[jonathanjong]

HD25 isolates a lot better, and I no longer own IEMs. So, the idea is that I'll use HD25 for trips. I just don't take them very often...and I'm getting a pair of NE-7. So...I'm tempted to sell. Hum hum.

I'm getting a D10, I think. The Pico's really tempting, but my wallet says Nien!

 

[winnston]

The left earcup is going out more and more on mine. It use to happen really rarely but no it's been happening more often.

It's easily fixable by shaking them a bit or fiddling with the wire going to the left earcup, but still really annoying.

Anyone know how to fix this problem?

 

[Bonthouse]

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Originally Posted by winnston /img/forum/go_quote.gif The left earcup is going out more and more on mine. It use to happen really rarely but no it's been happening more often. It's easily fixable by shaking them a bit or fiddling with the wire going to the left earcup, but still really annoying. Anyone know how to fix this problem?

x2, can anyone help?

 

[limpidglitch]

Sounds like a loose connection in the driver capsule. Have you tried to disassemble it and see if things change?
thomann sell replacements, but they're 59 euro for one, I think that's a little stiff.

 

[Pistachio]

I have a pair of ESW9's, they sound better to me... but... I really really like the HD25, so much so that I would often recommend them over the ESW9. I want one quite a bit, and intend to get one soon. They are everything the ESW9's aren't. They can be thrown around, abused, they actually isolate. I see no reason to not have both. They both have so much charm and character.

 

[AudioTroll]

just order my pair

I can finally return my borrowed ones
evil friends making me appreciate good sound

cant wait for them to come.

orderd from thomann.de and they have a super customer support

sent my order whitout complete postcode,took less then 2 minutes for them to mail me and ask for the correct one

thanks for a great forum, I learnd alot here.

 

[adiZero]

My first post here, but I have been around for a while searching for information.

I just got a pair of these wonderfull cans - HD 25. After searching around on this forum it was clear for me that this would be a good choice.

I was looking for a sealed set for portable and home use with GREAT SQ. Started up with the Denon D1001, but I thougt it was to much plastic feeling (both in terms of sound and quality). I returned it after two days and decided to go for the HD 25. I must say I am VERY satisfied, it's perfect for my needs!

These cans will be used as both a portable set and also for use at home. A nice (and sealed) alternative to my Grado SR 125. I have just replaced the pads to the more comfortable, and have placed an order for the HD 650 cable.

I know that these cans really don't need an amp, but I really think it improves a lot with a nice source and a dedicated amp.

I am sure these cans will stay with me for a long long time

 

[Bredin]

I've been using a pair of HD25-1 for 4 years now. And I must say that I really like them! Small, lightweight, acceptable sound, comfortable, good isolation. Been using them both at home and outside with my mp3 player. No matter if it's -20*c or +30*c outside, the 25-1 still lives! Just skin from the pads that have broken for me. But the pads are so cheap to replace. There are phones with better sound for the money, but these are the best phones overall.

 

[insyte]

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Originally Posted by adiZero /img/forum/go_quote.gif ....and have placed an order for the HD 650 cable. I know that these cans really don't need an amp, but I really think it improves a lot with a nice source and a dedicated amp. I am sure these cans will stay with me for a long long time

Ah the HD25 does scale up if you use an amp, but I find that it is very listenable already even without an amp. You also won't regret the cable upgrade

 

[cknelson15]

I searched this thread (and the entire forum) for a direct comparison of the HD25's to the ATH-M50's but haven't found one, so sorry if I missed this.

They seem to be targeting the same type of user and I have a morbid curiosity because I recently purchased the M50's.

 

[John Willett]

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Originally Posted by cknelson15 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I searched this thread (and the entire forum) for a direct comparison of the HD25's to the ATH-M50's but haven't found one, so sorry if I missed this. They seem to be targeting the same type of user and I have a morbid curiosity because I recently purchased the M50's.

