Sennheiser revived the HD 25 family
creating a perfect haven for the DJs
DJ headphones are an intensely personal thing. They’re the only weapon in a DJ’s arsenal directly in very close
during their work, and as such, concerns of fit, comfort, sound, and style all have a part to play in choosing
perfect headphones for them. One design has risen above the fray, as unarguably the most consistently
popular single model in the DJ world is – the Sennheiser HD 25.
Even if the stated choice is between brand X and brand Y, you can
almost guarantee that some expert will insist that the HD 25 family
headphones are the only headphones worthy of any DJ’s ears. And
with good reason. With 7 variants to choose from, the die-hard fans of
the HD 25 family were always confused as to choose which headphones
for themselves. Now Sennheiser has streamlined its classic HD 25 pro
headphones portfolio to make product selection easier.
The new revived HD 25 Family has now one classic HD 25 with two sister
models – the HD 25 LIGHT, which has slightly different features and
accessories, and the HD 25 PLUS, which adds additional accessories
to further enhance the classic. The two other versions can be easily
recognized by the compact Sennheiser logo beautifully embedded
on the earpieces, with the version and impedance information now
provided on the headband.
It is truly said that the HD 25 family is a true classic which is
overwhelmingly renowned across diverse fields outside broadcasting
and DJ-ing as well. Now all the three new headphones in the family
has clearly differentiated features, which ensures that both pro users
and consumers will get just the right pair of headphones for their
preferred applications.
Due to their low weight and the option of one-ear listening, the HD
25 family headphones are indispensable for mobile monitoring. The
closed-back HD 25 are purpose-designed, professional monitoring
headphones offering high attenuation of background noise.
Capable of handling very high sound pressure levels and of extremely
robust construction, these headphones perform exceptionally well in
loud environments, e.g. ENG, sound reinforcement, studio monitoring
and audio equipment testing. Ideal monitoring headphones for
cameramen and DJs, these are a pair of true sound professionals’
working headphones.
The HD25 family is surprisingly light compared to some of the
competing headphones such as the AKG K181 and M-Audio Q40. The
adjustable dual headband exerts very little pressure – the majority
of the force is applied by the supraaural coupling. Though clamping
force is fairly strong in the HD25, the structure does a great job of
distributing it over the entire surface of the pads. The cups have a good
range of motion despite lacking any joints whatsoever and conform
very well to the shape of one’s head. Let’s talk about the entire family
in detail-
The classic HD 25 comes with its iconical split headband, 1.5m
single-sided connection cable and a flip-away earcup for single-sided
listening. Newly designed headband ends ensure that the earcups lock
securely into place, while lightweight aluminium voice coils ensure
an excellent transient response. With a frequency response of 16 to
22,000Hz, an impedance of 70 ohms and a maximum SPL of 120dB, the
HD 25 lends itself to any monitoring task, whether broadcasting, live
recording or in the DJ booth. The HD 25 comes complete with a screw-
on jack adaptor to 1/4” inch (6.3mm) for its straight steel cable. In a
true sense, the headphones are a paradise for any DJ or a broadcaster.
Its sister model, the HD 25 LIGHT, is the entry-level version for
demanding consumers and cost-sensitive pro users who are looking for
a good pair of mixing and monitoring headphones. The HD 25 LIGHT
features a simpler headband design and slightly different drivers but
brings a well-defined bass and detailed treble to any monitoring task.
The headphones have an impedance of 60 ohms, a maximum SPL of
114dB and a frequency response of 30 to 16,000Hz. The straight, dual-
sided steel cable (3m) comes complete with a 3.5 to 6.3mm (1/8” to
1/4”) adaptor. For the pro users, who are looking for pocket friendly
options, HD 25 LIGHT is an ultimate option.
The HD 25 PLUS is identical in design to the HD 25 but spoils its users
with extra accessories and two included cables. Users can choose
between a coiled steel cable (length: 3m/1m) and a straight, 1.5m steel
cable. The PLUS version also comes with a handy storage pouch and
a second set of ear pads in a soft velour version. For the music lovers
who like extra accessories, HD 25 PLUS is a perfect option.
Hope you find this article good for your perfect choice of headphones.