Sennheiser HD 25
The 70-ohm impedance and 120dB SPL handling let these headphones deliver clear monitoring even at punishing volumes, while the 140g weight and split headband enable single-ear use during long sets. Their modular, all-black construction uses replaceable parts, making field repairs straightforward without sacrificing the robust build quality. This is the standard choice for DJs and broadcast engineers who need reliable isolation and durability in loud, mobile environments.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong comfort (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 16 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 70 |
| Sensitivity | 120 |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 25 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 | Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 65 | 90 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 25 | 30.1 | 14.9 | 75.9 | 38.4 | 42.7 | 65.1 | 51.8 | 35 | 32.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 75.9 | 95 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 69.6 | 98.9 | 83.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 91.9 | 77.5 | 97.1 | 46.3 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 86.7 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.5 | 92 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 69.6 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| TOZO HT3 Compare | 87 | 84.2 | 95.7 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.1 | 96 | 96.3 | 91.4 |
| Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A Compare | 97.3 | 81.8 | 92 | 92.3 | 64.4 | 28.7 | 0 | 93.4 | 97.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From $147
Adorama 1 offer From $150
We started tracking prices for this product on May 25, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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