I don't know about the M50, but the HD 25-1 was originally designed for ENG and location recording - that's why the cable was short; originally 1.2m (now 1.5m with the Mk.II), the min-jack was rt.angled (so it does not stick out from the camera or damage the socket if knocked) and why it was 120dB efficient to give a good level from battery powered equipment.

Used for a lot more things now, of course.

 

[cknelson15]

Thanks for the reply, John. I'm a DJ so that's where I came across these in the first place and I know they're pretty much the standard in Europe.

What sort of response have you gotten from the DJ community in terms of why they like them so much and have you re-engineered successive models to cater to that group at all?

 

[John Willett]

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Originally Posted by cknelson15 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for the reply, John. I'm a DJ so that's where I came across these in the first place and I know they're pretty much the standard in Europe. What sort of response have you gotten from the DJ community in terms of why they like them so much and have you re-engineered successive models to cater to that group at all?

DJs liked them because they were tough, sealed well, had a twist-able earpiece for single-ear use (so they could line up the next disk and still hear what was going on in the room), the steel cable that was securely anchored and couldn't break and the fact they are excellent for listening to detail.

We do have a pair in our "black museum" in Sennheiser UK, where a night club burned down with everything destroyed and the DJ found his HD 25 in the rubble - took them home and plugged them in and they still worked!

Sennheiser UK gave him a brand new pair and kept the old ones, in exchange, for the black museum.

They have not been re-engineered at all since they came out in about 1988, except the mini-plug contacts in the earpieces were changed to gold-plated ones (about 15 years ago) to minimise corrosion when used for ENG work outside.

 

[jamescodway]

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Originally Posted by John Willett /img/forum/go_quote.gif DJs liked them because they were tough, sealed well, had a twist-able earpiece for single-ear use (so they could line up the next disk and still hear what was going on in the room), the steel cable that was securely anchored and couldn't break and the fact they are excellent for listening to detail. They have not been re-engineered at all since they came out in about 1988, except the mini-plug contacts in the earpieces were changed to gold-plated ones (about 15 years ago) to minimise corrosion when used for ENG work outside.

John, you'll be aware that a number of people have customised their beloved HD25s?

For general portable use... a shortish-length straight high quality copper cable with right angle jack and a headband that holds the capsules in the same place when you put them on again would be fantastic. Like some others, I adopted some HD650 cable and a HS25SP headband to achieve a basic upgrade. Any feedback you can pass back to HO might be much appreciated by future buyers.

The HD25s are not quite as wonderful as the (now discontinued) HD250s but they are a bit special.


James

 

[John Willett]

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Originally Posted by jamescodway /img/forum/go_quote.gif John, you'll be aware that a number of people have customised their beloved HD25s?

Yes


Quote:

Originally Posted by jamescodway /img/forum/go_quote.gif For general portable use... a shortish-length straight high quality copper cable with right angle jack and a headband that holds the capsules in the same place when you put them on again would be fantastic. Like some others, I adopted some HD650 cable and a HS25SP headband to achieve a basic upgrade.

Don't use the SP headband - if yoy change the cable use the standard split headband - pull off the capsules and turn them round so the mini-connector socket is at the bottom - then it's easy to use the HD 650 cable if you wish.

Personally I hate the HD 414 / HD 25 SP headband, as the capsules are free to turn round and round and get the cable in a twist. This headband is excellent as it enables headphones to be sold at a lower price; but if moding the HD 25, keep the original headband.


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Originally Posted by jamescodway /img/forum/go_quote.gif Any feedback you can pass back to HO might be much appreciated by future buyers.

The HD 25 is a pro headphone and the steel cable is needed for the job it's designed to do - I would not want to go away from the steel cable for my own HD 25. The number of people who want a copper cable over a steel is extremely small - and if you want copper then the HD 25-C II has a copper cable (the coiled version).


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Originally Posted by jamescodway /img/forum/go_quote.gif The HD25s are not quite as wonderful as the (now discontinued) HD250s but they are a bit special.

Agreed, which is why I bought every HD 250 in the warehouse when they were discontinued. I have now 2 x test sample HD 250, 1 x HD 250 Mk.I and 3 x HD 250 II.