The Sennheiser Orpheus line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the Sennheiser HE 90 to the Sennheiser HE 1. Ratings run from 3.9/5 to 4.8/5. Only one of them is still sold.
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
HE 90 to HE 1
The Sennheiser HE 1 replaced the Sennheiser HE 90. It rates higher, 4.8/5 against 3.9/5.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Sennheiser Orpheus are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Sennheiser Orpheus, from the Sennheiser HE 90 to the Sennheiser HE 1.
What replaced the Sennheiser HE 90?
The Sennheiser HE 1 replaced the Sennheiser HE 90. It is rated 4.8/5, against 3.9/5 for the Sennheiser HE 90.