Great video, Steve! Ordered my pair yesterday, can't wait for it to arrive. Yellow earpads look amazing!
@djar220
4 жыл бұрын
Watched this video using my Sennheiser HD25s. Great video Steve.
@IliyaOsnovikov
4 жыл бұрын
Steve, look, Sennheiser just made earpads to match your T-shirt!
@stephannordmann5346
4 жыл бұрын
And the wall unit 🤣
@googoo-gjoob
4 жыл бұрын
@@stephannordmann5346 he _almost_ disappeared
@larrycrumley5106
3 жыл бұрын
Kind of a subdued shirt for Steve.
@dondotyGR
Жыл бұрын
HD25-1 II was my first audiophile headphone. It still has a special place in my heart
@robnewbold1
4 жыл бұрын
Superb video Steve, your enthusiasm is incredible.
@foxmmulder
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks to this episode I now have my own HD25 LE's and they are great. Massive bass compared to my IEMs (KZ ZS10 Pros) but just missing out a bit of the higher end definition I'd like when listening to Tidal through Audioquest Dragonfly red on iPhone. Love the show Steve, best regards from Down Under.
@theeaselrider4032
4 жыл бұрын
"Thick, Bloated, Muddy & Clampy". I am now fully versed in the language of high-end audio. I think the last 2 were supposed to be part of the original Snow White movie. But their general behaviour got them banned from the set. But then Snow White & the 9 Dwarfs didn't sound quite as good anyway. Medication now starting to work - time for bed. Thanks Steve.
@jimgardiner1558
4 жыл бұрын
Back in the early 70's I had a pair of Koss Pro 4AA headphones. Great base and pretty good treble (i think they were $75 at the time). Several years later I listened to a "velocity type" headphone (probably Sennheiser) and I was blown away by the open/free sound. There was probably a bit of a trade-off in base but the base seemed adequate and more detailed than the Koss.
@simonfortin9232
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Steeve, I'm still have a Sennheiser HD 414SL 30 years old. The originals foams where yellow. I had to replace them by the only available black ones. They still working find. It's just limitted use because of the 300ohms impedance.
@Cryptoman_5000
4 жыл бұрын
Once long ago, Steve said he was going to do a video on his headphone tree. He has yet to do it. As an audiophile headphone collector It would be nice to know what he felt were worth sitting on that tree. No one else can do it. I urge you to convince him to take the time and break down those valued headphones since no one these days can give that much insight on older models.
@naps3386
4 жыл бұрын
Z Reviews has done it a couple of times
@societyofhighendaudio
2 жыл бұрын
I am happy owner of 414 until I could no longer find replacement for the yellow foam
@jabroni1498
4 жыл бұрын
i hope mine arrive with yellow pads!!!!!
@jamiesmith6838
3 жыл бұрын
I recall Steve saying they come with black pads "also". I take that to mean yellow is their anniversary color.
@hugobloemers4425
4 жыл бұрын
I used to have the HD414 which I bought for 10 Dutch guilders, lets say $4,- in its day. It was second hand of course and had blue foam (that later deteriorated) and it was modified to have the wire come out of the top becasue it came from a record shop. But indeed it did sounded fantastic. Besides that, I am not much of a headphone guy but I have been thinking to get one because I live in an apartment and I do not want to disturb the neighbors late at night. So when I saw this review, I thought what the heck and went on eBay (after being shocked by the prices on Amazon) and bought one on the spot whilst this video was playing on the background. I guess I have to blame Steve for my impulse buy... Anyway, I will keep the box because if I don't like it, this might be something you can sell at a profit once the limited supply dries up.
@johntrott9513
4 жыл бұрын
I've always liked Sennheiser headphones particularly with listening to weak signals on HF radio.
@sixstringsdown1
4 жыл бұрын
Or AMEUTUR RADIO. ;)
@txrazor2643
4 жыл бұрын
I had the first iteration, nice sound.
@bretspangler8717
4 жыл бұрын
I have the Blue Amperiors and I love them, they have the milled aluminum bodies.
