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 (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong comfort (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average mic (16th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
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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 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | - | 30 | 40 | 40 | - | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | 70 | 48 | - | 32 | 32 | 38 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 65 | 24 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser HD 25 | 30.4 | 15.6 | 77.1 | 40.3 | 44.3 | 65.5 | 51.2 | 36.7 | 60 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.2 | 92.3 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 79.2 | 0 | 99.7 | 88.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 87.2 | 97.5 | 97.9 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 70 | 99.9 | 93.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 48.1 | 68.9 | 79.2 | 70 | 99.3 | 79.1 |
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 Compare | 30.4 | 78.5 | 77.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 86.5 | 96.2 | 92.9 | 83.9 |
Usage Scores
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