All user reviews for the Sennheiser HD 25

I use the HD 25 from 99 taken his first and now live sound.

I love this headphone is an everyday tool, it is robust, many people unfortunately march on, but it still works ...
It is closed so it is really well insulated from the outside ... I just use it on holiday in Malaysia to catch her in the jungle with a portable DAT and 2 small microphones, c is really great for contrler everything that happens ...
the sound is good enough for the Contrle, does not rise very high in the acute fall to 16Khz and does not go down very low either in severe extreme with an emphasis 100 or 120 Hz but not for the right for dgrossir mix ... It is more than enough ...
In short what I asked is perfect!

I tried several models before notament SONY super expensive but after each test I still prfrais this headphone ...

A small BMOL though: I do not find terrible connections of the headphones and cable
I had to change my headphone after 6 years of loyal service. I have bought a new one because of the connectivity ...

The price quality ratio is not bad but not great either ...

If I do sting is the first thing I Rachette.

It is expensive but it's worth it because it hold the road, in any case it is worth its price.
I would do this choice without hesitation, except that I would rather the one with the twisted wire

I use it for djing only (eletro-garage), I'm not trudging to listen to music on my ipod for fear of damaging it.
Coating very pleasant, I keep it on the head for several hours and feel no gene.

At first sight, yes, it seems fragile, a little cheap, but this is not the case at all. It is now 10 years that I have and it is still like new, the atria are still in perfect condition, no visible degradation, I am impressed by the quality of the product, and yet I shall not particularly care, it Sometimes I make him fall etc..

Level sound quality for djing, nothing to say, and he spits venere, volume background there's way to explode timpans is a limited mini speaker, good certe, thoroughly saturated and ca ca n ' no interest, but I remember the first time I used it, I wanted to test the sound output and ca impressed me.
Insulation level, ditto, nothing to say, it is even boring at times because I duo mix and when I talk to my friend who has the ear does not hear a word I say.

I HAD HEADPHONES ON SEVERAL GOOD BUT NOT BOTHER TO TALK HERE .. IT DOES NOT WORTH THE DETOUR. VALUE FOR MONEY .. THIS IS A NORMAL PRICE FOR THIS TYPE OF headphone .. CA CHEAPER IS NOT BAD BUT IT DOES THE MOST EXPENSIVE would NOT. I remake that choice without DOUBT, I AM SATISFIED FOR MY PART.

I USE THIS headphone FOR STUDIO AND MASTERING .. IT IS VERY LIGHT AND WELL envelloppe. A GOOD ELECTRO MUSIC GOES WELL .. WILL FIND ON THE DESIRED EFFECTS AND THE MOST CLASSIC CA PAST AS WELL .. NO DISTORTION IN THE PIANO FOR EXAMPLE .. CUSTOM I HAVE NOT FOUND ENORMOUS DIFFERENCE IN TONE FROM A VIA MONITORS Thurs

headphone LOOK AT FIRST SIGHT BUT VERY FRAGILE is appearance, CA IS VERY WELL. I USED SINCE THE END OF A GOOD TIME AND I MUST SAY IT IS THE ROAD, NO DEGRADATION FOUND.

AS ALREADY QUALITY AUDIO This IS VERY CORRECT, GOOD REPORT. THE SOUND LEVEL I WILL BE MADE A GOOD EFFORT BUT .. DETAILS ...

How long have you use it?
for about 13 years.
What is the particular feature you like best and least?
the +
-Comfort
-Power
The isolation-
the -
-The fragility of ear foam
How would you rate the quality / price?
a dear can all the same.
With experience, you do again this choice? ...
yes, it is not in my best dj headphones.

Why do you use this headset (sound, mixing, mastering, live, studio ...)?
mix for platinum.
Its coatings are they nice?
yes very.
Fits there easily to your head and your ears?
yes it is very comfortable and long lasting.

The headphone you seem weak or strong?
yes it is very solid.
He has a detachable connection?
yes.
Its appearance or performance have they degraded over time?
yes after a while you have to change the foam ears, but the sound has not changed.

The audio quality of the headphones you she looks good (serious overall balance, mid, treble, stereo)?
this is not a studio headphones for DJing but it's right it takes very powerful and insulates the external noise.

How long have you been using?

Any new owner of a HD25-1-II

Did you try many other models before buying it?
Some Pioneer and Sony MDR V500 recent years and the 25 in HD ready for a friend, what motivated my choice

What is so special that you like most and least?
as: insulation, precision, robustness, low quality Freqs, and the possibility to change piece by piece if necessary, its weight.
minimum: the high pressure of the bow which can be tiring on long listening period, but also that it guarantees good insulation with the environment ......

