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Inspired by the HD 25-1II, these Sennheiser HD 25 SP-II headphones are perfect for monitoring, recording and outdoor applications. With a closed design, Neodymium magnets and60-Ohm impedance, these HD 25 SP-II headphonesshut out ambient noise and render full-bodied sound over a frequency range from30 to 16,000 Hz. The HD 25 SP-II headphones can belinked to external devices featuring a 3.5 mm or 6.3 mm jack, and the tough 3-metrecable is detachable. The Sennheiser HD 25 SP-II's headband islightweight, and the ear cups are padded for lasting comfort.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Tony Jones
VINE™ VOICE
Having tested several Bose headphones in some showrooms and decided that my tastes exceeded my budget (by a long way) I shopped around and settled on these (and got them for around £70). I use them on an MP3 player (Cowon D2 with plenty of power in the output stage) on which they sound great.
Good points:
* Awesome sound, lots of depth and clarity
* Light and comfortable
* This pair are 60 ohm (other reviewer suggested 80 ohm) and are fine for an MP3 player
* Heavier, longer, thicker cable has upped the DAB signal I can pull in (which I hadn't expected!)
* simple construction looks cheap but in fact makes them resistant to damage
Less good
* A bit bulky and not really designed for portable devices and pockets (I used PX200s before)
Good points:
* Awesome sound, lots of depth and clarity
* Light and comfortable
* This pair are 60 ohm (other reviewer suggested 80 ohm) and are fine for an MP3 player
* Heavier, longer, thicker cable has upped the DAB signal I can pull in (which I hadn't expected!)
* simple construction looks cheap but in fact makes them resistant to damage
Less good
* A bit bulky and not really designed for portable devices and pockets (I used PX200s before)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Sound wise I can't fault these headphones - they get 5 stars. After the classic Beyer Dynamic headphones, the HD25 range are perhaps the most famous headphones around - so why only 2 stars?
Because of a serious and very obvious design floor that Sennheiser have failed to put right with this products and will end up costing you a fortune.
The main issue with these headphones is that the ear pieces swivel round on the headband repeatedly leading to tangle wires that eventually wind up so tight around your neck under your chin it chokes you.
You have to constantly take them off, pull an ear piece off the headband and let it untangle itself (much like when you dangle an old telephone to un-kink the wires).
The constant kinking of the wires means very rapidly the wires break and you are forced to buy a replacement lead at the cost of anywhere between twenty-five and forty-five pounds and pop. You do the maths.
If you are using them a lot (say in a studio situation or for DJing) this happens regularly - it's not like it once every couple of years. I have replaced leads within months of buying a new one.
My advice - splash out the extra money and buy the model up with the proper split headband. They are much comfier to wear and the wires are tucked safely away in the headband. You may have to spend a bit more to begin with, but trust me, you'll soon save yourself a fortune in spare parts.
Sennheiser HD 25-1 II, Closed-Back Headphones Ideal For ENG & Professional Monitoring
Sound wise I use these for monitoring, music production, DJ and studio work - and I can't fault the clarity or quality.... Read more ›
Because of a serious and very obvious design floor that Sennheiser have failed to put right with this products and will end up costing you a fortune.
The main issue with these headphones is that the ear pieces swivel round on the headband repeatedly leading to tangle wires that eventually wind up so tight around your neck under your chin it chokes you.
You have to constantly take them off, pull an ear piece off the headband and let it untangle itself (much like when you dangle an old telephone to un-kink the wires).
The constant kinking of the wires means very rapidly the wires break and you are forced to buy a replacement lead at the cost of anywhere between twenty-five and forty-five pounds and pop. You do the maths.
If you are using them a lot (say in a studio situation or for DJing) this happens regularly - it's not like it once every couple of years. I have replaced leads within months of buying a new one.
My advice - splash out the extra money and buy the model up with the proper split headband. They are much comfier to wear and the wires are tucked safely away in the headband. You may have to spend a bit more to begin with, but trust me, you'll soon save yourself a fortune in spare parts.
Sennheiser HD 25-1 II, Closed-Back Headphones Ideal For ENG & Professional Monitoring
Sound wise I use these for monitoring, music production, DJ and studio work - and I can't fault the clarity or quality.... Read more ›
By a g palmer
Amazon Verified Purchase
These worked really well, But then a friend borrowed and broke them. so can't say about durability, but sound quality is fantastic.
By TheMarquis
I got mine for an utter steal (<£30!) many years ago and have never ever thought they were a bad investment.
They are a very well behaved set of phones both physically and in the audio department.
I want to talk about the build first:
Yes they do look basic. there's no fancy gimmicks, no pretty shiny metal or 'cool' looking logo designs on them. TBH - they are kind of boring looking.
