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17
dimension of this complex music. The quality of the sound
is also reflected in the product’s design, which boasts only
exceptional, long-lasting materials.
Gregory Porter:
It’s a wonderful product. The weight is just
right, and the quality is impressive. One thing in particular
really struck me: The process of warming up and revealing
the actual headphones is a slow and delicate one. It reminds
me of putting a record on the record player. As a result, you
perceive the music with a greater awareness.
How important is excellence in your work?
Gregory Porter:
People invest their time listening to my music. It
therefore goes without saying for me that I want to honor that
and deliver the best I have to offer. I want to make sure the
music that comes out of headphones like these is also perfect.
Does high-end listening represent the future in the audio industry?
Gregory Porter:
There’s a major difference between playing
music on your cell phone and on a high-quality system.
Whenever I write a song, I try to create a sense of intimacy.
My aim is to eliminate everything that could come between
me and the listener − including objects such as headphones. I
seek a direct path to the ears of my listeners.
Axel Grell:
Many people notice that when it comes to music,
there is a lot more to discover if you listen to it in uncompressed
form and with high-end equipment. The aim is for listeners to
pick up on the emotions that the artist intends to convey.
Mr. Porter, what songs would you like to listen to with these
headphones?
Gregory Porter:
I would like to listen to a few classical pieces
and jazz from the 1930s. Trying out these headphones is like
going on a journey filled with exciting discoveries.
Redefining the boundaries of audiophile sound
With the HE 1, successor to the legendary Orpheus, Sennheiser
has developed new high-end headphones that deliver an
unprecedented sound experience. The electrostatic headphone
system combines a unique amplifier concept with select
materials and workmanship of the highest quality. A frequency
range that exceeds human auditory perception and the lowest
total harmonic distortion value ever measured for an audio
playback system are just some of the technical features of this
milestone product.
The HE 1 provides an unprecedented sound experience with the
highest degree of playback precision and unique spatiality