Sennheiser NDH 30
The 38mm dynamic drivers deliver a linear soundstage with razor-sharp stereo imaging and minimal harmonic distortion for critical mixing tasks. Its lightweight 352g build with a foldable, durable spring steel frame and replaceable earpads ensures lasting comfort during long sessions. These headphones are best for mixing and mastering engineers who require a portable, uncolored reference that mirrors a calibrated Neumann studio monitor setup.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 38
impedance ohms 120
open closed back open
35 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong sound (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)
- Below average comfort (18th percentile)
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | replaceable earpads |
| Headband | spring steel and aluminum |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 38 |
| Freq Min | 12 |
| Freq Max | 34000 |
| Impedance | 120 |
| Sensitivity | 104 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser NDH 30 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 38 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 120 | - | 314 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser NDH 30 | 32.1 | 18.1 | 95.7 | 72.4 | 44.7 | 18 | 42.5 | 13.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 97.4 | 60 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 99.2 | 73 |
Usage Scores
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