How do you rate the quality / price?
excellent, promo now at 146 euros it is probably the best choice.

With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Without hesitation, my choice is turned over to the robustness and quality of listening in noisy environments for the live and I am not disappointed. We hear all the details, Low hit very hard from the first listen it was the slap! on the other hand I keep my old Sony home or home studio as much neutral. But once in the hands one understands why this headphone is a reference for years!

Say what you want, but this is simply the best headphones in the world.

Why?

Just because it meets all the requirements of the headphones.

The low impedance gives a dynamic and incredible responsiveness.
His arch that opens allows the atria to flatten the skull and cuts noise pollution in one way or another.
More for drummers (or other) it increases the stand during sudden movements, he never falls!

The sound does not go outside (practice external connectors) and the headphone does not repisse microphones in studios even the most sensitive large-diaphragm engaged proximity (U67, G7, C414 ...)

While those who criticize the frequency response and exclude a headphone to the mix go get dressed because listening is ALWAYS colored, just get into the habit.
The fact that in the pros does not mix that headphone???
It seems to me that it simply does not exist.

I use it for 15 years, and for a long time!

How long you use it?

It'll be three and a half years very soon. Especially for the electro mix, but also for listening to movies and some composition.

What is so special that you love the most, least?

The pros:

On his very correct and not tiring in the long run.
Very good light on the head
Pretty nice for mixed because it is very light.

The -:

As long as it is fairly easy listening uncomfortable because of the length a bit small, even setting up (I have a small head and eye)

Did you tried many other models before buying it?

HD200 very comfortable and perfect for little ears

How would you rate the quality / price? With experience, you do again this choice? ...

The price / quality ratio is very good, I do it again this choice without hesitation.

After three years, I just made a connection that few bad contacts at times but nothing major.

I worked on a dozen short mtrage with this headphone. It has the great advantage of never pass a boom or other noise, which is very practical. It gives a nice trs made in music, particularly in terms of lcro, etc. ..
on the other hand, its impdance of 70 Ohms sometimes makes the amplitude of the headphone too big knobs (a boost too quickly what .... And the more quickly fatigue the ears when you made the post or installation.

In short, big advantage for all who are working collection outdoor o is large enough not to hear those around him.
As for the Day? Post, editing or voice recordings in the studio / radio, I use the Beyer DT 770 from home, comfortable, with a nice sound.

Update: I use this headset for almost two years in various situations.

The headphone has the enormous advantage of being perfectly positioned on the top of your head and this thanks to a hoop that can be more or less "gap" (see photo). Result: excellent comfort. In terms of sound quality, no complaints: excellent sound, clean, clean ... excellent performance, but a little too generous in the bass.

Once placed on the head, you end up alone ... with your music or sound recording, even at a very low noise level, you are completely isolated in this headphone noisy sound environment is therefore wonders.

Other interesting details: the headphone is completely disassembled, the left leg is articulated, many options are available ... The packaging is well done ...

At the "disadvantages": its advantages are its flaws. The headphones isolate background noise and to do it a little greenhouse. If it goes unnoticed without glasses, with it's painful. The cable is short which is great to use as a DJ since we do not get tangled in it, in the studio or if you need some freedom of action it quickly becomes annoying, but changing the cable remains possible. Performance is excellent, but as mentioned below in case of strong amplification we find ourselves with a gallery by regulating the knob the amp between 0 and 1 of 10 so that the sound is not too strong.

Finally, the only real snag is the price in the table, but once the shock of opening the wallet password, there is nothing to regret it is a joy: super sound, headphones, high quality, short , it was worth the money!

I do it again this choice without any hesitation

FYI, I paid 280 CHF (180 Euros) in summer 2002

- 0.5 point for the cable really too short which is really annoying depending on the use that is made
- 0.5 point for the lack of comfort during prolonged use with glasses worn

My rating does not change: 9 out of 10

I use this headset for about two years, with video monitoring (on camra) mainly, and sometimes on TV set.

What is very apprciable: sound insulation from the trs important collection outdoor (I had tried other headphones, none afforded such attnuation). Side of the mdaille: a relatively strong pressure on the ears. Another strong point is understood well trs attack - a real magnifying glass.
Personally, I like the short cable and plug jack 3.5 elbow. Suitable for DV camra, not tearing it, do not dtruit the socket of a camra ds plerin password cot practice in the demos .
It finally offers an efficient trs, which allows a proper level without pushing the headphone amplifiers Camre, often quite lame. It can be a powerful amplifier with inconvnient: the potentiomtre RULES is a dixime turn.