@buildyouup838
4 жыл бұрын
Used to have a pair, they sound like grados
@Marian1st.
4 жыл бұрын
I have Grado 325, iSine20 and Jabra75 earbuds. Thinking about getting the HD25, for personal use. Does HD25 sound better than any of the headphones that I already have?
@Audiojunkabus
4 жыл бұрын
we all live in a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine. @ 100 bucks that may be a nice grab. I just may check these out.
@salmonline
4 жыл бұрын
Yellow Tuesday!
@mr.george7687
4 жыл бұрын
Wish they would of reissued the 414.
@Rocky-sn6fl
4 жыл бұрын
That was one yellow video...
@spencexxx
4 жыл бұрын
Could this be more yellow?
@googoo-gjoob
4 жыл бұрын
ok, so what if i want a _seriously_ good pair of headphones? i do not need ANR im prepared to close in on $1k in case this helps, i *love* my B&W 804D2 speakers
@MAELOB
4 жыл бұрын
For years go sports broadcast go to headphone.
@gregoryfrassetti1276
4 жыл бұрын
You forgot to disable the yellow filter again Steve. Too much yellow!
@leswever9014
4 жыл бұрын
City-based camouflage.
@NilsAndgren
4 жыл бұрын
Been using the same pair of HD 25 daily since 1998. At work, when cooking, running, commuting, DJ-ing, gardening, or as sound protection. If something needs replacing, just get it from spares.sennheiser.com (or .co.uk in the EU). Not a hi-fi can, but fun, powerful and reliable.
@DG-qq6gz
4 жыл бұрын
The retro look is back. Good haircut. ✂️💇🎧
@derekw6811
4 жыл бұрын
I agree probably just pulled back.
@jjquinn2004
4 жыл бұрын
Someone asked that in a previous video a couple of weeks ago and Steve replied that he’d just pulled his hair back. I figure that he’s still got it pulled back.
@TheMrgonzalo05
4 жыл бұрын
I guess everyone's likes different things. When I first met my girlfriend she was really clampy and over the years not so much. What I'm trying to say is I guess I like my things with more of a tight grip.
@alext2933
4 жыл бұрын
I still have my trusty HD25 which I used for DJing over 20 years ago. Still work fine despite having had more bumps than a tug boat. The fact you can move one cup off of one ear makes them classics to any DJ (of enough years). Have now moved onto HD650s for home use.
@shadouxg7150
3 жыл бұрын
This is why they don't have profit
@mrpositronia
4 жыл бұрын
The HD25s are designed to be used while a PA is blasting, so they have pronounced mid and low. Not the best for pleasant, relaxed listening. Well, for me, anyway.
@QoraxAudio
4 жыл бұрын
Jup the pronounced bass is to make beatmatching a bit easier; it's similar to the Pioneer HDJ-1000 (former Pioneer X10).
@ecyfoto
4 жыл бұрын
I just got a pair last week. Love them. Out of the box the bass was actually a tad sloppy though they quickly tightened up with use. Highly recommended for on the go.
@depauwgerlings
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, I think you would really enjoy the AKG K712 Pro. It has an immersive soundstage, which really feels like you're in a different environment, with a very enjoyable sound signature, good separation and detail retrieval ( it has a way of cramming the details in like the HD800, but without being harsh) and an interest layering (what it decides to put in the foreground and background). It is amp picky though. It also has a rather strange quality, which (more than in other headphones) let's you FEEL not just the bass but the midrange too, so if the vocalist breaths or growls you feel it in your throat (This might just be my ears). As I said, it is amp picky, so if you end up listening try it with a few different amps.
@HareDeLune
4 жыл бұрын
Not the first time you've recommended these, is it? I've been recommending the Ikko OH10's to Steve for months. He has to have seen at least one of them. Really frustrating when you know he will like what you're recommending because he reviews other stuff with similar qualities and talks about how he loves it. Steve is his own person, though, and it's not like we're neighbors and can just knock on his door and say "Hey! Check this out, I think you'll love it!" So, no matter how well intentioned we are, it just ain't gonna happen. I recommend we let bygones be bygones, before we get annoying. : )
@MosoKaiser
4 жыл бұрын
IMO, headphones that are best tried out before buying, the clamping force is no joke on these. The 'pro' nature of them also means they were originally meant to stay firmly in place and isolate for live mixing and DJ work.
