Sennheiser HDB 630
Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HDB 630
The Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones are praised for their exceptional sound quality, delivering a clean, neutral, and detailed audio experience that rivals wired audiophile setups. Users highlight excellent comfort for long sessions, impressive battery life, and useful features like parametric EQ and crossfeed. While the ANC is decent but not class-leading, and the touch controls can be finicky, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering them a top choice for serious listeners.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Excellent comfort for long sessions
- Impressive battery life
- Useful parametric EQ and crossfeed
- Good build quality
Cons
- ANC not class-leading
- Touch controls can be finicky
- Plasticky build feel
- Plain aesthetics
- Double-tap ANC/transparency UX issue
Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS
The Shure SRH1540 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, particularly the punchy bass and detailed mids and highs. Users praise the build quality with aluminum and carbon fiber construction, as well as the comfort of the Alcantara ear pads, though some note the clamping force can be tight initially. Common criticisms include excessive cable noise, a high price point that many feel is only justified during sales, and the need for aftermarket ear pad replacements for optimal comfort. Overall, these are considered among the best closed-back headphones in their class, especially for bass-heavy genres like EDM and hip-hop.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with punchy bass
- High-quality aluminum and carbon fiber build
- Comfortable Alcantara ear pads
- Spare ear pads and cable included
- Great for bass-heavy music genres
Cons
- Excessive cable noise
- High price point, best on sale
- Clamping force may be too tight initially
- Ear pads may need replacement for comfort
- Sound leakage similar to open-back headphones
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | Alcantara |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | padded |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 25 kHz |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 46 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 99 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Shure SRH1540 Premium Closed-Back Headphones with 40mm Neodymium Drivers for Clear Highs and Extended Bass, Built for Professional Audio/Sound Engineers, Musicians and Audiophiles (SRH1540-BK) |
| Surround | Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones - Hi-Res Audiophile Sound, Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Parametric EQ, 60 Hour Battery Life, Includes USB-C Low-Latency Bluetooth Adapter - Black | Senn | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.8300000429153442 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong sound (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser HDB 630 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 41 specs.
