The Sennheiser HD 515 Series line on Speaker Ranking spans 3 generations and 3 models, from the Sennheiser HD 515 to the Sennheiser HD 559. Ratings run from 1.6/5 to 3.5/5.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
HD 515 to HD 518
The Sennheiser HD 518 replaced the Sennheiser HD 515. It rates higher, 3.5/5 against 2.9/5.
Full HD 515 vs HD 518 comparison
HD 518 to HD 559
The Sennheiser HD 559 replaced the Sennheiser HD 518. It rates lower, 1.6/5 against 3.5/5.
Full HD 518 vs HD 559 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Sennheiser HD 515 Series are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 3 generations of the Sennheiser HD 515 Series, from the Sennheiser HD 515 to the Sennheiser HD 559.
What replaced the Sennheiser HD 515?
The Sennheiser HD 518 replaced the Sennheiser HD 515. It is rated 3.5/5, against 2.9/5 for the Sennheiser HD 515.
What replaced the Sennheiser HD 518?
The Sennheiser HD 559 replaced the Sennheiser HD 518. It is rated 1.6/5, against 3.5/5 for the Sennheiser HD 518.