Review Sennheiser HD 25-1 II, & Sennheiser HD 25-SP II Model
Launch of HD 25-1 II and the HD 25-SP II models in the market created a new wave and enthusiasm amongst the music and sound recording fraternity. HD 25-SP II costs $129 while Sennheiser HD 25-1 II cost $199.
Both HD 25-1 II and the HD 25-SP II can be used in live, mobile, as well as studio applications. The 25-1s are more at home in a recording studio, as their fidelity is better, the 25-SPs appeals to the DJ type of crowd, especially because of the low price tag. What’s unusual is that these headphones don’t look like other headphones generally spotted in the studios in the same price range.
The specs list the 25-1’s SPL at 120 dB, which is quite a bit higher than most other headphones of the same category. The maximum input power is approximately at 200-mega watt, which actually goes to prove that it’s an efficient and upgraded system, as compared to other models in the similar bracket. The voice coil is of lightweight aluminum and can handle high SPLs without much difficulty.
The users have used and tested these Sennheiser models through different types of materials such as the Mahler symphony, an acoustic ensemble and some rock. The sound of both Sennheiser models is found to be loud, bright, and clear throughout. Especially the 25-1’s which really does the put the bass out front although nothing sounds humpy or muddy.
Both these Sennheiser headphone sets are transparent through the high end, and slightly bright at the top, but of course in a pleasant sort of way. The sound of both the Sennheiser models is strong in bass content, but again never to the point where the user will feel the drivers overwhelming. Both the headphones feel like they are in control till you can push them?to an almost uncomfortable level!
So now we know the features of this out of the world Sennheiser headphone sets. These Sennheisers are absolutely lightweight, strong and tough, and are designed to handle high SPL their small size notwithstanding. They have an excellent, tight bass sound that damps and reproduces transients very well. Because the ear-cups don’t collapse on a hinge, the phones may not as seem as portable as some other headphones, but the ear-cups do detach from the headband easily. The only other potential drawback is the relatively short cord but you could always order the longer cable from Sennheiser.
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