@ethanwasserman6547
4 жыл бұрын
For on ears, these isolate like no other headphone I've used before. If any music is playing at even moderate levels, you can't hear anything or anyone.
@aaron___6014
3 жыл бұрын
They may put them on a watermelon, but can you fall asleep with them and wake up without them broken?
@richsherman3673
4 жыл бұрын
I gave my HD25's to my friend back in the 90's. I have ears that cannot tolerate anything that presses against them for more than 30 min. So I am now addicted to AKG that basically cover the ears, and sound great. Nice video Steve, and yes Sennheiser is amazing.
@quantumcreator8888
3 жыл бұрын
I am listening 👂 to this review with my HD25
@ny9h
4 жыл бұрын
I was Sennheiser rep in Chicago when the hd414 was in the introduced.. competition was koss Pro4... retail was 29.95,,,but none would take them seriously, t had to force everyone at Musicraft to Listen to them...YELLOW !!! About a year later I became everyone's best friend when consumers report gave them a best buy rating, and we had to allocate them... hifi hutch,audio consultants, united audio... RIP. Audio. Audio consultants still going strong. Bill steffey
@MattiMattiMattiMatti
3 жыл бұрын
I've used my HD25's for 12 years now. Replaced cushions once. Still can't find a better set of headphones, regardless of price or design. These sounds too good.
@TorToroPorco
4 жыл бұрын
Before the iconic Sennheiser 414s I’d always viewed headphones as sort of industrial tools, just something you had to use to perform a task and didn’t give them much thought. But when the 414s came out with their sleek modern appearance and bright yellow pads headphones suddenly became noticed and even a bit cool. The next evolution was the Walkman when headphones shrunk and became sleeker with different coloured ear pads, they became lifestyle and pseudo fashion accessories. Now headphones have become ubiquitous thanks to Beats and the Bose noise cancelling headphones. And rather than simply half shells you stuck over your ears headphones now come in a plethora of shapes, sizes and materials . They’ve come a long way in terms of design and sound.
@jamiesmith6838
3 жыл бұрын
Love the yellow pads on the black! 👍 I think I will have to pick up a pair? Sennheiser has staying power with great warranties! I own several. Their "Momentums" are my favourite! My slightly mod HD-600s collect more dust than action tho.
@HiFiInsider
4 жыл бұрын
matching yellow shirt! nice touch Steve.
@hifismiffy
4 жыл бұрын
High time Sennheiser brought out the HD 424 again - my first proper headphone.
@markcolegrove
4 жыл бұрын
yup, had a pair of those in college way back when! A little bass-thin but very comfortable.
@HiCZoK
4 жыл бұрын
But it's still not better than porta pro!
@bactanite
4 жыл бұрын
I miss my old HD414s from the mid 70s. They were the only headphone I've owned that wasn't painful to wear.
@user-xg6zz8qs3q
4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Grados? They're basically the same.
@Finn-McCool
4 жыл бұрын
🎶You're just mad about music, because music clears up the gloom. The walls are hella yellow....(quite brightly!) Quirky Audio-fellow....(might buy these!) Hi Fi forever to buy, Headphones don't care about phase.🎶 -✌🏼
@TheJohnniegolden
4 жыл бұрын
I listened to this review on my HD25s through a Dragonfly Cobalt. A bit overkill for spoken word perhaps, but my, Steve, did your voice ever sound lovely.
@munchie7688
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I love mine too, it's a wonderful and accurate headphone.
@shaychromoy
4 жыл бұрын
Lol, I’m listening to this video with hd25 (75 years)
@Drackleyrva
4 жыл бұрын
My first set of 'hifi' headphones were Sennheisers back in the early 80s. I loved those things but after several years of constant use, the foam pads begin to disintegrate.
