8.8 out of 10

Sennheiser HD 25-1 II

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User Score (226)

9.5
Expert Score (9)

9.0
Value for money (33)

8.4
Features (4)

9.7
Ease of use (12)

9.5
Sound quality (53)

8.2
Comfort (22)

8.1
Durability (5)

9.1
Reliability (6)

9.7
Overall quality (11)

9.7
Portability (6)

9.3
Workmanship (2)

9.7

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good sound, lightweight, comfortable, topnotch sound, design

overpriced

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Expert Reviews

What Hi-Fi?

10/10

23 November 2011
The packaging for these headphones looks more suited to trainers than cans. But it all makes sense when you realise they’ve been styled in collaboration with Adidas Originals leisurewear. Read more
- Detailed and dynamic; tightly controlled bass; ample weight
- Nothing
HeadphoneInfo.com

29 May 2008
The Sennheiser HD 25-1-II are a set of mid-range headphones that will entice buyers with style, and not a whole lot else. While they do manage a fair frequency response, their distortion problems and their odd underemphasis in the 6-8kHz range make for a listening experience that really isn’t going to give you what you’re looking for if you’re a member of the target demographic that they claim these are fit for. Read more
CNET

4.0/10

4 March 2011
The Sennheiser HD 25-1-II Adidas Originals are heinous in every respect besides sound quality. A £200 set of headphones shouldn't feel so cheap and uncomfortable. Read more
- Great sound quality
- Awful build quality, Uncomfortable, Far too expensive
Macworld UK

8.0/10

6 August 2008
These two heavyweight brands have teamed up to create a set of headphones that combine sound and style for the DJ market. Read more
- Impressive sound; great design; swivel earcups for DJ-ing
- Uncomfortable to wear after a period of time; serious price tag
headfonia.com

14 September 2009
Overall, I really like the HD25-1. Neutral and balanced, yet also dynamic and punchy. (Most neutral phones lack punch, and most punchy phones lack neutrality and balance). It drives nicely straight from your DAP, but plug in an amp and it’ll go from punchy to seismic! Good sound, solid build quality, and a cool looking design too! Read more

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essential to the mix

10/10

Reviewer: activity, Bestbuy
20 October 2011
if you are a die hard music enthusiast as myself youre gonna love em and if you dont have them, buy them!!! i say that with more confidence than when stating my gender on an application (lol)...if you dont believe me, check out youtube and filter any john madden or lee corso football announcement that they might have done without relevance to the hdii25 and thats what is going to be strapped to their skulls. Read more
- overall design
- not good for the competition
Tough as nails, sound great

10/10

Reviewer: Tomas, Amazon
15 March 2010 See Product at Amazon ($199.95)
The only headphones that come close to the solidity of these 25s, are the Sony V6 professionals. But these sound way way better and are even more solid. They feel unbreakable, sit tight and have very decent isolation. Yeah they cost a little, but they are totally worth it. The quality is just literally top-notch. Read more or see product
the BEST choice for DJs and producers

10/10

Reviewer: reade truth, J&R
15 December 2010
Thanks to J&R Music World for offering these at a great price [$] The headphones normally cost over $300!! grerat savings. They are already the professional standard in europe and US audiophiles should seriously check out this brand & model. It blows away the competition (Sony, etc) in every category. You will never look back. Read more
- Comfortable, Durable, Good Bass, Good Value, Great Sound, Lightweight, Stylish
Great Price, Great Phones

10/10

Reviewer: C.B., Newegg
27 August 2009
NewEgg sells a special version of these that DO NOT come with the replacement velour/soft earpads. Anywhere you look these up (notably, the product page this page links to), those are listed as part of the package. Instead, these are a special edition that come with a zipper case, which is nicer than the cheap bag they are supposed to come with. So before you buy, weigh which is more important to you (more comfortable replacement earpads or a carrying case). Read more
- - Great Flat Sound
- - No soft earpads (a $12 cost from the Manufacturer)
CNET

10/10

Reviewer: Michael Quan, CNET
15 December 2011
You guys are obviously not wearing these correctly! You should set them at a setting that is looser, and tighten with the splitting headbands. They also take time to loosen up, so do not give up on them. They do become quite comfy if worn right. Also, did you seriously just recommend Beats Solos? Those are some of the WORST sounding headphones on the market. I'm sorry, but after seeing that, I can't take this site's headphones reviews seriously anymore. Read more
- Great sound, slick looking, solid build.
- Heavy clamping at first. Nice colours, but the Adidas logo is annoying.

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Would these headphones be good for a drummer in live acts?

I would like to know if these headphones would be good enough to use as a drummers monitor system, to use in live acts? Thanks

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