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title: "HD 25 Basic Edition, Closed Headphone for ENG/DJ use with split headband"
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# High max SPL with <0.3% distortion 70Ω impedance for universal compatibility Closed acoustic design for passive noise reduction HD 25 Basic Edition, Closed Headphone for ENG/DJ use with split headband

**Brand:** sennheiser
**Price:** $419.59
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the booth, own the moment — legendary sound that never quits.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HD 25 Basic Edition, Closed Headphone for ENG/DJ use with split headband by sennheiser
- **How much does it cost?** $419.59 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sennheiser enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sennheiser brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Iconic DJ Heritage:** Join the ranks of legendary DJs worldwide with the 25-year classic that’s been a studio and stage staple.
- • **Rugged & Replaceable:** Built to last with easily serviceable parts and a tough steel cable that withstands daily grind and travel.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** 70Ω impedance and included 3.5mm to 6.3mm adaptor make these headphones plug-and-play with all your devices.
- • **Pro-Level Sound Accuracy:** Experience crystal-clear, distortion-free audio even at high volumes — perfect for DJs and audiophiles alike.
- • **One-Ear Monitoring Mastery:** Rotatable capsules and split headband ensure secure fit and effortless single-ear monitoring in noisy environments.

## Overview

The Sennheiser HD 25 Basic Edition headphones deliver professional-grade, high-fidelity sound with a rugged, closed-back design optimized for DJs and audio pros. Featuring a 70Ω impedance for broad device compatibility, passive noise isolation, and a durable split headband with rotatable ear cups, these headphones offer precise, distortion-free audio at high volumes. Celebrated for 25 years in the electronic music scene, they combine comfort, durability, and iconic status in one no-nonsense package.

## Description

From the manufacturer Box Contains Sennheiser HD25-1 headphones. screw on jack adaptor. 3.5mm to 6.3mm. HD 25-1-II BASIC EDITION Professional DJ Wired Headphones The HD 25-1-II BASIC EDITION is the full version of the legendary DJ headphones, just simply stripped of a spare pair of ear pads, meaning delivery will include the headphones and the jack adaptor. No compromise on sound, build quality or any of the characteristics of this internationally famous headphone. For 25 years it has set the standard and redefined performance in DJ headphones. Beyond all the passing fads for bright colours or boomy bass, its ruggedness and accuracy mean it remains a favourite of true music professionals to this day. High sensitivity due to lightweight aluminium voice coils. Extremely high attenuation of background noise. All main components are easily field-serviceable. Ability to be cranked to high SPLs without distortion. Did you know? The electronic music scene has seen its fair share of big name performers. Over the last 25 years the world has witnessed the rise of the superstar DJ, as these artists behind the decks created new ways to explore and experience music. And as DJs ascended to legendary status, so too have Sennheiser’s HD 25 headphones. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the HD 25 has become an icon of electronic music and a staple product in DJ booths around the world. A version of the HD 25s was the headphone offered to passengers on British Airways Concorde flights. Models with ‘Concorde’ on the headband are very collectable, especially among DJs.. Learn more about the HD 25-1-II BASIC EDITION The HD 25s are popular globally for their accuracy, durability, comfort and design. Offer a full and powerful sound – if you love your music as a consumer or as a professional, then these are for you. The sound is crisp and clear even at high volumes with no distortion. Designed for years of hard use in demanding situations and all parts can be easily replaced if needed. -Compatibility Wired with a short 1.5m straight single-sided cable, you can use them either an iPod or a mixing desk using the supplied 6.3 mm adaptor. -Sennheiser recommends this headphone for DJs, cameramen for studio monitoring, audio equipment testing and anyone who loves great music - the rotatable capsules are perfect for one-ear monitoring and offer impressive attenuation of background noise, while remaining comfortable even over long periods of use. The robust construction and features such as the rugged, replaceable steel cable make the HD 25 more than a match for tough everyday demands. The HD 25s perform exceptionally well in loud environments.

