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Sennheiser

German audio specialist founded in Wedemark in 1945

Microphones, headphones and professional audio equipment with decades of broadcast, studio and audiophile heritage.

GermanyGermanyElectronicsAudioProfessional microphonesFounded 1945
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About Sennheiser

Sennheiser was founded in Wedemark, near Hanover, in 1945 and built a global reputation in microphones and headphones. The company remains family-influenced through the Sennheiser family and focuses on professional audio, while consumer headphones were transferred to a Sonova partnership in 2021, leaving Sennheiser centered on pro and enterprise audio solutions.

Why consider Sennheiser

  • Deep heritage in studio, broadcast and live sound microphones
  • Professional headphones trusted in production environments
  • German engineering with long service and spare-part culture
  • Strong presence in conferencing and speech intelligibility systems
  • European audio specialist alternative to mass consumer brands

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SennheiserGermanyGermanyPro audio specialistAudioMid to premium
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Brand details

Brand ownership

  1. Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG

Market presence

  • Pro audio dealers and integrators
  • Broadcast and live event suppliers
  • Direct online store for selected lines
  • Enterprise conferencing partners
  • Global service network

Brand timeline

  1. 1945Fritz Sennheiser founds Laboratorium Wennebostel
  2. 1960sBecomes a leading microphone supplier for broadcast
  3. 1990sConsumer headphone lines such as HD 600 gain audiophile fame
  4. 2014Ambeo immersive audio research program launches
  5. 2021Consumer headphone business moves to Sonova partnership
  6. TodayProfessional audio focus with German headquarters