A newly released pair of headphones could be
the best ever made - but will set you back an
eye-watering $50,000 (£32,400, N11m).
Sennheiser's Orpheus headphones have 6,000
individual components including gold-
vapourised ceramic electrodes, platinum-
vapourised diaphragms, and Carrara marble
amplifier housing from Italy.
They are the successor to the Orpheus HE90
headphones which was released in 1991 and were
widely regarded as the best headphones around.
Only 300 pairs were ever made, and even today
a second-hand pair will set you back several
thousand pounds.
When you turn on the power on the new
Orpheus, chromium-plated brass knobs extend
from the amplifier housing and the eight
quartz-encased vacuum tubes rise from the
base and start to glow.
And there are eight digital-to-analog
converters to get the best sound from low-
quality music streams.
Sennheiser says the headphones will be
produced from next year, with a limited run
of 250 produced each year.
While audiophiles are notoriously hard to
please, Sennheiser makes a bold claim about
their quality.
A statement said: "They are the best
headphones in the world. Sennheiser is
presenting new high-end headphones that offer
an unprecedented audio experience.
"The electrostatic headphone system combines
to perfection the most innovative technology
with carefully selected, luxurious materials
and highest quality craftsmanship."
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