@martytoo
4 жыл бұрын
I have had at least 5 sets of foam pads. I have spent more on the pads and connecting cord than I did for the headphones. I bought my 414's by mail from Midwest Hifi in Downers Grove Illinois for $22 in 1972.
@AlekDjRo
3 жыл бұрын
100 dollars damn...bought my hd 25 c II some good years ago for about 200 and something dollars in eastern europe..but i guess its a difference since i have the c II version.
@lucian823
4 жыл бұрын
listening to this on my hd-25 love them ;)
@Marian1st.
4 жыл бұрын
They are great! Get the YAXI ear pads. They are $40, and really good. Totally worth it. I have the Type B Yaxi pads. Comfort Yax pads are also awesome. Japanese quality!
@scottgust9709
4 жыл бұрын
I dont get how they all went up in price hd25 is $150 HD25 plus $200???!!!
@Likwidl
4 жыл бұрын
Never tried the HD25 but my HD280 is incredible! Sennheiser don't joke around when it comes to their pro offerings.
@frederikjacob1985
7 ай бұрын
Using since 22 years an HD25-II original and I also have the HD25-II Adidas LE. For me personally the only headphones that I've heard that were better are the b&w P7's.
@filipepaninho6558
4 жыл бұрын
Do the HD25 have enough sensibility to work with a Smartphone or PC if needed? My previous HD480II didn't...
@RovexHD
2 жыл бұрын
Tight and punchy bass indeed. Vocals are less forward sounding, so for classical music, I go with my Beyerdynamic DT1350
@connybenz9877
4 жыл бұрын
💕👍 a real beauty.....💖
@Audiojunkabus
4 жыл бұрын
I would love a suggestion or 2 for the most comfortable over the ear headphones. I find that comfort out-ways sound quality if you want to listen for more than an hour. Open or closed can is OK as long as the comfort is there. thanks
@PatrickDunca
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I’m interested in this too, particularly if they bore some resemblance to the HD25’s sound.
@opk157
4 жыл бұрын
@@Gandalf721 HD599
@kjton
3 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this review. Thank you for sharing with the world & keep doing what you’re doing.
@tomthompson7400
4 жыл бұрын
Great review ,, I have worked in the pro audio game for many years , not so much now ,,, but the question I have to ask ,Just out of curiosity , , when did you last have a full hearing check. Thats not a throw away question , but a lot of the pro audio guys especially on the live tour or dance music scene are heading towards being deaf ,, which effects every knob or slide they touch , whice in turn effects every thing every one else hears , just a thought .
@ianmedium
4 жыл бұрын
The 414 was my first proper headphone that was not a relic from the weigh a ton lot that sounded terrible as well. Mine were hooked up to my Walkman pro with metal tapes lovingly recorded from my vinyl collection, a story I’m sure replicated by hundreds of thousands of us Audiophiles back then!
@h0ll0wm9n
4 жыл бұрын
This video is brought to you by our generous sponsor, Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG.
@jamiesmith6838
3 жыл бұрын
Lol. No doubt.
@SuspiciousAra
4 жыл бұрын
i don't know what a slam dunk is. and i really don't care. got 4 headphones from these guys and they are really really not the best, cables are crap, intentionally made to break, then they discontinue the spare overpriced spare cables and say: we are sorry, how can we assist you? me: make better non-overpriced crap. that! i am using now other brand, omg the difference in quality is huge. SH, bye bye
@spaztekwarrior
3 жыл бұрын
I had a pair once and I sold them to buy some ESW9 Audio Technicas. I regret selling them and will get a new pair on a day. :)
@tomki6asp
4 жыл бұрын
I had the HD414 and the Koss Pro4A. Preferred the HD414 for its light weight, but the Pro4A for its low frequency punch.
@millerjackgg
4 жыл бұрын
I looked at Sennhauser web site to purchase a pair of hd25. It is “out of stock”. Is that accurate? John
@Wuppie62
4 жыл бұрын
I ordered and received the anniversary edition with the yellow cushions last week from the Music Store in Germany. They work with Amazon, at least here in Europe. Great headphones for that price and for my purposes (listening to pop and DJing).
