Space race

Less hefty on his wallet than the company's previous Peacock offering, Cliff Joseph takes flight with Sendy Audio's Apollo

- Cliff Joseph

DETAILS

PRODUCT Sendy Audio Apollo

ORIGIN China

TYPE Over-ear, open back headphones

WEIGHT 395g

FEATURES

•68mm planar magnetic drivers

• Frequency response: 20Hz-40kHz

•2m cable with 4.4mm balanced connector

WEBSITE sendyaudio.com

At first glance, Sendy's Apollo looks very similar to its Peacock (HFC 486), with its large wooden earpieces and an open-back design adorned with an eye-catching perforated metal grille. The Peacock provided impressive sound but was matched by a hefty £1,300 pricetag.

In contrast, the Apollo proves a far more affordable option although it's not too difficult to reduce the price once you cut back on details such as the 24K gold trim found on the Peacock. While the Apollo uses a similar planar-magnetic design, its drivers are slightly smaller, measuring 68mm. These are the only compromises Sendy has made here, though, and the Apollo provides the same sturdy build quality and the same promising 20Hz-40kHz frequency response. The radiating ‘starburst' design on the back of the earpieces is quite striking.