Orpheus

The Sennheiser Orpheus is a high-end electrostatic headphone system, building on the legacy of its predecessor, the original Orpheus HE90. Launched after a decade of development, it features an advanced signal processor, new marble-clad design, and motorized housing that reveals its controls upon activation. The Orpheus headphones are crafted with luxurious materials including oxygen-free copper cabling and fine German leather. They incorporate various design improvements to minimize noise interference, such as amplifiers built into the ear cups. The system includes eight digital-to-analog converters (DACs), capable of sampling rates up to 384 kHz, significantly exceeding standard CD rates. The frequency response ranges from 8 Hz to more than 100 kHz, surpassing typical auditory limits for most listeners. The entire system comes at a premium price of $55,000 and is designed for those seeking to experience audio with unprecedented clarity and detail.