@user-qq2bs2jh6o
4 жыл бұрын
How is the sound leak with the hd25? I'm hoping to buy a pair to use dueing commute. Would other people be able to hear my music?
@RESTLESSOUTDOORS
4 жыл бұрын
Damn Steve!!! You busted their website!!! All sold out... had to order on Amazon...at least they had them on sale their too!!!
@frog382
3 жыл бұрын
Hd 25 make my ears fatigue very fast because of its treble peaks and first row bass, its just too much for me, i like realistic sound before hyped
@brunonjezic6208
4 жыл бұрын
Love my for 2 years. I upgraded cable and im totally in to them it got some top end so it feels more balanced. They sound even better.... But this is 100e?! Crazy good price
@JPNYC4
2 жыл бұрын
Is right channel red wire ear cup a little bigger, by a very small bit than left ear cup. I noticed it on mine and on online images and videos it seems they come like that. Just wanted to make sure this is normal.
@p166mx
4 жыл бұрын
I love my HD25s. I have several part of headphones but I use the HD25s the most as they are comfortable and my only closed back headphones. I can through them in a ruck sack and not worry about them getting damaged. They block out so much external sound they sound great on public transport such as noisy trains. My old pair got stolen but I use the standard steel cable on my new pair as I durability is important for me. I use other better sounding more expensive open back headphones for indoor listening.
@JimGobetz
4 жыл бұрын
Bought a set, hope I get the Yellow ones! Need a set to use every day when I don't need the HD800's
@DamaDamage
4 жыл бұрын
first mod straight out of the box is to replace the cable and use a copper one :) steel cable is stronger in terms of durability but weaker in terms of how it sounds
@PassFissn
4 жыл бұрын
Wow. That's a lot of yellow today. :)
@BlackPhonon
2 жыл бұрын
What's the difference in sound between the new version made in romania and the old version made in Ireland?
@jeremyhughes6485
4 жыл бұрын
HD25 headphones are excellent for external noise reduction and are extremely dynamic! I have been using them for thirty years! Great headphones with an iPhone as they are easy to drive. They are used by almost all sportscasters and camera men - you can wear them all day! Steve’s review is excellent - he is 100% right!
@turbomustang84
4 жыл бұрын
I bought the HD414s from an electronics store in the early 70s but unfortunately I also had a set of closed back Pioneer and Sansui headphones and as nostalgic as people want to be for HD414s they had no Bass and we're impossible to drive and I gave mine away to my Brother in-law because quite frankly they were horrible. A year later I bought some Koss electrostatic esp 7s that were better than anything else at the time . My favorite headphones now are Sennheiser HD-650s so Sennheiser has come a long way but the 414s would be destroyed by even koss porta-pros now . But I might buy the HD25s just because I've never owned a pair
@djclass005
4 жыл бұрын
My HD25 is 13 y old and still works perfectly.. I’ve been DJing with all this time and I’m so used to it, the sound feels like home!:-) ingaven better headphones, but there is something about the 25!I really love, I might even get a new one just for safety and because it’s so cheap!:-)
@HareDeLune
4 жыл бұрын
Getting "basic" about the bass now, eh? XD
@aregal
4 жыл бұрын
20 years with the HD-25 and still going strong!
@EclecticApotheosis
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. HD25 is not for me. Currently trying out a friend's Grado SR60i with my FiiO X1 music player. I was disappointed how veiled it sounded, when I had read such positive reviews. I went back to my Sennheiser 414X. So sweet. More detail. A little EQ to suit my taste. I think with a cable upgrade I could be very happy. I had Grado RS2i phones for a while. If I only listened to 40's and 50's jazz, I might have kept them, but there was a coloration in the highs, most evident on sibilant s's, that would not go away even after break-in. I'm coming to the conclusion that Grados are overrated generally. A $500 headphone should not have such a flaw. My Sennheiser 414X has obvious shortcomings, but I only paid $30 for them back in the 70's. I have no cause for complaint.
