser HE-1: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Feaulle Century vs Sennheiser HE-1, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Feaulle Century

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Sennheiser HE-1
Sound10.0
Value1.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of Feaulle Century vs Sennheiser HE-1
SpecFeaulle CenturySennheiser HE-1
TypeOver-EarOver-Ear
Price (USD)-$50000
HearWiki scoreNot scored95 / 100 · Outstanding
Released-2016
Audio
DriverdynamicElectrostatic
Driver size-2.4 mm
Drivers per side-2
Frequency response5Hz-55,000Hz8Hz-80kHz (-3dB), 4Hz-100kHz (-10dB)
Sound signature-Harman neutral
Impedance32 Ω-
Sensitivity-114 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)110-
Features
ANC type-none
Design
Weight-550 g
Detachable cableYes-
USB-C-Yes
Balanced connectionYes-

What reviewers said

Feaulle Century

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Sennheiser HE-1

The Sennheiser HE-1 is an ultra-premium electrostatic headphone system that delivers an exceptionally transparent and balanced sound, closely matching the Harman target curve. It combines a featherweight electrostatic driver design with a massive frequency extension, offering a level of detail and airiness that is virtually unmatched in the realm of personal audio. While its astronomical price places it in a category of its own, its technical performance sets a benchmark for neutrality and resolution.

  • Pro:Reference-grade tonal accuracy with near-perfect Harman neutrality
  • Pro:Exceptional transient speed and micro-detail retrieval
  • Pro:Impressively wide frequency response extending beyond human hearing
  • Con:Extremely high cost limits accessibility
  • Con:Requires dedicated amplifier and DAC, adding setup complexity
  • Con:Heavier than average at 550g, potentially affecting long-term comfort

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