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Not your typical Sennheisers
Posted by nonsupremous from Oklahoma on 2010-05-26Posted on Sennheiser HD 25-1-II
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Detail, highs, mids, comfortable, cord
Cons: bass, small soundstage
There have been so many times in the past that I was dialing the phone with headroom getting ready to order these headphones and I hung up before the call connected. The reason?: I have always felt that Sennheiser headphones are too lad back for my liking.
Previous experiences, HD238, HD555, HD595, HD280 Pro. The 595's were the closest thing to be a forward headphone.
I finally pulled the trigger for these. My initial impression was the earpieces will fall off. They are a bit loose, but trust me they are firmly fastened. I really liked the cord. Not because it's the greatest sounding cord, but it's flat and very durable.
Now for the sound. I really like the sound of these. They are sooooo much more forward than a typical Senn sound. The highs are nice and crisp with a good deal of detail.
Mids are very strong. They really shine bright and voices sound more realistic. When I put them side by side with my ES7, the Senn's sounded much more natural. As if I was listening to someone talking to my face and not through a headphone. These are great headphones for instrumental rock. Satch Boogie baby!
Bass - I really like the bass on these cans. I did list them as a con, because the bass is very tight and very detailed but lacks a good deal of ooomph. Again, when I put my ES7 on, the bass hits with much more authority. So if you like sub woofer type sound, you might look elsewhere. That said, the bass is pretty solid and like I said is detailed. Just not enough for my taste.
The soundstage is also very narrow with these. Perhaps not the best for orchestra type music or live music that is recorded with a really wide depth of field. You won't get the experience you're looking for. The lack of soundstage perhaps is what makes these Senns more up front and personal. Definitely over any other Senn I have owned. Granted, they are not open back cans either. But I find them more upfront than my HD280 Pro.
They will do just fine out of a portable player, but a small amp will really give you the detail you would want. As for comfort, I listened to these for many, many hours on end when I first got them. I had several plane rides the day after I got them and they are very comfy in deed.
Oh and I should mention, for an on ear headphone, they do a GREAT job blocking sound. Would have never guessed that one because the earcup is pretty small. Not much bigger than the 238.
Anyone who likes a small durable headphone with really nice detail should grab these up. As long as you don't like the feel the air of the sub bass hit your eardrum, you'll be fine.
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Great multi-purpose isolation
Posted by npapero from Lincoln, NE on 2010-01-17Posted on Sennheiser HD 25-1-II
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Blocks outside noise, good quality
Cons: Uncomfortable for long periods
I needed to have headphones to concentrate at work, and my Grados, though comfortable and have good sound, have too much leak so my coworkers could also hear my music and think I must have it cranked up. These have virtually no leak, so they work great in this situation, though not as comfortable as the Grados. After an hour my ears feel a little squished. Besides that I like everything about these, and I use them on my computer and with my iPod, the jack at the right angle keeps it from popping out when I'm active or on the bus. Excellent bus headphones, they block out the rabble and don't require a lot of effort to get on the ear. I've had the lower end Sennheisers but these seem like they are going to last longer, the fold-up ones I had quit working after about a year.
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The best active headphones
Posted by Chance from Kabul, Afghanistan on 2010-01-15Posted on Sennheiser HD 25-1-II
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: You can't shake them off
Cons: better sound can be found
Most of you aren't professional DJs. But if you like to dance with your headphones one, or want some decent sound while you're working out, these are the cans for you.
While they're not up to the sound quality of some other $200 headphones, Sennheiser is a great brand and always deliver.
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Great portable cans
Posted by DavidPet on 2010-01-11Posted on Sennheiser HD 25-1-II
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Very durable, strong bass, excelent isolation
Cons: Little soundspace, less comfort
I had these for about half a year and i was very pleased with its great sound quality, which i did not expect from dj phones. The music is very accured and detailed with deep and extended bass a bit. There is some compromises but for portable use i do not know better choice. The isolation is fantastic for earpad construction and they fit very well on the head. No worry to go jogging with them! Nice!
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