Frankly though, who cares? seriously..? REALLY?
The one thing mine have never done is break. The simple headband and 'ratchet' slide adjuster works really well. The only real concern is that if you have a noggin of epic magnitude you might struggle with these.
Also - the whole idea of having a cord that is removable (therefore replaceable)is one idea I have been glad of on many occasion throughout the years... the number of 'phones that I have lost due to getting the cord snagged and moving too suddenly is quite a number... with the "clip in pin" design of these the worst you get is having to plug them back in.
It's a very simply yet brilliant idea and works very well.
In the comfort department - they are fine. The pads do make the ears get a little warm over long periods... but not like each ear has it's own sauna.
Unless you're trying to listen to music in the full heat of the Sahara for an hour or so... it really is something that can be dealt with (I used to use mine to run a final check on tracks that I had mixed - so you're talking a good 3 hours at least).
So yeah, they get a bit warm which isn't too bad and they're not for people who are well endowed in the cranial area.
They're okay.
Sound on the other hand is not okay....... Read more ›
They are a very well behaved set of phones both physically and in the audio department.
I want to talk about the build first:
Yes they do look basic. there's no fancy gimmicks, no pretty shiny metal or 'cool' looking logo designs on them. TBH - they are kind of boring looking.
Frankly though, who cares? seriously..? REALLY?
The one thing mine have never done is break. The simple headband and 'ratchet' slide adjuster works really well. The only real concern is that if you have a noggin of epic magnitude you might struggle with these.
Also - the whole idea of having a cord that is removable (therefore replaceable)is one idea I have been glad of on many occasion throughout the years... the number of 'phones that I have lost due to getting the cord snagged and moving too suddenly is quite a number... with the "clip in pin" design of these the worst you get is having to plug them back in.
It's a very simply yet brilliant idea and works very well.
In the comfort department - they are fine. The pads do make the ears get a little warm over long periods... but not like each ear has it's own sauna.
Unless you're trying to listen to music in the full heat of the Sahara for an hour or so... it really is something that can be dealt with (I used to use mine to run a final check on tracks that I had mixed - so you're talking a good 3 hours at least).
So yeah, they get a bit warm which isn't too bad and they're not for people who are well endowed in the cranial area.
They're okay.
Sound on the other hand is not okay....... Read more ›
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
HD 25 SP-1 for people on the move or for soft listening at home, up to you!
13 Sep 2008
By Thomas Ekman
These cans are easy to handle and a rugged pair of headphones. They sound similar to HD280-Pro, but with slightly less emphasis on the bass. They can, like the 280s, be a bit warm to wear during extended listening sessions, but the ear pads can easily be replaced by velour pads, which come as an accessory.
I usually switch between the HD25 SP and the HD 280 Pro, and I am constantly discovering similarities and differences between the two.
These cans require a lot of time playing in before they open up, unlike the HD 280 Pro. They can sound a bit harsh right out of the box.
They are easy to stuff in a suitcase, since the earpieces fold up flat. The headband cannot be folded, though.
They are very rugged, despite their appearance, and deliver a very good sonic response. These phones are especially good at rendering voices accurately, but lack a bit of the top frequency range, but if you're into vocal jazz, like myself, that has not such a great impact on the overall impression.
The bass response could be a little better. I've listened to the big brother HD25, and they do have better bass response, but at a price almost twice as high, the price difference does not correlate to the sonic improvement.
As with all supraural headphones, they need some time to get used to wearing, since they are applying pressure to the ears. At 85 ohms, they may need an amp to sound at its best, but I've listened to them on a small MP3 player, driven by one AAA battery!
In conclusion, a very recommendable set of headphones.
I usually switch between the HD25 SP and the HD 280 Pro, and I am constantly discovering similarities and differences between the two.
These cans require a lot of time playing in before they open up, unlike the HD 280 Pro. They can sound a bit harsh right out of the box.
They are easy to stuff in a suitcase, since the earpieces fold up flat. The headband cannot be folded, though.
They are very rugged, despite their appearance, and deliver a very good sonic response. These phones are especially good at rendering voices accurately, but lack a bit of the top frequency range, but if you're into vocal jazz, like myself, that has not such a great impact on the overall impression.
The bass response could be a little better. I've listened to the big brother HD25, and they do have better bass response, but at a price almost twice as high, the price difference does not correlate to the sonic improvement.
As with all supraural headphones, they need some time to get used to wearing, since they are applying pressure to the ears. At 85 ohms, they may need an amp to sound at its best, but I've listened to them on a small MP3 player, driven by one AAA battery!
In conclusion, a very recommendable set of headphones.
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