MUMBAI: Sennheiser Electronic India Pvt. Ltd. has introduced five new HD headphones in the market namely, the HD 448, HD 438, HD 428, HD 418 and HD 408.

High on design, the sound of the headphones has been optimized for MP3 players and other portable audio equipment, but they are also ideally suited for use with a home hi-fi system.

The top-of-the-range HD 448 model offers a balanced stereo sound image. Featuring similar sound characteristics is the HD 438, while the HD 428, HD 418 and HD 408 models are focused more on the lower frequencies and offer a powerful bass response. Optimum contact is guaranteed by gold-plated 3.5 mm jack plugs. For perfect sound on a home hi-fi system, the HD 448 and HD 428 models come with a gold-plated 6.3 mm stereo adapter.

The headsets also come with eyw catching design. The HD 448 is styled in a retro design. Five high-gloss metallic "wheel spokes" adorn the ear cups of the HD 438. On the HD 428, a dark rubber coating provides a rugged, sporty design, while a delicate black-and-white wave pattern decorates the ear cups of the HD 418.

Another feature to enhance the audio quality is the closed design of the headsets, which effectively shuts out external noise. The HD 408 alone has an open-back design, which makes it particularly light. Weighing just 150 grams, the metallic-look model is extremely comfortable to wear.

The single-sided cable of the HD 448, HD 438, HD 428 and HD 418 ensures freedom of movement and uncomplicated handle. The HD 448 is supplied as standard not only with a detachable 1.4 meter long cable, but also with an additional 1.6 meter long extension cable.

"Many headphones are either optimized for use with portable players or are designed to be used with home hi-fi systems," said Sennheiser India Consumer Segment business group head Kapil Gulati. "But many music lovers want headphones that can do both, and ones that can always be relied on to offer superb sound combined with great style - no matter which audio source they are connected to. For that reason, Sennheiser said the new HD models are optimized for both applications, thus guaranteeing a top-quality sound experience in any situation."

When developing the new HD models, we not only focused on achieving excellent sound, we also paid a lot of attention to their appearance. The result is that each of the new HD models now has its own individual design," Gulati further added.

The headphones are available at a price range of Rs 2490 to Rs 4490.