Sennheiser HD 25
The 70-ohm dynamic drivers handle very high sound pressure levels with emphasized bass and lifted treble, making the HD 25 a standard for professional monitoring. Its lightweight 140g on-ear design with soft earcups and excellent passive noise isolation remains comfortable during extended sessions, while the rugged, modular build survives daily abuse in demanding environments. These headphones are best for DJs and broadcast camera operators who need reliable, isolating sound in loud settings.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong comfort (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average social proof (33th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | soft earcups |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 16 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 70 |
| Sensitivity | 120 |
| Codecs | Sennheiser HD 25 Closed-Back On-Ear Monitor Headphones, Bundle with Desktop Stand, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.5 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 25 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | - | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 70 | - | 314 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 25 | 30.1 | 14.9 | 76 | 38.4 | 42.7 | 65.1 | 29.1 | 35 | 32.7 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.3 | 99.3 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 87 | 97.3 | 97.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 76 | 94.9 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 69.9 | 98.9 | 83.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 91.9 | 77.5 | 97.1 | 46.3 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 87 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.5 | 92 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 69.9 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87 | 84.2 | 95.8 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.1 | 96.1 | 96.3 | 91.4 |
Usage Scores
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