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Sennheiser HD 25-1 II

 

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  • User Score (226)
    9.5 9.5 from 226 reviewers
  • Expert Score (9)
    9.0 9.0 from 9 reviewers
  • Value for money (33)
    8.4 8.4 from 33 reviewers
  • Features (4)
    9.7 9.7 from 4 reviewers
  • Ease of use (12)
    9.5 9.5 from 12 reviewers
  • Sound quality (53)
    8.2 8.2 from 53 reviewers
  • Comfort (22)
    8.1 8.1 from 22 reviewers
  • Durability (5)
    9.1 9.1 from 5 reviewers
  • Reliability (6)
    9.7 9.7 from 6 reviewers
  • Overall quality (11)
    9.7 9.7 from 11 reviewers
  • Portability (6)
    9.3 9.3 from 6 reviewers
  • Workmanship (2)
    9.7 9.7 from 2 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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7-8
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5-6
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3-4
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. What Hi-Fi?

    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
  2. HeadphoneInfo.com

    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

  3. CNET

    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
  4. Macworld UK

    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
  5. 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

  • User Reviews

  1. essential to the mix

    Bestbuy
    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
  2. Tough as nails, sound great

    Amazon
    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

  3. the BEST choice for DJs and producers

    J&R
    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
  4. Great Price, Great Phones

    Newegg
    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)
  5. CNET

    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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  • Manufacturer's Description

The closed-back HD 25-1 II purpose-designed, professional monitoring headphones offer high attenuation of background noise. Capable of handling very high sound pressure levels and of extremely robust construction, these headphones perform exceptionally well in high-noise environments, e.g. ENG, sound reinforcement, studio monitoring and audio equipment testing. The capsule is rotatable for one-ear listening. Ideal monitoring headphones for cameramen and DJs.

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