The Sendy Audio Egret is a beautifully crafted planar magnetic headphone that successfully delivers a warm, engaging sound signature that prioritizes musicality without sacrificing technical competence.

Sound-wise, it is not a headphone designed around neutrality or accuracy. Instead, it embraces a warm, colourful and deliberately engaging tuning, with a particularly forward midrange and a thick note presentation.

When it comes to sound, I think it performs on par with what you should expect at this price point. In general, the bass is neutral and tight with a nice touch of warmth, the midrange is upfront and often bold, and the treble is rich and pleasingly crisp.

At $799, it delivers exceptional build quality, standout materials, and a tuning that balances refinement with just enough energy to stay engaging.

The Egret is engaging, textured, and cohesive in a way that a lot of “technical-first” planars struggle to achieve. It prioritises musical flow and presence over micro-detail, and that gives it a more natural, grounded feel.

But for the listener who wants a large, comfortable, beautifully made open-back planar that sits down and honestly reports what is on the recording—bass extension without bass boost, treble air without treble glare—the Egret is one of the finest headphones I have spent time with this year, and a genuine statement of intent from a brand that has found its voice.