Sennheiser HD 25-1 II - Closed-Back Stereo Headphones

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My first foray into better headphones for audio editing with video work. Beautiful sound, although not very comfortable to wear hours at a time.

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It gives clear sound, but is weak in the bass and provides only moderate noise reduction.

I bought this and the Sennheiser HD 380 Pro. Comparatively, this gives more volume for the same setting so I prefer it for location recording where upping the headphones too much can give too much noise for good monitoring. On-the-ear is not especially comfortable for me and I wish it came with a semi-rigid case like the 380 instead of it's drawstring bag.

380 has more accurate bass and gives a sliver more noise reduction but runs quieter. So I prefer the 380's for listening from a device where the headphone amp isn't nearly maxed out and noisy, such as a computer.

Oh, and I'm keeping them both. One for each situation.

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I use these to dj progressive house and trance parties. I've played "out" with them twice so far and LOVE THEM. They're incredibly lightweight and fit great on my head. I love the swiveling cups as well.

The angled input was one of the best surprises - that means at least the wires won't break in the cord like in previous headphones I've owned!

The only downside is the cord - I wouldn't *not* buy them because of that, but you just have to be mindful that the cord is shorter (~5 feet) and not stretchy, so you can't roam away from the decks with your phones on like with other headphones.

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Yes, these are pricey. But like they say, you get what you pay for... and that is certainly the case with Sennheiser. We still use Sony headsets often, but these are definitely superior in quality.

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Great for Production Sound Mixing.

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I've always been somewhat of an audiophile, but as a student I never had a huge budget to work with, so I work with what I've got. I'd been looking into a good set of headphones for a while and had a couple things that I wanted. I wanted a closed back headphone to keep sound in as to not disturb others when I was listening to music, I wanted headphones that would keep outside noise out, and I wanted something that would sound good with Electronic music (Trance, House, Dubstep, etc). After doing lots of research I settled on these headphones.

When I received these headphones I was immediately impressed by the build quality. The fact that these headphones had replaceable parts was a major plus. The headphones don't look flashy or crazy and don't have any ridiculous logos or branding on them, just the Sennheiser name on the bands and that's about it. At first glance I wondered how these would stay on my head as the band did not feel very tight. I put them on and was pleasantly surprised with how they felt. I was using the leather pads but they also come with different ones in case you don't like them or are gonna get sweaty and don't want the leather on your head. They didn't put a ton of pressure on my head so as to make them uncomfortable and even after hours of listening they still feel good with just slight adjustments occasionally. I shook my head around and they stayed right in place. It would take some serious head bumping to move this things and if that's the case and you're going crazy just split the bands and you're ready to party hard all night long.

Also as soon as these were put on the ambient noise was almost completely isolated which I love now when my roommate's talking loudly on the phone! This was also true in reverse as it does not let lots of sound out when it's on your head at high volumes.

Now for the sound... These are great sounding headphones. You know they've got to be good when you've got world renowned DJ's using them. I heard Guetta uses these, and just today watched a video where Avicii is using them. The bass isn't terribly heavy hitting but I don't know how much you can really expect from a set of headphones. It is a very tight and precise bass though and these really seem to perform well no matter what I throw at it. Overall I am impressed by the sound quality I'm getting running these directly out of my MBP. I've heard using headphone amplifiers and such will increase sound quality even more, but I'm satisfied as is for now!

Just one more point for durability, these actually were victim to my clumsiness and I stepped on them one night while shuffling locations and there were no problems whatsoever.

I had looked into other Senn's, Denon's, Beyerdynamic's, and a couple other sets, but after considering everything I needed and reading other reviews I settled on these and have been nothing but impressed. The only con I can think of is if you're one of those people that wants something flashy or cool looking or want something to take to the gym and use, then these aren't them, but that's not what these are made for. These are quality DJ headphones that provide amazing sound and functionality.

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I purchased these headphones after using Bose Triports for the better part of three to four years. The sound quality on these cans are great overall for casual music listening. I am no audiophile so I will leave the details to other more qualified reviewers. Instead, I'll talk about aesthetics and comfort from the perspective of a casual music listener.

The design of these headphones is understated and utilitarian. They are all black and much of the components are exposed to the user. For example, the tape that connects the ear pad to the headphone is in plain view. It seems like over time the tape could easily become undone and split apart. The headphones are basically all black plastic which feels high quality.

The audio cable drops from the right ear versus the left. The individual cables that drive each headphone protrude from the top which you may or may not like. I tried to pull one out but gave up. They may or may not be replaceable, I'm not sure.

Overall they are comfortable to wear because the headband can be split in half. The biggest gripe I have with comfort is that the headphone clamps too tightly on my ears. After maybe 10-15 minutes, you'll start to feel the pressure get to you. Sometimes I can feel/hear the blood that pumps near my ears because the clamp is so tight.

