Sennheiser Professional HD 25 On-Ear DJ Headphones

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Perhaps the only minor gripe I can present is that since these do feature an on-ear design, some might find the direct pressure on your ears uncomfortable over longer sessions. In my testing, I didn’t encounter discomfort, but your mileage may vary. Despite the tight grip and on-ear design, these hold up pretty well even if you wear glasses, but some might prefer more plush over-ear cups over this style. The Sennheiser HD25 is possibly the best-selling professional DJ headphone in the world. Chosen by many DJs because of superb sound quality, comfort and durability. Every part of the HD25 can be replaced, from cable to capsule and even the iconic split headband – this is a DJ accessory that’s built to last.

Compatible (e.g. AT-compatible): SENNHEISER HD25(Former name HD25-1II)/ HD25PLUS / HD25-1 / HD25 ALUMINIUM Only the best sound. The Sennheiser HD25s are premium quality, high-performance headphones designed for music enthusiasts and digital musicians. The ultra-wide frequency response (16 Hz - 22kHz) makes them ideal for both monitoring and casual listening, allowing you to hear every nuance of the original sound as it was intended. Updated for 2020, Sennheiser’s HD25 Lights now sound almost identical to the more expensive models in the range.Overall, the improved HD25 Light is now a genuinely impressive entry-level option, offering virtually identical sound to the more expensive models but at a very attractive low price. The upgraded drivers make all the difference, meaning that you can now get the classic HD25 sound on a budget. We look at ten of the best sets of DJ headphones to suit all budgets, including cult classics and new models from brands including Pioneer, Sennheiser and Technics. If you’re on a tight budget, the cheaper HD25 Light model offers identical sound at a lower price point. You can read our review of the Sennheiser HD25 Light and comparison to the HD25 here. More info/Buy Pros Sennheiser has once again remained true to its purist, one-piece design, but with the technical data, it is fortunately now on a par with its big brother. Design and functionality

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna or V12 may need to look at the application in more detail. We offer free delivery on all of our items (UK mainland only) please see details below. Destination Danish brand AIAIAI take the idea of customisation to extreme levels, offering a huge range of optional drivers, ear cups, cables and headbands for their TMA-2 headphones. The modular design means that owners can customise and tweak the headphones into thousands of different configurations to suit their personal needs, whether it’s for DJ use, studio production or just listening. All of the options on our list offer good sound for their respective price points. There is a marked increase in clarity as you progress to more expensive models, but even the cheaper models on our list are well suited to basic use for mixing at home. Build and portability Originally released in 1988, Sennheiser’s HD25 headphones were always a somewhat unlikely choice for DJs, having been intended for the broadcast market. As it turned out, the high sound pressure level, comfort and durability that the HD25s offered translated just as well to the DJ booth and the studio as it did on a TV set or film location. They may not be universally loved, but the HD25s ended up being as close to a de facto industry standard DJ headphone as you can get, still widely used by DJs and producers 32 years later.

With a bombproof design and detailed, balanced sound, the Sennheiser HD 25 are difficult to not fall in love with

originally got these strictly for Dj'ing. Been using them for almost a year for that. Never listened to music on them really. They are great DJ headphones.

Given that DJ headphones are inevitably subjected to harsh working conditions and occasional abuse, durability is a huge concern; without the ability to withstand the rigours of the DJ booth, it doesn’t matter how good a pair of headphones sound. The EAHs are reassuringly solid and clearly built to last. You can read our full review of the Technics EAH-DJ1200 headphones here. More info/Buy ProsUncompressed and robust 16ms latency connection for high quality wireless audio designed for enhanced freedom and creativity. As a comparison, I lined up the HD25 Lights alongside a brand new pair of the current standard HD25s and my own time-served pair of the old HD25-1 model. It’s immediately obvious that the sound is consistent across all three, offering that trademark HD25 low-end punch in abundance. The newer models both sound a little bit more bass-heavy compared to my old faithfuls, but that’s probably down to my choice of velour earpads. Audiophiles continue to debate whether headphone ‘burn in’ really exists, but my own experience with HD25s suggests that they do mellow slightly with use. Updated for 2020, the HD25 Lights are the entry-level version of the classics, offering a slightly cut-down feature set when compared with the standard HD25 model. Perhaps the best way to understand what the Light offers is to compare with the top-of-the-range HD25 Plus model, which comes in around twice the price of the Lights. With the Plus you get a split headband with rotating ear cups, a choice of coiled or straight cables, replacement earpads and a carry case. The Light has a more simple single-piece headband without rotating cups, a straight cable as standard, one set of faux-leather earpads and no case. In response to these requests, Oyiade have decided to release the "HPC-HD25 V2 for DJs" under the NEO brand as a new model with a 1.8m cable length designed for easier use in the field, such as DJ play, live performances, and recording. The new HD 25 Light has the same technical specification as the larger model. Compared to the older Light edition, its frequency response opens up considerably more, from the former 30 to 16,000 Hertz to 16 to 22,000 Hertz. The slightly increased impedance to 61,4 Ohm (averaged) compensates for the significantly increased sound pressure level of 120 decibels (according to the manufacturer’s specifications).

Boasting some of the biggest drivers on the market at 53mm, there’s no doubt that Denon’s flagship HP1100 headphones have been designed with bass response very much in mind. That’s evident in their sound presentation, which is heavy on bottom end but doesn’t sacrifice clarity or precision as a result. The cable length is 1.8 m. The cable conductor, which is the key to sound quality, is made of 102 SSC, a precision conductor designed for high sound quality. The HD25 side pins and 3.5 stereo mini plug are gold-plated for improved sound quality and corrosion resistance. The cable conductor and plug are soldered with lead. If the headphones have sound in only one ear or differing sound levels in each ear or the sound in general is not what you expected then it needs to be determined where the issue lies - with the headphones or with the audio source. Notes:The Zomo Replacement Pad Set made of Velour is available in many fashionable colours and fits the headphones Technics RP-DH1200 and Pioneer HDJ-1000/-1500/-2000. 2 x ear pads are included in this set.The RH2500 is surprisingly simple in a way. It’s a clean and streamlined, no-frills pair of headphones that gets the job done. Sometimes terms like ‘no-nonsense’ or ‘cheap and cheerful’ might sound like damning with faint praise, but in this case they should be taken entirely literally. No, the RH2500s can’t quite match the build quality or sound of some of the premium models on the market, but they’re really not all that far off models costing five times as much. Very impressive for DJs on a budget. More info/Buy Pros Choosing an HD 25 means placing more emphasis on functionality and sound, and less on its understated yet appealing appearance. These headphones have thus established themselves as the most popular among DJs and broadcasters. So far, the light version has distanced itself from the classic mainly because of the missing swivel joints, but also because of its slightly less hefty sound. The set is available in many different colours, so you can leave a creative note on your headphone and you can give an old headphone a new look within seconds. With the Earpad Set Teddy you cann assure a perfect and great look of your professional Sennheiser and AKG DJ headphones. Market-leading studio headphones delivering great sound, sumptuous comfort and a well-balanced response.