Review: Audiophile quality very neutral headphones that rely on a good musical source. Highly musical. Recommended. - I found that the H25s’ went from fairly pants to magical in the first ten or so hours of use. Once run in they are very neutral with a flat frequency response and a tonal accuracy that some may term a little clinical; similar in nature to Grado Headphones (but without the mid-range emphasis). Not as warm and exciting as my AKG 451s’ but overall more musically satisfying. In my opinion far superior to the Sennheiser Momentum 2 that everyone raves about. Not designed as commuter portables, but if you need a small pair of real audiophile quality headphones that afford a reasonable level of sound isolation and real musical satisfaction then definitely try them out. Great monitor level headphones if you are into mixing and recording your own music. Can be critical of poor quality input so better with CD quality or higher resolution input. Bottom line is that I never feel as though they have any significant faults in their presentation and they draw me into the music. Recommended. Pros Sound quality. Lots of portable headphones are designed with low frequency bias. The H25s’ are not and have a very neutral and detailed presentation with a fine tonal accuracy. Every part of the music just sounds well balanced and right. They also have a wide sound-stage for closed cup headphones. If you are not used to this presentation then you may consider them a bit analytical or clinical but persevere and you may start to be absorbed in the detail and musical dynamics and find the H25s’ highly musical. Well made. Very sturdy phones and most parts are replaceable. Limited microphoney from the cable. So if you tap the cable you don’t get a large booming in your ear. Even at the full retail price they are worth it. Reasonable sound isolation. Strangely Comfortable. Initially you are aware of a significant pressure applied by the headband to the ear pads and I expected this to become uncomfortable over time, but it doesn't. You are always aware that you are wearing the headphones but the pads soften quite quickly and you get used to the pressure. For me it never becomes uncomfortable and the ear cups do not move around and cause irritation. Good if you wear glasses. The design means that the ear-pads do not touch the arms of glasses. Cons No carry case or bag supplied. Bulky. The headband and size of ear cup mean that they are not particularly good if you are listening to music whilst lying down. They are not really everyday portable headphones. Make everything sound great, however they really deserve to be used with at least high quality CD resolution music sources. Not stylish but very functional looking.
Review: Rugged, capable performer. - I won't comment much on the sound quality - plenty of comment elsewhere. They give a well-balanced, neutral sound with adequate bass and nice soundstaging. I find them comfortable to wear and can enjoy listening with them for a few hours without fatigue/discomfort. I bought these primarily for music on the move and for using whilst others are watching the TV. Isolation is very good but not 100% (but I wouldn't expect 100%) - plenty good enough for my purposes and a massive improvement on the bundled earphones you get with most music-players. They are tough headphones that I have no worries about throwing loose into my bag. They have survived being sat on a couple of times (but it is something that I'd rather avoid). They are a little harder to drive than bundled headphones but this is not a problem - I use them with a Sansa Clip+, PC (via Creative headphone socket on speaker volume control), laptop and also plugged into my Rotel amplifier. Sometimes I put the volume on the Sansa to maximum but only when I want the music LOUD and the recording is made at a relatively low level. Everything else is ample when kept well below maximum on all sources. The 'basic' edition model comes with a 1.5m (steel) cable and a right-angle jack - 3.5mm with a screw-on 6.3mm adapter. The cable is a good thickness, 'figure-of-eight' type cross-section and does not tangle or knot easily. As with the 'full' edition - all parts are replaceable. All in all, I'd say that these are good all-round headphones that give good sound-quality and isolation whilst being rugged enough to cope with day-to-day on-the-move 'personal-stereo' use - but are just as 'at home' for use at home.

## Features

- Based on the legendary DJ headphones, just simply stripped of a spare pair of ear pads
- High maximum sound pressure level - ideal for professional and personal use too; Single Sided On-Ear (Supraaural) Headphone Amp TV Set HiFi System Passive noise reduction Home Audio Closed acoustic design
- 70 ? nominal impedance for universal compatibility with all sources and split headband for secure placement on the head
- Frequency response (Headphones): 16 - 22000 Hz; total harmonic distortion <0,3%
- International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00009ZSYG |
| Age range (description) | Adult |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer |
| Best Sellers Rank | 15,362 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 42 in DJ Headphones |
| Cable feature | Detachable |
| Compatible devices | TVs, Home Audio Systems, Laptops, Desktops, Smartphones |
| Control method | Push Button |
| Control type | Noise Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,830) |
| Date First Available | 8 Feb. 2007 |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Item Weight | 140 g |
| Item model number | HD 25-1 II |
| Item weight | 0.14 Kilograms |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Package type | Standard Packaging |
| Product Dimensions | 8.3 x 18.8 x 25 cm; 140 g |
| Recommended uses for product | Professional listening, as for DJs; personal listening for long sessions |
| Specific uses for product | DJ |
| Style | Basic Edition |
| Water resistance level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sennheiser
- **Colour:** Black
- **Connectivity technology:** Wired
- **Ear placement:** On Ear
- **Form factor:** On-Ear and Closed back
- **Headphone jack:** 3.5 mm Jack
- **Impedance:** 70 Ohms
- **Included components:** Sennheiser HD 25-1 II Headphones
- **Model name:** HD 25-1 II
- **Noise control:** Sound Isolation

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What hard case would you recommend for these headphones ? I do not trust the amazon recommendation as the size of the headphones is bigger**
A: I haven't got around to ordering it myself but if you Google "Sennheiser Carrying case - 556907" it brings up what looks like the official case for the headphones. Hope that helps

**Q: Do they come with warranty?**
A: Yes they come with a Manufacturer Warranty of 2 Years.

**Q: Photo says made in Romania? Is this original? Sennheiser has a factory there?**
A: I bought these exact ones and mine are made in Ireland. They are definitely genuine originals.

