PreSonus HD9
The 45mm dynamic neodymium drivers deliver a wide 10Hz-26kHz frequency response and high 900mW power handling for precise, low-fatigue audio reproduction. Its closed-back design provides excellent noise isolation, while the lightweight, foldable build with rotating ear cups ensures lasting comfort and portability for mobile monitoring. These headphones are best for studio engineers and musicians who need accurate, isolated monitoring during long mixing or tracking sessions.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 45
impedance ohms 40
open closed back closed
20 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Ear Cushion | comfortable, durable ear pads |
| Headband | adjustable headband |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 26000 |
| Impedance | 40 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | PreSonus HD9 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | JBL Tune 670NC | Soundcore Life Q20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 45 | 42 | 40 | 30 | 32 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 40 | 480 | - | 48 | 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 | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 70 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PreSonus HD9 | 32 | 14.9 | 33.7 | 77.1 | 46 | 52 | 18.9 | 9.7 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.2 | 82.7 | 75.7 | 98.1 | 91.3 | 44.5 | 98.4 | 95.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.2 | 99.3 | 94.3 | 99 | 76.5 | 52 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.2 | 89.4 | 90.8 | 91 | 76.5 | 80 | 99.9 | 83.6 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.2 | 64.1 | 75.7 | 84.9 | 94.3 | 87.1 | 99.2 | 98.6 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 94.2 | 82.7 | 90.8 | 100 | 91.3 | 87.1 | 95.9 | 89.8 |
Usage Scores
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