@BrazenNL
3 жыл бұрын
How do these hold up listening to jazz with contra bass?
@wreignone
2 жыл бұрын
My friend is selling his, and i think i want to buy them, their a great headphone
@jamestorres5582
Жыл бұрын
They say it's the perfect rock n roll heavy metal headphone .
@6643bear
Жыл бұрын
Great video , I have hd 420 and 420sl great headphone in its day
@derekw6811
4 жыл бұрын
I’m kinda disappointed that you have only a random chance of getting the anniversary model when you order. $99 is a good price for the HD25 but I don’t care to have it unless it’s Annie version.
@SecretusLiber
4 жыл бұрын
I took the gamble. Worst case scenario i finally get to try the HD25 and then i can probably sell it for most of my cost
@DJunclepaul2nd
4 жыл бұрын
I've just received mine 🤗. Thanks!
@jlmain5777
4 жыл бұрын
The estimate is that Sennheiser sold ten million HD25s since its introduction. Said like Dr. Evil.
@stephensmith3111
4 жыл бұрын
It looked interesting until you mentioned that it's a head clamp. That's a deal breaker for me. Any recommendations for phones that don't squeeze our ears?
@stephensmith3111
4 жыл бұрын
@@Gandalf721 I currently have an old Stax SRD-44 electret "earspeaker" system. I can tolerate wearing them for 1 LP side (usually), but then I need to take a break.
@scutumboy1
4 жыл бұрын
Steve, love your program and dig the cool shirts! Keep up the great work!
@charlesnr
4 жыл бұрын
For ear comfort, the HD424 are still comfortable after 40 years, a better HD414. By then, the headphone cords no longer broke. But for the anniversary HD424 made later, they lost the art, and they sounded bad. And every few years thankfully, Sennheiser still makes new foam flat pads, which do still dissolve.
@rustypipe
4 жыл бұрын
Mine are 12 years old and they never missed a beat
@aaron___6014
3 жыл бұрын
That's really not impressive. I've got dollar tree like headphones from the late 70s that still work.
@tipdrinker
4 жыл бұрын
I've a beat up pair this past decade. Absolutely adore these!!
@diedforurwins
4 жыл бұрын
I really like your channel Steve. I’ve been binging your videos for a week now, and you have a way of being an audiophile, while not being pretentious about it. You have a genuine love for audio and it shows! As far as the HD25s go I actually took a saw to one of my two pairs to remove one of the two headbands. That made it too loose, so I used some electrical tape and a women’s plastic hairband to tighten it a bit. Finally I have a pair of HD25s I can wear for long music production and doesn’t cause me SEVERE ear pain. As far as the bass goes, it’s my favourite headphone for making music because as you said it’s FUN!
@antoinep9733
4 жыл бұрын
In NZ you can’t actually “order” this Anniversary edition. You buy a standard HD 25 and receiving the Anniversary model is a pot-luck thing apparently. And the discounted price is the equivalent of USD$169, so not very appealing.
@falsefreedom1713
4 жыл бұрын
Same in Aus, discount is jack...There are, however, certain stores that have said if you're one of the first to order you will get one of the limited edition pairs. Maybe have a geezer at some Aussie stores online.
@haldumille5594
4 жыл бұрын
Should have made them 75ohms! duh...
@BobFonseca
4 жыл бұрын
Love your channel Steve! I'm all worked up over the black and yellows, but this is one funky and confusing promotion from the Sennheiser. Ordered a pair from Amazon and they showed up all black today. On Tuesday morning when I saw your review, Sennheiser site said out of stock. I few hours later I tried again and was able to buy a pair. Not sure which pair I will get. It's supposed to be a random process but how can it be when the packaging is completely different? Was it random or first come first served. Maybe I'll get lucky, but this whole thing is fishy. Amazon unit going back tomorrow and I'll wait for Sennheiser mystery shipment.Thanks for the review.
@QoraxAudio
4 жыл бұрын
Ah nice, I had a second hand Sennheiser HD25 back when I started into home DJing... I think mine was red.
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