RIP: Dr. Fritz Sennheiser, 1912-2010

[unleash_me]

Just a few days after his 98th birthday, Dr. Fritz Sennheiser, the founder of Sennheiser Electronics passed away. His years of innovation, combined with a warm sense of caring and creating a close-knit family atmosphere at work live on in the company he started 65 years ago.

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[anm]

that's a huge loss for the audiophile community.

 

[deba]

Great Loss...........

 

[longshanks]

R.I.P!

The brand that got me into headphones,his contributions to the audio industry will never be forgotten.

 

[Kevian]

R.I.P Doctor...your products have made us experience nirvana

 

[Absolute Phase]

R.I.P, he made some of the best headphones.

 

[GeorgeO]

Yes, I have one of his products.
For those who would like to know more about him,( and I didnt' know that he was a giant in this field) here's a nicely written article:

Prof. Dr. Fritz Sennheiser Dies at 98 — Reviews and News from Audioholics