If you are looking for more comfort, these may not be the best option. I'm hoping overtime these headphones get broken in and lose some of the tightness.

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listening to music with these headphones is like an explosion of the senses: all of the sudden you not only Hear the music, but you see, taste and feel it in your bones! Its like snorkeling ... what you see on top of the ocean is nothing compared to what you see inside it. A whole other world...

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I would say that these are perfect for the mobile producer / recorder. Excellent frequency response, incredibly light, not necessarily the most durable (not sure how much they stand up to wear but i do try to keep them stored safely) but nevertheless a great set of headphones. Note: the audio seemed to be a little too crispy when i first got them (treble seemed to stand out a little much) but after about 2 weeks of use they sound PERFECT. I also use them for djing atm and they have a great sense of isolation, especially for being on-ear headphones.

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Just perfect for ENG recording!

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these are outstanding. clean sound and comfortable, while still blocking out almost all the ambient noise around you. wish i'd bought these before now!!! Well worth the little extra money over the competition.

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I needed a new set of open-aire cans for use in the office and in hotel rooms while traveling. The sound of open-aire headphones is easier on my ears and more pleasant over long listening periods, and the lack of isolation keeps me feeling connected to my environment. The sound quality is great, just as I would expect from Sennheiser. I've been using their headphones for as long as I can remember. These fulfilled all of my needs and have successfully banished the lousy small computer speakers from my desk at work.

I give four stars ONLY because of the plug design on the cable. The cable has a 1/4" jack, and comes with a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter. Unfortunately, simply due to the size differential, this adapter is unusable on some 1/8" electronic devices, and creates a cantilevered-connector weight problem on the side-mount plugs of things like laptops. Why they didn't go with the 1/8" stereo jack with screw-on 1/4" adapter (as they use on other models, like the HD-280's and HD-25-1 II's) I do not understand. I solved the problem using a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter cable that I built for my HD-414's. A short length of cable between two solder-on connectors fixes the cantilevered-connector problem and also enables use in many electronic devices with tight-tolerance 1/8" connector openings.

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Our video production team purchased these headphones to be used in the field to monitor camera audio inputs, as well as for sensitive editing for which our studio monitors are impractical. They have a somewhat light and flimsy feel, and the pressure they exert can be a bit much after long periods of use. However, they provide good isolation and very clear sound.

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Excelente for use daily, not only for pofessional works, as recommended

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This is my second pair of HD25's, but the first pair of II's. They sound just as good, are just as light, and have a much better cord management system. Love 'em!

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Great for overall listening. Very neutral sound, if you are looking for earth shaking bass, it's not here. Don't expect to rock out to some of the dubstep tracks. The bass is controlled, good for rock kick drums and the like.

Overall a good buy, very happy with them.

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I bought the HD25s based on reviews online with the objective of replacing my IEMs for the office as I was spending more time removing and inserting them than listening to music. To my surprise they not only exceeded the practicality of the IEMs (250$ set double armature design), but the sound quality is much better... a very interesting sound signature. Full sound and forward presentation. Not the level of detail or openness as a full size good quality set of cans, but much more than I was expecting for the prize paid.[...] an amazing price. Will shop again here.

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I own two different sets of in-ear monitors that I really love. But when I have to constantly listen or talk to other people on location, my "go to" cans for field recording is the Sennheiser HD 25-1 II. Very small, very lightweight. There's a reason DJ's use these things . . . they stay in place. Comfort may be an issue for some if they have sensitive ears and don't like a set of cans that hold tight. To me it's not that big of an issue for what you get in return: superb isolation and a flat response. One of the best pieces of equipment I've invested in.

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I had acquired the Sennheiser HD 25-SP II headphones a few years ago and I can easily say they have been THE best phones I have ever used (and I've gone through plenty). I recently visited a friend of mine who was in need of a computer (he's starting over financially) and I had one to give him. I really wanted him to be able to listen to music as well so I decided to pass on my HD25-sp phones to him and I would upgrade to the HD 25-1 II's. My only complaints about my old Senn's is that the headband was starting to lose some of its "tightness" due to the fact that they only had one band. The HD 25-1 II's have two and seem to be more rigid. They have incredible isolation and a better frequency response than my other Senn's. I personally like the fact that they are really snug on my head and that the cord is shorter than my other ones (The 25-sp's cord was way to long for me). These are super light weight, have interchangeable parts, have extra set of ear pads... the list goes on and on. I use them for listening to (mostly electronic) music, for music recording/production/DJ'ing and for a little bit of audio field recording. BOTTOM LINE - If you can't afford these headphones, get the HD25-sp's but if you can swing the extra dough, well, you will not be disappointed!

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non other than the ultimate technicians most important tool.
nice new screw on TRS plug