**Q: How is the passive noise block on these. Have dB figure? Want to block out loud gym music to listen to podcasts**
A: Buy them, i use them for everything

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Audiophile quality very neutral headphones that rely on a good musical source. Highly musical. Recommended.
*by D***M on 11 February 2017*

I found that the H25s’ went from fairly pants to magical in the first ten or so hours of use. Once run in they are very neutral with a flat frequency response and a tonal accuracy that some may term a little clinical; similar in nature to Grado Headphones (but without the mid-range emphasis). Not as warm and exciting as my AKG 451s’ but overall more musically satisfying. In my opinion far superior to the Sennheiser Momentum 2 that everyone raves about. Not designed as commuter portables, but if you need a small pair of real audiophile quality headphones that afford a reasonable level of sound isolation and real musical satisfaction then definitely try them out. Great monitor level headphones if you are into mixing and recording your own music. Can be critical of poor quality input so better with CD quality or higher resolution input. Bottom line is that I never feel as though they have any significant faults in their presentation and they draw me into the music. Recommended. Pros Sound quality. Lots of portable headphones are designed with low frequency bias. The H25s’ are not and have a very neutral and detailed presentation with a fine tonal accuracy. Every part of the music just sounds well balanced and right. They also have a wide sound-stage for closed cup headphones. If you are not used to this presentation then you may consider them a bit analytical or clinical but persevere and you may start to be absorbed in the detail and musical dynamics and find the H25s’ highly musical. Well made. Very sturdy phones and most parts are replaceable. Limited microphoney from the cable. So if you tap the cable you don’t get a large booming in your ear. Even at the full retail price they are worth it. Reasonable sound isolation. Strangely Comfortable. Initially you are aware of a significant pressure applied by the headband to the ear pads and I expected this to become uncomfortable over time, but it doesn't. You are always aware that you are wearing the headphones but the pads soften quite quickly and you get used to the pressure. For me it never becomes uncomfortable and the ear cups do not move around and cause irritation. Good if you wear glasses. The design means that the ear-pads do not touch the arms of glasses. Cons No carry case or bag supplied. Bulky. The headband and size of ear cup mean that they are not particularly good if you are listening to music whilst lying down. They are not really everyday portable headphones. Make everything sound great, however they really deserve to be used with at least high quality CD resolution music sources. Not stylish but very functional looking.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rugged, capable performer.
*by W***E on 7 February 2011*

I won't comment much on the sound quality - plenty of comment elsewhere. They give a well-balanced, neutral sound with adequate bass and nice soundstaging. I find them comfortable to wear and can enjoy listening with them for a few hours without fatigue/discomfort. I bought these primarily for music on the move and for using whilst others are watching the TV. Isolation is very good but not 100% (but I wouldn't expect 100%) - plenty good enough for my purposes and a massive improvement on the bundled earphones you get with most music-players. They are tough headphones that I have no worries about throwing loose into my bag. They have survived being sat on a couple of times (but it is something that I'd rather avoid). They are a little harder to drive than bundled headphones but this is not a problem - I use them with a Sansa Clip+, PC (via Creative headphone socket on speaker volume control), laptop and also plugged into my Rotel amplifier. Sometimes I put the volume on the Sansa to maximum but only when I want the music LOUD and the recording is made at a relatively low level. Everything else is ample when kept well below maximum on all sources. The 'basic' edition model comes with a 1.5m (steel) cable and a right-angle jack - 3.5mm with a screw-on 6.3mm adapter. The cable is a good thickness, 'figure-of-eight' type cross-section and does not tangle or knot easily. As with the 'full' edition - all parts are replaceable. All in all, I'd say that these are good all-round headphones that give good sound-quality and isolation whilst being rugged enough to cope with day-to-day on-the-move 'personal-stereo' use - but are just as 'at home' for use at home.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just buy em. You won’t regret it!
*by P***L on 6 December 2020*

Sennheiser HD25’s are by no shadow of a doubt - the best headphones you can buy. Just watch any video of a world class DJ who uses over the ear headphones and it will be a pair of these They have one of the greatest and smoothest frequency responses out there - they’re not the most exciting, as they won’t hype up your bass frequencies or boost the airy end of the treble, but they will play your music exactly how it should be heard, no more, no less The isolation is pretty damn good, without feeling underwater, and it means you can listen to music in bed without your partner getting annoyed of the tinny hiss of music leaking from the headphones They’re built solidly too - they feel like pure quality and haven’t needed hidden weights adding to them in order for them to feel more premium (not mentioning names Dr Dre...) and there’s no rattle or wobble in any of the joints They’re also modular too so you can replace any part yourself instead of replacing the entire headphone if something breaks! And finally they are super comfortable, even on my tiny pea head - the cups are soft and don’t get sweaty, the split headband is great and they stay solid on your head without movement but also without crushing your head and giving you headaches. Just buy em. You won’t regret it!

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