Sennheiser HD 25

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Sentiment score69% positive
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Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

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Reddit IconAccuphased
11 months ago

I still have the pair of RP-DJ1210 I bought in 1998/99, but much prefer HD-25 with Yaxi TypeB pads, both for comfort and sound. Clean, crisp and punchy.  I like them so much that I got the Amperiors and HD-25 Aluminium too.

11 months ago

I still have the pair of RP-DJ1210 I bought in 1998/99, but much prefer HD-25 with Yaxi TypeB pads, both for comfort and sound. Clean, crisp and punchy.  I like them so much that I got the Amperiors and HD-25 Aluminium too.

Reddit Iconbotzkent
6 months ago

I use Sony Inzone wireless buds for gaming and sim racing. Audio latency is important to me since I race in VR, so I went with a 2.4GHz wireless system instead of Bluetooth. Before VR I used a set of Sennheiser HD25 DJ headphones with an Antlion boom mic, which worked great if you don't mind being cabled.

Reddit IconChristSavesForever
11 months ago

I used HD25's for over a decade until I recently purchased V-Modas and I love them. They get as loud and are more comfortable. Plus I think theyre better for my ears... I can use them for a long time at high volumes and my ears don't ring as much as Sennheisers on ear design did

Reddit IconDEDOV95
10 months ago

Sennheiser hd25ii, but earphones is just 50% of sound, the other half is a soundcard

Reddit Icongaborj
5 months ago

15 YO hd25 II here, needs a new set of pads soon, but still going strong.

Reddit Iconmikolv2
about 2 months ago

Every single pair I tried, headphones just don't break. I've had Sennheiser HD25-1 ii for about 15 years, Bayerdynamic DT990 for 10 years, AirPod Pro for over 6 years

Reddit Iconmoonlapse_majora
6 months ago

My two favourites for metal are my Audeze Sine’s and the Sennheiser HD25-II.

Reddit IconOrdinary-Hope-8834
5 months ago

Get some Sennheiser SD25 - lightweight, great sound and entirely modular. If any part breaks, you can replace it. I have had a pair for nearly 30 years, trigger's broom style.

5 months ago

Welcome to subjectivity. My 25sp's are super comfy. Can't wear the beyers for more than an hour- so heavy.

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