What is Gnant: it is frankly gnreux in the lower. In video, with microphones and 70Hz limits vote, not a problem. But can become rdhibitoire for monitoring the studio to music whose low end is rich, kind cinma soundtrack, the sound is dull, mouth the whole spectrum seems to DCAL low. It was a little tired also tends (acute but prcis lgrement agrssifs).

I test three or four MODELS at my purchase. I remember-references, but I m'tais focal isolation, this is really what guides my choice.

In the end, a headphone use pro destiny SPECIFICATIONS trs. Gnial for what I do. To avoid me in the studio. The ratio quality-price is right. Those are just a few budget will turn to the HD25-SP, cheaper, enough for ENG use, but I think less robust and comes with a cable from 3M of 6.35mm jack. I would do without this choice hsiter.

I use it only for the mix on turntables and I think this headset is quite simply a must-REFERENCE.

In terms of sound, nothing wrong ... the sound is crystal clear! In addition, the insulation against noise-trs collection outdoor allows you to mix low volume in the headphones and so prolong the life of our Pitit zoreilles!

Cot practice, the headphone is good and the head stays in place. I wear glasses and I do not t gn by the headphone. J'hsitais between an HD 25 and HD 25 SP but I quickly saw the diffrence in sound and most importantly, the possibility of replacing all the spices of the HD 25.

In short, this headset is perfect for the use I make (mix) and I would do the same choice without hsiter.
Dipstick bought to life ... so the price is worth it!

First, specify the context, I use these headphones primarily at night (I'm dj), also home listening. Bcp I tried to insist on the part of the ergonomic review, which I think is extremely important for a dj.

Level mechanical / ergonomic
The first two things that strike, in my opinion, what are the dimensions (it is very small and very light), and the simplicity of the frame.

No joints in all directions, tricks of the ergonomic Sony MDR 1200 or technics. Even if the headphone has a lot of settings, one is struck by the mechanical simplicity of the whole, and by corollary, its robustness. Everything revolves around two screws, no torque on plastic parts. In short, from a Sony MDR 700, I'm sure the plastic does not Petera in a few months due to torsion or shear. A very good point for headphones of this price.

In terms of ergonomics, we can find a stable position, which is used the headset with one or both ears. The listening ear is facilitated by the pivoting of the atrium opposite the one receiving the headphone. At most feel like a squeezing a little hard on the ears (the atria do not cover the whole ear) - is a bit annoying when you have glasses, but that's the price of the insulation acoustic headphones (I will return).

Another interesting thing, the headphone is made entirely symmetrical, ie it will react the same way you use it with the cable left or right (which was not the case sony mdr 700, where the joints do not react the same way that we put the cable on the left or right). Purists will answer that does not return a headphone, it reverses the stereo, but, frankly, djing, who cares. on the other hand, it's interesting to have the cable at the ear is used.

A little less ergonomic, is that the quick check (basically, you take a second headset that brings qq to the ear to check the beat-matching) is not easy. 25sp from the hd and sony mdr 700, which are very strong in this area with their multiple axes of rotation, I find this a shame, but it is related to the mechanical architecture of the headphone (you can not have butter and ...) It is not easy to calibrate the on the ear with the shoulder, if you use your headphone like that, choose another model.

The cable is quite short (1.5m) and very end, it ends with a bent end (good, less stress on the connector and less discomfort in the console) which receives an adapter 3.5/6.35. The relatively small size of the cable is both an advantage and a disadvantage: we do not take their feet in (what happened to me dozens of times with the hd 25 sp), but it will remove the headphones to go search for records. I would have 50cm long, but I'm glad Sennheiser cable does not use "phone", bcp more heavy, bulky and awkward (in my opinion). Note that the cable comes on a single headset (good compared to the hd 25 sp) and is replaceable.

Moreover, almost all parts of the headphone are easily replaceable, which is an advantage and bcp lengthen the life of the headphone. The mechanical simplicity still paying in this area.
Noise level
The hallmark of this headset is its isolation from the environment, and actually is very impressive. Basically, the attenuation of ambient noise is such that we can work with a moderate level (your ears will thank you). This characteristic is so marked that it takes a little getting used to having no room at the back of the ear you use for the preview. Once you get used to it, it's a huge advantage.

As a closed headphone, the bass is a little slobbery, but nothing dramatic, it is still in a good stereo headset (I compared with a relatively open Philips high-end, the Sennheiser did nothing to be ashamed). I find the treble a little behind, it is subjective and may be due to auditory fatigue, but it can be a bit annoying to mix if you synchronize the rhythm on the treble.

Finally, the headphone has an excellent performance, high power can cash before you say an inch, you'll be deaf before he surrendered.

Conclusion
A headphone serious, robust, good quality sound and built to last. If you are a fashion victim, go your way, if you look good no frills tool to assist you in recent years, the ideal candidate. Recommended.